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What to Eat in Innsbruck
Austria and the Alps have their own unique style of cuisine, which borrows from German fare. Innsbruck incorporates a good bit of Viennese-style foods, as well, like traditional pastries, strudels (go for apple) and cakes, which you'll find throughout the city, as well as Gruner Veltliner wines, beer and varieties of schnapps.
When in Innsbruck, you'll want to try Kaspressknödel, a cheese dumpling that is crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Other local dishes include Tyrolean bacon dumplings, spinach dumplings and "Schlutzkrapfen" (crescent-shaped ravioli with potato filling).
For a taste of this traditional cuisine, head to Agidihof for Tyrolean fare crafted from locally-sourced ingredients. The restaurant is known for its homemade pastries, ice cream and veal dishes. What's more, the menu changes with the seasons to incorporate fresh produce. Restaurant Ottoburg sits in one of the oldest buildings in Innsbruck and serves traditional Tyrolean fare with hints of Mediterranean flavors. On the menu, you'll find homemade Schlutzkrapfen, steaks, monkfish and pike perch. Who could turn down a homemade apple strudel for dessert?
You'll also want to make time to dine (and drink) at a traditional beer hall or biergarten. Stiftskeller located in the city's Old Town area is a popular option. You can pair your traditional Tyrolean food with Bavarian beer for the ultimate Austrian foodie experience. Typical dishes include barley soup, whole suckling pig with sauerkraut and pretzel dumplings, and, of course, wiener schnitzel.
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Gasthof LAMM Essen & Kultur#1 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck
$ - $$ | European, Austrian, International, Grill, Central EuropeanMariahilfstrasse 12, Innsbruck 6020 AustriaRead More » - #2
New India Restaurant#2 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck
$ - $$ | Indian, AsianInnstrasse 10, Innsbruck 6020 AustriaRead More » - #3
Machete - Burrito Kartell#3 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #4
Indisches Restaurant Rama#4 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #5
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die Wilderin#7 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #8
Gasthaus Restaurant Buzihuette#8 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #9
Ristorante & Pizzeria Da Rocco#9 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #10
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Due Sicilie#11 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #12
Restaurant Thai-Li#12 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #13
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Stieglbrau#14 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #15
Das Schindler#15 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #16
Altstadtbeisl#16 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #17
Restaurant Oniriq#17 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #18
Il Convento#18 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck - #19
Restaurant Bierwirt#19 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck
$ - $$ | German, Austrian, European, Central European, GastropubBichlweg 2 Amras, Innsbruck 6020 AustriaRead More » - #20
Die Pizzerei#20 of 492 Places to Eat in Innsbruck
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