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Personally tested & curated by Claus.

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Salzburg Food Guide
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, events & boutique hotels – personally tested & curated by Claus.

Hi, I'm Claus
FounderI discover Salzburg's culinary scene – personally for you.
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Traditional Cuisine
Austrian Classics You Must Try

Wiener Schnitzel
Breaded veal cutlet, Austria's national dish

Salzburger Nockerl
Sweet soufflé, Salzburg's signature dessert

Kaiserschmarrn
Shredded pancake with plum jam

Apfelstrudel
Traditional apple strudel with vanilla sauce

Kasnocken
Cheese dumplings, Alpine comfort food

Mozartkugeln
Chocolate pralines, Salzburg's famous sweet

Bosna
Spiced sausage in a bun, an Austrian street food classic

Sachertorte
Apricot-glazed chocolate cake, Vienna's most famous dessert
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Founder & curatorWhat is Essen in Salzburg?
Essen in Salzburg is the independent culinary platform and personal restaurant guide of Claus Wunsch. Here you'll find personally selected restaurants, cafés and food spots in Salzburg that Claus would also recommend to his friends.
Personally curated
Claus visits and tests every place himself before it appears here.
A Salzburg insider guide
From the Altstadt to hidden gems off the tourist trail.
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