Eating & Drinking Restaurants in Zell am See-Kaprun

Why does food and drink always taste so good on holiday in Zell am See-Kaprun? Perhaps it's the alpine surroundings, which invite you to great adventures on the mountain every day: After an extensive hiking tour, a bike excursion or a long day of skiing, a culinary refreshment is just what you need, and so sports and pleasure are closely linked. But perhaps it is also the numerous local products that serve as the basis for the region's specialities: They are produced by farmers around Zell am See-Kaprun and there is a lot of love for genuine craftsmanship in them. Alpine delight from and in an alpine environment, this is lived in Zell am See-Kaprun at the numerous restaurants, cafés, Toque restaurants and traditional inns.  

Pizzeria, inn or Toque restaurant

The restaurants with award-winning Toque cuisine invite gourmets and connoisseurs to a very special culinary experience in the region. Down-to-earth and hearty food is served at the inns, pizzerias and mountain restaurants, while cafés and bars await you for a cosy break. And did you know that you can even visit the highest-situated restaurant in SalzburgerLand? At the summit of the Kitzsteinhorn, the Gipfelrestaurant awaits with an incomparable view and on Zell's local mountain, the Schmittenhöhe, you can discover several "Gourmet stations". And in many restaurants and shops you can taste the region with regional cuisine and regional products.

Two people toast with glasses of wine in a restaurant while enjoying food. | © Tauern SPA Zell am See-Kaprun

Culinary events

In good company, every meal tastes twice as good: that's why there are a number of wonderful culinary events in the region, where you can meet like-minded gourmets and amateur chefs. Here, too, regional products are clearly at centre stage and reflect the seasons. You can experience this at the weekly markets, on herbal tours or during Farmers' Autumn. 

ALL CULINARY EVENTS

A dessert with a scoop of ice cream, fresh berries, and a subtle sauce on a black plate, served on a white tablecloth. | © Johannes Radlwimmer

What do locals in Zell am See-Kaprun eat?

These are the specialities in SalzburgerLand:

Savoury:

  • Pinzgau Kasnocken (small cheesy pasta) (Click here for the recipe)
  • Pinzgau Bladln (fried turnovers) filled with potatoes and bacon
  • Kaspress soup (with dumplings of fresh cheese)
  • Bauerngröstl (Farmer’s fry-up made of potatoes, onions, meat, mushrooms and egg)

Sweet:

  • Fluffy Kaiserschmarren
  • Salzburger Nockerl (souffle)
  • Sweet Moosbeernocken (small blueberry pancakes)

Cheese dumplings with fried onions and roasted meat, served with salad and a beer on a wooden table. | © Nikolaus Faistauer Photography

All Restaurants, Cafés & bars in Zell am See-Kaprun

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A modern building with a wooden facade and large windows. In front of the entrance, there are tables and umbrellas, surrounded by mountains.
Restaurant Franzl

Aufhausen 279
5721 Piesendorf | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 789227

A group of four people is sitting at a table in a modern restaurant. They are enjoying conversations with a stunning view.
Restaurant Gletschermühle
closed Opening hours
25.05.2026 - 01.05.2027
daily:
9 am - 4 pm

Kitzsteinhorn, beim Alpincenter auf 2.450 m
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8621

A charming café with an outdoor terrace in a picturesque town. The façade of the building is green and surrounded by trees.
Restaurant Grüner Baum
closed Opening hours
09.12.2026 - 29.03.2027
Mon, Tue:
12 pm - 10 pm
Thu - Sun:
12 pm - 10 pm

Seegasse 1
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 7710

A charming hotel surrounded by trees and green nature. The facade is covered with plants and offers an inviting atmosphere.
Restaurant Hotel St. Georg
closed Opening hours
06.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
7.30 am - 10 am
10.12.2026 - 10.12.2027
daily:
7.30 am - 10 am
and
6 pm - 9 pm

Schillerstraße 32
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 7680

A modern hotel with several floors surrounded by mountains. In the foreground, there is a swimming pool and a well-kept green area.
Restaurant im Sport- und Familienresort Alpenblick
closed Opening hours
13.05.2026 - 30.11.2027
daily:
7 am - 10.30 am
and
12 pm - 8.30 pm

Alte Landesstraße 6
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 5433

A cozy hotel with wooden cladding and balconies. Surrounded by well-kept gardens and a beautiful mountain landscape.
Restaurant im Tirolerhof
closing soon Opening hours
23.05.2025 - 18.10.2026
daily:
10 am - 9 pm
10.12.2026 - 29.03.2027
Mon:
4 pm - 10 pm
Wed - Sun:
4 pm - 10 pm

Auerspergstraße 5
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 772

A cozy hotel nestled among wooded mountains, overlooking a clear lake. The surroundings are green and inviting, ideal for nature lovers.
Restaurant Jaga-Alm
closing soon Opening hours
14.05.2026 - 18.10.2026
daily:
7 am - 9 pm
30.09.2026 - 29.03.2027
daily:
8 am - 9 pm

Sonnalmweg 57
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72969

A charming hotel with several balconies and blooming plants. It is located in a quiet area with plenty of greenery.
Restaurant Kaprunerhof- Zimmer 17
closed Opening hours
22.10.2026 - 02.05.2027
Tue - Sat:
6 pm - 10 pm

Schulstraße 21
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 7234

A picturesque church on a hill at twilight, surrounded by modern buildings. A serene river flows in the foreground.
Restaurant Margarethenstein by Magdalena
closed Opening hours
29.10.2026 - 10.04.2027
Mon:
2 pm - 10 pm
Wed - Sun:
2 pm - 10 pm

Kirchgasse 1
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 660 4965828