Welcome to Cafe Fleuri, a neighborhood café rooted in European vibes, nestled in the heart of Lower Manhattan’s FiDi. Formerly Schilling Restaurant & Bar, we’ve reimagined our space into something new while honoring the warmth you’ve always known. Executive Chef Eduard Frauneder and Chef Adam Baumgart invite you to experience seasonal, ingredient-driven dishes crafted with care, served in a welcoming dining room that flows effortlessly from a relaxed lunch to an intimate evening. We’re thrilled to welcome back familiar faces and excited to meet new ones. Beyond the dining room, we now offer catering services; perfect for bringing the Cafe Fleuri experience to your next gathering, office event, or celebration.
A fresh chapter awaits!
Austrian-Mediterranean food in a space with communal and banquette seating.
Anna Loumbrozo
We had a wonderful dining experience at Schilling from the moment we walked in!
The space is quaint and beautiful, resembling an Austrian chalet. The service is warm and friendly.
We opted for the Restaurant Week menu – what a deal! $45 for 3 courses.
We both started with the Schilling salad which was delicious! I could eat it every day.
For our entrees, we both opted for the Wiener Schnitzel (pork), which came with one of my favorite things of the evening: this incredible dill cucumber salad! The schnitzel was excellent (although a huge portion!) It also came with lingonberry jam and potato salad!
Finally, we both tried the chocolate dessert as well as the apple strudel and while both were great, the strudel truly stole the show!
We also tried a glass of dry white Austrian wine which was lovely! Looking forward to coming back to Schilling for lunch or dinner again.
… moreCourtney Collins
First time trying Austrian cuisine and was happily blown away. The restaurant design is fresh and cozy, drink (daughter of the marsh) was light and refreshing and the food was exceptional (warm honey nut squash, schnitzel and spatzle). Perfect portions that are easy to share!
… moreRachel Lambo
As an Austrian this food is very good. Definitely a spot to go to! I was very surprised by the schnitzel, I do wish it was fried a bit longer as it seemed a bit uncooked. Everything else was delicious!!! The also have this drink that’s only available in Austria, so that was so great to have that. After so many years. Going back for sure!!
… moreSachin Samaroo
Schilling serves amazing Austrian food. First time having Austrian food and I loved it! I ordered something like their fried chicken with a salad (Weiner Schnitzel) and brussel sprouts, absolutely mouth watering!! They had an Austrian beer called a Stiegl which goes down well with the food.
I do however have to critique the server as she was gone for an extended period of time for the drinks, food took extremely long to come out, and when needed an item it was difficult to get her attention. I will say however I do not mind that the food took long to come out cause everything did taste absolutely fresh!!
… moreMartina Ruseva
Came here for lunch on a Monday (around 1pm) and was able to walk in without needing reservation. We got the schnitzel (tried pork and chicken) and also the apple schtrudel, they were all delicious! The schnitzels also came with 3 sides, so it was a good amount of food even if you are very hungry. I also loved the vibe of this space. I will definitely be back for dinner!
… moreRachel Krah
Absolutely incredible food and service!! The heirloom tomato salad was so tasty, perfect for a warm summer night! Such a chill vibe, great space for even just a glass of wine.
… moreKristen (Gypsy Monkey)
Restaurant week brought me in and I’m so incredibly thrilled to have found this spot ! Love the banquet style table set up . The burger was out of this world and cooked perfectly . Also had some of the best service I’ve had in ages . The waiter was fantastic and his back up helper was also very friendly and attentive . You feel like you are in an old country farmhouse . Except it’s clean ; ) I’d make a reservation because even during lunch it’s busy , once you go you’ll understand why !
… moreLeandra
Nothing short of AMAZING! So comfy and cozy! Loved the communal dining atmosphere. Couple that with food that hugs your soul for the perfect dining experience. I would go back any day of the week for any item on the menu. I left speechless, happy with a full belly and a happy soul.
… moreAlan Varghese
Overall good food, great service, nice presentation, have vegan options, decent portions and prices but the restaurant is quite packed and you will likely feel/get nudged by fellow guests.
We had frittatensuppe (noodle soup with blue oyster mushrooms, great flavor and taste), chicken liver mousse (with the most amazing apple, toast and some jam, everything paired amazingly well) for appetizers.
The apple strudel was also very good and came with a sweet cream and ice cream.
The main highlight of schnitzel was a disappointment. Flat breaded and fried meats have a lot of flavoring potential due to high surface area to volume but both the pork and chicken schnitzel we had didn’t have much flavor. Good texture but it was something we weren’t quite happy about.
… moreGeoffrey Holtsclaw
Jawohl! What a fantastic find! This little place might be my new favorite German/Austrian spot in NYC! A cozy nook near Wall St, it’s more upscale and less traditional than your typical schnitzel eatery. Instead, this place shines when it comes to the menu. While limited, it lists the standard Wienerschnitzel and a veggie Spätzle, as well as many other non-traditional Austrian options, including a lot of vegetarian-friendly dishes. Everything was fantastisch. The schnitzel (I got the chicken) was fried to perfection and the Green Tomatoes were spectacular, along with all of the (cucumber salad and potato salad) sides, which were great variations on the theme. They were very accommodating and helpful in ordering and the service was super friendly throughout our meal. I was stuffed after the main course (the schnitzel is huge!) but it was so delicious that I couldn’t say no to dessert. They had Apfel- (apples) and Topfen- (cheese) streudel so I opted for the cheese. It was, kein Witz, the *best* streudel I’ve ever had. Seriously. With a side of ice cream and Sahne, on a plate of vanilla cream, and topped with strawberries, I involuntarily smiled with every bite. GET DESSERT. My only regret is that I’ve only just discovered this Austrian gem after living in NYC for so long. We’ll definitely be planning some return visits, even if just for some small bites. Hope to see you there! Guten Appetit!
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