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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 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (273)
$ - $$ | Steakhouse, Austrian, European, Central European, International, Grill
Innsbrucker Bundesstrasse 136 Ehemalige NOX, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#2
Cuisino - Casino Restaurant Salzburg
#2 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (359)
$$ | Austrian, European, Contemporary, Healthy, Central European
Klessheim 1 Casino, Salzburg 5071 Austria
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#3
Bistro de Marquez
#3 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (204)
$ | Latin, Colombian
Schrannengasse 6 Eg/ 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#4
The Glass Garden
#4 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (141)
$$ | Deli, Grill, European, Central European, Austrian, International
Moenchsberg 26 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#5
Weiherwirt
#5 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (405)
$ - $$ | Seafood, Austrian, Central European
Koenig-Ludwig-Strasse 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#6
Restaurant Esszimmer
#6 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (592)
$$ | Austrian, European, Central European
Muellner Hauptstrasse 33, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#7
Salzburger Grill Imbiss
#7 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (145)
$ | Austrian
Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 1 Greenmarket, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#8
Restaurant Ikarus
#8 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (502)
$$ | European, International
Wilhelm-Spazier-Strasse 7A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#9
220 GRAD
#9 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (689)
$ - $$ | Cafe, European
Chiemseegasse 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#10
Indian Restaurant Tajmahal in Salzburg
#10 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (1256)
$ - $$ | Indian, Asian
Bayerhamer Str. 13, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#11
Restaurant Brunnauer
#11 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (295)
$$ | Austrian, European, Central European
Fuerstenallee 5 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#12
Restaurant Wasserfall
#12 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (502)
$ - $$ | Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Central European
Linzer Gasse 10 Fechado, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#13
S'Kloane Brauhaus
#13 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (587)
$ - $$ | German, Brew Pub, Austrian, Bar, Central European
Schallmooser Hauptstrasse 27 Kastners Schenke, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#14
Yaoyao
#14 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (197)
$ - $$ | Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Thai, Sushi
Europastrasse 1, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#15
Schatz Konditorei
#15 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (299)
$ - $$ | Austrian, Cafe
Getreidegasse 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#16
Organic Pizza Salzburg
#16 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (430)
$ - $$ | Pizza
Franz-Josef-Str. 24A, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#17
Bella Vita by Sunny - Indian Restaurant
#17 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (286)
$ - $$ | European, Asian
Vogelweiderstrasse 9 Hotel Drei Kreuz, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#18
Augustiner Braustuebl
#18 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (2351)
$ | Grill, European, Brew Pub
Lindhofstrasse 7, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#19
Johanneskeller
#19 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (520)
$ - $$ | Austrian, Mediterranean, European, Central European
Richard-Mayr-Gasse 1, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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#20
IMLAUER Sky Bar & Restaurant
#20 of 714 Places to Eat in Salzburg
TripAdvisor (898)
$$ | Austrian, European, International
Rainerstrasse 6 5020 Salzburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria
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