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 modern kitchen with concrete counters and elegant wooden chairs. The atmosphere is minimalist and well-lit.
Bella Bean Coffee

Schlossplatz 2a
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 2352193

A breathtaking mountain landscape with a modern building and vast green meadows. In the background, mountains and a lake are visible.
Berghotel Schmittenhöhe mountain restaurant

Postfach 8 | Berghotel Schmittenhöhe
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72489

A modern wooden house with several balconies. The facade is made of light wood and has large windows.
Bergrestaurant Glockneralm
closed Opening hours
15.06.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
8.45 am - 4 pm

Schmitten 34
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 2083890

A cozy restaurant with a illuminated facade and an inviting entrance area. Next to the entrance, there are barrels and a sunshade with the inscription "Römerquelle".
Bierpub Zell am See
closed Opening hours
14.11.2025 - 15.05.2026
daily:
5 pm - 12 am

Sebastian-Hörl-Straße 9
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 676 4374809

A cozy café with colorful sun umbrellas and outdoor tables. The surroundings are characterized by green mountains and colorful flowers.
Blaickner's Sonnalm
closed Opening hours
19.06.2026 - 04.10.2026
daily:
9 am - 5 pm

Sonnalm 25 | Berghotel Blaickner´s Sonnalm
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 73262

A modern bar with a wooden counter and comfortable chairs. In the background, shelves with various drinks can be seen.
Brasserie Traube
closed Opening hours
12.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
daily:
12 pm - 11 pm

Seegasse 4
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72368

A cozy mountain house in the snow with colorful flags. In the background, majestic mountains can be seen under a clear sky.
Breiteckalm

Schmitten | Breiteckbahn
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 73419

A modern store named "Bauer" with a large window front. It is located on a street in a picturesque setting.
Bäckerei Bauer Schüttdorf
open Opening hours
01.01.2022 - 31.12.2027
Mon - Fri:
6 am - 6 pm
Sat:
6 am - 5 pm
Sun:
7 am - 5 pm

Prof.-Ferry-Porsche Straße 21
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 53924

A charming, historic building with an orange facade and white windows. It is located on a picturesque street adorned with flowers and a clear blue sky.
Cafe Central
closed Opening hours
18.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
Tue - Sun:
8 am - 5 pm

Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 10
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72549