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We stumbled into this place to escape the cold for a bit and are so glad we did. Our server was very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him. The service and food were both great. I got the garlic cream soup, which I have never ordered anywhere before but it was amazing! Perfect for a cold day. We shared the veal schnitzel which was also very good and big enough to share. The environment here was warm and cozy. We came right at opening so it was quiet at first and then filled up throughout the day. You can tell it's a popular spot. If I'm ever back in Vienna I'd love to stop in again.
My family and I had a great dinner. This is a very nice and charming restaurant. The place itself is just great. The outdoor sitting area is very cozy as well. The service was wonderful and food was just great. We had a couple of drinks including a local beer, both the pork and veal schnitzel, the cheese spätzle, the pulled pork burger and the Kaiserschmarren (local dessert). I definitely recommend this place.
This was a random Yelp find, as we were wandering through the streets of Salzburg. Actually, the restaurant we had wanted to dine at was closed when we got there (even though they were supposed to be open), so Zirkelwirt was an on-the-fly find. The downstairs dining room was packed when we stepped in from the cold, but a waiter told us there was seating upstairs. "Upstairs" in this case meant traversing their very tight spiral staircase to get to a moderately-sized dining area on the second floor. We were given two seats at the end of a long table, sharing the space with a family of three. We placed beer orders after we sat down (predictable of us, I know); I got the König Ludwig Dunkel, and my husband got a Stiegl Goldbräu. For my main, I tried to order the Spaghetti Bolognese, but apparently they were all out by that time. Instead, I ordered the same thing as my husband: the Oven-fresh roast pork in Weissbier-Kümmelsaftl, with sauerkraut and homemade bread dumplings. To this we each added a small side salad. It took a bit of time for our food to arrive, but I know that they were busy, and the food had to make its way up from the first floor kitchen. It gave us a chance to sit back and enjoy our beer, while chatting about what we wanted to accomplish the next day (our last day in the city). Though the pork dish wasn't what I'd originally wanted, it was very good. The meat was flavorful, and the sauce didn't overpower the dish at all. I barely touched the bread dumplings, but the sauerkraut had a nice tang to it, that helped take a bit of an edge off the sheer meatiness of the dish. The salad was also particularly flavorful and filling - their small side salad was anything but! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I took a star off the rating just because our waitress was kind of rude. It wasn't like she was taking anything out on us - she seemed to have a chip on her shoulder and took it out on all her tables - but it went against everything we'd experienced in the city, as far as service goes, and took a bit away from an otherwise lovely evening.
The service was quite honestly worst that I've ever experienced, had to ask multiple times each to get simple things, such as some drinks, the menu, to order, to get a table, and the check. The outside was full, but we were sitting on the inside so maybe this made the difference. Food wise: We got the kaesespaetzle and Goulash, they were alright, but the Kaesespaetzle was too salty. Unfortunately the service and effort to get the food took about 1.5 hours even though it was a Monday night, so it was hard to enjoy.
Always 5 stars. Also to be noted, the host here is hilarious and amazing. Tried to get in with a group of 11 which was pretty much never going to happen, but he tried his best. Food is always excellent and the vibe is even better. I come back here every time I visit Salzburg!
This is a 2 part review as we dined at Zirkelwirt for dinner one night and lunch the next day as part of Bob's Sound of Music tour. Zirkelwirt came up in our Rick Steves Tour Europe book so we decided to try this place one night. This place is a quick walk from Mozartplatz with some traditional dishes such as schnitzel and dumplings. There's a lot of options to choose from and we were recommended to try their dumplings and schnitzel. We tried the dumpling and the pork sandwich. The spinach dumplings were posted on the menu containing butter but we decided to try it without it which still made it tasty to eat. The pork sandwich was a little dry and was the equivalent to eating a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw with a kick (mentioend as wasabi coleslaw on the menu) with french fries. Overall, it was okay and would not mind coming back to this place; however, I would have preferred to try somewhere else if given the option. The next day we dined at Zirkelwirt for lunch but decided to try their schnitzel. We tried their pork and veal schnitzel this time followed by the apple strudel. The schnitzel was alright to me but apparently it's popular at this restaurant. It's a little dry but was still good as I described it as the equivalent to a chicken/pork parm without the marinara sauce on top of it. The strudel was okay as it seemed to be a little warm but not as fresh as we would have thought. Overall, this isn't a bad place to try and eat while in Salzburg. However, after dining here two days in a row, I would probably go and try somewhere else since I was able to try a few of their dishes in my two different dining experiences here.
