From traditional Austrian cuisine to experimental modern dishes, the quaint city of Salzburg boasts a wide range of restaurants to please even the most discerning palates. Which restaurants in and around Salzburg are worth visiting?
Restaurant for beautiful views of Salzburg
It’s amazing how the restaurant and wine bar is perfect for a dinner for two. The interior is a mix of traditional and modern. In the summer, a terrace is open to visitors with a view of the skyline from the beautiful Kapuzinerberg, a modest mountain in the heart of the city. The restaurant offers a variety of Austrian and Italian cuisine, there is certainly something for everyone. The wine menu is particularly impressive, with a huge selection of local and international varieties.
The best fast food in town
Burgers are one of the best foods of all time, and those who are craving some carbs in Salzburg should head straight to Bio Burger Meister. This gourmet restaurant located on the historic Linzergasse makes burgers from fresh organic meat and vegetables from local farms. The restaurant also has a wide range of dietary dishes with vegetarian options.
French cuisine
Visiting Austria doesn’t necessarily mean sticking to Austrian cuisine. The French bistros are always cozy and charming, serving up authentic home-cooked meals. Decorated in blue, red and white, in typical French style, the restaurant looks like it was plucked straight from Paris and placed on the streets of Salzburg. The menu, which changes daily, includes everything. The restaurant has a shop that sells traditional ingredients, including the controversial French favorite, Foie Gras.
Excellent Italian cuisine
For lovers of Italian cuisine, head to the laid-back Ändraviertel district. There is no printed menu here. Instead, opt for the waiter to announce the daily prices in a very old-school style. A treat for both meat eaters and vegetarians, as there is always a wide selection of fresh pasta and main courses. The restaurant tends to get busy in the evenings, so be sure to book a table in advance.
Traditional Austrian FARE - Augustiner Bräu
This historic restaurant has been around since 1621 and has firmly established itself as one of the best places to hang out in the city. With a huge indoor seating area and a sizeable summer beer garden, it almost always has a buzzing atmosphere. Augustiner Bräu is one of the best places in Salzburg if you’re looking for traditional Austrian cuisine. If you’re looking for a local specialty, try the Leberkäse, which is a kind of meatloaf served with hot horseradish, white radishes, and a pretzel.
For vegetarians
Milton is constantly evolving and serves a mostly vegetarian menu. The chefs use only the finest ingredients here, ensuring that every bite is “regional, seasonal and organic.” Even the desserts include a large selection of vegan cakes and pastries.
For spice lovers
Tucked away in a quiet side street adjacent to Salzburg’s bustling Old Town shopping street, Hanas Rasoi serves fast and tasty Indian cuisine – the perfect place for those tired of Austrian cuisine. The menu features mostly North Indian dishes, so expect dhal and paneer to be favourites. Hanas Rasoi is perfect for high-quality, authentic food that’s right in the middle of Salzburg’s biggest attractions.
