Zwettler's Wirtshaus

We visited Salzburg and decided to stop at Zwettler’s Wirtshaus for dinner because it was bustling and looked inviting. Despite not having a reservation, the friendly staff arranged a table for us after 10 minutes wait. Drinks arrived right away – excellent Austrian beer – while the food took a little longer, but not too long. The wait was worth it: my Kaiser Karl beer goulash was one of the best dishes of our trip, and my partner’s pumpkin ravioli was delicious too. The dining hall, with its vaulted arches, is charming and creates a warm atmosphere. There are also seats available at the bar counter. Overall, Zwettler’s Wirtshaus combines good food, service, and a nice setting. Definitely a restaurant we can recommend to anyone visiting Salzburg.

One of Salzburg's authentic Austrian restaurants. If you're looking for a restaurant like this, then this one comes highly recommended. Familiar flavors and dishes, delicately and deliciously prepared. When we arrived around 8:00 p.m., we had to wait about 20 minutes to get in. You get in, share a table with a couple of strangers... that's how it is. The food is brought in, the waiters are rushing around, but everything is in order. The food is delicious. You eat it and by then the place is emptying. Regardless of all that, I liked the place. It was worth the wait. Oh, and the prices are high, but it's definitely worth trying once.

Zwettler’s Wirtshaus delivers the kind of Austrian comfort that makes you forget the outside world exists. The room hums with warmth, wood, chatter, and the confidence of a place that has been getting it right for a very long time. We went straight for the classics. The veal schnitzel was a golden, cloud-light masterpiece—so crisp it practically whispered when you cut into it. The liver dumplings, Mozart’s supposed favourite, arrived like little spheres of nostalgia: dark, rich, deeply savoury, resting on a bed of sauerkraut that tied the whole thing together. This is the sort of dish that tells you Salzburg isn’t just about music; it’s about appetite and heritage too. The red wine came out glowing like a ruby against the cold evening—comfort in a glass, warming from the inside out. And the service… the service is outrageous. Fast, kind, funny, attentive without hovering. You feel taken care of, not processed. Hard to find that anywhere, easy to appreciate here. If ten stars were allowed, Zwettler’s would steal all ten and ask for an encore. It’s the kind of place that anchors memories, the kind you immediately tell your friends about, and the kind you’ll inevitably return to because nowhere else quite hits the same note. Wonderful experience.

Everything was PERFECT. We stumbled into this lively pub atmosphere restaurant on a Sunday evening expecting just a decent meal. But Oh-My-Gosh…what we got was the absolute best meals (and dessert!) we’ve tasted during our 30 days of traveling. The pasta is fresh and prepared daily. The meats are local, tender and full of flavor. We enjoyed a meatball and mashed potato dinner and an order of beef goulash with their home made noodles. Absolutely delicious! We couldn’t leave without enjoying the warm apple strudel that came with two scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream. And even though the room remained very full during our stay the service was superb. We didn’t lack for anything. Our waiter was prompt and very personable. We plan to dine here again before we leave Salzburg.

This place is a must-visit if you want to get a real feel for Austrian food. It's usually super busy with both locals and people visiting. You really should try their wiener Schnitzel – it comes with parsley potatoes and cranberries. A lot of folks say it's one of the best in the whole town. Don't forget the Backhendl (that's fried chicken), which they serve with a pumpkin seed crust and potato salad. Seriously, it's totally worth going out of your way for.

Wonderful Austrian restaurant. Cozy and quiet inside. Outside seating looked great but it was too cold and rainy. The staff were friendly and accommodating since we didn’t have a reservation. The turkey schnitzel was great, and the Austrian meatballs and potatoes were fantastic. I highly recommend Zwettler’s

Great experience. The Wiener Schnitzel was very nicely served and the atmosphere was awesome. Big tables which people need to sit together. As the staff said: “Sharing is Caring” The timing was also good. I couldn’t find any electricity outlets to charge my phone though. I highly recommend to reserve a table.

Good food and nice atmospehere but the prices are a bit higher (this might be typical for Salzburg according to other restaurants menus we've checked). It was our first when we tried the Salzburger Nockerl and we do not recommend it, being only a soufflé from egg whites

Food - 4.5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambience - 5/5 (exactly what you would picture for an old Bavarian restaurant) Value - 4/5 One of our favorite meals while we were in Bavaria. The food was classic Bavarian and very good sized portions. Our food came out quick despite the restaurant being full.

