Reviews Fischer's

Had a lovely Saturday evening dinner here, in grand wooden surroundings, feels like you are in Austria ! The stuffed animal heads on the walls are a bit scary. The room reminds me a lot of The Grand Budapest Hotel movie. Toilets are equally grand, although small
The food is wonderful, very authentic. For starters we had wild mushroom tart and a selection of 3 brotchen - very tasty delicacies on little sourdough bread 'soldiers'
For mains we both had Wiener schnitzel (= veal in breadcrumbs), an enormous dish which beat both of us, but very tasty. We had sides of creamy mash and baked cauliflower. Lovely warm strudel with creme fraiche to finish off
A really nice all round special experience - quite pricey (as the schnitzel is expensive) but well worth it, in lovely location

Met a client for breakfast here. You feel like you are stepping into a little bit of Austria, it's just so authentic. Lovely polished wood, such a luxurious feel.
Difficult to over enthuse about breakfast, we both had the healthy granola with fruit and yoghurt, very tasty. I'd definitely like to try dinner here.

Though my family aren’t religious my dad has long claimed to be gastronomically Jewish. Just like everyone he craves the comforting food of childhood that he ate growing up in the East End of London. Living in Stamford Hill, my dad could easily grab a salt beef bagel (or two!), pick up some gefilte fish or get a good dose of chicken soup. There aren’t many Jewish restaurants in London and most are located in Jewish communities such as Golders Green, so it’s not an easy task finding my dad a restaurant that serves his favourite childhood classics. That’s why when I saw the menu at Fischer’s I knew it would be perfect for him…Ok, Fischer’s isn’t a Jewish restaurant, it’s actually Austrian…but the menu is packed with his favourites and trust me there aren’t many places in London with chopped liver and pickled herring on the menu. Chopped liver is my dad’s absolute favourite and he had no doubt what (one of) his starters would be. Fischer’s serve it with Matzo, as it is traditionally served at Passover, an religious occasion where leavened bread is forbidden. I asked my dad if it was as good as his sister makes, ‘No’ was the reply….well I guess it’s never quite the same…but he still gobbled the whole thing up and was so excited by the menu that he had two starters.

I don't often leave dinner plans to the last minute, but on this rather rare occasion I decided to try out the Uncover app and browsed the list of restaurants with dinner time availability. Many of the venues had really late slots, but thankfully Fischer's seemed to have my preferred time of 6.30pm, and a few finger taps later we were booked in, an email confirmation swiftly arriving in my inbox.

It was absolutely delicious. Fresh fresh from the frier so very warm and with a crispy coating that enveloped the tender veal to perfection. Even my father, who is a very critical Austrian food judge thought it was great.

I love going out with my sister. Having got past her inexplicable preference for strawberry ice cream over chocolate as a child, there isn't a time in our grown-up lives when we haven't both wanted the same things on a menu, so we do the half : half thing. Thus I got to taste the sausages, Käserkrainer (pork and garlic stuffed with Emmental) and Thüringer (caraway spiced pork) and the Tafelspitz

A remarkable experience of Austrian cuisine within splendid interior. We particularly enjoyed the main beef dish and the selection of desserts.

The restaurant Fischer's is located in the begining of the poplar Marylebone High Street and it offers Viennese and German cuisine. The closest tube stations are Baker Street and Regents Park. 
The menu in the restautant includes traditional German and Viennese  sausages, salads, club sandwiches, different desserts like traditional ice-cream, biscuits and delicious strudels with apple and blackberry.

I, along with my family, went there and it turned out to be a pretty good choice. The ingredients used were amazingly fresh and the food was very well-prepared and presented. It tasted more delicious than what I had expected and we would be back again. I also recommend you to give this place a visit.

Having an inexplicable want for strawberry ice cream over chocolate ever since childhood, i stumbled up this place on my phone while preparing for a road trip.
I also tasted the palatial pork sausages which screamed of garlic that balanced out the flavours much to my charm.
This place is a must try.

Fischer's happens to be one of my favorites now. Based on the amazing concept of the previous European century this place happens to be quite a personality. The food served is amazing and excellent value for money. Staff is very friendly and pleasing. I can assure you that you would walk out totally satisfied. Way to go Fischer's.

Summary:

If you’ve wandered into a Jeremy King and Chris Corbin venture before (The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zedel), you’ll instantly recognise the space as one of theirs; they are masters at baroque beauty, early twentieth-century glamour, bustling European-style all-day brasseries, panelled walls and big clocks. The menu partially reflects those in The Delaunay and The Wolseley - the presence of schnitzel, wursts, wieners, ice cream coupes and sachertorte are ubiquitous.

At Fischer’s though, there’s a greater delve into a specific Viennese offering. I had only recently learnt about spätzle - and more importantly, how to correctly pronounce it (shpetz-leh) - at an evening cooking with part-Austrian TV cook Rachel Khoo. You'll find them here, and they’re good. Pasta dough pushed through small holes to make little dumplings, finished in butter and with a generous amount of garlic that I more than agree with (£3 - side).

