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 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 254 reviewsTripAdvisor (254)
    $ - $$ | Steakhouse, Austrian, European, International, Grill
    Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 136 Ehemalige NOX, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #2
    Cuisino - Casino Restaurant Salzburg
    #2 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 354 reviewsTripAdvisor (354)
    $$ | Austrian, European, Contemporary, Healthy, Central European
    Klessheimer Allee 1 Schloss Klessheim, Salzburg 5071 Austria
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  • #3
    The Glass Garden
    #3 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 138 reviewsTripAdvisor (138)
    $$ | Deli, Grill, Austrian, International, European, Central European
    Moenchsberg 26 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #4
    Bistro de Marquez
    #4 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 5 based on 194 reviewsTripAdvisor (194)
    $ | Latin, Colombian
    Schrannengasse 6 Eg/ 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #5
    Weiherwirt
    #5 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 397 reviewsTripAdvisor (397)
    $ - $$ | Seafood, Austrian, Central European
    Koenig-Ludwig-Strasse 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #6
    Salzburger Grill Imbiss
    #6 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 143 reviewsTripAdvisor (143)
    $ | Austrian
    Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 1 Greenmarket, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #7
    Restaurant Esszimmer
    #7 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 590 reviewsTripAdvisor (590)
    $$ | European, Central European
    Muellner Hauptstrasse 33, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #8
    Restaurant Ikarus
    #8 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 495 reviewsTripAdvisor (495)
    $$ | European, International
    Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse 7A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #9
    Indian Restaurant Tajmahal in Salzburg
    #9 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 1246 reviewsTripAdvisor (1246)
    $ - $$ | Indian, Asian
    Bayerhamer Str. 13, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #10
    220 GRAD
    #10 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 682 reviewsTripAdvisor (682)
    $ - $$ | Cafe, European
    Chiemseegasse 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #11
    Restaurant Brunnauer
    #11 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 292 reviewsTripAdvisor (292)
    $$ | Austrian, European, Central European
    Fuerstenallee 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #12
    Restaurant Wasserfall
    #12 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 494 reviewsTripAdvisor (494)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Mediterranean, European, Central European
    Linzer Gasse 10 Fechado, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #13
    S'Kloane Brauhaus
    #13 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 587 reviewsTripAdvisor (587)
    $ - $$ | German, Brew Pub, Austrian, Bar, Central European
    Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 27 Kastners Schenke, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #14
    Organic Pizza Salzburg
    #14 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 419 reviewsTripAdvisor (419)
    $ - $$ | Pizza
    Franz-Josef-Str. 24A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #15
    Schatz Konditorei
    #15 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 293 reviewsTripAdvisor (293)
    $ - $$ | Austrian, Cafe
    Getreidegasse 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #16
    Yaoyao
    #16 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 189 reviewsTripAdvisor (189)
    $ - $$ | Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Thai, Sushi
    Europastrasse 1 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #17
    Bella Vita
    #17 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 281 reviewsTripAdvisor (281)
    $ - $$ | Italian, Asian, Contemporary, Healthy
    Vogelweiderstrasse 9 Hotel Drei Kreuz, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #18
    IMLAUER Sky Bar & Restaurant
    #18 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 876 reviewsTripAdvisor (876)
    $$ | Austrian, European, Cafe, International
    Rainerstrasse 6 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #19
    Augustiner Braustuebl
    #19 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2341 reviewsTripAdvisor (2341)
    $ | Grill, European, Brew Pub
    Lindhofstrasse 7, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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  • #20
    Afro Cafe
    #20 of 811 Places to Eat in Salzburg
    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 385 reviewsTripAdvisor (385)
    $ - $$ | Cafe
    Buergerspitalplatz 5, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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