First time trying goulash and I love it! The potato dumpling perfectly balanced the slightly salty goulash with beef. Definitely what I needed on a chilly day exploring Salzburg! My boyfriend got the spaghetti and it was very good as well. The place is incredibly cute. Kinda looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but they have an downstairs and upstairs when you walk in. They are constantly busy so they won't be able to tell you the wait. But tables turnover fairly quick, so if there are no free tables, just wait a little and they will come up.
This place was fantastic! We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to get us in pretty quick, even though they were packed. The waitress was nice and helpful. The food and atmosphere was so good. I recommend the spinach dumplings and the poppy dessert. We tried to go back the night before we left, but wasn't able to. If you don't go here, you're missing out!
Spinach dumplings are great. I had the beef goulash with dumplings also very good. Great value. No air conditioning but that usually is not a problem
Came here for dinner and had to wait a very long time, but it was worth the wait. We sat upstairs (it was very hot up there!) and had very traditional austrian food that we thought was excellent. My wife got some meat, sauerkraut, and a potato ball. I got goulash with a potato ball. Would absolutely come back.
We were at Konigssee (Germany) and drove to Salzburg for a quick Austrian dinner. We found Zwettler's through the help of yelp but they were so full and we didn't make reservation. It was already late so we were like whatever and just went down the block and picked zirkelwirt and i believe it's as good as Zwettler's Service was great the waitress gave us some good recommendations. We ordered roast pork, Viennese chicken and spinach dumplings. We were not a big fan of dumplings but if you are definitely get the spinach one. The only thing that I could complain was the waitress served us a basket of bread without telling us that we had to pay. Many restaurants serve customers complimentary bread before the entrees come so we kinda took it for granted. But it's only a few euros and tasted good so we just kept quiet.
2 days ago
2 months ago
I came here for my birthday lunch and it was the best experience ever! I got the schnitzel and just relaxed and ate with my friends. The waiter overheard us talking I guess and heard it was my birthday and when we asked for the check he asked us to wait and brought out a chocolate cake with a candle and everything. He was very kind and it was just a great lunch experience overall!! read more
Cute place but insanely loud. We made a reservation 2 weeks prior at 6:30 pm for dinner and were seated upstairs where it was OFF THE CHARTS LOUD with large tables of shouting people. Insane. Impossible to hear or think. We could not wait to leave. When we paid, our server told us that "if we had made a reservation we would have been seated downstairs" because "upstairs is for large groups". Um, yeah. I did make a reservation.... This all said downstairs was cute, rustic and peaceful. read more
8 months ago
We stumbled into this place to escape the cold for a bit and are so glad we did. Our server was very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with him. The service and food were both great. I got the garlic cream soup, which I have never ordered anywhere before but it was amazing! Perfect for a cold day. We shared the veal schnitzel which was also very good and big enough to share. The environment here was warm and cozy. We came right at opening so it was quiet at first and then filled up throughout the day. You can tell it's a popular spot. If I'm ever back in Vienna I'd love to stop in again. read more
2 years ago
My family and I had a great dinner. This is a very nice and charming restaurant. The place itself is just great. The outdoor sitting area is very cozy as well. The service was wonderful and food was just great. We had a couple of drinks including a local beer, both the pork and veal schnitzel, the cheese spätzle, the pulled pork burger and the Kaiserschmarren (local dessert). I definitely recommend this place. read more
6 months ago
7 years ago
