Wonderful experience in the 4th oldest restaurant in Vienna. Traditional food paired with wines…read moremake for a historical experience. Walter the owner knows his wines. Having come from Santa Barbara I was pleasantly impressed.

This is a super cool old school wood interior classic. There is a smoking room and the whole other…read moreside is non smoking. Limited menu with interesting and classic homestyle Austrian classics. Real deal. This is not a bistro or hip place. This is where you go with your uncle to relax, throw back some Gössers, and enjoy a relaxed and laid back drinking and dining experience. Waitress was very helpfup and accomodating. Cook was friendly and funny. So were out fellow customers. We special order a salad minus the chicken it comes with. Fresh field greens. Got the fried dough with plum, raising and apple saice dessert. Delicious. My kind of place. Don't be afraid to tell the waitress when you need something or want the check. She will leave you largely alone to enjoy and stay awhile. Fun decor. 200 years old. Loved it. Went twice.

Gasthaus Pöschl is exactly the kind of place I look for when traveling--small, local, and serving…read moreabsolutely delicious Viennese food! We ordered the Wiener Schnitzel, prepared in the traditional Viennese style, and it was amazing! The schnitzel was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with their potato salad, which was also really good. We also tried the Tafelspitz, served with a flavorful beef broth and vegetables. It was hearty, fresh, and packed with flavor. Their house beer on tap was refreshing and went perfectly with the meal. But the real showstopper was dessert--the famous Kaiserschmarrn with apricot. These fluffy, shredded pancakes were absolutely divine, and the apricot added just the right amount of sweetness. Easily one of the highlights of the meal! Service was impeccable, and everything tasted fresh. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially because this is a small restaurant and it clearly has a strong following among locals. The atmosphere is lovely, with a neighborhood, non-touristy vibe that makes the experience feel authentically Viennese. If you're looking for delicious traditional Viennese specialties without the tourist-trap feel, definitely put Gasthaus Pöschl on your list!

Little hole in the wall but this place is worth it! It did not disappoint. The food we ordered was…read moreall delicious! Fast service and we were taken in without a reservation before lunch hour rush starts.

Our guidebook had highly recommended visiting one of the local restaurants that serve housemade…read morewines and traditional Austrian cuisine, however they all tend to be located in the suburbs as their clientele is locals, not tourists. Luckily, we happened across this one when we were visiting Schonbrunn. It was about a mile walk, but it was well worth it. The atmosphere was very home-like, with a friendly, cheery waitress. The menu was completely in German, so I did my best with my high school German and the internet. We ordered beer (massive fail, since we went there for wine), and I got a Reisenschnitzel, while my boyfriend got basically fried chicken. I found out AFTER ordering that Reisenschnitzel means "large schnitzel", and that was a very accurate description. It was a massive pork schnitzel that came with a side of cabbage, and potato salad. It was so good, I probably ate more than I should have, but I could only finish half. My boyfriend's fried chicken was really tasty as well. We then waddled about a mile to a U-bahn stop, quite sated. As a side observation, Austrian cooking has a strange but admirable ability to fry food and yet have it still taste light and not oily.

Our today's visit to Wambacher was a big disappointment. Although the food, when it finally…read morearrived, was reasonably ok, the bad service overcompensated by far the food experience. I will certainly never go there again and I would not recommend anybody to go there when hungry, because you might starve before the food is being served.

The ambience and the service was amazing. I had their…read moretraditional dish which is multiple portions. It was amazing in a highly recommended

Tafelspitz is a classic Viennese dish that you need to try (leave the schnitzels behind) Simple in…read moreconcept - boiled beef served with broth, potatoes, and applesauce. But, it's only perfected with good quality cows. A lot of the popular restaurants have it on their menu but Plachutta specializes in it with more than 10 cuts to choose from!! Recommend going to the og location near Schonnbrunn for a more local crowd. The best way to experience would be getting the "gustostuckerl," where you choose 3 cuts. One of which should be Tafelspitz, the rump of the cow, known to be the emperor's favorite cut I personally preferred the fatty cuts, kavalierspitz (shoulder) & beinfleisch (rib). Love how rich and flavorful the broth is and I know it would taste even better during winter.

We were looking for a spot for dinner that was close to Schönbrunn palace and noticed this…read moreonline-it's a short, easy, 15-minute walk from the palace gate to the restaurant situated in a pretty little village just outside the palace walls. It's a big lively beer hall with big long tables and lots of groups enjoying themselves after work. Our table for two, situated upstairs in this massive place was the exception. Waiters were efficient and we they provided us with English menus to make choosing from their dozens of options easier. Like other Austrian restaurants we've visited this trip, the portions are massive-they make the US-sized big portions look small. My wife's chicken "schnitzel" (thin pounded chicken breast) was two large pieces that each covered the 10" dinner plate and was served with about a pint of German potato salad while my fresh fish (fried perch) wad two 8" long pieces, about an entire head of steamed broccoli and a couple of cups of buttery parsley potatoes. In addition we ordered their version of a caprese salad (tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with basil) that also filled an entire large plate. I suppose owing to the size of the restaurant (must seat at least 300-400), the food arrived super quick-salad in about 5 minutes and main courses very shortly after. With a couple of glasses each of a local red wine, the entire meal was less than 50€! Unfortunately we couldn't even eat half the food although from our perch on the 2nd floor looking down across the balcony, we did observe lots of local people, including women, who did! Bottom line, festive place with a great value.

