The Best Ski Resorts for Eating Out in Austria

Refuelling after a day on the slopes is more than just filling your stomach—it's part of the full mountain experience. Our eating out rankings showcase the resorts where you'll find the tastiest mountain meals, from traditional alpine fare to international cuisine. These rankings come straight from our community of skiers and snowboarders who've sampled the local dishes firsthand. Fancy adding your own culinary adventures to the mix? Submit your review and help fellow snow-lovers find their perfect après-dinner spot.

Looking for more than just good grub? Check out our other Austrian resort rankings for Après-Ski, Value for Money, or Family Friendliness to plan your perfect winter getaway.

Best Ski Resort for Eating Out in Austria: Ellmau - SkiWelt - Eating Out Rating

Ellmau's food scene gets enthusiastic praise from Snomad users. One skier who's visited for 20 years raves about the restaurant options, while another highlights Memory Ellmau, an Italian place famous for its celebrity-visited pizzas. An advanced skier recommends skipping full board accommodation to enjoy the local restaurants. The mountain dining gets special mention too - you'll find charming small huts rather than "concrete monstrosities" as one reviewer puts it. Austrian portions are notably generous, with one user suggesting sharing dishes for better value. The piste-side restaurants are surprisingly affordable compared to other resorts, with no booking required.

#2 Ischgl - Eating Out Rating

Ischgl's dining scene gets top marks from our users across the board. The resort offers an impressive range of options both on and off the slopes. One Snomad community member liked the "great variety of slopes for all ski levels" and "lovely restaurants on the slopes and around the town." Another user pointed out the "great on-mountain dining with a good range of food, including some rather cheap spots and some other rather fancy restaurants." Several reviewers mentioned the quality of mountain restaurants, with one expert skier calling them "world-class" (though advising to "avoid the resort-owned canteens"). The Swiss side also offers excellent lunch spots.

#3 Zell am See - Schmittenhöhe - Eating Out Rating

When it comes to dining in Zell am See - Schmittenhöhe, you're in for a treat. The mountain is dotted with excellent eateries ranging from traditional Austrian fare to more modern options. Our users consistently rave about the quality and variety available both on the slopes and in town. Francesca, an advanced skier, loved that "there are lots of restaurant choices up the mountain as well as down in the village." Another Snomad user, Richard, highlights the spectrum of options from "full 4 course champagne lunch in the Berghotel to soup and chocolate stops dotted all over the hill." Prices are reasonable too, with many spots charging similar rates to those in town.