Tyrol
A beautiful 8km uphill hike from St Anton, this mountain hut sits in a tranquil alpine meadow, where you can often spot marmots if you look carefully. It…
Must-see restaurants in Tyrol
Tyrol
A real local's haunt, s'Kitz reels in a lively crowd with its beer garden terrace and laid-back vibe. The food is good honest Austrian home cooking:…
Tyrol
A romantic slice of Tyrolean rusticity, this woody restaurant, named after its sawmill, hides in the forest, a 20-minute walk north of town. Or reach it…
The Zillertal
With parlours as warm, woody and old-school rustic as they come, Gasthof Bräu rolls out traditional and hearty Austrian grub along the lines of Graukäse…
Tyrol
When traditional Austrian food begins to pall, swing over to Lucy Wang for fabulous sushi and sashimi with a pinch of style. You might begin, say, with…
Tyrol
Chipper staff bring sizzling, top-quality steaks, salads, wok dishes and pizza to the table at Auf da Mühle, bang in the centre of Söll. The look is…
Tyrol
Overlooking the calm waters of Wildsee, Strandperle is a funky glass-and-granite place. The menu delivers Med-inspired flavours such as rack of milk-fed…
Innsbruck
The lemon-fronted Fischerhäusl has stood in this hidden spot between Domplatz and the Hofburg since 1758. On the menu is Tyrolean grub such as…
Tyrol
It's something of a godsend in pricey Kitzbühel to find a place like this: no fuss, no frills, just good honest grub from cooked breakfasts to healthy…
The Zillertal
This candyfloss-pink villa has a popular terrace when the sun shines. The bakery side of it rolls out great spelt and rye bread, while the cafe rustles up…
Tyrol
Asian art gives a decadent touch to Fux, a steakhouse-restaurant hybrid. The food is top notch, whether you go for succulent charcoal-grilled steaks…
Tyrol
On a sunny evening, it seems as though the whole of Kitzbühel congregates on the street-facing terrace of Centro to chat and people-watch over Italian…
The Zillertal
Set in high pastures, this woodsy 400-year-old chalet is the kind of place where you pray for a snow blizzard, so you can huddle around the fire and tuck…
Tyrol
Lois works his wok in the show kitchen of this bistro, with an understated chic decor of wood floors and caramel-hued banquettes. Clean, bright flavours…
Tyrol
A jolly-faced, ski-toting Buddha reels the hungry crowds into this Asian number by the train station. Dishes such as som tam (Thai papaya salad) and…
Innsbruck
Chef Thierry Aragona brings a dash of the French Mediterranean to Innsbruck at the aptly named Bistro Gourmand. Lemon walls and dark-wood panelling set…
Tyrol
Placing the emphasis on organic, wholesome ingredients, contemporary cafe Pano makes a relaxed postski or -hike pit stop for filling sandwiches, soup with…
The Zillertal
This family-run butchery is famed for its unique Schlegeis-Speck ham, cured in a hut at 1800m for three months to achieve its aroma. There are a handful…
Tyrol
This is a perennially popular choice with a stylish vaulted interior and a big chestnut tree–shaded terrace. The worldly menu skips from pasta and tarte…
Innsbruck
Sidling up to the Hofburg, this grand chandelier-lit cafe is the place to linger over chocolate Sacher Torte with whipped cream (€7.50), salads or lunch…
Innsbruck
Little has changed since this old-world, Viennese-style cafe opened in 1877. Come to lunch on schnitzel or goulash or to browse the daily papers over a…
Innsbruck
Katzung attracts a faithful local following for its laid-back vibe, Goldenes Dachl–facing terrace and homemade cakes and ice cream. Menu favourites…
Innsbruck
Get your noodle fix at this contemporary Thai place centred on an open kitchen. The wok, rice, seafood and curry dishes are well spiced and brilliantly…
Tyrol
There's always a good buzz at this cosy Italian, best known for its thin, perfectly crisp pizzas. The house special is 'La Nona', with mushrooms, green…
Tyrol
Local plums, nuts and honey go into this cafe’s divine chocolate, made with the milk of Tyrolean grey cattle, and the cakes are just the sugar kick needed…
Innsbruck
A vaulted restaurant with a large beer garden for Augustiner Bräu beers and hearty fare such as pork roast with lashings of beer sauce, dumplings and…
Innsbruck
Stop by this 200-year-old cafe for delicious cakes – try the moist chocolate raspberry Haustorte or the chocolate-marzipan Mozarttorte – and freshly…
Innsbruck
For properly creamy homemade gelato, Tomaselli comes up trumps – and the queues in summer testify to this. Flavours swing from cranberry and green apple…
Innsbruck
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…
Innsbruck
Fresh-baked bread, Tyrolean cheese, organic fruit, smoked ham and salami – it’s all under one roof at this riverside covered market.
Tyrol
Tex-Mex food and potent cocktails make Bobo’s a perennial favourite. The party cranks up after fajitas and a fistful of nachos, with everything from…
Innsbruck
Forget plain apple, this hole-in-the-wall cafe’s strudels include rhubarb, poppy, spinach feta and plum, with gluten-free options available. The fresh…
The Zillertal
Skip more complicated dishes and go for wood-fired pizza at Mamma Mia, a kitsch-cosy slice of Italy with its terracotta floor and murals of Florence.
Tyrol
A great local butcher for a meaty snack such as Schweinebauch (pork belly) and quality sausages.