Chopped liver with sweet rounds of pickles is also very much of-that-region; a well-textured paté served with crisp bread, it’s a solid way to begin (£6.50). Beetroot and goat’s curd salad was as good as those components have capacity to be, assuming fresh and seasonal ingredients - the case here (£8.25).

Not ordering a schnitzel on my maiden visit to an Austrian café would be, I suspect, little short of sacrilege. Couple this with most of social media responding with ‘the schnitzel!’ to my pre-lunch research query of ‘what’s good at Fischer’s?’, and I’m going to order a schnitzel.

And so it was the Holstein or nothing, a huge veal cutlet pounded tender, breaded, and plunged into hot oil, topped with a fried egg, a criss-cross of anchovies and a scattering of tight capers (£21.70). Very pleasant it was, if not hefty, even for me. With hindsight, it seems I was served the large option, and yet I don’t recall being asked which size I wanted; there is also a ‘small’ available for £12.75.

A few other service teething problems were noted. Our starters came before our glasses of champagne, then offered on the house by way of an apology. Another waitress introduced our dessert wines with “I don’t know how to pronounce these - I shouldn’t be working in an Austrian restaurant”, albeit jokingly. And there were additional hints the staff weren’t entirely au fait with the menu. I say teething problems, they’ve been open since spring.

The menu is full of umlauts that are fun to pronounce with your best Schwarzenegger drawl, my favourites being: käsekrainer (pork, garlic and emmental sausage), zwiebelrostbraten (grilled rib eye), marillenknödel (apricot dumpling with apricot compote and vanilla ice cream), and überstürzter (long espresso and belgian chocolate poured over whipped cream).

Try saying those after a couple of glasses of Pommery, or, if you’re the waitress. There’s also an extensive choice of cured fish, salads, brötchen (rolls), sandwiches and biscuits.

For a sweet finish, there was an apple and walnut strudel which I didn’t try but my companion said was pleasant enough (£6.95). The Wien - a towering assembly of coffee and vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and espresso anglaise sitting atop chewy bits of meringue like those found in Lucky Charms - was good, if not confrontational in its challenge to clear it. ‘Finish me, I dare you’ it silently flounced upon delivery - another big portion (£5.95).

I’d go to Fischer’s again if I was in the area. I like that it’s an all-day establishment and you’re not pressured to dine on a full three courses; a catch-up over coffee and konditorei is perfectly acceptable and exactly befits the style of the venue. In terms of the food, it’s not ground-breaking but it’s solid; essentially middle-European classics executed well. 

With similar formats and some of the signature items also available at The Wolseley and The Delaunay, I’d say that if they’re more geographically accessible (the case for me), there’s probably little need to venture to Marylebone specifically for Fischer’s. But maybe for the spätzle.

I was only in London for one night, so had difficulty guessing what time we’d be eating so hadn’t booked. Fortunately, being two of us, we were able to slot in between bookings and have a quick 2 course dinner. I’d highly recommend the Wiener Schintzel with gravy. The courgette was a great accompaniment too. The decor was amazing. Reminded me of all the dark wood in my Viennese grandmother’s house. Do nip to the toilets! I wouldn’t normally mention toilets in a restaurant review but they were so authentic. I’d recommend booking!

Dining at Fischer's in London was an unforgettable journey into the heart of Austrian culinary tradition. From the outset, the schnitzel stood out, brilliantly prepared and accompanied by an Austrian-style potato salad that was the epitome of flavorful simplicity. Every bite echoed the rich nuances of Austrian cuisine, leaving a lasting impression of warmth and satisfaction. Beyond the food, Fischer's ambiance played a crucial role in our experience. Its cool, dark wood interiors not only exuded elegance but also evoked the genuine coziness of a traditional Austrian inn, transporting us miles away from the bustling streets of London. Our meal concluded with the bananas 'foster', a dessert that perfectly encapsulated the blend of tradition and innovation at Fischer's. For anyone in London yearning for an authentic taste of Austria, Fischer's promises not just a meal, but a memorable experience.

A fantastic experience with some amazing food and great service. The restaurant is very well appointed and feels like an authentic experience. Service is efficient, friendly and quick. The food is fantastic. Really great flavours. It might look and read as quite simple but the flavours are fantastic. Had the chicken schnitzel, delicious. Mashed potato and broccoli were both amazing! Highly recommend.

Went to this Austrian café /restaurant in Marylebone High Street for a coffee and couldn't resist their Esterhazy cake which was delicious! The tea/coffee was served in silverware pots, the napkins were linen and the waiters were nicely attired and very efficient and the general ambience took you to another era. Will definitely go again once to try the famous Sacher Torte with coffee and another time to have the Wiener Schnitzel for lunch.

The place didn’t disappoint! Food was absolutely delicious, couldn’t pick a favourite! We had the Schnitzel and Sausages with different sides. Strudel for dessert, need to come tho for the Kaiserschmarrn!