Lots of reviewers critiqued the staff, but we came anyway because the complaints were about the…read morestaff and not the food. We found them to be friendly and busy. We sat outside in the shade and enjoyed the buffet. We were pleased to find a green salad and a hot veg dish among the regular Austrian fair. It was good. I would recommend it to others who are hungry after walking in the schloss.

In the land of Schnitzels, how does one decide on which has the best? We were referred to Gasthaus…read moreand decided to try it out. Besides Schnitzels, they have a lot of other traditional comfort foods. I had the schnitzel cordon bleu. The meat was perfectly fried and stuffed the ham and cheese was delicious. Don't forget to ask for extra lemon to put on the huge schnitzel! It also comes with a side salad which was average. This restaurant is little off the beaten path and I wouldn't necessary come out of my way to eat here. But if you are staying in this neighborhood, it's a good choice The service here is really friendly and it feels like a family owned business.

Sehr nettes Ambiente. Für ein paar Bier OK, aber das Essen leider Grotten schlecht: Aufgewaermte…read moreFertiggerichte

We made a reservation here about a month in advance, and I am so glad we did! This place was packed…read morewhen we arrived, as expected since it is one of the most well-known schnitzel spots in Vienna. I was worried this place was over-hyped and more of a place you have to "check off the list" than somewhere you want to eat because of the food. If you have any doubts like I did, forget about them because this was actually the best schnitzel we had on our trip! Their potato salad and tomato salads, also amazing! I love that they had option for their schnitzel - the chicken and original were our favorites! Definitely check this spot out when in Vienna - you won't be disappointed!

This is probably one of the most popular schnitzel restaurants in all of Vienna. Do not come…read morewithout a reservation unless you're prepared to stand outside for quite some time. I had a reservation at 11:30am and there was already an insane line just to get in. Then once they opened the doors other groups of people completely ignore the line outside and just start rushing in. They're in absolutely no rush to seat you so don't have any hope that they'll let you in early. Once you're seated the service is pretty fast. The schnitzel is quite large and good for sharing. I had the original schnitzel with pork. It was thin and crispy but under seasoned in my opinion. The potato salad was the star for me I could have had one all to myself. It was creamy, a little sweet, and tangy. I also tried the soup with clear beef broth and sliced pancakes. Nothing memorable but a nice clean soup if you're in the mood.

While living in Vienna, Austria, friends and family always wanted to enjoy Schnitzel at Figlmüller…read morein Stephansplatz. However, my personal favorite restaurant for authentic Austrian cuisine is Schitzelwirt! They have an exceptional Biergarten in the front of the restaurant or inside dining if you want a more romantic setting. I recommend enjoying their traditional Wiener Schnitzel with Herb Potatoes. Aperol Spritz & local Sturm Wine pairs nicely with this meal. The service was excellent! They are able to speak English but restaurants are the best place to try using your Deutsch and the staff will be very pleased and create laughs around the table. Also, this restaurant isn't very close to an U-Bahn station so I recommend using a taxi or Uber to arrive and continue your night.

3.75 First dinner in Vienna. Old school vibe with a couple of small dining rooms as you walk…read morethrough the restaurant. You can tell this place gets busy. It was near our air bnb and had lots of good reviews, so the choice was made. We each got a different rendition of schnitzel. I got the classic and I personally thought it was great. Cooked perfectly. Crispy golden exterior with a juicy center. Simple dish that doesn't need anything other than a squeeze of lemon and a nice cold beer. My mom and aunt weren't as thrilled. I Think they had different expectations. My mom got a version that was similar to a francese and my aunt got one with parm and oregano. I tried both and thought they were very good. The potato salad they serve was phenomenal!! Be warned, the portions are huge! This is a good place for a family to share a few dishes. Also, be advised that if you want to avoid a wait get there early. We got there and had no real wait, but the people were beginning to show up as we left. You have to have the staples when you travel to a particular city, and the Schnitzel was represented well at this particular Vienna institution. Go and ENJOY!!!

Ok. What a gem. This is Austrian food. Great people. Great food. Kind servers. Absolutely…read morefantastic food. Enjoy your evening! You will here !

Very special family run business. Actually hole in the wall until you get inside. Then very warm…read moremama ranch the front of the house and popper is the chef. Manuel is hand written out every day in Austrian. Food of the group Habsburg monarchy. Very close to the towers but not a tourist spot whatsoever. The specialty of the house was calf's brain on toast. Excellent I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed this place and the people. Wonderful helpful service on top of everything else.

Conveniently located in Innere Stadt. We visited for lunch and the restaurant was crowded with a…read moregood mix of locals and tourists. Service was friendly and fast. The food was full of flavor. Not the best meal we had in Vienna but very good!

Xenophobic, racist, rude. Around 8pm on September 6, 2026, an extremely rude waiter, muttered…read more"vaffan****" (f you" in Italian) under his breath just as we were placing our orders, thinking he could get away with it because he was talking to a group of foreigners. He is fat, balding, of a tanned darker european complexion, and of shorter stature. When my friends told me what he said, I went up to him and told him to cancel my order, to which he reluctantly agreed. Do not spend a dime supporting this xenophobic, racist, rude waiting staff.