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Read MoreBlaue Gans
Housed in the Arthotel Blaue Gans, this local favorite presents both traditional favorites and contemporary dishes. Diners will enjoy the relaxed vibe and cozy atmosphere, as well as the 1,600 plus vintages available from the wine archive.
Read MoreCafé Bazar
Situated on the banks of the Salzach with a view of the river and the Old Town, Café Bazar is an institution in Salzburg. A meeting point for tourists and locals as well as artists and poets—patrons have included Marlene...
Read MoreCafé Sacher
The Salzburg version of Vienna’s fabled café is known for its terrace on the banks of the Salzach River. Sample the chocolate famous Sacher Torte (order it “mit Schlag,” i.e., with whipped cream) and enjoy a coffee while admiring the...
Read MoreCafé Tomaselli
The Salzburg coffee house culture is alive and well in this tradition-steeped café. Visitors and regulars alike linger for hours as they enjoy their afternoon coffee and cake and the comfy seating. Service is very traditional—alert waiters in black jackets...
Read MoreGasthof Schloss Aigen
This elegant restaurant that sits outside the city center was established in the 15th century and has lovely, rustic interiors and a marvelous courtyard. Menus featuring fine Austrian cuisine and wine are seasonal and totally local (and even present vegetarian...
Read MoreGwandhaus
Housed in an historic museum on the southern outskirts of the city, this restaurant serves inspired Austrian cuisine in a memorable setting. During the summer months, diners can sit under the shade of an umbrella on the terrace with magnificent...
Read MoreIkarus in Hangar 7
A unique dining experience, Ikarus in Hangar 7 is housed in an ultra-modern glass-and-steel construction near the airport. The restaurant operates on an interesting, rotating guest chef concept: every month a different up-and-coming toque takes over the kitchen. No matter...
Read MoreM32
Located at the top of the Mönchsberg in the Museum der Moderne, M32 offers delicious cuisine amid spectacular views of the city. The menu boasts a modern take on Austrian cuisine and vibes well with the unusual décor: a red...
Read MorePfefferschiff
For the most beautiful setting, longtime Salzburg loyalists choose Pfefferschiff, located in a suburb about 15 minutes by taxi from the city center. The dining rooms are elegant and formal, but on warm nights, diners can book a table in...
Read MoreRestaurant K & K
This restaurant right by the cathedral occupies four floors and about six dining rooms, all of which are cast in candlelight and feature wood-paneling and a hodge-podge of antiques. The cellar houses a massive, stone-clad Bierkeller that serves locally brewed...
Read MoreSchloss Fuschl
The terrace of the Schloss Fuschl hotel is one of the summer’s most glorious places for lunch with a view. It’s a 30-minute drive outside Salzburg but worth the journey on a sunny, warm day. Freshly caught fish and Austrian wines...
Read MoreSteinterrase
The Steinterrase rooftop patio offers breathtaking, panoramic views over the Old Town of Salzburg. Perched atop the Stein Hotel, this lively bar is a hot spot for tourists and locals alike, due to what is arguably the best view of...
Read MoreStiftskeller St. Peter
One of the oldest restaurants in Europe (it is first mentioned in documents dating to 803 A.D. when established by Benedictine monks), Stiftskeller St. Peter is a unique dining experience. Carved within the mountain and consisting of a maze of...
Read MoreTavern S’ Herzl
This cozy tavern housed in the Goldener Hirsch has a menu full of hearty, traditional favorites. The beautiful vaulted ceilings, wood-clad interiors and friendly service make for a great dining experience in the center of Old Town
Read MoreZum Fidelen Affen
The atmosphere at Zum Fidelen Affen is as lively as its name (which means “to the merry monkey”) and the menu, too, lives up to this standard. Fresh, regional ingredients are used to create the down-to-earth Austrian menu with a...
