The best restaurants Tyrol

A centuries old but refurbished inn where you can enjoy local specialities in a bright winter garden. The benches are comfortable. The art of Tyrolean hospitality, with tradition and good humour, for this inn-hotel-restaurant which has been run by the same family for no less than four generations. It is possible to have only the gargantuan breakfast here! The rooms are well equipped, with television, Internet, etc. A 3-star hotel very well located to fully enjoy Kitzbühel.

At the heart of the splendid Zillertal ski region stands a building of minimalist design, adorned with large windows and resembling a dazzling block of crystal. Inside, a cosy Alpine charm preserves the warmth of a traditional refuge with gourmet menus and wine tastings. It's all spiced up with an underground vibe of jazz brunches, DJ nights under the stars and open-air vernissages. And all at an altitude of 2,147 m. It's the hip spot for seasoned skiers, gourmets and wine lovers alike.

A totally unexpected café-gift store hybrid address, perfect for relaxing or finding a souvenir. Every week, the menu changes, with an unmissable brunch that livens up the village, vitamin-packed smoothies and savory snacks, starring the avocado and speck bagel. Don't miss the homemade blueberry cheesecake, sublime with coffee. Special mention for their gluten-free and vegan options, a rarity in this region where terroir dominates. As we leave, we say hello to the three horses on the farm opposite, witnesses to our visit.

Once known as the Innsbruck Riviera, this address fuses Japanese and Chinese flavors while evoking the nostalgia of the locals' first kisses. Around a Konro grill, you can enjoy grilled mussels and a deliciously addictive Japanese carbonara. The star appetizer, chashu, is enhanced by a vermouth martini with seaweed from Lake Lans, or a homemade lemonade with lavender or lemon. In summer, the outdoor kiosk becomes a Mediterranean-flavored oasis, with feet flirting with the water.

At the Ebster family, hospitality has been handed down from generation to generation since 1852. Hannes, heir to the ^6th generation, with his son in the kitchen, reinvents the folklore of yesteryear with menus fusing traditional dishes with vegetarian options, just as tasty as the meaty version but without leaving the stomach heavy. In the dining room, warmed by the brown tones typical of Tyrolean inns, waitresses in dirndls wander around with generous plates, including the unmissable Zillertal baked liver. A must-try, no excuses.

A Tyrolean "tiroler wirtshaus" of the highest order. The restaurant has a cosy room with wooden walls, where delicious traditional Tyrolean dishes are served on solid wood tables: duck, schnitzel, cordon bleu, pastries... In summer, a large terrace allows you to eat outside. An excellent address with reasonable prices for this quality of culinary proposals. A relaxed atmosphere and a nice chic and sober decoration will make you spend a pleasant moment. Lots of local people.

Set in a beautifully painted house opposite a Baroque-style building, this restaurant still looks good after five centuries. A locker with a personal key is provided for storing clothes and bags. Under the imperial family eagle, painted in 1540, you'll find a top-of-the-range kitchen. The paintings on the first floor were created by the city's bishop, who sells his works at auction and uses the proceeds to maintain Innsbruck Cathedral.

The place is almost perfect, or almost perfect because perfection is such a useless and subjective concept. The food is excellent and the wine is good. In the historic setting of an old tower, fortification walls, massive period tables and professional service. Very picturesque, candles on the tables, an ideal place to get acquainted with the city. Reservations are highly recommended, especially on weekend nights. A little tip: remember to ask for a table near the window for even more charm!

A site of great beauty, on the edge of a small lake surrounded by forests, 4 km from Lienz, appreciated by the locals. You are welcomed by the Keuzer family. The establishment, which dates back to 1850, combines a hotel with modern facilities and an excellent restaurant. Enjoy freshwater fish and vegetable dishes. In fine weather, meals are served on the establishment's beautiful terrace overlooking the lake. The restaurant is renowned for its splendid view.