This was a random Yelp find, as we were wandering through the streets of Salzburg. Actually, the restaurant we had wanted to dine at was closed when we got there (even though they were supposed to be open), so Zirkelwirt was an on-the-fly find. The downstairs dining room was packed when we stepped in from the cold, but a waiter told us there was seating upstairs. "Upstairs" in this case meant traversing their very tight spiral staircase to get to a moderately-sized dining area on the second floor. We were given two seats at the end of a long table, sharing the space with a family of three. We placed beer orders after we sat down (predictable of us, I know); I got the König Ludwig Dunkel, and my husband got a Stiegl Goldbräu. For my main, I tried to order the Spaghetti Bolognese, but apparently they were all out by that time. Instead, I ordered the same thing as my husband: the Oven-fresh roast pork in Weissbier-Kümmelsaftl, with sauerkraut and homemade bread dumplings. To this we each added a small side salad. It took a bit of time for our food to arrive, but I know that they were busy, and the food had to make its way up from the first floor kitchen. It gave us a chance to sit back and enjoy our beer, while chatting about what we wanted to accomplish the next day (our last day in the city). Though the pork dish wasn't what I'd originally wanted, it was very good. The meat was flavorful, and the sauce didn't overpower the dish at all. I barely touched the bread dumplings, but the sauerkraut had a nice tang to it, that helped take a bit of an edge off the sheer meatiness of the dish. The salad was also particularly flavorful and filling - their small side salad was anything but! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I took a star off the rating just because our waitress was kind of rude. It wasn't like she was taking anything out on us - she seemed to have a chip on her shoulder and took it out on all her tables - but it went against everything we'd experienced in the city, as far as service goes, and took a bit away from an otherwise lovely evening. read more
4 years ago
The service was quite honestly worst that I've ever experienced, had to ask multiple times each to get simple things, such as some drinks, the menu, to order, to get a table, and the check. The outside was full, but we were sitting on the inside so maybe this made the difference. Food wise: We got the kaesespaetzle and Goulash, they were alright, but the Kaesespaetzle was too salty. Unfortunately the service and effort to get the food took about 1.5 hours even though it was a Monday night, so it was hard to enjoy. read more
4 years ago
Always 5 stars. Also to be noted, the host here is hilarious and amazing. Tried to get in with a group of 11 which was pretty much never going to happen, but he tried his best. Food is always excellent and the vibe is even better. I come back here every time I visit Salzburg! read more
This is a 2 part review as we dined at Zirkelwirt for dinner one night and lunch the next day as part of Bob's Sound of Music tour. Zirkelwirt came up in our Rick Steves Tour Europe book so we decided to try this place one night. This place is a quick walk from Mozartplatz with some traditional dishes such as schnitzel and dumplings. There's a lot of options to choose from and we were recommended to try their dumplings and schnitzel. We tried the dumpling and the pork sandwich. The spinach dumplings were posted on the menu containing butter but we decided to try it without it which still made it tasty to eat. The pork sandwich was a little dry and was the equivalent to eating a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw with a kick (mentioend as wasabi coleslaw on the menu) with french fries. Overall, it was okay and would not mind coming back to this place; however, I would have preferred to try somewhere else if given the option. The next day we dined at Zirkelwirt for lunch but decided to try their schnitzel. We tried their pork and veal schnitzel this time followed by the apple strudel. The schnitzel was alright to me but apparently it's popular at this restaurant. It's a little dry but was still good as I described it as the equivalent to a chicken/pork parm without the marinara sauce on top of it. The strudel was okay as it seemed to be a little warm but not as fresh as we would have thought. Overall, this isn't a bad place to try and eat while in Salzburg. However, after dining here two days in a row, I would probably go and try somewhere else since I was able to try a few of their dishes in my two different dining experiences here. read more
First time trying goulash and I love it! The potato dumpling perfectly balanced the slightly salty goulash with beef. Definitely what I needed on a chilly day exploring Salzburg! My boyfriend got the spaghetti and it was very good as well. The place is incredibly cute. Kinda looks like a hole in the wall from the outside, but they have an downstairs and upstairs when you walk in. They are constantly busy so they won't be able to tell you the wait. But tables turnover fairly quick, so if there are no free tables, just wait a little and they will come up. read more
