Das Schindler

Come here for stylish interior design and unique first floor views views onto bustling Maria Theresien Street, as well as the mouth-watering menu featuring exquisite Austri-an dishes with a refined touch - such as beef tartare topped with fried quail egg, crisp Wiener Schnitzel or linguine with black truffles.

• Address:

  Maria-Theresien Str. 31, Innsbruck

Lichtblick

Located on the top floor of the stylish Rathausgalerien town hall and shopping mall, it qualifies as one of Innsbruck’s most spectacular gourmet havens simply for its view. Here also the food is on a truly elevated level: Inspired by vast skies and metropoli-tan flair, the menu surprises with a visionary blend of Austrian cuisine, Mediterranean flair and Asian flavours. The adjacent 360° wine bar and lounge is under the same management - and a great place to sample fine wines while enjoying fabu-lous panoramic views of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountain scenery.

Schöneck

One of the most attractive and exceptional culinary venues in town is Alfred Miller’s Schöneck – inn since 1899, a picturesque restaurant near the Innsbruck Weiherburg with an enchanting garden and great views. Schöneck has been one of Innsbruck's leading restaurants for many years now. The small, exquisite selection of dishes - you can compose your meal choosing from two set menus - is outstanding with regard to perfection and creativity, a harmonious blend of local and international cuisine.

• Address:

  Weiherburggasse 6, Innsbruck

Sitzwohl

Centrally located within the former Gilmschule building, this stylish eatery with its almost intimate ambience is managed by Elisabeth Geisler and Irmgard Sitzwohl. Their inspired cuisine is marked by exquisite simplicity, an aromatic and refined blend of regional specialities and rich Mediterranean flavours, in short a perfect treat for all those in search of a quick lunch or planning a relaxed night out with friends.

• Address:

  Stadtforum, Innsbruck

Wilder Mann

Wilder Mann in Lans keeps scoring top points for its authentic Tyrolean and Austrian cuisine prepared from locally sourced ingredients, many of them produced at the family farm. At this sophisticated country inn you can expect classic local treats such as ‘Tafelspitzsülzchen’ (prime boiled beef in aspic), ‘Kalbszüngerl’ (veal tongue), ‘Ter-laner Weinsuppe’ (beef broth with cinnamon croutons and wine) or ‘Tiroler Bauern-gröstl’, a rich, pan-fried potato dish.

• Address:

  Römer Str. 212, Lans

Café Sacher

A glance at the menu – featuring rich Viennese soup, authentic Wienerschnitzel or fried chicken alongside hearty Tyrolean Gröstl with potatoes and meat – takes diners back to the culinary pleasures of the Habsburg era. Original Sachertorte is of course the dessert of choice, and during the summer months you can enjoy these classical delicacies in an intimate outdoor setting at the inner courtyard of Innsbruck’s Imperial Palace. An exquisite range of carefully selected wines complements the traditional culinary treats, lovingly prepared with predominantly locally sourced ingredients.

• Address:

  Rennweg 1, Innsbruck

5th Floor

The sophisticated 5th Floor American bar is a part of the stylish ‘The Penz’ hotel and it offers spectacular vistas from a generous rooftop terrace.

• Web:

  www.the-penz.com/5th-floor.html

• Address:

  Adolf-Pichler-Platz 3, 6020 Innsbruck

• Phone:

  +43 512 5756570

Ebi’s

Just a few minutes walking distance from the Old Town you find Ebi’s a small American bar located on Adolf Pichler Square which boasts a vast selection of wines and cocktails.

• Web:

  www.ebisebis.com

• Address:

  Adolf-Pichler-Platz 4, 6020 Innsbruck

Stiftskeller

To explore beer culture from other countries we recommend the bustling Stiftskeller, managed by the Munich-based Augustinerbräu and featuring a spacious beer garden.

• Web:

  www.stiftskeller.eu

• Address:

  Stiftsgasse 1-7, 6020 Innsbruck

• Phone:

  +43 0512 570706

The Galway Bay

For authentic Irish pub atmosphere try The Galway Bay a popular meeting place to watch live sports programmes.

• Web:

  www.thegalwaybay.com/en/

• Address:

  Kaiserjägerstraße 4, 6020 Innsbruck

• Phone:

  +43 512 251541

Café Central

The Café Central - featuring high stucco-covered ceilings, glittering crystal chande-liers and a varied selection of newspapers and magazines - came into existence in 1875 and closely resembles the Viennese literary coffeehouse of the same name. With its unmistakable belle époque charm, the Central features in coffeehouse con-noisseur Adonis Malamos’ illustrated book ‘Europe’s most beautiful Cafés’, and has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list as a fine example of au-thentic Austrian coffeehouse culture.

• Web:

  https://www.hotel-cafe-central.at/en/cafe-central/

• Address:

  Gilmstrasse 5, 6020 Innsbruck

Café Katzung

A coffeehouse already since the 18th century, the nearby Café Katzung delights today with a successful mix of daytime café with street-side tables. In the evening the Katzung converts into a hip meeting place for the in-crowd. Here breakfast is served until mid-night, while delicious cakes, ice-creams and tasty snacks are available at all times.

• Web:

  www.cafe-katzung.at

• Address:

  Herzog-Friedrich-Strasse 16, 6020 Innsbruck

Café Konditorei Valier

For the most extraordinary cake creations in town you should head for Café Konditorei Valier with its verdant little patio garden. Located in the borough of Wilten it boasts a long tradition in producing sweet temptations that look as exquisite as they taste - a true gourmet’s delight!

• Web:

  www.konditorei-innsbruck.at

• Address:

  Maximilianstrasse 27, 6020 Innsbruck

Café Munding

The Café Munding presents itself from its traditional side: Ever since 1803, the oldest cake shop in town has been preparing exquisite gateauxs, cakes and pastries. The Munding family was first in the region to serve ice-cream, and to display a decorated Christmas tree in their shop window. A delicious assortment of souvenir confectionary makes for sweet memories of the Tyrol.

• Web:

  www.munding.at

• Address:

  Kiebachgasse 16, 6020 Innsbruck

Café Sacher

The Café Sacher presents itself in elegant tones of gold and red, following the tradi-tion of the legendary Hotel Sacher in Vienna. Both cafes have inviting outside seating areas and serve excellent food. The Sacher is particularly notable for its classic menu items – including Tafelspitz (boiled beef) and various other Viennese delicacies – that take you back to the eating pleasures of Imperial times. This is also the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth with original Sachertorte which, nicely packaged, also makes a wonderful culinary souvenir.

• Web:

  https://www.sacher.com/en/restaurants/cafe-sacher-innsbruck/

• Address:

  Rennweg 1, 6020 Innsbruck

Konditorei Café Walter

A real insider’s tip awaits all those who just can’t resist sweet temptations in Pradl, a residential area of town. At Konditorei Café Walter in Pradlerstrasse, local cake lovers regularly queue up on weekends in order to take home apple strudel and buckwheat cake, sumptuous Valrhona chocolate gateau and heavenly Kardinalschnitte slices. All these treats and more can also be sampled right there, as there’s a café on the same premises.

• Web:

  www.konditorei-walter.at/

• Address:

  Pradler Str. 25, 6020 Innsbruck