Esszimmer
Salzburg, Austria
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
As far as Salzburg's foodies are concerned, the Kaiblinger family's elegant restaurant with its vibrant, colourful decor is as important a landmark as the Mönchsberg. Made using excellent produce, Andreas Kaiblinger's culinary creations are classical in their foundations and full of flavour. He sparingly incorporates Asian and Mediterranean seasonings and gives his dishes a certain individuality. He and his team work meticulously to create punchy cuisine. Your charming maître d', Andrea Kaiblinger, has some fascinating wine recommendations up her sleeve. Delightful rear courtyard terrace!
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Glass Floor Over Almkanal: Esszimmer features a unique architectural element where diners can watch the Almkanal stream flowing beneath the restaurant through a glass floor, adding an unconventional sensory experience to the meal.
Inclusive Dietary Options: The restaurant offers a wide range of specialized meals including gluten-free, fructose-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian options, which is notable for a Michelin-starred establishment focusing on high culinary standards.
Family-Run with Personal Touch: Esszimmer is operated by the Kaiblinger family, with Chef Andreas Kaiblinger leading the kitchen and Andrea Kaiblinger managing the front of house, including personalized wine recommendations, creating a distinctive familial and intimate atmosphere uncommon in many Michelin-starred venues.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred restaurant Esszimmer in Salzburg, led by chef Andreas Kaiblinger, include:
- Beef (notably in beef tartar): Used in dishes like beef tartar with ox heart tomatoes, sage, and lentils, where lentils add a unique texture and flavor contrast to the meat.
- Ox heart tomatoes: These tomatoes accompany the beef tartar, contributing fresh acidity and sweetness to balance the dish.
- Lentils: Provide a distinctive popping texture in the beef tartar, enhancing the sensory experience.
- Duck and Ibérico pork: Featured in amuse-bouches, these meats are prepared with finesse to deliver luscious and mouth-watering flavors.
- Asian and Mediterranean seasonings: Sparingly incorporated by Chef Kaiblinger to give classical dishes individuality and punchy flavor profiles.
These ingredients reflect Esszimmer’s focus on classical foundations with creative touches, using high-quality produce and meticulous preparation to highlight regional and international influences. The use of lentils for texture and selective seasoning shows the chef’s attention to detail and innovation within traditional cuisine.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Menu Andreas Kaiblinger: €185.00
- Menu Esszimmer: €155.00
- Menu Grün: €115.00
Signature Dishes (A La Carte)
- Gänseleber Vorspeise: €47.00
- Steinbutt: €41.00
- Currysuppe: €32.00
- Ochsenschwanzcrepe: €39.00
- Rehrücken: €49.00
- Birnensorbet: €14.00
- Holler - Maroni Dessert: €26.00
- Saibling: €39.00
- Lachsschnitte: €38.00
- Schweinebauch: €38.00
- Lammrücken: €49.00
- Wolfsbarsch: €45.00
- Nougat - Mohn - Zwetschge: €26.00
- Kürbisvariation: €32.00
- Passierte Zucchini: €32.00
- Radiccio: €28.00
- Krautwickl: €35.00
- Marille: €26.00