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The best Wiener Schnitzel in Munich Let's be honest. Who – assuming they're neither vegan nor vegetarian – doesn't like Wiener Schnitzel? I certainly don't know anyone. Okay, okay, let's ignore the usually not-so-healthy breading, then a beautifully thin, golden-breaded veal schnitzel isn't even that unhealthy, is it? (Let's also mentally skip the fries ;-)) In terms of taste, it's hard to beat in my opinion, and for a Bavarian, it's simply indispensable on the menu of any good Bavarian or Austrian restaurant or inn.
Admittedly, I probably eat this "little calorie bomb" a bit too often (30 times in the last 6 weeks alone for this list), but – depending on the restaurant – I simply can't resist as soon as I see "Viennese schnitzel made from veal with fried potatoes and cranberries." Usually, the culinary experience and the consumed calories are worth the small indulgence. Nevertheless, there are, of course, good, not-so-good, and even truly brilliant Wiener schnitzels.
Before we begin, a quick note for anyone who might not know: A Wiener Schnitzel is only a true "Wiener Schnitzel" if it's made from veal. A "Schnitzel Wiener Art" is a schnitzel made from pork. The price on the menu usually tells you whether it's pork or veal. The specific cut of veal used also plays a role. Both are typically served with fries, roast potatoes, or—depending on the season—asparagus or vegetables. Traditionally, lingonberries are served in a separate bowl, but in a simple Bavarian restaurant, they might just put a bottle of ketchup on the table.
I like it best the classic way: thinly pounded, thinly breaded, golden yellow, and not too greasy or dripping with fat, served with fried potatoes and cranberries. Depending on the quality of the meat and the cooking skills of the kitchen team, I'm often perfectly happy with just a schnitzel and cranberries on its own.
Since I naturally want to share my numerous Wiener Schnitzel experiences with you, you'll find my personal top list for "The best Wiener Schnitzel in Munich and the surrounding area" below. I'm already looking forward to your feedback, your experiences, and any further tips. Let's get started – so, what is the best Wiener Schnitzel in Munich?
The best Wiener Schnitzel in Munich
TO FERDINAND in the Bamberg House
WALDGASTHOF BUCHENHAIN
Royal Source
ONE
MICHAELIGARTEN
RAVEN INN
MAX EATERY
SPATENHAUS at the Opera
DIY
SCHUHBECKS at Munich Airport
SCHWEIGER BREWERY - Markt Schwaben (near Munich)
ZUM VAAS - Forstinning (near Munich)
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TO FERDINAND in the Bamberg House
To Ferdinand | Brunnerstrasse 2, 80804 Munich | To the article
Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes and cranberries
(As of 02/2017: €21.50)
One of the best - come with a big appetite; golden yellow, wavy breading, cooked swimming in lard, tender meat, two pieces, doesn't fall apart when cut.476113 -
WALDGASTHOF BUCHENHAIN
Buchenhain Forest Inn | Climbing Garden 7, 82065 Baierbrunn | To the article
Viennese veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes
(As of 12/2019: €18.50 - small / €20.50 - large)
A beautiful golden-yellow breading with thinly pounded (3-4 mm) veal and very delicious fried potatoes.131 -
Royal Source
Königsquelle | Baaderplatz 2, 80469 Munich | Website
Wiener Schnitzel made from veal with potato and cucumber salad
(As of 02/2017: €15.90 (small) or €19.80 (regular))
Beautiful golden yellow, not too greasy or thickly breaded, two pieces, soft and tender when you bite into them.148144 -
ONE
One | Herzogstrasse 81, 80796 Munich | Website
Wiener schnitzel made from veal
(As of 02/2017: €17.90)
Voted number 1 by many readers and consistently among the top contenders, golden-yellow breading, delicious meat and tender bite, very fair price-performance ratio.281183 -
MICHAELIGARTEN
Michaeligarten | Feichtstraße 10, 81735 Munich | Website
Wiener Schnitzel (veal) with potato and endive salad or roasted potatoes
(As of 02/2017: €18.50)
Wavy, golden-yellow breading; large portion, thin, lean meat, good value for money.12361 -
RAVEN INN
Raven Innkeeper | Kirchplatz 1, 82049 Pullach im Isartal | Website
Viennese schnitzel made from veal loin, fried in butter, served with parsley potatoes, creamed cucumber salad and cranberries.
