Zum alten Fassl

I visited here because they're famous for their Wiener Schnitzel. I went to make a reservation on a weekday, but all weekday reservations were full, so I made a reservation for Sunday. There were plenty of customers both when I made my reservation and when I went to eat. The phone kept ringing, so it seemed like a really popular restaurant. I ordered pumpkin soup, original Wiener Schnitzel, and chocolate mousse. I wanted to eat apple strudel, but I was a shame that they couldn't order it today. I warmed myself up with the warm pumpkin soup and ate the massive Wiener Schnitzel. It was delicious, Wiener Schnitzel tastes even better when eaten with the mini potato salad and cranberries that come with it. The chocolate mousse for dessert was so beautifully plated that I almost didn't want to eat it. It was gone in an instant. The freshly-served food was warm and delicious. The staff seemed busy, but they were friendly. I highly recommend making a reservation if you visit.

Exceptional place! The vibe is extremely cozy and down to earth, it seems like a restaurant that is frequently targeted by people living in the surrounding area. Prices are super fair and the food tastes extremely well. We had: The soup with Fritatten: Nice broth, not to deep/rich, perfect as a starter and for cold days. Deer Carpaccio: Nice, but tastes the same as the beef one. Also I didn’t get the vision with the fried rucola, but it didn’t taste bad tho. Wiener Schnitzel: Buttery flavour, tender veal & nice crunch. It came with a side of potato salad which was homemade (I assume), it was one of the best I’ve ever eaten, and I’m from Stuttgart. 10/10 Fassl Pfannl: Juicy pork-filet in a nice sauce, with a “Spätzle” like “noodle”. The “noodles” are baked with cheese. Super hearty and flavourful dish, especially when you’re really hungry. One thing tho, the service seem to not really pay attention to us. They took quite some time to clear the table and basically never asked if we need anything else. When paying, we had to go to the from although we told the waiter that we’re ready to get the bill. Overall, 100% recommendation. The food was really good, and we’ll come back.

I enjoyed this place a lot. Was the best one during the trip. Tried deer liver with apple and cranberry sauce, pancake with apricot jam. Everything was wonderful! Also saw many pictures of Falco — the waiter told me he lived upstairs and went to the restaurant quite often. I don’t know if it’s true, but was really interesting to ask and listen about him.

What an amazing restaurant! Max greeted us and was over the top and gave us excellent service and great recommendations. We had the “Original Wiener Schnitzel & the “Marbled Chocolate Mousse” for dessert! Wow! So good! Highly recommend this restaurant! Great food & atmosphere and the staff is top notch!

This is our first experience in an Austrian traditional food restaurant Zum Alten Fassl was amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by very genuine man (waiter) with great English language. Even we do not have any reservation they allowed us to dine and mention that the outdoor garden is reserved, so the only option is to dine inside which is comfortable and we are totally fine with. The food we ordered was fantastic, showcasing authentic local flavors that made our experience even more special. Each dish was a delightful representation of Austrian taste and culinary heritage, and we are very happy with our choice of food. What truly stood out, however, was the outstanding service provided by the staff. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly, enhancing our overall dining experience. Me and my family is very international family, as we are mixed of Maldivian, Chinese and Latvian, and this trip me and my wife travel to Vienna to visit our daughter. We chose this lovely restaurant because it was suggested by our daughter. The best part of our experience was the staff speak fluent English, and it was easy, even we have German speaking with in us. If you're looking for traditional Austrian cuisine I highly recommend Zum Alten Fassl. and i will comeback to explore more options when I return to Vienna.

Best soup i have ever had. The apple strudel was pretty inconsistent, but everything else was great. The chicken was cooked well, a little under-seasoned, but the atmosphere made up for it

Our experience left nothing to be desired for. Cozy place, with authentic and freshly prepared viennese dishes. Portions are abundant. We had Wiener Schnitzel and Käse Spätzle. Service was fast, very friendly and prices very reasonable. All the tables around us were reserved. We were lucky they squeezed us in.

Great pub with a great atmosphere.. since we first visited it, we don't go anywhere else when we are in Vienna. We even leave Vienna on a later train to have dinner here (unfortunately the opening hours are only from 5 pm). The food is always perfect, selection also for vegetarians, nice staff.

10/10 recommend. Absolutely incredible food for really decent prices! This was my first time eating Viennese schnitzel and wow. Mind blown. Impeccable service. Super cozy! Also just seemed super authentic.

Very good food, ambiance and service in an authentic local restaurant. I reccomend it. AJLii

We had the most lovely dinner at Zum Allen Fassl. This warm bistro is tucked in a neighborhood and was the perfect spot for us to dine with Vienna locals. Our waiter made great menu suggestions when we asked, and there were plenty of staff supporting a really well run dinner service. We dined mid-week, and thankfully we made reservations and if seems like we got the last table because the restaurant was completely full. The food was hearty and delicious, especially their signature tar tar starter. Wow! Strongly recommended.

