Innsbruck Restaurants

  1. Café Central

    The piano tinkles and newspapers rustle in this Viennese-style coffee house with chandeliers, high ceilings and naughty-but-very-nice cakes.

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  2. Café Munding

    Modern art gives this 200-year-old café a contemporary kick. As well as whipping up delicious cakes - try the Mundingzopf - the family roast their own coffee and make preserves with fruit freshly picked from local farms.

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  3. Cammerlander

    Tapabar's twin, this buzzy restaurant has a huge terrace on the banks of the Inn. The menu is a mixed bag of Austrian and world flavours, from schnitzel to chilli.

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  4. Gasthaus Goldenes Dachl

    Near the Goldenes Dachl, this snug tavern uses locally sourced produce to rustle up classic Tyrolean fare - try tender veal with sauerkraut or hearty lamb stew and dumplings.

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  5. Kröll

    Forget plain old apple, this hole-in-the-wall café has plenty of strudel varieties, including rhubarb, poppy, feta and plum. The fresh juices pack a vitamin punch.

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  6. Lichtblick

    Elegant simplicity sums up Lichtblick on the seventh floor of the Rathaus Galerien. The panoramic views over Innsbruck through glass walls are as appetising as flavours like duck breast on artichokes and nectarines.

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  7. Lotos

    You'll need both chopsticks to tackle the generous portions of chop suey and Verrücktes Huhn (crazy chicken) at this Chinese haunt, tucked down an Altstadt alleyway.

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  8. Mamma Mia

    This no-frills Italian bistro has a great buzz, alongside huge pizzas, fresh salads and healthy pasta dishes. The sunny terrace is a favourite spot in summer.

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  9. Panino & Co

    Blink and you'll miss this Italian deli, where you can create your own panini with Parma ham, cheese and olives. It's a good place to stock up on picnic supplies and the cheery owner makes a mean espresso.

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  10. Papa Joe's

    Toucans, waterfalls, palms, sharks…you name it, Papa Joe's is a snippet of Mexico. This wacky party haunt has a menu packed with jumbo steaks and jambalaya, and a Caribbean bar for after-dinner caipirnhas.

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  12. Romantik Hotel Schwarzer Adler Restaurant

    Zebra stripes and cow prints give this wood-panelled restaurant a groovy twist. Expect seasonal flavours, attentive service and eye-catching presentation.

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  13. Sahib

    The aroma of Indian spices wafting from Sahib's humble doorway should tempt you in for scrummy tandoori and vegetarian dishes.

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  14. Solo Pasta

    This high-ceilinged spaghetteria draws a young crowd with its hip vibe and yummy pasta. Next door, Solo Vino has a more upmarket feel with Italian wines, antipasti and fresh fish on the menu.

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  15. SOWI Lounge

    Brimming with students, this Mensa (university restaurant) has quick, cheap menus and outdoor seating on a grassy quarter.

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  16. Speckeria

    Carnivores are in their element at this vaulted deli in the Altstadt, where the shelves are stacked with smoked ham, sausage and Hirschschinken (venison ham).

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  17. Tapabar

    Popular for its chilled vibe and late-night nibbles, this riverside Spanish bar is the place to order a plate of tasty tapas and a glass of Rioja. Catch free flamenco concerts every second Wednesday.

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  18. Thai-Li-Ba

    Thai chefs cook up a storm in the show kitchen at this open-plan restaurant with pillar-box red walls and teak floors. The noodle and curry dishes are garnished with delicate orchids.

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