Zum Alten Fassl

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!

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.

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!"

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.