Must-see restaurants in Tyrol & Vorarlberg

  • Museum Restaurant

    Tyrol

    On the fringes of the village, this utterly charming restaurant is housed in the picture-perfect chalet of the St Anton Museum. Winter salad with…

  • Auracher Löchl

    Tyrol

    Creaking with the weight of its 600-year history, this enticingly cosy, low-beamed restaurant is the one-time haunt of Tyrolean hero Andreas Hofer. The…

  • Restaurant Zur Tenne

    Tyrol

    Choose between the rustic, beamed interior where an open fire crackles and the more summery conservatory at Hotel Tenne's highly regarded restaurant…

  • Rodelalm

    Tyrol

    With glowing faces and frosty fingers, most sledders heading down Rodelbahn stop at this hut located halfway, to warm up with schnapps and a big plate of…

  • Die Wilderin

    Innsbruck

    Take a gastronomic walk on the wild side at this modern-day hunter-gatherer of a restaurant, where chefs take pride in local sourcing and using top-notch…

  • Oniriq

    Innsbruck

    A welcome addition to Innsbruck's gastro scene, Oniriq is a standout for innovative tasting menus in stripped-back, industro-cool surrounds. Tucked just…

  • Das Schindler

    Innsbruck

    Cream-caramel hues, parquet floors and beaded chandeliers give this slickly modern restaurant a decadent feel. The menu is ambitious, but the chef is…

  • Verwallstube

    Tyrol

    Wow, what a view! The mountain panorama that opens up at this 2085m-high location is uplifting – as is the food. Billing itself as one of the highest…

  • Schrofenstein

    Tyrol

    With a generous helping of Austrian heartiness and a dash of Mediterranean lightness, Schrofenstein’s elegantly rustic restaurant moves with the seasons:…

  • Buzihütte

    Innsbruck

    With cracking views of Innsbruck from on high, the Buzihütte is a 3km hike northwest of town or a five-minute taxi ride. It's a deliciously alpine-style…

  • m3 Restaurant

    Tyrol

    A prime people-watching terrace fronts this super-slick restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and art-slung walls. Austro-Italian specialities are presented…

  • Kupferstube

    Tyrol

    Fine dining in Kitzbühel doesn't get better than at the Kupferstube in the five-star Hotel Tennerhof. Award-winning chef Stefan Lenz puts an imaginative…

  • Endlich

    Tyrol

    If you endlich (finally) find your way to this deli–wine shop and bistro-style restaurant, you’re onto a good thing. With just 18 covers, dining here is…

  • Galzig Bistro

    Tyrol

    Winningly fresh produce is the secret to the bistro-style dishes served at Galzig, which stretch from gourmet salads (wild herb and pine nut, for instance…

  • Bräustüberl

    Tyrol

    As traditionally Austrian as they come, this brewpub-restaurant dishes up satisfying Tyrolean and Bavarian grub, from schnitzel as big as a boot to…

  • Olive

    Innsbruck

    Vegetarians and vegans are in their element at this cute retro-flavoured bistro, with wood floors, a mishmash of vintage furniture and the warmest of…

  • Gampe Thaya

    Tyrol

    High above Sölden, this dream of a mountain hut has ringside views of the Ötztal Alps from its sun terrace – equally lovely whether snowbound in winter or…

  • Mocking

    Tyrol

    At the bottom of the slopes, this rustic-chic restaurant keeps the mood delightfully cosy with its all-wood interior. Here the chef puts his own stamp on…

  • Il Convento

    Innsbruck

    Neatly tucked into the old city walls, this Italian job is run with passion by Peppino and Angelika. It’s a winner, with its refined look (white…

  • First Lobster

    Tyrol

    Oyster shells mounted on brick walls are a quirky nod to what’s on the menu at this slick, bistro-style restaurant, with banquette seating. The chef takes…

  • Die Pizzerei

    Innsbruck

    A genuine shot of Italy in the heart of Innsbruck, Die Pizzerei has a stylish bar to prop up with an aperitivo before moving onto the main act: pizza. And…

  • Lichtblick

    Innsbruck

    On the 7th floor of the Rathaus Galerien, this chic glass-walled restaurant has sweeping views over Innsbruck to the Alps beyond. Backlighting and…

  • Morgenbrot

    Tyrol

    With an atmosphere that's as warm as a hug, this prettily retro cafe in light pastels brims with vintage furniture. It's a very chilled spot for…

  • Paznaunerstube

    Tyrol

    Much-lauded chef Martin Sieberer turns every meal into a gastronomic event at this restaurant. In a refined wood-panelled parlour lit by chandeliers,…

  • Kitzloch

    Tyrol

    Wild après-ski shenanigans (DJs, fancy dress and all) should work up an appetite for dinner in the rustic, fire-warmed restaurant. Go for the famous…

  • Goldener Löwe

    Tyrol

    The ambience is wonderfully cosy in this historic tavern on the main square. Join locals in a warren of dark-wood-panelled rooms for Austrian comfort food…

  • Himal

    Innsbruck

    Friendly, intimate and cosy in a boho way, with its warm, cushioned nooks, Himal delivers vibrant, robust Nepalese flavours. Spot-on curries (some…

  • Fuhrmann Stube

    Tyrol

    When snow blankets the rooftops, this is a cosy hideaway for tucking into Knödel (dumplings), a carnivorous Tiroler Bauernplatte (Tyrolean farmers’…

  • Hûs Nr 8

    Tyrol

    Raclette, fondue and crispy roast chicken are the stars of the menu at this rustic chalet, going strong since 1760. Snuggle up in an all-wood interior in…

  • Huberbräu Stüberl

    Tyrol

    An old-world Tyrolean haunt with vaults and pine benches, this tavern favours substantial portions of Austrian classics, such as schnitzel, goulash and…

  • Bodega

    Tyrol

    Excellent tapas, vino and live music reel in the crowds to this buzzy Spanish haunt. You can't book, so be prepared to wait for a table.

  • Orangerie Stams

    Tyrol

    With its atmospheric stone vaults and cosy niches, this restaurant within the abbey complex is big on charm. The menu emphasises high-quality regional…

  • La Maria

    Tyrol

    A restaurant with pizza, pasta, steaks, burritos, Thai curry and Austrian classics on the same menu might cause foodies to raise a skeptical eyebrow. Yet…

  • Breakfast Club

    Innsbruck

    Hip, wholesome and nicely chilled, the Breakfast Club does what it says on the tin: all-day breakfast and brunch. And boy are you in for a treat: free…

  • Dengg

    Innsbruck

    A cool curiosity shop of a bistro, with a minimalist, snow-white interior that contrasts strikingly with the old-fashioned kitchen appliances plastered to…

  • Putzenalm

    Tyrol

    A beautiful 8km uphill hike from St Anton, this mountain hut sits in a tranquil alpine meadow, where you can often spot marmots if you look carefully. It…

  • s'Kitz

    Tyrol

    A real local's haunt, s'Kitz reels in a lively crowd with its beer garden terrace and laid-back vibe. The food is good honest Austrian home cooking:…

  • Waldgasthaus Triendlsäge

    Tyrol

    A romantic slice of Tyrolean rusticity, this woody restaurant, named after its sawmill, hides in the forest, a 20-minute walk north of town. Or reach it…

  • Lucy Wang

    Tyrol

    When traditional Austrian food begins to pall, swing over to Lucy Wang for fabulous sushi and sashimi with a pinch of style. You might begin, say, with…

  • Auf da Mühle

    Tyrol

    Chipper staff bring sizzling, top-quality steaks, salads, wok dishes and pizza to the table at Auf da Mühle, bang in the centre of Söll. The look is…