Food 5-6/10 Service 9/10 Ambiance 6-7/10 This restaurant has a cute and cozy austrian vibe. It is not too loud and the service is very nice. Overall i would say it is a great place to try Austrian food for the first time. But as it was not our first time having Austrian food and as we were a little bit more accustomed to Asian food, we wouldn't say that this was the best meal for us. I believe this place will benefit with a few more options, such as maybe a tomato pasta or some thing to balance out the overall Creamy/potato focused meaty, a flavor of the dishes. The dishes were pretty good overall, with a few standouts. The duck, while flavorful, was a bit too strong for my taste. I am not good at eating chicken hearts, or duck liver and it's sort of had that scent for me. The wine selection was okay--nothing extraordinary--but the white wine was definitely the best choice. The cider, on the other hand, was average. Dessert was enjoyable, though not unique or mindblowing and everything felt like a solid representation of Austrian cuisine. I'd even say it was slightly above the standard fare you'd expect as a tourist around here but at the end of the day, it was just good, traditional Austrian food. Worth a visit, especially for first-timers!

Coming from the states we were looking for elite Austrian cuisine. This place delivered. Vibes - immaculate. Service - friendly and on point. Food was delicious with the spatzel taking the top spot. Great experience.

We arrived as they opened for lunch and were the first ones there. We were seated in the corner table near the front. I saw they later put a rope across the entrance and there was someone outside checking people in. The place did get pretty busy. We both ordered off the winter menu. I got the braised oxtail with creamy herb polenta, beetle beans, baby carrot, rocket (arugula) and parmesan chip. I didn't care for the beans, but I loved everything else. It was a comforting dish. My bf got the backhendl (fried chicken) in pumpkin seed breading with potato salad. There was quite a few pieces, some which were dry. He enjoyed the potato salad which had balsamic vinegar. Overall, I would recommend the restaurant!

Amazing food, excellent service. The beef goulash was excellent, the venison was outstanding and the braised oxtail was wonderful. You cannot go wrong with the cuisine. The staff is wonderful, informative about the dishes and very accommodating. Absolutely loves the experience !

We had to try the Salzburger Nockerl and we chose to do it at Zwettler's. We sat on the patio because it was such a nice day. I had the pea soup which was delicious and the spinach dumpling which was gigantic! I couldn't eat it all but it was great. On to the Salzburger Nockerl. It's a fluffy soufflé made from egg yolks, sugar, and flour and accompanied by a berry sauce. The dessert is said to resemble the snow-capped mountains surrounding Salzburg and the colors are red (berries) and white (dessert) for the Flag of Austria.

Outstanding dinner. Made a reservation which we highly recommend and glad we did as we saw so many people turned away. One thing for sure is Zwettler's is one of our top two dining experiences in Salzburg. It Can't directly compete as one is Austrian and the other Italian therefore a tie. We ordered the Grilled Bratwurst served over roasted potatoes and sauerkraut. Good looking, perfectly cooked and tasty. The Spargel were absolutely divine. The hollandaise was perfect and loved the extra hollandaise on the side as I just adore it and my spouse only likes a little of it. Thanks. And then there the over the top purple potatoes.........WOW, what a great presentation. They were great. And they were great dipped that hollandaise!!! Thanks for the great treats. Thanks for the great service. Highly recommend and really highly recommend booking in advance. Thanks

Great food with a true Salzburg experience! Tried the lamb shank, ox tail, and turkey schnitzel. All wonderful!

We had an amazing meal with traditional Austrian food. Hubs did the mystery dumplings while my son stuck to bratwurst. I had the spatzl which was one of the best foods I have ever had. We splurged on the specialty dessert Nockrel!

It was a beautiful June day and it would have been nice to sit outside for lunch, but there was a lot of construction going on which made it less enticing. Of course I always love sitting inside a cozy old world restaurant, so it was just as well, especially since I was getting super cozy, not at all June appropriate food. After eating my way through Viennese standards like potato salad and schnitzel, it was time for another one of my favorites - warm weather be damned - it was goulash time. I should have gotten the spaetzle instead of the noodles but I am not spaetzle's biggest fan. The noodles were a little soft but the dish was rich and hearty and service was attentive and friendly.

