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 café with an inviting façade and tables in front of the entrance. The windows display images of happy people.
Zeller's
opened Opening hours
31.12.2025 - 31.12.2027
Mon - Thu:
9 am - 10 pm
Fri, Sat:
9 am - 12 am

Bahnhofstraße 288
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 4473963

A modern restaurant with orange and black lamps. The tables are neatly set and the walls are decorated with stone cladding.
Zum Cäsar
opened Opening hours
25.11.2025 - 24.04.2026
Tue - Sun:
11 am - 10 pm
01.06.2026 - 31.10.2026
Tue - Sun:
11 am - 10 pm

Schloßplatz 2
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 47257

A cozy restaurant with wooden walls and elegant tables. The decor is traditional and inviting.
Zum Hirschen
closed Opening hours
05.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
Mon - Sat:
11.30 am - 11 pm

Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 1
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 20600