Top 8 Indian Restaurants In Zell am See, Austria

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Zell am See is a lovely district in the state of Salzburg, Austria. For both visitors and local citizens, it offers plenty of attractions, such as skiing and hiking in the mountains or swimming and sightseeing on the lakes. Zell am See district and the nearby Salzburg and Innsbruck towns also provide a range of town attractions, including restaurants with the popular world Indian cuisine. If you want to take a break from the famous Austrian meat and sausage dishes, Indian food will be a great choice as it generally includes vegetarian options. Beyond that, in contrast to snowy mountain peaks, Indian food will add more colors and spices (especially during the cold Austrian winter) to the gastronomic experience of Zell am See visitors and local residents. Scroll down to discover the best Indian restaurants in Zell am See and its nearby towns to enjoy authentic curries, naan breads, rotis and a lot more.

1. Cafe Restaurant Taj Mahal

Panner tikka Masala
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Taj Mahal is an excellently rated restaurant, which serves authentic Indian as well as Italian food. It is located by the Salzach River in Bruck an der Großglocknerstraße municipality of Zell am See district, and has a cozy atmosphere, moderate prices and good personalized service. If you are looking for a great plate of butter chicken, soft and crispy garlic naan or spicy jalfrezi, then Taj Mahal is your definite destination. To make sure you get to try them all, you might want to make a reservation since the place is pretty popular.

Cafe Restaurant Taj Mahal

Address: 4 Glocknerstrasse, Bruck an der Grossglocknerstrasse 5671, Austria

Website: Cafe Restaurant Taj Mahal

Opening hours: 11:30am - 2:30pm, 5:30pm - 10:30pm (daily)

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2. Basmati


Located in the beautiful lake town of Schüttdorf, the district capital of Zell am See neighborhood, Basmati restaurant is a true gem for admirers of Indian food. Its bright and stylish interior sets up a great atmosphere to enjoy such delicious meals as lentil-based dal soup, curry chicken and sweet gulab jamun for dessert. Not to forget a cup of hot masala tea - based on Indian herbs and spices, it will be just perfect on a cold winter day.

Basmati

Address: 47 Brucker Bundesstraße, Zell am See 5700, Austria

Website: Basmati

Opening hours: 12pm - 10pm (daily)

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3. Indian Palace Restaurant

Posted by Indian Palace Salzburg on Sunday, 3 May 2015

The name of the restaurant speaks for itself - Indian Palace Restaurant is a stylish dining place in Salzburg, where you can indulge in the spices of the East while surrounded by the Indian decorative figurines, vases and artworks. The outdoor terrace upholds this lovely ambiance - sitting in the middle of greenery, you will enjoy at least one of the must-try dishes, which include tandoori chicken, dal makhani and a big plate of Rajasthani thali.

Indian Palace Restaurant

Address: 7 Franz Josef Kai, Salzburg 5020, Austria

Website: Indian Palace Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 10pm; Sat: 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Sun)

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4. Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Posted by Indische Spezialitäten Restaurant Maharaja on Thursday, 2 June 2016

Maharaja is a family-run restaurant located in Salzburg, and it’s no wonder that its guests are pleased by friendly service and welcoming hosts. The indoors of the restaurant is spacious enough to fit and arrange big groups, so if you happen to travel with a big tourist group or family, you can be sure that everyone will be comfortably seated and taste Maharaja’s best meals, including halal and vegetarian options. And don’t forget to try their special chutney.

Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Address: 9 Ignaz-Harrerstrasse, Salzburg 5020, Austria

Website: Maharaja Indian Restaurant

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 2pm, 6pm - 11pm; Sun: 6:30pm - 11:30pm

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5. Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal (Salzburg)

Posted by Indian restaurant Taj Mahal in Salzburg on Thursday, 15 August 2019

Entering through the doors of Taj Mahal Restaurant is the same as entering another world, a world full of bright colors and spices. The interior will amaze you with its splendor of traditional decor, while truly authentic Indian cuisines will ultimately convince you that you visited India without leaving Salzburg. It’s a must-visit restaurant for those who crave to experience amazing food, especially biryani, murgh makhani and, of course, curry. There is a high possibility that the place will be packed, so it’s recommended to make a reservation.

Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal

Address: 13 Bayerhamer, Salzburg 5020, Austria

Website: Indian Restaurant Taj Mahal

Opening hours: Tue - Fri, Sun: 11:30am - 2pm, 5:30pm - 10pm; Sat: 5:30pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)

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6. Way to India

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If you are interested in trying Punjabi cuisine in Salzburg, it would be a good idea to visit the restaurant, Way to India. Besides Punjabi food, the menu offers a pretty wide range of options, such as non-vegetarian, vegetarian (including Jain food), buffet lunches and an Arabic menu with halal meat. A couple of the menu picks worth paying attention to are tikka masala, rotis and chicken biryani. And here’s a bonus: the restaurant is open till late night and it is located close to the railway station, which makes it a perfect option for travelers looking for Indian food on the trip.

Way to India

Address: 24 Rainerstrasse, Salzburg 5020, Austria

Website: Way to India

Opening hours: 10am - 12am (daily)

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7. Spicy Spices


Spicy Spices is a small, family-run restaurant that has its own organic products shop (how about buying some spices?). The ambiance is cozy and home-like and so is the food. Among various options, a safe bet would be chana masala and mango chutney accompanied by house-made naan bread. Without a doubt, after dining at Spicy Spices once, its freshly prepared food, affordable prices, and friendly staff will make you want to come back for another good bite.

Spicy Spices

Address: 1 Wolf-Dietrich-Straße, Salzburg 5020, Austria

Website: Spicy Spices

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)

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8. New India

Vegetables and lamb
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Hidden in a quiet area of Innsbruck, New India is a real gem and probably one of the best Indian restaurants in town or even the country. The owners are father and son, who warmly welcome guests to their small but cozy restaurant with a terrace overlooking the mountain peaks. Along with the warm service comes a wide selection of delicious vegetarian and meat dishes. Vegetarians will definitely enjoy generous portions of tadka dal and aloo gobi, while meat-eaters will highly appreciate a plate of lamb curry and lamb biryani.

New India

Address: 10 Innstrasse, Innsbruck 6020, Austria

Website: New India

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 5:40pm - 10:30pm; Sat - Sun: 5:40pm - 10:30pm (closed on Mon)

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Discover the tastes of India in Zell am See

Whether you are a local or a visitor, craving for some great portions of Indian famous dishes, these restaurants in and near Zell am See will satisfy your hunger and warm your heart with lovely ambiance and welcoming hosts. Bon appetite!

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