Salzburg Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Salzburg

Foodies will find plenty to sink their teeth into during their time in Salzburg. Here in the city of Mozart and "The Sound of Music," travelers can find a wide array of eateries and breweries, which range from affordable coffee shops and casual bites to pricier Michelin-starred restaurants and fine dining establishments. In fact, Salzburg has more gourmet restaurants within its city limits than any other Austrian city. As a result, diners can indulge in plenty of top-notch Austrian and German food — which consists of hearty soups, dumplings and stuffed pastries — while visiting Salzburg.

For those on a budget, there are plenty of affordable options. To start, coffee lovers should check out 220 Grad, which roasts all the coffee it serves in-house alongside an assortment of cakes, crostini and small bites. And if you're in need of some authentic Austrian and German comfort classics, grab a bite at Zum Zirkelwirt. The restaurant's menu includes traditional dishes like Wiener schnitzel (fried pork cutlets), gulasch (the Austrian take on Hungarian goulash served with bread), rindsuppe (beef soup with dumplings or pancakes) and marillenknödel (apricot dumplings).

Diners who are willing to spend a bit more coin cannot leave Salzburg without visiting the Michelin-starred Esszimmer. Previous visitors rave about the three-course lunch menu offered here, which features rotating offerings like goose liver pate, halibut and beetroot ice cream alongside recommended wine pairings. Other Michelin-starred options include Carpe Diem Finest Fingerfood and Restaurant Ikarus, both of which were established by Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz.

Find the Best Restaurants in Salzburg

  • #1
    Meet2eat Salzburg
    #1 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 170 reviewsTripAdvisor (170)
    $ - $$ | Steakhouse, European, Austrian, International, Grill, Wine Bar
    Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 136 Ehemalige NOX, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #2
    Bistro de Marquez
    #2 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 151 reviewsTripAdvisor (151)
    $ | Latin, Colombian
    Schrannengasse 6 Eg/ 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #3
    Surya
    #3 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 97 reviewsTripAdvisor (97)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian
    Klessheimer Allee, Salzburg Austria
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  • #4
    Cuisino - Casino Restaurant Salzburg
    #4 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 301 reviewsTripAdvisor (301)
    $$ | Austrian, European, Contemporary, Healthy, Central European
    Klessheimer Allee 1 Schloss Klessheim, Salzburg 5071 Austria
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  • #5
    The Glass Garden
    #5 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 123 reviewsTripAdvisor (123)
    $$ | Deli, Grill, Central European, Austrian, International, European
    Moenchsberg 26 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #6
    Salzburger Grill Imbiss
    #6 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 121 reviewsTripAdvisor (121)
    $ | Austrian
    Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 1 Greenmarket, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #7
    Restaurant Esszimmer
    #7 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 567 reviewsTripAdvisor (567)
    $$ | European, Central European
    Muellner Hauptstrasse 33, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #8
    Restaurant Ikarus
    #8 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 464 reviewsTripAdvisor (464)
    $$ | European, International
    Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse 7A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #9
    220 GRAD
    #9 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 657 reviewsTripAdvisor (657)
    $ - $$ | Cafe, European
    Chiemseegasse 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #10
    Weiherwirt
    #10 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 342 reviewsTripAdvisor (342)
    $ - $$ | Seafood, Austrian, Central European
    Koenig-Ludwig-Strasse 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #11
    Restaurant Wasserfall
    #11 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 454 reviewsTripAdvisor (454)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European, Central European
    Linzer Gasse 10 Fechado, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #12
    Johanneskeller
    #12 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 440 reviewsTripAdvisor (440)
    $ - $$ | Austrian, Mediterranean, European, Central European
    Richard-Mayr-Gasse 1, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #13
    Restaurant Brunnauer
    #13 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 271 reviewsTripAdvisor (271)
    $$ | Austrian, European, Central European
    Fuerstenallee 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #14
    Indian Restaurant Tajmahal in Salzburg
    #14 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1146 reviewsTripAdvisor (1146)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian
    Bayerhamer Str. 13, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #15
    S'Kloane Brauhaus
    #15 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 548 reviewsTripAdvisor (548)
    $ - $$ | German, Brew Pub, Austrian, Central European
    Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 27 Kastners Schenke, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #16
    Gasthaus Schachlwirt
    #16 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 306 reviewsTripAdvisor (306)
    $ - $$ | Austrian, European, Eastern European, Central European, Hungarian
    Moosstrasse 133 5020, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #17
    Organic Pizza Salzburg
    #17 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 388 reviewsTripAdvisor (388)
    $ - $$ | Pizza
    Franz-Josef-Str. 24A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #18
    Schatz Konditorei
    #18 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 271 reviewsTripAdvisor (271)
    $ - $$ | Austrian, Cafe
    Getreidegasse 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #19
    Bella Vita
    #19 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 263 reviewsTripAdvisor (263)
    $ - $$ | Italian
    Vogelweiderstrasse 9 Hotel Drei Kreuz, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #20
    Afro Cafe
    #20 of 773 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 350 reviewsTripAdvisor (350)
    $ - $$ | Cafe
    Buergerspitalplatz 5, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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