We'd rolled into Salzburg and were ready for that full Austrian experience. PitterKeller was…read moreperfect: one of the oldest beer cellars in the city. It has that charm you feel when you enter, with wood paneled walls and an Alpine ambience. I was all about the Wiener Schnitzel (veal, "Viennese style") with parsley potatoes and cranberries. It was executed perfectly. My husband and I went all out and ordered the Salzburger Nockerl. This is the dessert meant for two people made famous in Salzburg - a vanilla egg soufflé whipped to look like three peaks then served with a raspberry or cranberry sauce. It's like a meringue or soufflé. I'd hoped for raspberry but the cranberry we had was still good and contrasted well with the meringue. Do not attempt to eat this by yourself though! Definitely come here if you'd like some great Austrian food.

Beautiful, quaint restaurant near Mirabell. Our server was good and friendly. However the food was…read morefair. We had soup (beef broth with cheese dumpling)-it was very salty. My husband and i split a dinner bc we wanted a dessert after dinner. The ribs we had were so salty as well. A side was a small corn on the cob and it was chewy and dry but I think the corn is just how it is in Austria-more chewy than soft. The dessert we were looking forward to-Salzburger Nockerln-was very tough. Like the egg whites had been beaten too long and hardly sweet at all. We have had this many places and it was just not good. Very disappointed in the caliber of the food. Normally I write glowing reviews but tonight this was just meh.

Great location, right along the lake, and a later closing time than other restaurants in Hallstatt…read morebrought us to Restaurant Brau-Gasthof. The menu, like most in Austria, was clearly marked with allergens present in the food. There was not much to choose from as far as vegan options go. I selected a potato and vegetable medley. I wasn't expecting much. When the dish was brought out, it looked a hundred times better than what I expected. The veggies appeared to be fresh and were nicely roasted. I took a bite and was blown away. Perfectly oiled and salted with an excellent texture. This was a great veggie medley. Overall, my wife and I were pleased with our experience here.

If you're in the area, I cannot recommend more to try the trout here it is local and caught in the…read morelake that is literally adjacent to the restaurant. This is a must.

We had an excellent dinner at the Restaurant Mirabell, despite a very limited menu. The food was…read moreexcellent - everything was perfectly prepared, tasty, and the portions were nice. There was not too much breading on the Wiener Schnitzel. A steak, prepared in a manner similar to the schnitzel was surprising. The consommé was so rich; one of the best I've ever eaten. As with the food menu, the list of beers and wines was not deep, but everything we had was good. The service was friendly and attentive; overall a really enjoyable meal.

Mirabell restaurant is in the bar area and room off the lobby of the Grand Sheraton Salzburg hotel…read more We stopped for a light dinner after a long day of tours, and for drinks before bedtime. The staff here are very well versed and very friendly. We were always greeted like old friends. We had many questions, and they went out of their way to accommodate us at every moment. The food on the Bar Menu is quite good as well! :) Highly recommended.

5 stars for secretly their greatest dish: the pike fish. One of the best fish dishes I've ever had!…read moreFresh and crunchy and buttery and heavenly. Also loved the trout salad with the best horseradish. Pork with homemade spatzle was just okay, kind of flavorless, as was their sachertorte. Get the fish and enjoy this charming spot.

Food was good. I had the duo fish with parsley, potatoes, and vegetables. My wife had the small…read moresalad and we both had peach iced tea. Service was good. Servers were interested that we were from the US. Ambience was nice sitting out on the deck on a beautiful evening.

Magazin Bistro Vinothek Shop in Salzburg is a great spot for a special occasion and made for a…read morememorable birthday dinner. The food was very good overall with a strong menu that includes plenty of vegetarian options so no one at the table feels limited. The service was personable warm and attentive without feeling overbearing. The staff made the experience feel thoughtful and celebratory which added a lot to the night. The wine selection is excellent and the guidance from the staff was genuinely helpful. They clearly know their wines and are good at recommending bottles based on taste and budget. Dessert was divine and easily one of the highlights of the meal. Everything felt well executed from starters to the final course. A nice bonus is the attached wine shop which offers a discount on bottles you take home after dining. It is a great way to extend the experience beyond the restaurant. Overall Magazin: Bistro · Vinothek · Shop is a fantastic choice for good food great wine friendly service and a special occasion meal.

