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. 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 cozy outdoor area with comfortable armchairs and a table, surrounded by a beautiful view of the lake and the mountains. The sunny days invite relaxation with drinks.
Hai Five

Elisabeth-Promenade 2
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 8846915

A charming house in alpine style with wooden cladding and blooming balcony boxes. Surrounded by green hills and a clear sky.
Hauserbauer

Hauserdorfstraße 23
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 20487

A mountain cabin with a green roof stands on a cliff edge. In the background, there are mountains and a lake visible.
Heinrich Schwaiger Haus
open Opening hours
14.06.2026 - 18.09.2026
daily:
12 am - 12 am

Mooserbodenstraße 30
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 664 6565555

An inviting restaurant named "Hilberger's Beisl." The facade is green-lit and there are outdoor areas with plants.
Hilberger's Beisl
open Opening hours
08.07.2026 - 31.10.2026
Mon:
3 pm - 10 pm
Wed - Sat:
3 pm - 10 pm
06.07.2026 - 31.10.2026
Sun:
12 pm - 9 pm

Wilhelm-Fazokas-Straße 12a
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 7246

A cozy wooden house in the mountains with a beautiful view of the landscape. In the foreground, there are plants and garden furniture.
Hochsonnbergalm
closing soon Opening hours
01.05.2026 - 15.10.2026
Mon - Thu:
10 am - 5 pm
Fri - Sun:
9 am - 5 pm

nähe Maurerkogel
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 660 6565234

A cozy mountain hut named "Hochzeller Alm". Surrounded by green meadows and guests sitting outside.
Hochzeller Alm

Viehhofen 101
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 3410450

A cozy sales area with wooden shelves and tables, filled with jars and products. At the center stands a round wooden barrel, surrounded by an inviting atmosphere.
Hofladen Augut
open Opening hours
08.03.2024 - 31.10.2026
Mon - Sat:
8 am - 11.30 am
and
1 pm - 6 pm

Sonnbergweg 4
5700 Zell am See | Austria

A traditional alpine wooden house with a balcony and flowers. In the background, mountains and a clear sky can be seen.
Holzofenstüberl

Kirchplatz 4
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8241

A charming hotel with traditional architecture and blooming plants in the foreground. The facade is brightly painted, giving an inviting impression.
Hotel Gasthof Mitteregger

Schlossstraße 9
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8207