As of 2026, this Salzburg food guide covers 12 restaurants by category — including St. Peter Stiftskulinarium (since 803), Goldener Hirsch Restaurant (since 1407), Sternbräu (1542). See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Salzburg is Salzburg's food culture revolves around Europe's oldest restaurant (St. Peter since 803) + 1621 Augustiner Bräustübl monastic beer hall + 1700 Café Tomaselli + Sachertorte original + Salzburger Nockerl. St. Peter Stiftskulinarium (since 803) claims to be Europe's oldest restaurant (1,200+ years) — Charlemagne dined here, now famous for Mozart Dinner Concert. Augustiner Bräustübl (1621) is the canonical monastic beer hall — 1,400 seats, 1L Augustiner €5, cash only, self-serve. Café Tomaselli (1700) is Austria's oldest café (324 years) — Mozart's favorite. Café Sacher Salzburg serves the only genuine 1832 Sachertorte recipe outside Vienna. Iconic dishes: Salzburger Nockerl (sweet soufflé with 3 baked peaks symbolizing Salzburg's 3 surrounding mountains), Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, Mozart Kugel (1890 Café Fürst original). We've organized 12 restaurants across 4 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Claims to be Europe's oldest restaurant — first historical mention 803 AD (Alcuin of York document). Charlemagne dined here. Located inside St. Peter's Abbey courtyard. Mozart Dinner Concert iconic.
Wiener Schnitzel + Tafelspitz + Salzburger Nockerl + traditional Austrian fine dining
1407 medieval inn — one of Salzburg's most historic restaurants inside Hotel Goldener Hirsch on Getreidegasse. Mozart family stayed at the hotel. Old wooden interior + traditional Austrian fine dining.
$50-130
(€45-120)
12:00-14:30, 18:00-23:00 daily
Local tip: Reservation essential. Smart casual minimum. Hotel + restaurant both Mozart-connected. Tafelspitz exceptional.
Augustiner Bräustübl Mülln · Mülln (15-min walk from old town)
5
#1
MUST TRY
1L Augustiner beer (€5, monastic brew since 1621) + Schweinsbraten + bratwurst from butcher stall + pretzels
1621 monastic beer hall — 1,400 seats across 4 halls + chestnut-tree beer garden. Self-serve: rinse your own stein, pour beer, bring food from inside butcher/baker stalls OR bring your own. Cash only.
Traditional Austrian Gasthaus in Wiener Philharmoniker Gasse near Festival Hall. Locals' choice + Festival musicians' post-show favorite. Wood-paneled rustic + outdoor terrace summer.
$18-40
(€16-36)
11:30-24:00 (closed Sun-Mon)
Local tip: Reserve during Festival weeks. Walking distance to Großes Festspielhaus. Authentic atmosphere — minimal tourist menus.
Chef Klaus Fleischhaker's seasonal Austrian tasting menu + Salzkammergut produce
1-Michelin star — restaurant inside historic 18th-century parsonage. Outside Salzburg city in Söllheim. Chef Klaus Fleischhaker since 1998 — Salzkammergut local produce focus.
Original Sachertorte (€8, the genuine 1832 recipe) + Sacher coffee + Salzburger Nockerl
Salzburg branch of Hotel Sacher Vienna — original Sachertorte recipe (invented 1832 by Franz Sacher in Vienna). The only place outside Vienna with the genuine recipe + Sacher seal.
$8-20
(€7-18)
08:30-22:00 daily
Local tip: Sacher Sachertorte sealed for travel + shipping. Tea-room atmosphere upscale. River-view tables best.
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium Mozart Dinner Concert (€72) + Goldener Hirsch (1407) + Esszimmer/Pfefferschiff 1-Michelin tasting + Hotel Sacher restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Salzburg.
What's Salzburg's signature dish?
Salzburger Nockerl — sweet soufflé with 3 baked peaks symbolizing the 3 mountains around Salzburg (Mönchsberg, Kapuzinerberg, Gaisberg). €14, serves 2-3 people, takes 25 min to bake fresh. Best at Sternbräu (since 1542) or St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. Café Tomaselli serves a miniature version with coffee €8.
Is St. Peter Stiftskulinarium really the oldest restaurant in Europe?
It claims to be — first historical mention 803 AD (Alcuin of York document mentioning Charlemagne dining at the Benedictine monastery). 1,200+ years operating. Mozart Dinner Concert (€72 dinner + Mozart arias nightly 19:30) is the iconic experience. Book 1-2 weeks ahead.
Where can I get authentic Augustiner beer?
Augustiner Bräustübl (1621, Lindhofstraße) is THE Augustiner beer hall — 1,400 seats, monastic brew, 1L Augustiner €5, self-serve. Cash only. Rinse your stein at entrance, pour beer, bring food OR buy from butcher/baker stalls inside. 15-min walk from old town along Salzach river.
Is Café Sacher Salzburg the same as Vienna's?
Same recipe, same family ownership. Original Sachertorte invented 1832 by Franz Sacher in Vienna. Salzburg branch is the only location outside Vienna with the genuine original recipe + Sacher seal. €8 a slice. Hotel Sacher Salzburg + Vienna both run by Sacher family.
Many restaurants close 14:30-17:30 between lunch + dinner. Plan lunch 12:00-14:00 or dinner 17:30-21:30. Cafés + bakeries + Würstelstand open continuously. Sunday: most restaurants close (some lunch only). Christmas Day everything closed.
Original Mozart Kugel created 1890 by Paul Fürst at Café-Konditorei Fürst (Brodgasse 13). The 'Original Salzburger Mozartkugel' silver-and-blue foil is the genuine — €1.50 each. Other chocolate makers (Mirabell, Manner) make industrialized red-and-gold versions in Vienna. Visit Café Fürst for authentic experience.
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