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 four culinary 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. AI-generated text. | © 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. AI-generated text. | © 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. AI-generated text. | © Nikolaus Faistauer Photography

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

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A picturesque mountain house with green sun umbrellas and a beautiful meadow. In the background, majestic mountains and a blue sky are visible.
Schober Alm
closed Opening hours
25.04.2026 - 27.09.2026
daily:
11 am - 9 pm

Bruckbergstraße 56
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 55777

A traditional wooden house surrounded by colorful flowers. The sky is overcast and the surroundings are green.
Schützingalm

Thumersbach 175a
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 2812492

A modern restaurant with large windows and a terrace. Surrounding it are tables and chairs outside, surrounded by green nature and mountains.
Seecamp Restaurant by Rudi Eder
closed Opening hours
24.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
Mon:
11 am - 12 am
Wed - Sat:
11 am - 12 am
Sun:
10 am - 10 pm

Thumersbacher Strasse 34
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 5116881

A restaurant named "Shiraz" with a large front window. In front of the restaurant, there is a delivery van with the inscription "Pizza Express."
Shiraz Restaurant
closed Opening hours
07.01.2026 - 31.12.2027
Mon, Tue:
12 pm - 10 pm
Thu - Sun:
12 pm - 10 pm

Brucker Bundesstraße 96
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 676 5660188

A modern bar with elegant seating and large windows. The wooden ceiling and stylish counter create an inviting atmosphere.
Skyline Bar
closed Opening hours
11.10.2025 - 24.05.2026
daily:
9 am - 4 pm
01.11.2026 - 01.05.2027
daily:
9 am - 4 pm

Alpincenter, Kitzsteinhorn
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8700

A family is sitting at a table on a terrace in the mountains. They are enjoying their meal with a view of the beautiful landscape.
Sonnkogel mountain restaurant

Schmitten 204
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 789223

An elegant restaurant area with a cozy wooden wall design. The tables are beautifully set and large windows offer a view of the greenery.
Soulkitchen by Soulsisters‘ Hotel
closed Opening hours
23.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
Tue - Thu:
3 pm - 10 pm
Fri - Sun:
2 pm - 10 pm

Schloßstraße 39
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 7670

A lively après-ski bar at night with colorful lights. Many people are enjoying the atmosphere under the umbrellas.
Sporthotel Alpin - Apres Ski

Gartenstraße 11
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 769

A café with red umbrellas and an ice cream parlor on the terrace. The building has large windows and a bright facade.
Stadtcafé Zell am See
closed Opening hours
01.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
8.30 am - 8 pm

Bahnhofstrasse 1
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 47103