The Zillertal
On its panoramic perch above Zell am Ziller, this old schoolhouse turned restaurant is Tyrolean through and through. The larch-wood interior is drenched…
Must-see restaurants in Tyrol
Tyrol
On the fringes of the village, this utterly charming restaurant is housed in the picture-perfect chalet of the St Anton Museum. Winter salad with…
Tyrol
Creaking with the weight of its 600-year history, this enticingly cosy, low-beamed restaurant is the one-time haunt of Tyrolean hero Andreas Hofer. The…
Tyrol
With glowing faces and frosty fingers, most sledders heading down Rodelbahn stop at this hut located halfway, to warm up with schnapps and a big plate of…
Tyrol
Choose between the rustic, beamed interior where an open fire crackles and the more summery conservatory at Hotel Tenne's highly regarded restaurant…
Innsbruck
Take a gastronomic walk on the wild side at this modern-day hunter-gatherer of a restaurant, where chefs take pride in local sourcing and using top-notch…
Innsbruck
A welcome addition to Innsbruck's gastro scene, Oniriq is a standout for innovative tasting menus in stripped-back, industro-cool surrounds. Tucked just…
Innsbruck
Cream-caramel hues, parquet floors and beaded chandeliers give this slickly modern restaurant a decadent feel. The menu is ambitious, but the chef is…
The Zillertal
With its tiled oven and all-wood interior, this Gasthöfe is as gorgeously Tyrolean as they come. On the meaty menu are home-cooked dishes prepared with…
Tyrol
Wow, what a view! The mountain panorama that opens up at this 2085m-high location is uplifting – as is the food. Billing itself as one of the highest…
Tyrol
With a generous helping of Austrian heartiness and a dash of Mediterranean lightness, Schrofenstein’s elegantly rustic restaurant moves with the seasons:…
Innsbruck
With cracking views of Innsbruck from on high, the Buzihütte is a 3km hike northwest of town or a five-minute taxi ride. It's a deliciously alpine-style…
Tyrol
A prime people-watching terrace fronts this super-slick restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and art-slung walls. Austro-Italian specialities are presented…
Tyrol
Fine dining in Kitzbühel doesn't get better than at the Kupferstube in the five-star Hotel Tennerhof. Award-winning chef Stefan Lenz puts an imaginative…
Tyrol
If you endlich (finally) find your way to this deli–wine shop and bistro-style restaurant, you’re onto a good thing. With just 18 covers, dining here is…
Tyrol
Winningly fresh produce is the secret to the bistro-style dishes served at Galzig, which stretch from gourmet salads (wild herb and pine nut, for instance…
Tyrol
As traditionally Austrian as they come, this brewpub-restaurant dishes up satisfying Tyrolean and Bavarian grub, from schnitzel as big as a boot to…
Innsbruck
Vegetarians and vegans are in their element at this cute retro-flavoured bistro, with wood floors, a mishmash of vintage furniture and the warmest of…
Tyrol
High above Sölden, this dream of a mountain hut has ringside views of the Ötztal Alps from its sun terrace – equally lovely whether snowbound in winter or…
Tyrol
At the bottom of the slopes, this rustic-chic restaurant keeps the mood delightfully cosy with its all-wood interior. Here the chef puts his own stamp on…
The Zillertal
Tubular lights, black-and-white blown-up photos and cheek-by-jowl seating create a contemporary feel for authentic antipasti, bruschetti and pasta in this…
Innsbruck
Neatly tucked into the old city walls, this Italian job is run with passion by Peppino and Angelika. It’s a winner, with its refined look (white…
Tyrol
Oyster shells mounted on brick walls are a quirky nod to what’s on the menu at this slick, bistro-style restaurant, with banquette seating. The chef takes…
Innsbruck
A genuine shot of Italy in the heart of Innsbruck, Die Pizzerei has a stylish bar to prop up with an aperitivo before moving onto the main act: pizza. And…
Innsbruck
On the 7th floor of the Rathaus Galerien, this chic glass-walled restaurant has sweeping views over Innsbruck to the Alps beyond. Backlighting and…
Tyrol
With an atmosphere that's as warm as a hug, this prettily retro cafe in light pastels brims with vintage furniture. It's a very chilled spot for…
Tyrol
Much-lauded chef Martin Sieberer turns every meal into a gastronomic event at this restaurant. In a refined wood-panelled parlour lit by chandeliers,…
Tyrol
Wild après-ski shenanigans (DJs, fancy dress and all) should work up an appetite for dinner in the rustic, fire-warmed restaurant. Go for the famous…
The Zillertal
Besides excellent, wholesome breakfasts that easily rank among the best in town, this nicely chilled, rustic-cool cafe has great coffee and homemade cakes…
Tyrol
The ambience is wonderfully cosy in this historic tavern on the main square. Join locals in a warren of dark-wood-panelled rooms for Austrian comfort food…
Innsbruck
Friendly, intimate and cosy in a boho way, with its warm, cushioned nooks, Himal delivers vibrant, robust Nepalese flavours. Spot-on curries (some…
The Zillertal
This award-winning butcher is the perfect spot to grab a snack on the way down from the slopes. It does a mighty fine bratwurst, as well as burgers,…
Tyrol
When snow blankets the rooftops, this is a cosy hideaway for tucking into Knödel (dumplings), a carnivorous Tiroler Bauernplatte (Tyrolean farmers’…
Tyrol
Raclette, fondue and crispy roast chicken are the stars of the menu at this rustic chalet, going strong since 1760. Snuggle up in an all-wood interior in…
Tyrol
An old-world Tyrolean haunt with vaults and pine benches, this tavern favours substantial portions of Austrian classics, such as schnitzel, goulash and…
Tyrol
Excellent tapas, vino and live music reel in the crowds to this buzzy Spanish haunt. You can't book, so be prepared to wait for a table.
Tyrol
With its atmospheric stone vaults and cosy niches, this restaurant within the abbey complex is big on charm. The menu emphasises high-quality regional…
Tyrol
A restaurant with pizza, pasta, steaks, burritos, Thai curry and Austrian classics on the same menu might cause foodies to raise a skeptical eyebrow. Yet…
Innsbruck
Hip, wholesome and nicely chilled, the Breakfast Club does what it says on the tin: all-day breakfast and brunch. And boy are you in for a treat: free…
Innsbruck
A cool curiosity shop of a bistro, with a minimalist, snow-white interior that contrasts strikingly with the old-fashioned kitchen appliances plastered to…
