What to Eat in Salzburg
Salzburg’s culinary scene reflects traditional Austrian cuisine, local beer culture, and café traditions. Instead of chasing trends, eating well in Salzburg means focusing on classic dishes in trusted local restaurants and cafés.
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Understanding Food in Salzburg
Food in Salzburg is rooted in Austrian comfort classics like schnitzel, goulash, dumplings, and sweet pastries. Dining tends to be savoury and communal, with beer gardens and traditional inns offering hearty portions. Tripadvisor+1
Essential Dishes in Salzburg
Wiener Schnitzel
Breaded and fried veal or pork cutlet, a staple of Austrian cuisine.
Where to try it:
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium – Historic restaurant in Old Town. Contact: +43 662 842801, address St. Peter Bezirk 1/4, 5020 Salzburg, website stpeter.at
Gasthaus Zwettler’s – Traditional Austrian pub fare. Contact: +43 662 274018, address Kaigasse 3, 5020 Salzburg
Alter Fuchs – Classic schnitzel and hearty dishes. Address Linzer Gasse 47, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor+1
Zum Zirkelwirt – Austrian comfort food. Address Getreidegasse 24, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Meissl & Schadn Salzburg – Famous for schnitzel and traditional plates. Contact: +43 662 90 302, address Getreidegasse 50, 5020 Salzburg, website meisslundschadn.at Meissl & Schadn
Austrian Goulash
Rich beef stew seasoned with paprika and served with bread or dumplings.
Where to try it:
Stiegl-Keller Salzburg – Brewery restaurant with local goulash. Contact: +43 662 842681, address Festungsgasse 10, 5020 Salzburg, website restaurant-stieglkeller.at Stiegl-Keller
Der Kastner – Traditional Austrian fare. Address Giselakai 10, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Zwettler’s – Known for hearty Austrian classics. Yelp
Augustiner Bräustübl – Classic beer garden with traditional dishes. Address Lindhofstraße 7, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Bärenwirt – Austrian and European cuisine. Address Wolf Dietrich Straße 7, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Schnitzel & Dumplings
Hearty plates often paired with local beer.
Where to try them:
Zwettler’s – Austrian restaurant and brewpub. Tripadvisor
Pauli Stubm – Austrian comfort cuisine. Address Rainerstraße 3, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Gasthof Goldgasse – Austrian tradition. Address Goldgasse 10, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium – Traditional menu. St. Peter
Balkan-grill Walter – Casual Austrian food and sausages. Address Franz-Josefstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Traditional Austrian Desserts
Sweet endings like Apfelstrudel and Sachertorte.
Where to try them:
Café Tomaselli – Historic café with pastries. Address Alter Markt 9, 5020 Salzburg Girl on a Zebra
Café Bazar Salzburg – Classic café on the river. Address Franz-Josef-Kai 4, 5020 Salzburg Girl on a Zebra
Meissl & Schadn Salzburg – Also offers Austrian desserts. Meissl & Schadn
Sternbräu – Restaurant and beer garden with dessert options. Girl on a Zebra
Die Weisse – Traditional beer and dessert pairings. Address Giselakai 32, 5020 Salzburg Yelp
International & Unique Spots
For variety beyond Austrian classics.
Where to try them:
Meet2Eat Salzburg – Steakhouse and international menu. Address Linzergasse 28, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Bistro de Marquez – Latin and fusion cuisine. Address Ludwigstraße 4, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Lazarte – Latin American Food – Latin dishes in the city. Address Alter Markt 18, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal – Indian cuisine in Salzburg. Address Linzer Gasse 19, 5020 Salzburg Tripadvisor
The Glass Garden – Austrian and international fine dining. Tripadvisor
Planning Your Meals in Salzburg
Food planning works best when paired with your lodging and sightseeing plans. Use this page alongside the Salzburg City Guide and Where to Stay in Salzburg guides to plan food based on where you’ll be and what flavours you want to explore.