Original since 1866

Gourmet Restaurant Zirbelzimmer

Name: Zirbelzimmer
Address: Schwarzstraße 5/7, Salzburg, Austria, 5020
Telephone: +43 662 9987 72666
Price range: $$$$

Heritage restaurant in Salzburg

Restaurant Zirbelzimmer

In the heart of Salzburg, with direct views of the Salzach River, lies a unique restaurant: the Zirbelzimmer. Since 1866, this top restaurant has been preserved in its original state, lovingly restored and still full of charm today. As a Gault&Millau-awarded fine dining restaurant, Zirbelzimmer is a place where craftsmanship, authenticity and atmosphere meet in timeless elegance. Guests enjoy refined Austrian food with international accents, prepared with seasonal and regional ingredients. At its core: genuine hospitality and culinary craftsmanship. Whether in the richly detailed dining room or on the Salzach terrace with views of Hohensalzburg Fortress, every visit becomes an unforgettable experience. We look forward to enchanting you at the Zirbelzimmer.

Culinary Signature

Craftsmanship at its Finest

It is more than just dining, it is a culinary experience in Salzburg, where traditional food and craftsmanship takes centre stage. Many dishes are prepared right at your table: from the first course to expertly carved and flambéed specialties, making it one of the best restaurants in Salzburg. Historical copper cookware adds a distinctive touch, creating a bridge between classic tradition and modern techniques. The menu features refined Austrian classics, creative reinterpretations and seasonal highlights – all made with the finest ingredients from selected regional producers.

To accompany your meal, choose from over 350 wines curated by our experienced sommelier team with a strong focus on Austrian estates, complemented by international premium labels. Selected regional beers round off the unique experience.

Close-up of a white-gloved server pouring rich jus or sauce over a perfectly cooked beef or venison roast at a fine dining table.

Zirbelzimmer Highlights

Smiling waiter in traditional Austrian formal vest serving an elegant female guest at a table in a wood-paneled, luxury fine-dining room.

Festival menu & extended opening time

During the Salzburg Festival, we offer a specially curated menu and extended opening hours – perfectly timed with the performance schedule. Pair your cultural evening with culinary sophistication and enjoy Sacher’s signature elegance.

Focused waiter in Austrian formal vest and white gloves preparing a fresh salad or side dish tableside in a luxury restaurant.

Caesar Salad – prepared at your table

At Restaurant Zirbelzimmer, culinary craftsmanship takes centre stage: currently, we prepare our Caesar Salad fresh at your table. A rare tradition of service you will seldom find today.

Close-up of a white-gloved server squeezing lemon juice over a thin crepe cooking in a copper pan on a tableside flambé burner.

Gifting with love and taste

Looking for something special? Share the gift of Sacher with an exclusive gourmet voucher or the world-famous Original Sacher-Torte, available for worldwide delivery. voucher.sacher.com

OPENING TIMES

Thursdays to Saturdays:
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

OPENING HOURS EASTER FESTIVAL 2026

Our Restaurant Zirbelzimmer will be open during the Easter Festival from 26–30 March and 2–6 April, from 6:00 pm onwards. Additionally, we are delighted to welcome you for lunch on 29 March and 5 April for a special culinary experience.

During the Easter Festival, we will serve a specially created festival menu from 9:00 pm onwards, available in our restaurants, café and bar.