Wiener Schnitzel (Wiener Schnitzel in German, where Schnitzel means a cutlet without bones) is a traditional Austrian dish and is a popular part of Viennese and Austrian cuisine, consisting of a thin slice of veal coated in breadcrumbs and fried. In Austria the dish is traditionally served with a lemon slice, lingonberry jam and either potato salad or potatoes with parsley and butter. While the traditional Wiener Schnitzel is made of veal, it is now sometimes made of pork, though in that case it is often called Schnitzel Wiener Art (Germany) or Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein (Austria) to differentiate it from the original.

In Austria, the term Wiener Schnitzel is protected by law, and any schnitzel called by that name has to be made from veal. The dish may have originated in Milan, northern Italy, as cotoletta alla milanese, and may have appeared in Vienna during the 15th or 16th century. According to another theory, it was introduced in 1857 by Field Marshal Radetzky, who spent much of his life in Milan.

The term Wiener Schnitzel itself dates to at least 1862. In Argentina, the schnitzel is one of the most popular meals, called "milanesa". It's just one of the many influences of Italian immigration to the country since the end of the 19th century.

The "milanesa" is made of beef, sometimes veal, but also chicken. It may be served both at expensive restaurants or cheaper cafes. It is usually served with french fries or mashed potatoes, and/or salad.

There are other variants made with cheese, ham, tomato (milanesa a la napolitana). Sometimes it may include a fried egg on top ("milanesa a caballo"). There is also a popular sandwich, or "sandwich de milanesa", served on a french style baguette.

Milanesas can be fried or oven baked. Chicken schnitzel, and chicken parmigiana are very popular dishes in Australia, especially amongst those with German or Austrian heritage. As a home cooked meal, it is generally accompanied by mashed, or boiled and fried potato.

Chicken parmigiana is a large schnitzel topped with Italian tomato sauce, cheese, and sometimes ham or bacon, generally accompanied by french fries (chips) and/or salad. In pub meals it is commonly known as "Parmi" or "Parma". Veal and chicken schnitzel are also commonly available in more expensive restaurants serving a European menu.

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