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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An elegant interior with green chairs and a modern table. A stylish, velvety surface is visible on the wall, and a small flower vase adds color to the scene.
Cosi coffee store & more

Kitzsteinhornstraße 40
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 660 5750897

A modern bar with bright colors and an inviting atmosphere. The decor includes a long bar counter and several seating options.
Dada Cafe

Brucker Bundesstr. 100
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 53891

A modern building in the mountains, surrounded by green meadows and trees. The sky is partially cloudy and the mountain landscape is clearly visible.
Das Panorama

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

A cozy outdoor area of a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs. The surroundings are green and offer a beautiful view of the mountains.
Deins & Meins
closed Opening hours
15.05.2025 - 31.12.2026
Mon:
5 pm - 12 am
Thu - Sun:
5 pm - 12 am

Schloßplatz 5
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 47244

A cozy café with a large plant and a variety of cakes and pastries in glass cases. In the background, a beautiful mountain lake with an impressive landscape is depicted.
Die Fliegerei
closed Opening hours
18.12.2025 - 31.10.2026
Tue - Sun:
10 am - 11 pm

Kaprunerstraße 15
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 676 3921563

A modern wooden building in the mountains with a beautiful view. Cyclists ride along the road in front of the building.
Die Schneiderei
closed Opening hours
01.07.2025 - 26.04.2026
Mon:
11 am - 10 pm
Wed - Sun:
11 am - 10 pm
01.06.2026 - 30.11.2026
Mon:
11 am - 10 pm
Wed - Sun:
11 am - 10 pm

Sigmund-Thun-Straße 12
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 2050820

A cozy wooden house in the snow with many guests on the terrace. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a blue sky can be seen.
Dorfschenke

Brucker Bundesstr. 106
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 57125

A traditional chalet in the Alps, illuminated at night. The building features an inviting design with wooden cladding and festive decorations.
Dorfstadl
closed Opening hours
07.10.2025 - 03.05.2026
Tue - Sat:
5 pm - 11 pm
30.06.2026 - 08.11.2026
Tue - Sat:
5 pm - 11 pm

Kellnerfeldstraße 15
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 7280

A cozy café with an outdoor area and tables. Bicycles are in front of the entrance, and the façade is bright and inviting.
Dorftreff

Seeuferstr. 4
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 73135