Fine dining capital Salzburg

Lose yourself in baroque, one‑of‑a‑kind architecture, wander through lanes steeped in centuries of history, and experience Mozart’s symphonies—and his lasting impact on music and society—all while soaking up the city’s spirit and story. That’s Salzburg.

Beyond the fine arts and culture, Salzburg also dazzles with culinary excellence. The city has far more to offer than beauty and tradition alone. In keeping with its elegant charm, you’ll find numerous top restaurants that delight visitors and locals alike with outstanding cuisine. The chefs powering Salzburg’s fine‑dining scene shine with Gault & Millau toques, Michelin stars, and top scores across the boards. No wonder the “Rome of the North”—yes, Salzburg😉—is beloved by food bloggers, gourmands, culinary influencers, and international foodies, and has long been a sought‑after destination for gastronomic travel.

These havens of indulgence are also perfect for rounding off a day of meetings in style or sharing a special team dinner.

Where best to experience this? Take a look at the following overview of the Top 15 Fine Dining Restaurants in Salzburg:

SENNS.Restaurant at Gusswerk

• Max. 20 guests
• Progressive haute cuisine in an urban foundry setting – precise, creative, and award-winning.

The Glass Garden

• Max. 30 guests
• Elegance with a view: international haute cuisine and a vegan tasting menu overlooking Mozart’s city.

Restaurant Paradoxon

• Max. 65 guests
• Creative cuisine with a twist – classics are reinvented and theatrically reimagined.

Restaurant Brunnauer

• Max. 70 guests
• Fine cuisine with an international flair, served in the stylish Ceconi Villa – consistently at award-winning level.

Restaurant Ikarus at Hangar 7

• Max. 40 guests
• The world-renowned concept by Eckart Witzigmann & Martin Klein: each month a different international guest chef – a culinary hotspot at a world-class level.

Esszimmer

• Max. 50 guests
• Andreas Kaiblinger’s fine, modern cuisine in an intimate atmosphere – awarded multiple toques and a Michelin star.

Gasthof Goldgasse

• Max. 40 guests
• A traditional Salzburg inn in a 700-year-old building, reinterpreted with a modern touch and high culinary standards.

St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

• Max. 180 guests
• One of Europe’s oldest restaurants – fine Austrian cuisine in an incomparable historic setting.

Goldener Hirsch

• Max. 76 guests
• Refined Austrian classics in the legendary hotel in the heart of the Old Town – a piece of Salzburg’s cultural history.

Zirbelzimmer at Hotel Sacher

• Max. 20 guests
• Unchanged since 1868 – authentic Austrian cuisine with views of the Salzach, set in historic wood-paneled interiors.

Blaue Gans

• Max. 60 guests
• Modern “Cucina Transalpina” with ingredients from the Alps and the South – stylish and creative within ancient walls.

Merkel & Merkel at Gwandhaus

• Max. 30 guests
• Tradition reimagined: modern, creative cuisine in a unique setting with a personal signature.

Animo by Aigner

• Max. 50 guests
• Elegant Mediterranean fine dining with a French touch – stylish and personal atmosphere.

Huber’s at Fischerwirt

• Max. 45 guests
• Refined Austrian and international cuisine in an upscale inn-style setting in the district of Liefering.

Schloss Aigen

• Max. 110 guests
• Exquisite Salzburg and international cuisine in a historic setting – with a focus on beef and Austrian classics.

Whether you’re a business traveler with a gourmet streak or a local food lover, the menus at the city of Mozart’s top restaurants have something for everyone. And if that still isn’t enough—or you’ve just whetted your appetite—here are the best fine-dining spots across the Salzburg region.

You’ve now got a stellar evening program for your next event, but still no daytime venue? No worries—we’re happy to help you find one, free of charge and completely impartial. Just send us an inquiry at team@meetsalzburg.com or call us directly at +43 662 88987271.

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