The restaurant has been named the most “iconic” in the world, and it’s not located in a renowned gastronomic location like Rome, Paris or Tokyo.
According to Taste Atlas, an online culinary catalogue, a cozy Vienna restaurant known for its signature “Wiener schnitzel” has taken the winning title.
Figlmüller in Austria has been feeding the city for 115 years, perfecting its delicacy, which has become synonymous with the European capital.
Nicknamed “the house special that became a symbol of the city”, it is served with a “potato salad” and is recommended to be accompanied with a glass of wine or beer.
The ‘secret’ lies in the pork used for the classic dish, as well as the ‘pounding’ of the meat before it is coated and fried.
“There are almost as many variations of Viennese schnitzel as there are of Viennese,” says Figlmüller.
‘But none have achieved such acclaim and fame. And we think it’s a question of size. But the size wouldn’t matter if the schnitzel wasn’t so wonderfully delicious, made with top-quality local ingredients.’
Atlas of taste defined “iconic” restaurants as similar to “cultural landmarks.”
According to Taste Atlas, an online culinary catalogue, a cozy Vienna restaurant known for its signature “Wiener schnitzel” has taken the winning title.
Figlmüller in Austria has been feeding the city for 115 years, perfecting its delicacy, which has become synonymous with the European capital.
The place, the ‘secret’ is in the pork used for the classic dish, as well as in the ‘pounding’ of the meat before coating and frying it
“Known for their longevity, reliability and iconic dishes, they are more than just a place to dine,” the website reads.
‘They embody the spirit of their cities. The ranking reflects its history, public ratings and TasteAtlas scores for its star dishes.’
Online restaurant inventory praised the site, which they say began “as a small wine house in 1905.”
‘Today Figlmüller is a renowned restaurant in Vienna, run by the fourth generation of the family.
“The restaurant earned its fame because it serves one of the best and biggest Schnitzel in the city.”
Brothers Hans Jr. and Thomas Figlmüller have been running the family business for several years.
Online restaurant inventory praised the site, which they say began “as a small wine house in 1905.” A video of the preparation of Schnitzel in the restaurant.
“There are almost as many variants of the Viennese schnitzel as there are Viennese ones,” says Figlmüller.
“The Figlmüller family has strong ties to the Austrian capital,” says the restaurant’s restaurant.
‘Maintaining the traditions of Viennese tavern culture is a priority for both brothers.
‘But they also know how to innovate in style. In addition to the two Figlmüller restaurants in the city, six other establishments have now opened throughout Vienna.
“From a cozy beer hall, an elegant bistro, a new interpretation of a classic tavern, a snack bar with a spectacular view to a burger restaurant and a café at Vienna airport.”
The first site, located in Wollzeile, behind St. Stephen’s Cathedral, has four out of five tripadvisorwhere it has more than 10,000 reviews.
Diners praised the “fantastic” food, “nice atmosphere” and “friendly” staff.
The second location chosen by Taste Atlas was Michele’s L’Antica Pizzeria in Naples, Italy, and Hofbräuhaus München, a Bavarian inn, in Germany.
Fourth place went to Gino e Toto Sorbillo in Naples, while fifth place went to Paragon restaurant in Kozhikode, India.
Then came Café de Tacuba, in Mexico City, which features a selection of historic recipes from the region.
In seventh place was Peter Cat in Kolkata, which specializes in Indo-Iranian cuisine, followed by the iconic Katz’s Delicatessen in Manhattan.
Finishing in the top ten were Karne Garibaldi Santa Tere in Guadalajara, Mexico and El Pimpi in Malaga, Spain.
It comes as Tripadvisor named the best fine dining restaurants for 2024 in September, with Northcote in Lancashire rated best in the UK and No. 3 in the world.
The Michelin-starred restaurant, in the village of Langho, received the award as part of Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Restaurants 2024 awards, determined by the “quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings posted on Tripadvisor during a period of 12 years”. period of the month’.
The overall winner in gastronomy is the three-Michelin-starred Pic Restaurant in Valence, France, and the 1621 Restaurant in Cartagena, Colombia, which takes the silver medal.
The number one restaurant in the US was the two-Michelin-starred Daniel in New York, while ‘Exp.restaurant’ in Pokolbin, New South Wales, took the gold medal for Australia.
The rest of the fine dining top 10 comprises Michelin-starred Casa Vigil in Mendoza, Argentina (fourth); one-star Maison Medard in Boulleret, France (fifth); One-Star Tour d’Argent in Paris (6th); one-star Leclere Cuisine d’Arrivage in Montpellier, France (seventh); Akira Back on the 37th floor of the Marriott Marquis in Bangkok, Thailand (eighth); The Grove in Auckland, New Zealand (9th); and the three-Michelin-starred Ristorante Villa Crespi in Orta San Guilio, Italy (10th).