We stayed in Salzburg for 3 nights and had dinner at Zweter's 2 out of the 3 nights :-) That should be telling of how great this place is! Would definitely recommend making a reservation as this place gets packed quickly during dinner. We tried the Braised Oxtail w/ Polenta, Deer Ragout, and Chocolate Soufflé. All three items were from their autumn menu. They did not miss on any of the items. SO delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly and tender. The soufflé was rich and made for the perfect end to the meal. Gasthaus Zwettler's is a must visit in Salzburg!

Holy @$?&!! The front of house staff is one of the one of the worst I've ever experienced. In my 50 years in the restaurant industry, I'm pretty tolerant and have never written a bad review. I can see the 'why' or 'how' something went wrong in a dining experience. But the absolute neglect and disregard of the guest was jaw dropping. I would say those dining were some kind of side hustle to the staff. I never saw any management or leadership. The food was delicious but pay attention to those that interact with your guest!

If I could give an extra star, I would! One of the waiters there, I believe his name was Ronnie, went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a solo traveler. He highly recommended their beef goulash so I went with that. The dish was really to die for. The beef was tender, the broth was so flavorful, and the homemade pasta was cooked to perfection. That dish and their service kept me smiling for the rest of the night after an amazing day in Salzburg. Thank you!

Amazing food, great ambiance and service. We sat at the bar and had a great Austrian culinary experience

This place is very popular since it is near Mozartplatz. The staff were friendly and on their toes considering the place was packed. It is such an informal place I'm surprise they asked if people had reservations. They only carry one brand of draft beer and it wasn't my favorite. I had the goulash, which was tasty but a dim comparison to my last version elsewhere. It was flavorful but soupy, and even though the beef with tender it has seized up and was dry. The potato dumpling was nothing to write home about except on yelp. Decent prices for the tourist zone.

I came on a busy evening and the host was kind enough to let me wait around for the next available table since I didn't have a reservation. Even though the location seems to attract many tourists, it still felt like a great place to sip on beers and try a variety of Austrian fare without overpaying. I ended up getting their bratwurst, which was good, but I actually think the side of roasted potatoes was the star of the show. Cozy atmosphere with warm staff.

Goulash was excellent. Chicken was fine. Service friendly. Nice ambience. Excellent wine and beer.

Great place! Wonderful service. The food was wonderful (try the Turkey Schnitzel). Absolutely would recommend to anyone

Tasty food and good service. Highly recommended from the locals, glad we tried it. Only downside it's a little stuffy inside or a hot day.

A good place for a traditional menu. We tried the Leberknödel (liver dumplings) and the roast pork with Semmelknödel (bread dumpling). Both were tasty. The server was kind enough to bring us a small plate of their cheese spätzle to try. Delicious.

This is a solid choice for tourists in Salzburg. We wanted some Austrian dishes like schnitzel, and this place delivered. It's a cute, rustic spot that feels homey. We were seated right at the front window and got a nice view of city. My husband got the pork schnitzel and enjoyed it. I was happy with having several vegetarian choices and went with the potato croquettes. They were rich and cheesy, but the heaviness of the dish was balanced with the surrounding greens. They also had a few non-alcoholic beers for my husband, and I had a nice, cheap glass of gruner (Always go for the gruner in Austria). All together, it was a filling lunch in a pleasant environment. Definitely recommend.

Excellent food, service, beer and service!! Best meal so far. Sausage is excellent with fresh horseradish! Yummy!!!

We visited last night and had a wonderful time! The manager invited us in and guaranteed a table when we were having trouble finding dinner. The inside is very cozy and has a true charm to it. I had the Austrian Meatballs special and it was fantastic. We finished the night with dessert and a few shots on the house. Thank you for leaving a lasting memory on our trip to Salzburg!

Our server ADRIAN WAS AWESOME!!! Recommends amazing food and night life in Salzburg if you're traveling from another country. Food was really tasty, great atmosphere, would definitely recommend and come back.

Best Schnitzel around and the waitstaff is excellent. We loved dinning outside watching the horse drawn carriages go by.

Came here after a long morning of exploring and wanting to have a nice lunch accompanied of course with a beer. After being seated at a small table inside I decided to order a Wienerscnitzel as I had yet to have one in Austria yet. I will say it was a rather good schnitzel, I opted with the pork, and I enjoyed it very much! The service was good, the ambiance nice, inside it was rather calm, and the beer was good. There really wasn't anything more I could ask for. I will say I saw quite a few people order the bratwurst and that also looked bomb!

