What to Eat in Innsbruck
Innsbruck’s food scene reflects Tyrolean mountain traditions, Austrian classics, and hearty alpine cooking. Rather than variety, eating well in Innsbruck means focusing on traditional dishes served in trusted local restaurants and inns.
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Understanding Food in Innsbruck
Food in Innsbruck is filling, seasonal, and rooted in mountain culture. Portions are generous, and many dishes are designed to fuel outdoor activity.
In general:
Meat, dumplings, and potatoes are common
Cheese and dairy feature heavily
Traditional inns dominate dining
Essential Dishes in Innsbruck
Tiroler Gröstl
Pan-fried potatoes with beef, onions, and egg.
Where to try it:
Stiftskeller Innsbruck – Stiftgasse 1, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 581264 | Website: stiftskeller.eu
Gasthaus Anich – Anichstraße 29, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 581257
Die Wilderin – Seilergasse 5, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 890412 | Website: diewilderin.at
Goldenes Dachl Restaurant – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 15, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 571666
Altstadt Magic – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 30, 6020 Innsbruck
Wiener Schnitzel
Breaded veal or pork cutlet served traditionally.
Where to try it:
Stiftskeller Innsbruck – Stiftgasse 1 | Phone: +43 512 581264
Weinhaus Happ – Burggraben 10, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 582980 | Website: weinhaus-happ.at
Gasthaus Weisses Rössl – Kiebachgasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck
Restaurant Sitzwohl – Wilhelm-Greil-Straße 11, 6020 Innsbruck | Website: sitzwohl.at
Die Wilderin – Seilergasse 5
Knödel (Dumplings)
Bread, cheese, or meat dumplings served in broth or with butter.
Where to try them:
Goldener Adler – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 6, 6020 Innsbruck | Phone: +43 512 571111 | Website: goldeneradler.com
Stiftskeller Innsbruck – Stiftgasse 1
Gasthof Lamm – Dorfstraße 9, 6020 Innsbruck
Die Wilderin – Seilergasse 5
Gasthaus Anich – Anichstraße 29
Kasspatzln
Tyrolean cheese noodles similar to spaetzle.
Where to try them:
Stiftskeller Innsbruck – Stiftgasse 1
Gasthaus Weisses Rössl – Kiebachgasse 8
Altstadt Magic – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 30
Goldener Adler – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 6
Die Wilderin – Seilergasse 5
Austrian Desserts
Apfelstrudel, Kaiserschmarrn, and pastries.
Where to try them:
Café Munding – Kiebachgasse 16, 6020 Innsbruck | Website: cafe-munding.at
Strudel-Cafe Kröll – Maria-Theresien-Straße 12
Café Valier – Maria-Theresien-Straße 59
Café Central – Maria-Theresien-Straße 3
Goldener Adler – Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 6
Planning Your Meals in Innsbruck
Food planning works best when paired with sightseeing and lodging choices. Use this page alongside the Innsbruck City Guide and Where to Stay in Innsbruck to plan meals around where you’ll spend your time.