In the heart of the old town, this establishment is a must. It is a beautiful building with a view of the mountain pastures and forests in summer and the snowy slopes in winter. It has 62 spacious and comfortable rooms with desk and minibar. It is a cosy and very pleasant hotel offering many services, including a wellness area with sauna. An excellent breakfast. There is also a gym to help you recover from the day's activities There is also a car park in the basement

This large inn, which has been in existence since 1950 and boasts a long, bright yellow façade, is an old-fashioned establishment in the best sense of the word, combining Austrian-style hospitality with cosy comfort. Until recently, Gasthof Schatz was best known for its Tyrolean restaurant, serving generous, calorific cuisine that appealed to the sporty clientele who travelled the surrounding mountains. It is now refocused on the hotel business. There is no longer a daily lunch menu, but the restaurant is still open in the evenings.

Ideally located at the beginning of the pedestrian zone and in the same building as the eponymous hotel, this chic and friendly restaurant offers delicious Schnitzels, Tafelspitz, fresh salads, herring fillets, various pastas and filet Stroganoff, prepared with seasonal and regional ingredients. Thanks to the owners' passion for hunting, game meat comes directly from their land on the Wilder Kaiser. Don't forget to make a reservation.

Under a small portico, near the Theaterplatz. Housed in a former emperor's fisherman's house, a café-bar-restaurant is very popular with the local youth. In the evenings, the music in this large multi-storey space is decidedly young and sometimes a little deafening. You should therefore choose the time of day to go there carefully. Nice and relaxed atmosphere, very affordable prices and fresh products. Classic and comfortable furniture. Wood is a guest of honour in this room where you are served relatively quickly.

In the center of the resort, a hostel that does everything to satisfy the customer. Typical Tyrolean decor and atmosphere, good quality food, club style conviviality. The menu is quite extensive, with carpaccios, tartars, soups, salads and much more. The tables are nicely presented. Nice wine list. A popular address for locals and holidaymakers alike. With its benches leaning against the wall, the little lights in the night, the real cloth napkins..., you feel a bit at home!

Between the Danube and the Bagersee, this bar-restaurant-pizzeria with its friendly atmosphere boasts a long, fully-glazed dining room and a long, wooden terrace. It's a great place to stop off for a swim or a bike ride. The site is linked to the center of Innsbruck by a tree-shaded cycle path. Check out the website for a daily special (weekdays) that's always inspired, such as a baked potato stuffed with grilled vegetables, or choose from the pizzas, pastas or more Austrian dishes. An excellent and popular address.

Nestled in the heart of illuminated modern architecture, this establishment invites you to enjoy an international culinary experience in a space that is both designer and welcoming, enhanced by a panoramic glass room overlooking the city. A welcoming restaurant at lunchtime, with a menu renewed daily to delight the taste buds. In the evening, the choice extends from a varied selection of à la carte dishes to carefully composed menus. All featuring regional and seasonal produce! An emblematic address for today's Innsbruck.

Alfred Miller's Schöneck, an inn established since 1899 near Weiherburg Castle in Innsbruck, is a picturesque house with an enchanting garden and is one of Innsbruck's best gourmet addresses. The menu offers two menus with which you can compose your own meal. Alfred Miller enthusiastically prepares a bouillabaisse, which testers claim "doesn't even come close to being the best in Marseille"! The fish and meat are of the highest quality, the game and the desserts enchanting.

A bistro-restaurant of high culinary and gourmet value! The cuisine of Elisabeth Geisler and Irmgard Sitzwohl is meticulous, inventive, qualitative, tasty and generous. Here, three different areas coexist: the restaurant, the cocktail bar and the delicatessen. In the restaurant, in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, you will taste delicious dishes prepared with quality, local and organic products, combining Austro-German and international inspirations. An excellent bistronomic stopover in Austria

Flavors and inventiveness, with beautifully presented dishes in this restaurant located in the Landestheater (music building), right in the center of town. The lunch menu is renewed daily and offers a variety of soups, vegetarian options, meats, fish and desserts, with the possibility of choosing a combo formula accompanied by a complimentary coffee. As night falls, the restaurant transforms, offering a warm, intimate atmosphere perfect for enjoying a refined selection of wines and cocktails.

Their motto: "Life's too short to eat bad doner! A friendly little snack restaurant with a beautiful wood/industrial decor and, above all, a paradise for vegetarians and vegans. Each dish is more appetizing than the next, with ultra-fresh produce. No plastic. All organic. Don't miss the speciality: doner with guacamole in ciabatta. All sauces are homemade. You just want to try every dish. It's good for you and good for the animals. Tasty vegan food!