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Where to Eat Vegan Schnitzel in Vienna (Ranked & Reviewed)

ByTina Riegelnegg Updated on

If you’re vegan and planning a trip to Vienna, you’ve probably already added “vegan schnitzel” to your must-try list since it’s one of Austria’s most iconic dishes. The good news? There are some fantastic vegan versions out there.

To save you the trial and error, I set out to find the best vegan schnitzel in Vienna. I’m Austrian, I’ve been vegan since 2007, and I live in Vienna, so I took this as an excuse to go eat a lot of schnitzel.

I asked other local vegans for their favourites and narrowed it down to six places: three vegan restaurants, two vegetarian spots, and one non-vegan place that’s famous for its schnitzels and happens to offer a vegan option too.

Spoiler alert: the non-vegan one was a let-down. But the three all vegan restaurants absolutely delivered, it was genuinely hard to pick a winner. In this post, I’ll share my honest review and ranking of all six.

1. Tisch (My Favorite)

Close-up of a vegan schnitzel meal on a white plate, featuring a crispy golden schnitzel with a lemon wedge, a scoop of tangy potato salad topped with chives and pickled red onions, fresh green lettuce, and a side of lingonberry sauce.
Vegan Schnitzel at Tisch

Address: Schlösselgasse 8, 1080 Wien
Opening Times: Mon, Thu, Fri from 5pm to 10:30pm, weekends from midday to 10:30pm

Tisch is a fully vegan restaurant that serves classic Austrian dishes alongside international cuisine and their own creations. Located just a short walk from city hall, it’s the perfect place to plan your meal around some sightseeing in Vienna.

Their menu features a mix of year-round staples and a rotating seasonal selection. Luckily, the schnitzel is part of the permanent menu, so you can count on it being there whenever you visit.

The vegan schnitzel at Tisch is served in a traditional style: golden-brown and crispy, paired with potato salad, a wedge of lime, and some cranberry jam. It’s a bit smaller and thicker than a classic Wiener schnitzel, but the flavour is spot-on.

It was my favourite schnitzel out of all six spots. My boyfriend joked that it reminded him of a giant vegan nugget, that’s why he liked the version at Velani better.

Bonus: They also serve traditional Austrian desserts, veganised of course, which makes this a great place for a full-on comfort food experience.

2. Velani (My Boyfriend’s Favorite)

A spread of vegan Austrian dishes on a wooden table, including a large, breaded schnitzel with a lemon wedge and lingonberry sauce, a bowl of rich, saucy goulash garnished with parsley, creamy potato salad with red onions and chives, and a side of rye bread slices.
Vegan Schnitzel with potato salad and a goulash

Address: Schönbrunner Str. 235, 1120 Wien
Opening Times: Tue to Fri from 4pm to 10:30pm, sat from 11:30am to 10:30pm, sun from 11:30am to 8:30pm

Velani is the only all-vegan restaurant in Vienna that focuses entirely on traditional Austrian cuisine. That means you’ll find lesser-known Austrian dishes here that you won’t get anywhere else, like Kaspressknödel Suppe (cheese dumpling soup).

While it’s a bit outside the city centre (it’s towards Schönbrunn Palace), it’s absolutely worth the detour. Velani is one of my personal favourite vegan restaurants in Vienna.

Their schnitzel is the most traditional-looking one I tried: huge, golden, and super thin. It’s served with potato salad, a slice of lemon, and your choice of dip. I recommend the cranberry jam for the most traditional experience.

This was my boyfriend’s favourite schnitzel, and I can see why. The size, texture, and taste are exactly what you’d expect from a proper Wiener schnitzel, just vegan.

Tip: Be sure to book a table in advance, it’s very popular, and since it’s not in the centre, you don’t want to make the trip only to find it fully booked.

3. Cafe Harvest (Only on Tuesdays)

A vibrant vegan Austrian meal served outdoors, featuring crispy plant-based schnitzel with a lemon wedge, creamy potato salad garnished with green onions, and a side of lingonberry sauce. In the background, a blue bowl holds two dumplings topped with gravy and herbs, with a glass of iced tea garnished with citrus and mint nearby.
Tuesdays is Schnitzel day at Cafe Harvest

Address: Karmeliterplatz 1, 1020 Wien
Opening Times: Schnitzel only on Tuesdays from 2pm to 10pm
Payment: Cash only

Café Harvest is another fully vegan restaurant (up until 2025 it was vegetarian), and it feels like a proper old-school Viennese spot. Think cash-only payments, and the kind of place where you call to reserve a table, no online bookings here.