We had dinner at Gasthaus Zwettler's last May and I am still thinking about it! First of all, make sure to make a reservation. We tried to go on a Monday night (not at peak tourist season) and they were full, so we made a reservation for two days later. Gasthaus Zwettler's did not disappoint. We were seated in the upstairs dining room which was decorated like an alpine lodge. Our waitress was fantastic, she spoke perfect English but still allowed us to practice our German while ordering. We got a goulash as well as a schnitzel and both meals were incredible. Keep in mind that the dishes are pretty heavy, which was perfect on a cold and rainy May evening (but maybe not so great meal for the middle of July). I definitely recommend this place- just remember to make a reservation!

After a long day of walking around Salzburg we came upon this place near Mozartplatz and decided that we were hungry. They have a pretty large outdoor seating area on both sides of the street. We must have missed the busy time because there were plenty of tables available. Service was fine and the food was very good. I had the potato soup to start, followed by the Schnitzel. Both were perfect. My husband really enjoyed his Goulasch as well. For dessert we indulged in the Sachertorte which was as good as it looked. The inside of the restaurant was smallish and seemed cozy. I only went in to use the restroom. I can see how it can get full when sitting outside is not an option.

Tasty food in Salzburg isn't easy, because it's oriented to lots of tourists passing through just once and only for a few days or hours. I know. I used to live there and I got back every couple years to visit. This place is wonderful. A gem. The food is not the run of the mill stuff. It's special with a sprinkling of gourmet. I'll be back next year.

What do the ugly Americans go to as soon as possible? The best weiner schnitzel in Salzburg that's what! Zwettler's was a few short blocks from our hotel so it was a natural to be the first nights schnitzel stop. We poured in around 5:30 on sat night and already had to promise to eat fast because a table of 7 was comin at 7. I said pal I can eat a dozen meals in an hour and a half. That comment got us seated in a Salzburg second. Our waiter seemed to run the show and his name was Drazen and a more colorful character I have not yet met! So Tammy the Tornado ordered the Zwettler's Weiner Schintzel and I had the original. See photos. It was our first night in town so we were a little punchy but I can tell you this was the best I've ever had hands down. I inhaled the dinner so I immediately ordered the Apple strudel. See photo. And along the way we had a shot of schnapps that was delicious. The Apple strudel paired with a draft lager of Drazens choice was the perfect ending to the best meal I've ever had in Salzburg. It was the first meal ever too so it claimed the top spot rather easily! Lol. Just kidding. If you're thinking about making Zwettler's one of the few dinners you have in Salzburg quit thinking and start going! Just go. It's awesome

Great atmosphere. Beer was good. Schnitzel was tasty. They had menus in English which helped. Service was helpful. Would definitely return.

Excellent service and food. Spring menu of asparagus and Austrian meatballs were yummy.

Name of the restaurant is actually Wirtshaus Zwettler's. It's around the corner from the Salzburg Museum. It's a small cabin like place, the service along with the food was great! We were wanting to try authentic Austrian food and we were extremely satisfied!

Great local restaurant, friendly staff and Stammtisch Kunden. We felt welcome and invited

Food and service were both amazing. The spinach dumplings and Apple strudel were a big hit.

Very nice restaurant with traditional Austrian food. I'm not a big fan of schnitzel and wurst that are typically found in Austrian restaurants. However, I do like the fried potatoes and the dumplings. My husband had the spinach dumplings (Spinatknödel) and I had the fried potatoes (Tiroler Gröstl) and both were very tasty. We also had the famous Salzburger Nöckerl for dessert. Not many restaurants serve this and this was delicious. We went here with a local and she said this is one of the best traditional restaurants in town.

This is my vision of a pub. The wait staff was limited, but our waiter was attentive and helpful. The food was excellent and prices were reasonable.

I like the soup with bread dumpling a lot! Perfect for the winter and not too heavy. The spatzle probably is the worst one i have ever had, literally just pasta with "cheese chunk". It was so heavy, way too much oil, after the dish turns cold the cheese harden the entire dish and was hard to eat. So disappointing as I was super excited to have a great spatzle here.

I figured this place had inflated ratings, I mean, how could a pub/restaurant in the middle of the tourist district possibly be a locals' hangout and have great food? I was delighted to be proven wrong. As a single diner, I was told to sit at the bar, joining several others who were undoubtedly local and enjoying either drinks with friends or a well-deserved dinner after a day dealing with tourists (like myself). They knew each other by name, and the bartender, too. It was a nice ambience. I opted for a lighter meal, ordering beef soup with a dumpling (delicate flavored consomme and a light semolina dumpling) and a salad with fried chicken. The chicken was a breast that had been sliced into 4 strips and prepared like a schnitzel with a light breading. The salad had a very fresh mix of greens and a vibrant dressing, and it was also garnished with Styrian pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil, sourced from a nearby area. I have never had pumpkin seed oil before and I had to buy some at the grocery store to take home after eating here. The chicken was moist and not greasy at all, the greens were delicious, and now I'm hooked on that oil. So, you should come here. It's actually really good.

