7 Best Schnitzel Restaurants in Vienna

Schnitzelquelle keeps the focus on straightforward local food, generous portions and approachable prices. It is a practical choice when you want a filling Viennese-style meal without the formality of a fine-dining room, with a warm, genuine feel that suits casual eating.

At Quellenstraße 84/5b in Vienna’s 1100 district, the menu includes schnitzel served in a durum with fresh vegetables, alongside substantial protein-focused portions. The restaurant opens from breakfast time through the evening on most days.

Figlmüller combines a traditional Viennese atmosphere with its signature pork schnitzel, alongside familiar classics such as Tafelspitz. The potato salad is a memorable accompaniment, and the spacious Bäckerstraße location offers room for a fuller meal in the historic centre.

At Bäckerstraße 6, service runs from 11:30 am to 11:30 pm every day. Reservations are advisable for a planned visit; walk-ins can work when the queue is moving quickly, but the restaurant’s established appeal makes advance planning the more comfortable option.

At Figlmüller at Wollzeile, the signature schnitzel comes in an exceptionally large portion with a golden, crisp coating. The compact cellar dining room at Wollzeile 5 gives the meal a distinct setting within Vienna’s schnitzel tradition. It is often full, so reserve ahead for a planned visit and bear in mind the Sunday closure.

Restaurant Meissl & Schadn Wien puts schnitzel at the centre of its Austrian dining experience on Schubertring 10-12. The preparation is presented as part of the craft: ingredients remain distinct, the meat is pounded and the schnitzel is baked in a pan.

It also offers dishes such as asparagus soup, salad and Salzburger Nockerln. Reserve ahead for a planned meal, particularly at busier times; opening runs daily from noon.