Figlmüller, Vienna

If you want Austrian food done right you must go to Figlmuller! I have never seen a schneitzel so big! We had the green and potato salad also which was amazing! Do not leave Vienna without eating here! The waitstaff is very friendly too!

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Before traveling to Vienna, my father and brother (who had previously been to Vienna) highly recommended Figlmüller for the thin schnitzel that is larger than the plate. It is an immensely popular restaurant with tourists -- so advance reservations are usually necessary. My friend Astrid, who is from Vienna and attended my workshop, helped me with the reservations -- and accompanied me to the restaurant.

While restaurants catering to tourists often disappoint, that was certainly not the case with Figlmüller. It is a classy restaurant (but not too formal) -- with a great atmosphere -- and the food is delicious. Of course, both Astrid and I enjoyed the world famous schnitzel -- together with potato salad (topped by delicious greens) and Austrian wine. The total bill was approximately 50 Euros. Personally, I think the price was a fair value for the quality of the food, atmosphere, and experience.

For all travelers to Vienna, I highly recommend the famous schnitzel at Figlmüller!

Figlmueller was one of the few authentic restaurants I visited when I came to Viennafor the first time. After years of staying in Vienna, it is still one of the restaurants I visit particularly when I have some guests from abroad. Just remember - if the old waiters are grumpy - it's because it's expected of them :D

Most of the time, the restaurant is full - be it in winter, spring, autumn and particularly in summer. If you don't get a sit, don't fret. You'll be lucky next time and well there are many nice restaurants nearby. Just don't wait because then you can not stay as long as you wish and that won't be fun at all.

The restaurant by the way is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Favorite Dish: Definitely Wiener Schnitzel and its salad!

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Even if we knew that the local "schnitzel" would be different here, the surprise was total. And pleasant!
Don't miss it...
If you want to go there, I would recommend you to make a reservation. It uses to be very busy during the lunchtime.

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I ate my first Wiener Schnitzel at Figlmuller restaurant. The schnitzel was certainly large, even extending over the large plate but it was quite thin. The chef had pounded the veal/pork to a thin layer to make it large, perhaps to impress the tourists who came to ate there!

Anyway, the Wiener Schnitzel was ok for my first taste of Vienna's famous food.

Don't be surprised if anything you can find on the Figlmüller's menu are Schnitzels! After all, that is their specialty, and if you want to taste an original, famous Viennese Schnitzel, that is the place for it! On top, you can be sure you will always get more than enough, because Figlmüller is famous for it's "oversize" Schnitzel's.

If you eat meat and don't mind eating heavy food, then don't miss it. It is an experience, lot's of tourists there, but still something typical!

Favorite Dish: What was it again??? AHHHH, the WIENERSCHNITZEL of course!!! ;-))

Oh my god, I don't know how someone can enter this restaurant, aren't u irritated by the smell? Sorry but I don't know any locals who would ever go there to eat...the biggest tourist trap !!!

Ok, the Schnitzel is big, but so what..do u cook at home with old oil ( thats exactly the smell at Figlmüller)

Favorite Dish: Never would eat something there! I am local I should know!

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There are two Figlmuller restaurants in Vienna. The Backerstrasse one has a larger menu and restaurant and i would therefore recommend this one first. The food, services, cost and location are all excellent. They serve a good variety of traditional Austrian food and international also. You will definitely need to ring ahead and reserve as it is a very popular restaurant.

Favorite Dish: I recommend the Wiener Schnitzel with cranberry or the pork medallions or the steak. I ate with a party of 12 and everyone loved their meals.