The Glass Garden

Housed in a distinctive glass vault with an elegant interior and a magnificent view of the city, Schloss Mönchstein's fine dining restaurant is really impressive. Here, well-drilled waitstaff serve fabulous modern cuisine with a personal touch. Opt for one of two set menus with four or six courses, one of which is vegan. There are also some à la carte dishes, and ‘grosses pièces’ such as fish in a salt crust can be ordered in advance (at least 2 people). The wine list includes a decent selection of Austrian labels as well as some big names from France and Italy.

A Glass Dome Masterpiece Above Salzburg

• The Glass Garden dining room sits beneath a hand-blown glass dome and centers around the Dale Chihuly sculpture “Chrysolite Aqua Tower,” blending medieval fortress ambiance with contemporary glass art.

Grand Pieces on Request and Elevated Tasting Menus

• The kitchen offers exclusive options like “Grosse Pièces” (Grand Pieces) by prior arrangement for at least two guests, alongside curated tasting menus such as the 6-course “1350” and a vegetarian-friendly Mönchstein Menu.

Panoramic Rooftop Dining with a Historic Setting

• The restaurant is marketed as “Fine Dining Above the Rooftops of Salzburg,” delivering a panoramic view of the Old Town from its elevated glass-walled space on Schloss Mönchstein, merging spectacular vistas with refined gastronomy.

Tasting Menus at The Glass Garden (Michelin-starred)

• Menu "1350" – 6 courses €195; 4 courses €145

  • Zander | Glasiertes Kalbsbries | Bresse Gauloise | Pfirsich
  • Signature dishes (examples from the course list):
    • Gebeizter Zander €38
    • Glasiertes Kalbsbries €52
    • Bluntauforelle €38
    • 10g Imperial Kaviar + €24
    • Bresse Gauloise €62
    • Cheesecake €18
    • Pfirsich €26
    • Fenchel €34
    • Gioggia Rübe im Salzteig €34
    • Poveraden €34
    • Frühkraut €39
    • Graffiti Aubergine €42
    • Beeren €26
  • Optional wine pairing: 6 courses €99; 4 courses €86

• Menu "Mönchstein" – 6 courses €145; 4 courses €115

  • Vegetarische/Mönchstein-Variante mit ähnlichen Preisen; Beispielpositionen: Fenchel €34; Gioggia Rübe im Salzteig €34; Poveraden €34; Frühkraut €39; Graffiti Aubergine €42; Beeren €26; Pfirsich €26 (Dessert)

• Lunch Menu – 3 courses €85

  • Gruß aus der Küche; Brot & Butter; Suppe; Hauptgang; Dessert; Praline

• Wein- und Getränke-Begleitung (zu den Menüs)

  • Korrespondierende Weinbegleitung – 6 Courses €99; 4 Courses €86
  • Alkoholfreie Getränkebegleitung:
    • NV Sparkling Tea – Lyserod/Bla €9.50
    • NV Chardonnay Eins – Zwei – Zero €9.00
    • 2021 Gelber Muskateller Flein – Gross & Gross €8.50
    • 2022 Muskat – Natureo €8.50
  • Alkoholfreie Cocktailvariationen €14
    • Mönchsteincocktail; Virgin Mojito; Sunrise

• Signaturgerichte / Einzelpositionen (Beispiele aus dem Menü "1350")

  • Gebeizter Zander €38
  • Dehydrierte Wassermelone (Beilage) – Kokos | Ingwer | Verjus
  • Glasiertes Kalbsbries €52
  • In Rapsöl gegarte Bluntauforelle €38
  • 10g Imperial Kaviar + €24 (Aufpreis)
  • Bresse Gauloise €62
  • Cheesecake €18
  • Pfirsich €26
  • Fenchel €34
  • Gioggia Rübe im Salzteig €34
  • Poveraden €34
  • Frühkraut €39
  • Graffiti Aubergine €42
  • Beeren €26

• Hinweise

  • Großes pièces (Signature Pieces) auf Vorbestellung ab 2 Personen – Stücke aus dem Ofen, Große Cut's, Fisch im Ganzen, Salzkruste Geflügel (auf Vorbestellung)
  • Preise verstehen sich in Euro (€) und können je nach Saison variieren.

Quelle-Details: The Glass Garden Menu (The Glass Garden, im Hotel Schloss Mönchstein)