Must-see restaurants in Salzburg

  • Esszimmer

    Salzburg

    Andreas Kaiblinger puts an innovative spin on market-driven French cuisine at Michelin-starred Esszimmer. Eye-catching art, playful backlighting and a…

  • Humboldt

    Salzburg

    Like a blast of nouveau alpine chic from the mountains, Humboldt keeps the vibe cool yet cosy, with exposed beams, a modern wall-of-glass fireplace, retro…

  • Cook&Wine

    Salzburg

    Highly regarded chef and food and wine connoisseur Günther Grahammer is the brains behind this slick operation. It combines a wine bar, a cookery school…

  • Imlauer Sky

    Salzburg

    From the lofty vantage point of this slickly modern, glass-fronted rooftop restaurant, Salzburg spreads out before you in all its glory – it's…

  • Glass Garden

    Salzburg

    One to impress, the Glass Garden is canopied by a striking glass dome at the Hotel Schloss Mönchstein, with panoramic city views from on high. The eye…

  • Zum Zirkelwirt

    Salzburg

    A jovial inn serving good old-fashioned Austrian grub is what you get at Zum Zirkelwirt, which has a cracking beer garden on a tucked-away square and a…

  • Blaue Gans Restaurant

    Salzburg

    In the 650-year-old vaults of Arthotel Blaue Gans, this restaurant is a refined setting for creative takes on regional cuisine with a seasonal slant, such…

  • Bärenwirt

    Salzburg

    Sizzling and stirring since 1663, Bärenwirt is Austrian through and through. Go for hearty Bierbraten (beer roast) with dumplings, locally caught trout or…

  • Ludwig

    Salzburg

    Gourmet burger joints are all the rage in Austria and this hip restaurant fits the bill nicely, with its burgers made from organic, regional ingredients,…

  • Meet 2 Eat

    Salzburg

    It's a fair trek out of town but it might be worth it for the cuts of meat at this relaxed, friendly, contemporary bistro. The attractively presented food…

  • Magazin

    Salzburg

    In a courtyard below Mönchsberg’s sheer rock wall, Magazin shelters a deli, wine store and restaurant. The menus fizz with seasonal flavours – dishes such…

  • Green Garden

    Salzburg

    The Green Garden is a breath of fresh air for vegetarians and vegans. Locavore is the word at this bright, modern cottage-style restaurant, pairing dishes…

  • Johanneskeller im Priesterhaus

    Salzburg

    Full of cosy nooks and crannies, this brick-vaulted cellar is reached via a steep flight of stairs. The menu is succinct but well thought out, with mains…

  • Heart of Joy

    Salzburg

    This Ayurveda-inspired cafe has an all-vegetarian, part-vegan and mostly organic menu. It does great bagels, salads, homemade cakes and juices, creative…

  • Ikarus

    Salzburg

    At the space-age Hangar-7 complex at the airport, this glam two-Michelin-starred restaurant is the epitome of culinary globetrotting. Each month, Eckart…

  • Afro Café

    Salzburg

    This Afro-chic cafe has hot-pink walls, butterfly chairs and artworks made from beach junk. Staff keep the good vibes and food coming – from breakfasts to…

  • Bistro de Márquez

    Salzburg

    Piedad brings a little piece of her native Colombia to the table at this sweet, cosy bistro, where she cooks soul food including arepas (filled maize…

  • Triangel

    Salzburg

    The menu is market-fresh at this arty bistro, where the picture-clad walls pay tribute to Salzburg Festival luminaries. It does gourmet salads, a mean…

  • Organic Pizza Salzburg

    Salzburg

    Good-natured staff, cool music and awesome pizzas whipped up with super-fresh, organic ingredients make this a terrific choice. It's a tiny place so be…

  • Stiftsbäckerei St Peter

    Salzburg

    Next to the monastery, where the watermill turns, this 700-year-old bakery turns out Salzburg’s best sourdough loaves from a wood-fired oven.

  • Fabi's Frozen Bio Yogurt

    Salzburg

    Fabi is the young whizz behind the frozen yoghurt served here, with chocolate and fruit toppings available. It's all organic and delicious.

  • Grünmarkt

    Salzburg

    A one-stop picnic shop on one of Salzburg’s grandest squares, for regional cheese, ham, fruit, bread and gigantic pretzels.

  • Carpe Diem

    Salzburg

    A food-literate crowd flocks to this avant-garde, Michelin-starred lounge-restaurant for cocktails and finger-food cones, mini taste sensations filled…

  • Hagenauerstuben

    Salzburg

    You'd be forgiven for thinking a restaurant tucked behind Mozart's Geburtshaus would have 'tourist trap' written all over it. Not so. The baroque…

  • Riedenburg

    Salzburg

    Helmut Schinwald works the stove at this gourmet restaurant with a romantic garden pavilion. His seasonally inflected flavours, such as homemade asparagus…

  • Gasthof Schloss Aigen

    Salzburg

    A country manor with an elegantly rustic interior and a chestnut-shaded courtyard, Gasthof Schloss Aigen excels in Austrian home cooking. The Forstner…

  • Alter Fuchs

    Salzburg

    This sly old fox prides itself on no-nonsense Austrian fare – schnitzel, roast pork with dumplings, cordon bleu and the like. Bandana-clad foxes guard the…

  • Uncle Van Zen

    Salzburg

    To find such a hip-looking Vietnamese in the heart of Salzburg’s Altstadt is both a surprise and pleasure for lovers of spice. This vaulted, red-walled…

  • Paul Stube

    Salzburg

    Up the cobbled Herrengasse lies this gloriously old-world tavern, attracting a regular crowd of locals with its dark-wood interior crammed with antique…

  • K+K

    Salzburg

    This buzzy restaurant on the square is a warren of vaulted and wood-panelled rooms, with a lovely terrace for people-watching to boot. The menu is pretty…

  • Zum Fidelen Affen

    Salzburg

    The 'Jolly Monkey' lives up to its name with a sociable vibe. Presuming you've booked ahead, you'll dine heartily under vaults or on the terrace on well…

  • Little Light Deli & Café

    Salzburg

    This chilled cafe by the river has attracted a loyal local following. Mellow music, low seating and fresh flowers give the place a homely feel. Stop by…

  • Spicy Spices

    Salzburg

    ‘Healthy heart, lovely soul’ is the mantra of this all-organic, all-vegetarian haunt. Service is slow but friendly. It’s worth the wait, too, for the good…

  • Shrimps

    Salzburg

    With local artworks on the wall, a backlit bar and jazz, soul and blues playing, this is a highly atmospheric spot for Med-style fish dishes – including…

  • Zwettler’s

    Salzburg

    This gastropub has a lively buzz on its pavement terrace. Local grub such as schnitzel with parsley potatoes and venison ragout goes well with a cold,…

  • IceZeit

    Salzburg

    Grab a cone at Salzburg’s best ice-cream parlour, where flavours include salted peanut, caramel and passion fruit. There are also vegan options.

  • M32

    Salzburg

    Bold colours and stag antler lights reveal architect Matteo Thun’s imprint at the Museum der Moderne’s ultra-sleek restaurant. There are special views…

  • Mensa Toskanatrakt

    Salzburg

    A university cafe in the Altstadt, with courtyard seating and pocket-money-priced lunches. Dishes are simple but substantial, with the likes of homemade…

  • Wilder Mann

    Salzburg

    At this old-world Austrian tavern in the Altstadt, waitresses clad in traditional Dirndl serve goulash with dumplings, boot-sized schnitzels and other…

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