PURCHASED: Original Viennese veal schnitzel with potato and lamb's lettuce Price: €18.50 PROS: - Excellent service: Europeans like a true dining experience (i.e., conversations at length and food to come out in the right order). I wanted to try this restaurant before having to attend an online meeting and therefore had to rush dinner. When the server got the word, all of our food was immediately brought out. I was even able to pay very quickly so that we could finish our meal and leave immediately to catch my meeting. I very much appreciated this. - Far from tourists: The food was original and high-quality (per my Viennese friend) AND it was far from any street that would spawn tourists like me. - Classic interior: The interior was very 18th century-like which helps with the Viennese ambience. (To the owners of this restaurant: you are doing an excellent job!) CONS: - None IMPRESSION: I came for dinner with my Viennese friend. Far from the city center, this schnitzel-serving restaurant is an unassumingly authentic Viennese spot. Food 10/10, service 10/10 and perfect for any tourist who doesn't wish to be a tourist. Tschüss!

When I first return to Vienna, I always have a couple of Viennese meals to celebrate being back in The Imperial City. One of the best places for me to go is a local Beisl (think Viennese bistro) just a few minutes walk from where I live. That Beisl is 'Zum Alten Fassl" and it is simply one of the finest and most popular Beisls in all of Vienna. Not only is it successful because of its tasty Viennese cuisine (Wienerküche) but also because it is so friendly to residents and regulars as well as being engaging to visitors and people outside the neighborhood. Every restaurant in Vienna offers up various pumpkin dishes in October and Zum Alten Fassl is no exception. I recently enjoyed a delicious Kürbis-Erdäpfel Strudel (pumpkin & potato strudel) in a cream dill sauce. And for dessert I ordered a favorite Topfenknödel (soft cheese dumpling) in a fruit sauce. A Schwechater Zwickl beer was the perfect accompaniment. That my friends is indeed a tasty meal in my still-going-strong friendly local Beisl "Zum Alten Fassl!"

CASH ONLY. Outstanding Viennese food. My bnb host recommended it as a place locals would go for Austrian food. I showed up solo on a cold November Monday night, and believe it or not they were fully booked. But they offered me a table if I could be finished within an hour, which I could. I ordered a dish called "Fasslpfandl," a chicken breast stuffed with ham and cheese and served atop dumplingy-noodley things in a creamy sauce with some veggies. OMG it was divine. Also enjoyed a 1/4 liter of the house wine. The service was efficient; neither friendly nor brusque. The space feels like old Austria without being kitsch. Overall excellent, and I will return.

This hotel was recommended by our hotel concierge as having traditional Austrian fare for a good price. The decor was not fancy, but it was comfortable and warmly inviting. I opted for the Vienna specialty of Tafelspitz, a boiled-beef dish in broth. I was pleasantly surprised at how great it tasted, considering that boiling meat doesn't seem like a sure-fire path to a successful meal. Service was attentive and exceptionally friendly. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're within a few blocks.

I had dinner recently at Zum Alten Fassl. I was searching for a restaurant that served game meats, and Zum Alten Fassl had several game dishes on the menu. The host and server were very friendly. I started with a very tasty pumpkin soup, followed by bacon-wrapped venison medallions, served with potato croquettes and brussels sprouts with other vegetables. The vegetables were pretty good (I usually hate brussels sprouts, but I liked theirs). The small portions of venison, though, seemed overcooked -- very tough and too dry, as was the bacon (very salty, dry, not very smokey). Given my limited experience with Austrian food, I can't say whether the venison was cooked perfectly according to tradition and I don't like that style of cooking or, alternatively, the cook just overcooked the meat. The other diners in the restaurant, which was moderately busy, seemed to be enjoying their meals. I'd return to try more dishes if I were spending an extended period in Vienna. But I wouldn't go back if I were just visiting for a short trip.

I guess your mileage may vary with this place. It seems that people who mostly eat home style cooking really love it. One can also see that based on the average kind of customer (above 40, frequently overweight). And maybe it really is high quality for that type of cuisine. I can't really tell because for me, it's all a bit bland. Fried this, fried that. No lighter options. Vegetarian things are heavy on e.g. fatty cheese. Or e.g. fried rucola. Really? Fried salad? To me, it's alright for what it is. Meat is certainly tender and even though everything is pretty hearty, at least stuff is not swimming in fat and it's not overly salty either.

Best dining experience in Vienna! The food was amazing. Everything I had was cooked and prepared perfectly. the dished were presented beautifully. I had deer carpaccio for appetizer and deer roast for main course. Even how the vegetables were cooked made them taste amazing. The whole staff was very friendly and attentive. The environment was very cozy and homey. The walls are covered with old posters. All the rooms were candlelit which created a warm ambiance. From beginning to end it was a breathtaking experience.

I have eaten here twice so far! New to the neighborhood, I was looking for a quaint out of the way place to eat, and I found it here! Both times we have had good service and amazing Austrian cuisine. The decor is very rustic and homey. Falco actually lived in this building and probally ate here, so if your looking for a great spot out of the way... make a reservation!

Did not like the atmosphere nor the service. The food was average.The waitress did not have the patience to explain the menu. The inside of the restaurant was extremely dimly lit - not in a romantic way, but a dingy place sort of a way! Not recommended.

Delicious way to start our visit to Vienna. Cosy atmosphere, great local cuisine, lovely service. We had our baby with us and they arranged some milk for him. Wish we had a chance to go back.