(As of 02/2017: €22.50)5212 -
MAX EATERY
MaxEatery | Stachus 8, 80335 Munich | to the article
Viennese veal schnitzel fried in clarified butter, golden-yellow fried veal schnitzel with crispy fried potatoes and cranberries
(As of February 2017: €19.80)
Golden-yellow breading, beautifully crispy, schnitzel very thin and no stringy bits, not greasy at all.3010 -
SPATENHAUS at the Opera
Spatenhaus at the Opera | Residenzstraße 12, 80333 Munich | Website
Original Kuffler Wiener Schnitzel made from veal loin, fried in butter with potato rösti and creamed cucumber salad
(As of 02/2017: €27.00)
Golden yellow thin breading, very tender meat, no stringy bits and not too oily, top price level1145 -
DIY
Home Improvement | Friedrichstrasse 27, 80801 Munich | To the article
Veal schnitzel, finely breaded and fried in butter and oil; also available plain on request.
(As of 02/2017: €6.30 (small) or €11.60 (regular))
Snack and meal sizes are served, even the "large" size isn't too generous, two pieces, good golden breading, fair price-performance ratio, side dish freely selectable.90165 -
SCHUHBECKS at Munich Airport
Schuhbecks at the airport | Stachus 8, 80335 Munich | to the article
Wiener Schnitzel made from veal with potato and horseradish salad and cranberries
(As of 02/2017: €21.00)
golden and thin breading without waves or gaps, thin and very tender meat, two smaller pieces20123 -
SCHWEIGER BREWERY - Markt Schwaben (near Munich)
Schwaiger Brewery - Markt Schwaben (near Munich) | Ebersberger Str. 26, 85570 Markt Schwaben | To the article
Two small Wiener schnitzels made from veal loin, fried in brown butter, served with lukewarm potato and arugula salad.
(As of 02/2017: €13.50 (small) or €18.50 (regular))
Golden and juicy breading that sticks to the meat when cut; meat thin and tender; potato salad fresh but not homemade.81102 -
ZUM VAAS - Forstinning (near Munich)
Restaurant zum Vaas - Markt Schwaben (Munich area) | Münchener Str. 88, 85661 Forstinning | Website
Wiener Schnitzel made from veal loin with fried potatoes and a small salad
(As of 02/2017: €16.50)
Golden yellow and thin breading, tender, stringy meat, two pieces, good value for money9283
Below you will find additional reader tips for the best Wiener Schnitzel in Munich:
Ayinger | Platzl 1a, 80801 Munich | Website
Cafe Mozart | Pettenkoferstraße 2, 80336 Munich | Website
Inn at the Isar Valley | Brudermühlstraße 2, 81371 Munich | Website
Aquarius (Neuhausen) | Elvirastraße 19, 80636 Munich | Website
Cafe Neuhausen Blutenburgstraße 106, 80636 Munich | Website
Butcher Inn | Northern access road 69, 80638 Munich | Website
Görreshof | Görresstraße 38, 80798 Munich | Website
Liebighof | Liebigstrasse 14, 80538 Munich | Website
Freisinger Hof | Oberföhringer Straße 189 – 191, 81925 Munich | Website
cronyism | Ledererstraße 3, 80331 Munich | Website
Inn at Braunauer Hof | Frauenstraße 42, 80469 Munich | Website
Hohenwart | Gietlstraße 15, 81541 Munich | Website
Buffet Kull | Marienstraße 4, 80331 Munich | Website (Sundays only)
Are you missing your personal favorite spot for delicious Wiener Schnitzel in Munich? Then just send me a message! E-mail.
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