Figlmüller

The 'home of the schnitzel': a plate-sized, pounded-thin Wiener Schnitzel (pork, not veal) that's a Vienna rite of passage. Delicious and huge, but it's famous, touristy and often has a wait. Around 22 euros for the signature schnitzel. Book ahead, come hungry, share if you're light eaters.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is Figlmüller or Plachutta better?

Different dishes. Figlmüller is the schnitzel specialist; Plachutta owns boiled-beef Tafelspitz. If you want the definitive giant schnitzel, come here; if you want Vienna's other great classic, go to Plachutta. Many visitors do both on different nights.

What are the opening hours?

Open daily, roughly 11:00 to 22:30 with the kitchen to around 21:30. That all-day service makes it easy to time an off-peak visit; a late-morning or late-evening slot is far calmer than prime dinner hour.

Is it a tourist trap?

It's very touristy now, but the schnitzel is honestly good and the place has real history since 1905. Think of it as iconic-but-crowded rather than fake. Locals may roll their eyes, but few deny the schnitzel delivers.

How much does it cost?

The signature pork schnitzel runs about 22 euros as of recent menus, with veal costing more. Prices adjust over time, so check the current menu. It's not cheap for pork, but the portion is genuinely huge.

Do I need a reservation?

Strongly recommended, especially for dinner and weekends. Walk-ins routinely face a queue on the narrow Wollzeile lane. Booking online or by phone saves you standing around. There are two nearby locations, which helps with availability.

Is the schnitzel veal or pork?

The signature Figlmüller Schnitzel is pork, pounded until it overhangs the plate. They do offer veal (the classic 'Wiener Schnitzel') too, at a higher price. Both are enormous; the pork is what made them famous.

What should I drink or order on the side?

The classic pairing is the schnitzel with their warm potato-lamb's-lettuce salad (Erdäpfel-Vogerlsalat) and a glass of Grüner Veltliner or a local beer. Skip heavy starters; the schnitzel alone is a full meal.

How big is the schnitzel really?

Bigger than the plate, genuinely. It's pounded ultra-thin so it spreads wide, which is dramatic but means it's more about surface than thickness. Many people share one with a side salad and still leave full.

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