The Best Restaurants with 2 Falstaff-Gabel(n) in Salzburg
In the heart of the old town, you can eat very good fish and seafood here. Meat tigers and pasta lovers are also catered for. A southern hotspot with quality not only during the festival season.
For many years, Gerhard Pongratz has stood for classic dishes, favorite dishes of regular guests and the lightness of Mediterranean influences. Buttery-tender fried chicken with potato salad or pike-perch.
Tobias Brandstätter is a master of fine restaurant cuisine at a high level. The menu also includes seasonal dishes, and many regulars love the fried chicken with clarified butter or the veal goulash.
Anyone looking for this legendary restaurant under its old name, “Riedenburg,” will find this message on Google: “Permanently closed.” This is true in the sense that the new owners view their venture as a fresh start and had already established their brand elsewhere. Under the name “Merkel und Merkel,” Ramona and Alexander Merkel had been running the restaurant at the “Gwandhaus” since 2023, nestled amid the traditional folk costume world of “Gössl.” At the end of 2024, Mark Mateschitz acquired the historic complex on the outskirts of Salzburg. By mid-2025, it became clear that the lease was expiring. A fortunate coincidence—the “Riedenburg” was once again vacant. Ramona Merkel was already familiar with the establishment from the early 2000s, when she worked there as part of Richard Brunnauer’s team. And—the new location reflects the value of its proximity to downtown. “Walk-ins” now often take a back seat to regulars. This is due to the restaurant’s tried-and-true style—home-style cooking, but not old-fashioned. Refined, yet always down-to-earth. A fresh pairing: Marinated lake char with sour cream mousse, cucumber, dill, and char caviar. The rich kohlrabi cream soup is served with marinated tuna and toasted sesame seeds. The same fish is used to give the traditional vitello tonnato a modern twist. A perfectly seared slice of sea bass rests on Fregola Sarda in a white tomato broth. And for those craving classics—of which there are many in Salzburg—schnitzel or Tafelspitz are staples on the menu. You don’t have to work your way through the wine list from right to left—the majority of the bottles from Austria, Italy, and France remain in the budget-friendly range. Priceless—the long-time restaurant manager Marina Breitwieser, who fortunately moved here with the restaurant.
With a magnificent view of Salzburg, the restaurant offers a wide range of culinary delights in a relaxed atmosphere. The kitchen serves classic dishes as well as veal heart in lemon cream or a venison curry. Fine snack menu.
Versatile gourmet hotspot in the historic Mönchsbergkaverne. The international cuisine draws on global influences from Italy to Asia. Also an impressive vinotheque, bar and delicatessen.
Classic-traditional, innovative-vegetarian? Herzl serves both. Many ingredients from the region and many classics - savory and sweet, such as the finest Wiener schnitzel or delicious Salzburger dumplings.
The place for a culinary journey through time to Viennese classics, outstanding grilled specialties and, of course, the famous tart. A must - at least for regulars - is the iconic "SalzBurger".
Urban restaurant with an unusual view of Salzburg and fine, varied food. From the clear bouillabaisse and fresh fish to the fine steaks and top-class surf & turf - a real treat.
Culinary trends meet restaurant cuisine. Good taste is the most important ingredient in Lukas Hagenhofer's kitchen. Braised pastry with fregola sarda or a composed culinary journey? It's all good.
The location is on Getreidegasse, making it a hotspot for all guests. Viennese schnitzel with side dishes or Austrian classics from savory to sweet come from the show kitchen with a view of the alley.
The Kuglhof has had a new host couple since last year: Hannah Sattlegger and Patrick Winkler. The finest inn cuisine, creatively interpreted. Great patisserie from their own patisserie.
Italy is a guest in Lederergasse and conveys southern flair from the drinks to the food. Soul food vibes can be enjoyed with antipasti, pasta, fish, meat or dolci - "Amore".
Anyone with the word culture in their name has a claim. This is fulfilled here in the Kaiviertel with a classic Mediterranean cuisine line. And so you can enjoy burrata cream or barbary duck breast.
Josef Hausner and Jakob Karntner rely on the "Taste2Share" culinary concept at Franz-Josef-Kai. But it's not a must. If you want to share the delicacies, you can. But there are also individual plates!
The place is a hotspot for Salzburg tourists, but the Elefant is also a restaurant for locals. People come here to try the Austrian classics or the formidable Salzburger Nockerl dumplings.
"Modernity on the mountain" here not only means a perfect combination of nature, culture and modern art, but also creative regional world cuisine with a panoramic view: Gnocchi "m32", pulpo, Wiener schnitzel.
In the heart of the old town, there are specialties from our own pasture-raised pigs - from leg ham to lardo, delicious steaks and the best tuna. The historic wine cellar fulfills all wishes.
The former coppersmith's shop is the stage for Austrian cuisine with class. In addition to classics, there is also a top-class Chateaubriand. Flambé at the table or celebrate fish on the salt stone.
Maxi Reichl has fulfilled her gastronomic dream in one of the most beautiful places in Salzburg. She spoils guests with fine fish dishes, tender steaks, Austrian classics and great desserts.