3 years ago
This place was fantastic! We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to get us in pretty quick, even though they were packed. The waitress was nice and helpful. The food and atmosphere was so good. I recommend the spinach dumplings and the poppy dessert. We tried to go back the night before we left, but wasn't able to. If you don't go here, you're missing out! read more
3 years ago
Came here for dinner and had to wait a very long time, but it was worth the wait. We sat upstairs (it was very hot up there!) and had very traditional austrian food that we thought was excellent. My wife got some meat, sauerkraut, and a potato ball. I got goulash with a potato ball. Would absolutely come back. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
We were at Konigssee (Germany) and drove to Salzburg for a quick Austrian dinner. We found Zwettler's through the help of yelp but they were so full and we didn't make reservation. It was already late so we were like whatever and just went down the block and picked zirkelwirt and i believe it's as good as Zwettler's Service was great the waitress gave us some good recommendations. We ordered roast pork, Viennese chicken and spinach dumplings. We were not a big fan of dumplings but if you are definitely get the spinach one. The only thing that I could complain was the waitress served us a basket of bread without telling us that we had to pay. Many restaurants serve customers complimentary bread before the entrees come so we kinda took it for granted. But it's only a few euros and tasted good so we just kept quiet. read more
Great location a couple blocks off the main tourist area, so noticeably quester and more relaxing than the main squares. Still in a pedestrian zone too, so no cars or other noise to distract you from a pleasant meal. We sat outside since the weather was nice, and their outdoor seating area was laid out across a couple levels and with planters to make it feel a little more private. The dumpling soup was a good starter, but the highlight of the meal was the Pinzgauer Kasnocken; cheesy spaetzle with onions and browned in a pan so it gets a little crunchy and a little chewy around the outside, while the middle stays buttery soft. Absolutely delicious! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Had a nice lunch here today. The restaurant has an upper and lower level and is very charming. Love the decor. We went specifically as we heard they had kaesespaetzle - essentially an Austrian version of macaroni and cheese. Ordered it and it came with a side salad which I really enjoyed. Lots of beer options and other Austrian foods on the menu. Good service. Good location. read more
Beef goulash is amazing! Very flavorful, thick, hearty with lots of beef and potatoes. It came with two pieces of dark bread. Great meal with beer. But unfortunately they don't make enough, came back the next day and they were out of goulash. Got other dishes and they were good, but not as good as the goulash. read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Very welcoming, cozy and great service. The food was exactly what I was looking for for traditional cuisine. And they have Dunkel! read more
9 years ago
Loved the food. Great schnitzel and one of the best Apfstrudel i've ever had. A little hard to find because the streets are so narrow. Good service and good location. read more
10 years ago
One of our best meals in Salzburg. A different take on more classic Austrian food- welcomed after a visit full of snitzel! We loved the patio outdoor seating and cute decor. Our service was great and food even better! Highly recommend! read more
9 years ago
11 years ago
Beautiful decor and comfortable feel. The spinach dumplings were just amazing with a generous side salad. Definitely recommend this place to others. Would love to frequent again in nicer weather and sit in the patio. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Really great food and friendly service. The spinach dumplings were outstanding. Great wine selection by the glass. Try the grapefruit beer. read more
8 years ago
11 years ago
Excellent service!!!!!!! The waitress were so nice and sweet. We had a great time. The food is great. Everything is just perfect. Strongly recommended! read more
9 years ago
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