They only serve schnitzel on Tuesdays, which makes it feel like a bit of a local secret. You won’t find this listed anywhere online. If you’re planning to go, it’s best to call ahead to make sure Schnitzel Tuesday is still happening.

The schnitzel itself was excellent. Crispy, flavourful, and served with one of my favourite potato salads of the whole search, complete with pickles, just like how my grandma used to make it when I was a kid.

They have a cool outdoor seating area too, although like many traditional places in Austria, smoking is still allowed outside. So be warned: your peaceful lunch might come with a side of secondhand smoke if someone lights up at the next table.

Tip: Café Harvest is also a go-to spot for vegan breakfast in Vienna, with an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet on weekends.

4. Landia (Vegetarian, Slight Fish-and-Chips Vibe)

Two golden-brown breaded schnitzel fillets served on a bed of roasted parsley potatoes, accompanied by a lemon wedge and a side of creamy white dipping sauce on a white plate.
Schnitzel at Landia

Address: Ahornergasse 4, 1070 Wien
Opening Times: Mon–Sat from 9am to 10pm

Landia is a vegetarian restaurant near Vienna’s main shopping street, Mariahilfer Straße. It’s easy to get to, open all day, and a convenient option if you’re already in the area.

Their menu includes a mix of weekly specials and regular staples. There are two vegan schnitzels: one made from celery, the other from seitan. We went with the seitan version since it’s the most similar to a traditional schnitzel.

It comes with roasted parsley potatoes and tartar sauce, which gave it more of a fish-and-chips vibe than a traditional schnitzel. The potatoes started off crispy but turned out way too greasy by the end.

Some people do love Landia and even called it their favourite. But for me, it didn’t quite measure up.

5. Rupps (Great for Drinks, Not for Schnitzel)

Assorted vegan schnitzels—some round, others rectangular—served with a side of bright yellow potato salad and a small fresh salad of cucumber, tomato, shredded carrots, and lettuce.
Not the most traditional schnitzel

Address: Arbeitergasse 46, 1050 Wien
Opening Times: Tue–Sat from 6pm to 2am (kitchen open till 10pm)

Rupps is a vegetarian Irish pub in Vienna that’s best known for its wide selection of beers and whiskeys. It’s a great place for drinks and they serve a fantastic vegan goulash, but the schnitzel didn’t quite hit the mark.

You can choose your sides for the schnitzel: potato salad or carrot salad, and rice or hash browns. I went with the potato salad and hash browns. The salad tasted store-bought and the hash browns were far too salty.

The schnitzel was okay but didn’t taste like a classic one. No lemon or cranberry jam, just ketchup if you ask, which is common in Austria (especially with kids) but not my preference.

To be fair, it’s an Irish pub, after all, so not the best place for schnitzel. However, for drinks and a cosy vibe, Rupps is great! But for schnitzel? You’ve got better options.

6. Figlmüller (Famous, But Skip It)

Two golden-brown vegan schnitzels served with a lemon wedge on a speckled white plate, accompanied by a fresh green side salad in a bowl with lettuce, radish, and creamy dressing.
The schnitzel at Figlmüller is very overpriced

Address: Bäckerstraße 6, 1010 Wien (multiple locations in Vienna)
Opening Times: Daily from 11:30am to 11pm

Figlmüller is Vienna’s most famous schnitzel spot, legendary among tourists, but locals tend to avoid it. At the Bäckerstraße location, they offer one vegan schnitzel and fries as the only plant-based options.

The schnitzel tastes fine, but it’s store-bought (from Planted) and comes with a plain green salad. No cranberry jam unless you pay extra, and yet it’s the most expensive meal on this list at €22.

Worse, it’s usually packed. Even with a reservation you might wait, and without one, your chances of getting a table are slim.

If your non-vegan family drags you there, at least you’ll have something to eat, but you’ll miss out on the much better vegan schnitzels elsewhere. My recommendation: Skip the tourist trap and and go somewhere better.

Looking for More Vegan Food in Vienna?

While you definitely have to try vegan schnitzel while you’re here, there’s so much more amazing vegan food in Vienna.

Check out my full guide to the best vegan restaurants in Vienna to discover where to go for everything from hearty mains to international favourites.

And if you’re more in the mood for something sweet or a cosy place to relax, don’t miss my picks for the best vegan cafés in Vienna.

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Tina Riegelnegg is the founder of Austrian Veganderlust. After travelling the world and documenting her adventures on Veganderlust, she created this blog to share the beauty of her home country, Austria. Tina now focuses on helping travellers discover the best spots in Austria, including where to find the most delicious vegan food.