Figlmüller Original Recipes:
Austrian Recipes & Viennese Classics to Cook at Home
Great cooking is meant to be shared. That is why we openly pass on our knowledge and invite you to bring authentic flavours into your own kitchen. With our carefully curated selection of Austrian recipes, you can recreate beloved Viennese classics and discover how traditional dishes are prepared the proper way.
Our collection brings together time-honoured Viennese recipes and regional Austrian specialities. Whether you are looking for inspiration or searching for easy Austrian recipes at home, you will find clear guidance and reliable instructions for preparing iconic dishes yourself.
We have gathered some of the most popular specialities so you can impress family and friends with confidence. From savoury classics to sweet favourites, these recipes reflect culinary traditions that have been appreciated for generations. Enjoy cooking, trust the process — and most importantly, enjoy your meal. If you would like to explore further, you will find many additional recipes in our cookbook.
The Figlmüller Schnitzel – a Viennese recipe with family roots
Much has been written about Figlmüller schnitzel, and it has now become a culinary staple for many Viennese and visitors to Vienna, alongside the classic Wiener schnitzel. It is one of the most famous Viennese recipes and exemplifies traditional Austrian cuisine. We hope you enjoy recreating our family recipe!
Wiener Tafelspitz – a pillar of Austrian cooking
Ask anyone about Vienna’s best-known dishes and Schnitzel and Tafelspitz will quickly be mentioned together. This gently boiled beef has been part of traditional Austrian cooking for centuries. Emperor Franz Joseph I helped elevate the once simple meal to lasting fame, and today Tafelspitz remains a flagship among classic Austrian recipes.
The cut is taken from the hindquarter of the beef — the finest section, known as the “Spitz”, gives the dish its name.
Kaiserschmarrn – a sweet favourite among Viennese recipes
There are at least as many legends surrounding the origins of Kaiserschmarrn as there are about Wiener Schnitzel. The fact is that it is one of the best-known desserts in Austrian cuisine and that Schmarrn has been a popular pan-fried dish in rural areas for many centuries. Emperor Franz Joseph I also enjoyed the fluffy dessert, and so the term “Kaiser-Schmarrn” quickly caught on. Today, it is one of the most sought-after recipes in Viennese cuisine and is an integral part of classic Austrian recipes.
Wiener Schnitzel – an icon to prepare at home
In Viennese cuisine, there is probably nothing more “Viennese” than Wiener Schnitzel. There is no consensus on its origins, as numerous legends surround this famous breaded piece of meat. However, there is unanimous agreement on the recipe and preparation: the best veal, coarse flour, imperial breadcrumbs, and gently beaten eggs. Now you can serve this classic dish at home—just as our great-grandmothers did over 100 years ago.
Apple Strudel – a Viennese dessert with heritage
An afternoon coffee in Vienna traditionally includes a slice of freshly baked apple strudel. The Viennese original is known for its tender, paper-thin dough and juicy apple filling.Our grandmother prepared her strudel for decades using nothing but experience and intuition. For those who prefer a structured approach, the recipe is available with clear step-by-step instructions — making this dessert one of the most approachable Austrian recipes to recreate at home.
If you want to delve even deeper into Viennese cuisine and learn how to fry Wiener schnitzel yourself under expert guidance, you can do so at our Wiener Schnitzel Academy.
Discover the Wiener Schnitzel Academy:
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Experience Austrian recipes at Figlmüller
If you would like to enjoy these dishes not only at home but also in their authentic setting, we warmly welcome you to Figlmüller. For generations, we have served classic specialities prepared according to traditional family recipes, always with careful attention to quality and craftsmanship.
Many of the Viennese recipes you discover here are prepared fresh in our kitchen every day. And naturally, they taste best enjoyed on site.
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