Wiener schnitzel
noun
Wie·ner schnit·zel
ˈvē-nər-ˌshnit-səl 
ˈwē-nər-ˌsnit-
ˈwē-nər-ˌsnit-
: a thin breaded veal cutlet
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The menu specializes in steaks, along with German specialties such as Wiener schnitzel and dessert cocktails.
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Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Though the Rathskeller is nowadays known as much for its outdoor biergarten and concert stage as its warmly spiced sauerbraten and crisp Wiener schnitzel, the old-fashioned dining room and brick kellerbar haven’t lost their charm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
The Right Food At Oktoberfest in Munich, different tents sometimes feature different food, but most celebrate traditional Bavarian fare:
roast chicken, served in halves
pork knuckle
bratwurst
Wiener schnitzel
These dishes are often served with sides of warm potato salad and sauerkraut.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are several German favorites on the menu, such as Wiener schnitzel and spätzle (egg noodles), alongside Balkan staples like cevapcici (sausages), shopska salad and cabbage rolls.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For those unfamiliar with German cuisine, Wiener schnitzel is crumbed veal and Blutwurst is blood sausage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The Old World setting compels me to order that Wiener schnitzel, a lunch selection and another example of the lengths Prager goes to get things right.
—Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
While true Wiener schnitzel must be made with veal, plain schnitzel can be made with practically anything that can be pounded to a cutlet.
—New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
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Ron Faiola, Midwest Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Though the Rathskeller is nowadays known as much for its outdoor biergarten and concert stage as its warmly spiced sauerbraten and crisp Wiener schnitzel, the old-fashioned dining room and brick kellerbar haven’t lost their charm.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
The Right Food At Oktoberfest in Munich, different tents sometimes feature different food, but most celebrate traditional Bavarian fare:
roast chicken, served in halves
pork knuckle
bratwurst
Wiener schnitzel
These dishes are often served with sides of warm potato salad and sauerkraut.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
There are several German favorites on the menu, such as Wiener schnitzel and spätzle (egg noodles), alongside Balkan staples like cevapcici (sausages), shopska salad and cabbage rolls.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
For those unfamiliar with German cuisine, Wiener schnitzel is crumbed veal and Blutwurst is blood sausage.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2023
The Old World setting compels me to order that Wiener schnitzel, a lunch selection and another example of the lengths Prager goes to get things right.
—Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2022
While true Wiener schnitzel must be made with veal, plain schnitzel can be made with practically anything that can be pounded to a cutlet.
—New York Times, 8 Mar. 2021
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