Fast and friendly service- lots of fun menu takes in the good old American hot dog - we don't drink but if you do, there are lot and lots of craft beers to choose from and they look to be affordably priced - fun place - a bit loud due to the concrete floors- we will go back

Amazing! The waiter was excellent and very knowledgeable. He explained different foods and provide awesome recommendations. Definitely worth trying if in town.

You should try and have at least one meal here. Make a reservation or get here early.. It's incredible! Service is great too! The potato and bacon soup was so hearty and total comfort food. Perfect on a chilly day.. the chicken schnitzel is legit! I loved my dinner here!

We went to this restaurant after being recommended by our hotel owner and it totally disappointed us from a tourist perspective. The server who served the food and the one who took our order, both of them were extremely rude. The server (almost) threw the plate of salad on the table. Not sure if it was intentional or unintentional, but you don't expect such behavior in such upscale restaurant. The glass in which water was offered had an unpleasant odor. Let's talk from the amenities perspective-they don't accept credit/debit cards which was a big hassle for us. The refused to accept order unless we ordered some drinks which was very strange for our group, and the only instance that we have ever encountered. Also, no wifi. Moving to the food, the chicken wiener schnitzel was okayish, nothing so special about it. However, the beef goulash was really good and very flavorful. Overall, the food was good but other things made it a strict no-no for us for our subsequent visits.

Ich empfehle es, weil es ein wunderbares und köstliches Mittagessen, schnellen Service, gute Behandlung und eine atemberaubende Aussicht bietet. Ich empfehle es

Food was amazing and we went there 2x but the waiter- older waiter- charged us for bread we didn't order. It was fine but just beware and check your bill

A must visit during your stay in Salzburg! Make a reservation, even on week days. We came here at 6pm (two of us) and were seated right away - though due to space we sat at the same table as a family of three. We didn't mind this though at all. The servers were highly attentive to us, though we suspect it's because they wanted us to finish up by 8pm. The hostess made sure to ask us several times if 2 hours was enough time for our meal (were American - it's MORE than enough time!!) Aside from the ambiance, Zwettler's really impressed us with the food. Really delicious spaetzle, it was amazing!

Best restaurant in Salzburg? Best food in Austria? Maybe! It was a rainy day, and it looked dark and empty inside, so we were going to keep walking until a friendly British couple headed in told is it was great place...we ended up sharing a large table with them. Food is delicious! They have wide selection of entrees ranging from €10-28, but there are lots of choices between €10-20. The Goulash is perhaps the best we had in Austria. I got some some sort of beef stew, I can't remember exactly the name of it, but it was fantastic too(see my photos). There's also several beers on draft for less than €4 for a half liter. The lovely interior is a traditional Austrian pub ambiance. The staff is super friendly, which was so refreshing after being in Vienna(they're all business there). Just a warning, they do allow smoking inside the front section, but the rear section is smoke free, and I didn't smell any smoke...I'm American tourist, sorry! :)

Hungry after the long walk up, around, and down Hohensalzburg Fortress, I wandered into Zwettler's for an early dinner. It's my first night in Austria, so I figure I'd go all in: pork wienerschnitzel, a glass of local weißbier, and a slice of sachertorte for dessert. The wienerschnitzel was surprisingly light and not greasy, with the breading just barely clinging to the meat. While the meat was a little tough, the sides (tender boiled potatoes in a parsley sauce, warm cranberries, and a bean & greens salad with a simple lemon/oil dressing) and a few squeezes of lemon more than made up for it. The beer was a refreshing, light-bodied wheat beer and though the sachertorte was dry, it hit the right bittersweet notes.

Make sure you get a reservation. We got very lucky. My daughter and I walked in a 5pm on a Saturday night and they squeezed us in. Service was good. We started with the bread (good) and clear beef broth. The broth came very hot but was...well, clear beef broth. Dinner was sausage and sauerkraut (very good) and Tiroler Grostl (awesome). Highly recommend and would definitely go again!