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 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
22.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
7.30 am - 10 am
09.06.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
6.30 pm - 9 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
08.10.2026 - 10.04.2027
Mon:
4 pm - 10 pm
Wed - Sun:
4 pm - 10 pm

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

A cozy ski chalet with wooden-clad walls and thick tables. Shutters and hearts hang at the windows, creating an inviting atmosphere.
Restaurant Mittelstation by Rudi Eder

Bruckberg 63
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 5116881

A luxurious hotel by the shore of a clear lake, surrounded by green mountains. The garden features a pool and well-maintained landscapes for relaxation.
Restaurant Salzburgerstube
closed Opening hours
10.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
6.30 pm - 9 pm

Auerspergstraße 11
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 7650

A beautiful dining area with wooden paneling and large windows. The furniture includes a wooden table and comfortable chairs.
Restaurant Seewirt
opens shortly Opening hours
22.06.2026 - 31.10.2026
Mon, Tue:
11 am - 1.30 pm
and
6 pm - 9.30 pm
Fri - Sun:
11 am - 1.30 pm
and
6 pm - 9.30 pm

Loferer Bundesstr. 49
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72262

A cozy restaurant with wooden paneled walls and rustic furniture. Tables are set and the atmosphere is inviting.
Restaurant Steinerwirt
open Opening hours
14.09.2026 - 01.11.2026
Tue - Sun:
11.30 am - 10 pm

Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 2
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72502

An idyllic Alpine house surrounded by green meadows. In the foreground, there are furniture, playground equipment, and a sun umbrella.
Salzburger Hütte

Forstweg am, Kitzsteinhorn
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6549 7349

A cozy mountain house with a large terrace. In the background, a beautiful mountain landscape stretches beneath a clear sky.
Sauloch Alm
closed Opening hours
04.06.2026 - 04.10.2026
daily:
9 am - 4 pm

Maiskogelweg 30
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 699 17219108

A building on a green hill, surrounded by trees. In the foreground, there are wooden structures and playground equipment.
Schmiedhof Alm
closed Opening hours
01.09.2026 - 18.10.2026
Tue - Sun:
9 am - 4 pm

Schmitten 117
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 1826290