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. | © 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. | © 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. | © Nikolaus Faistauer Photography

All Restaurants, Cafés & bars in Zell am See-Kaprun

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A picturesque mountain village with traditional wooden houses and spacious terraces. In the background, green hills and snow-capped mountains are visible.
Ebenmattenhütte - Fürthermoaralm 1.803 m
closed Opening hours
01.06.2026 - 28.09.2026
Tue - Sun:
9 am - 4.45 pm

Mooserbodenstraße 10
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 650 4246861

A rustic mountain cabin in a snow-covered landscape. The terrace is equipped with tables and benches for relaxation.
Eder Hütte
closed Opening hours
05.12.2025 - 06.04.2026
daily:
9 am - 4 pm

Schmittenhöhe
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 5317513

A traditional wooden house in the mountains, surrounded by meadows and trees. The sky is cloudy and the landscape appears calm and idyllic.
Ederalm

Angerberg 28
5721 Piesendorf | Austria
tel.: +43 664 3918727

A lively winter resort with many people and snow-covered mountains in the background. A ski lodge and snow activities are clearly visible.
Eisbär Bar
closed Opening hours
25.12.2025 - 06.04.2026
daily:
9 am - 7 pm

Schaufelbergstraße 687
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 664 5466820

A cozy mountain cabin in the winter snow, surrounded by tall firs. The landscape is peaceful and inviting.
Enzianhütte
closed Opening hours
01.01.2026 - 29.03.2026
Mon, Tue:
9 am - 10 pm
Thu - Sat:
9 am - 10 pm
Sun:
9 am - 5 pm

Erlbergweg 85 | Enzianhütte
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 664 73555853

A picturesque house in the snow, surrounded by tall fir trees. The scene radiates a calm winter atmosphere.
Erlhof
closed Opening hours
08.12.2025 - 15.04.2026
Mon:
12 pm - 1.30 pm
and
6 pm - 9 pm
Thu - Sun:
12 pm - 1.30 pm
and
6 pm - 9 pm

Erlhofweg 11
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 566370

A cozy shop with wooden shelves displaying a variety of jars and bottles filled with food and drinks. In the background, there are more shelves with decorative items visible.
Feinkost Schmiderer

Seegasse 6
5700 Zell am See | Austria
tel.: +43 6542 72500

A modern restaurant with elegant seating areas and soft lighting. The tables are nicely set, creating an inviting atmosphere.
FinESSEN
closed Opening hours
01.01.2024 - 01.01.2027
Mon:
6.30 pm - 11 pm
Thu - Sun:
6.30 pm - 11 pm

Tauern Spa Platz 1
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 20400

A picturesque alpine chalet in the snow surrounded by trees. The landscape is wintry and peaceful under a blue sky.
Gasthof zur Mühle

Nikolaus-Gassner-Str. 66 | Hotel Gasthof Zur Mühle
5710 Kaprun | Austria
tel.: +43 6547 8254