Magazin is still close to the Salzburg city center but far enough that it's not so touristy. It's a…read moresmall restaurant in a cave, so I'd recommend a reservation especially on a weekend night. If you don't have a reservation though, you can wait at the bar and grab a couple of drinks/apps. For my meal, I got the octopus starter, ribs, fries, and a glass of wine. It doesn't look like much food, but I was so full and not only did I not have room for dessert, but I couldn't finish the ribs as hard as I tried. This restaurant has very cozy and intimate vibes, perfect for a date or an extended dinner with friends/family. People seemed to be dressed nicer, not sure if that's because it seemed like most people were European and they just dress better, but I'm sure you could dress more casually and it would be ok.

What a weird experience…read more.. Christmas Eve, so made a reservation knowing that demand would be a challenge. Seated in the back, which has four tables total...and none of the festive music playing in the front area. Seating has character - clean and functional with eclectic pillows, but not refined, chic, or otherwise what I may expect from a French restaurant. Got it, it's a bistro. Special holiday menu was on the chalkboard. We ordered drinks, which came in a reasonably timely manner. One server seemed to be managing the entire place, so we expected no expedience. The appetizers took a while: two different soups, one with tasty foie gras. My teenage son decided the mushroom soup was the best food ever!! Score. Pumpkin soup was good, not overly rich. Next up would be the main course. Um. I think. We waited, and waited... I think they also had one chef who was overwhelmed, and we waited at least another hour before entrees arrived, 2 hours after our reservation time. I'm all for a leisurely dinner, but this was painful, especially after we ran out of wine. Two of my crew had the Rindfleisch (steak), which was melt-in-your-mouth tender and served with a somewhat salty but flavorful sauce. The mushroom soup fan also greatly enjoyed his goose. My turkey turrine (kind of a pot pie) took an extra 10 mins or so, and was... well, acceptable. Not bad but let's just say that the value wasn't there - expensive for a simple comfort food. Side dishes: The rotkohl was good (not too sweet), potatoes tasty, and noodles present. Didn't stay for dessert as my companions were all full and I didn't want to be there until 2am. End notes: - holiday may have been an anomaly, and they seemed to be short staffed - Menu was decidedly Austrian (not French) and we heard Slavic languages spoken too. Don't go here expecting French food, though the sauces leaned toward French style. - go only if you're not in any hurry whatsoever. I would give it another try if in Salzburg, as the family loved the food and I was the only one disappointed.

We had a wonderful dinner at this charming French bistro. Isabelle took great care of us! We…read morestarted with pastis and wine, then enjoyed fabulous foie gras pates, onion soup, cassoulet, quiche, Roquefort salad and spaghetti Roquefort. Crème brûlée and chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream topped off the wonder dinner. Would strongly recommend a visit when you are in Salzburg!

A wonderful restaurant with amazing food and service. There was a beautiful private roomread more

A modern, brightly lit, yet cozy restaurant a short drive from the city center…read more We were very warmly welcomed by the hostess and servers when we arrived. They offer a couple of tasting menus and a list of a La carte items. Unlike many other high end establishments the entire table was not required to have the tasting menu if one of us wanted to do so. The service was warm and attentive. The food was some of the best I've had in Europe with relatively reasonable price tags. We dined at a 2 M star place the night before at 3x the price. I dare say I enjoyed Brunnerau more. One of my favorite dishes was one of the seemingly more humble dishes, a bratwurst with sauerkraut and truffle gravy. I'd definitely recommend this place.

One of the oldest pubs in Salzburg. We went twice because we liked it so much! It's not very big so…read moresometimes finding a seat is tricky (especially during the Christmas markets and Krampus run). Staff works super hard and quick but friendly! Loved their beers (easy drinkers) and the winter beer was great too. Great food and atmosphere!

What a great place for schnitzel. Had the "cut" schnitzel and fries. Split it with my wife while…read moresitting at the bar. Meat was laid across the fries and cut into strips which made it great for finger food. Breading bubbled off the meat perfectly, no knife needed, could cut with fork. Great flavor and consistency. I think the fries had some garlic on them as well as some parm. I can't remember the last time I hade such a delicious and well prepared schnitzel. Ich like a lot!