Innsbruck - Food & Drink

Lovers of vegetarian cuisine should not pass up this little venue in the Landhauspassage. In light of... fennel-lemon-confit, caramelized artichokes and frothy cauliflower-cumin-soup with red quinoa, mulberries and argan oil, meat and fish will not be missed. Reservations ahead of time are recommended. more

A bar with restaurant situated in the old town, which is particularly worth a visit in the summer months... when you can sip an elegant glass of wine outside in the garden and listen to the lapping of the nearby Inn. more

Whether it is Portuguese, Italian, Asian or, of course, Austrian, you will find your favourite food here.... Only pure olive or peanut oil and rock salt are used when preparing the food. A buffet for just 7 euros attracts people at lunchtime and there is often live music in the adjacent Tapabar on Wednesday evenings. A kiddies play corner has recently been added. more

The setting is very rustic, the food light and delicate. The chef Manfred Jabinger uses only the best... ingredients for his creative dishes, which have earned him two Gault-Millau hats. The composition of the wine list is excellent. more

Several years ago, renowned chef Alfred Miller took over this former imperial hunting residence and lovingly... restored the building. Using select ingredients, he artfully creates gourmet cuisine, which has been awarded two toques by Gault Millau. Simply looking at the dishes is a feast for the eyes. more

High-quality ingredients form the foundation of Austria’s Mediterranean cuisine. With their culinary... skills, chefs Elisabeth Geisler and Irmgard Sitzwohl succeed in bringing the ingredients’ natural taste to perfection. Honest cooking, as they call it. more

The fine hotel/restaurant in the shadows of the Ambras Castle will win you over with its tasty, substantial... Tyrol cuisine, its exclusive wine list and delicious desserts. more

An excellent restaurant not far from the station, in the first-class Europa Tyrol Hotel. It is one of... the best gourmet restaurant in Innsbruck. more

This friendly inn is typically Tyrolean. The pleasant staff will bring you good Austrian home-cooking... served with a big portion of Austrian charm. more

This picturesque coffee house in the pavilion of the Hofgarten laid out by Duke Friedrich in 1410 is... the right place to be to enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of cake or a little snack after shopping and a stroll through the town. There is a real party atmosphere here in the evenings. more

Lamb, venison, game and mushrooms are amongst the specialities of the 500 year old traditional guesthouse... which is located in the middle of the city centre next to the Golden Roof. more

Enjoy fine Austrian cakes and pastries in the heart of the Old Town. The savouries selection is international:... pitta bread, proscuitto rolls and sandwiches. From Schanigarten you have a view of the Goldene Dacherl. A tip for late risers: you can get breakfast here any time of the day. more

Wooden panelled, tastefully furnished parlours, a long-standing lively table and glass culture and the... continually excellent and attentive service are, in addition to the traditional and highly acclaimed food, the most significant reasons why guests visit the four-star country hotel again and again. more

The name basically says it all: anyone who needs a break after an excess of cultural delights can take... it in the café and restaurant of the Tyrolean Regional Museum, the Ferdinandeum. It can get a little full at midday when there is a good-value lunch menu. In the evenings, the menu is small, but the dishes are well-chosen. more

Lovers of sweet things will be in seventh heaven here. The confectioners whip up the very finest cakes... and cream slices from natural products and the best chocolate. Specialities include Innsbruck "Goldschindeln" (gold shingles) and Tyrolean "Schneeflockerl" (snowflakes). more

Tea drinkers are warmly recommended to try this place for a little break. There are many different sorts... of tea to choose from, complemented with Tyrolean specialities. The historic 15th century building that houses the café provides a thoroughly appropriate setting. more

This café in the old Viennese style in the Central hotel is a good place to come for a pleasant evening.... It is particularly nice here on Sundays when there is piano music playing. In keeping with the Viennese coffee house tradition, there is not only a wide range of coffee specialities but also a big choice of newspapers. more

The restaurant of the "Goldener Adler" hotel serves fine traditional food with a strong seasonal flavour.... The atmosphere in the "Kaiser Josef" room, as the restaurant is called, is elegant and traditional. The walls are hung with paintings of famous personages like Goethe, Mozart and Andreas Hofer, all of whom stayed at the hotel. more

The traditional restaurant with a 400-year history serves real Tyrolean food. This includes delicacies... like "Schlutzkrapfen" (a kind of ravioli) and "Krautschnecken" (sauerkraut rolls), along with classics like "Tafelspitz" (boiled fillet of beef) and "Zwiebelrostbraten" (beef escalope with onions). You can sit under chestnut trees in the restaurant garden. more

As you would expect in one of the original Sacher cafés, here are all the things that made the Sacher... kitchen famous. From Viennese roast chicken for people with a big appetite, to Sacher sausage or the legendary Sachertorte with a cup of coffee. On a warm day, it is especially pleasant to sit in the castle courtyard. more

Since 2005 Innsbruck has been catering for friends of Indian cuisine as well. Fantastic creations, the... Indian specialities melt in your mouth. A sommelier is responsible for the wine selection. Table reservations are recommended. more

Eat, drink and be merry! That is the motto of this "in" meeting place. And no wonder: the home-brewed... beers and music from the 70s and 80s are enjoyed by both young and old. more

This place is a mixture of café and Cuban bar, with an elegant modern atmosphere. You can drink coffee... here, and particularly wine - the respective menu is limited but very good. The music is Cuban, and so is the range of cigars from the humidor. more

This bar in the old town enjoys cult status with beer drinkers. The selection of Austrian and international... brews is wide, while simple dishes like burgers and sausages provide the necessary foundation. more

This typical regional inn in the village of Amras, a suburb of Innsbruck, is a popular destination for... the locals. After a walk to the castle, you will be ready for a hearty snack - the sausage and jellied meats are home-made, and the local beer is very refreshing. more