Innsbruck Vegan & Vegetarian Food Guide
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I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 years old, and in recent years I’ve also tried to eat vegan as much as possible. When I moved to Austria 15+ years ago, eating vegetarian (let alone vegan) was a big challenge. Austria, and Tirol especially, is a land proud of its meat and cheeses. I’ve lost count of the number of times I asked about vegetarian options in a restaurant, only to be looked at with confusion and offered fish or chicken.
Thankfully, times have changed, and eating vegetarian and vegan is so much easier. Even in remote mountain huts, you’ll usually be able to find a handful of vegetarian options. For vegans, the more remote you go, the harder it can be. But within the city of Innsbruck, the options are now so varied. And I love that!
Traditional Vegetarian Tyrolean Dishes
While the typical Austrian kitchen may not be known for its vegetarian options, there are a number of traditional dishes that are vegetarian (or a vegetarian version is common). These include:
Käsespätzle
Käsespätzle, often called Kasspatzln in Tyrol, is a hearty alpine favorite that many compare to mac and cheese—though locals will tell you it’s far superior. The dish is made with Spätzle, soft homemade egg noodles, layered with rich mountain cheeses such as Bergkäse or Emmental, and finished with a generous topping of golden, crispy onions. It’s sometimes paired with a simple side salad to balance out the richness.
Kaspressknödel
Kasspressknödel are traditional Tyrolean cheese dumplings, pan-fried until golden and slightly crisp on the outside while remaining soft and cheesy inside. They’re typically served either in a clear soup/broth (kasspressknödel soup) or with a salad, making them a comforting and hearty vegetarian dish found across Innsbruck and the alpine region.
Tip: For the soup, I would recommend asking if the broth is vegetarian, as sometimes the clear broth used is from a meat-stock base.
Spinatknödel
Spinatknödel are bread dumplings made with spinach. They’re often served with melted butter, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and often a small side salad.
Gemüse Gröstl
A vegetarian take on the traditional “Tiroler Gröstl”, this dish consists of pan-fried potatoes, vegetables, and onions (the non-vegetarian version swaps out the vegetables for meat), served with a fried egg on top.
Tip: This dish can usually be made vegan by leaving out the egg.
Schlutzkrapfen
Schlutzkrapfen is similar to ravioli. These semi-circle-shaped pasta pockets are made from a thin dough and filled with a savory mixture, usually consisting of spinach and ricotta or potatoes. In some areas of South Tyrol, beetroot is another common filling. They are most commonly served with melted butter and grated Parmesan. They are usually suitable for vegetarians – but double check with the restaurant in case they are also offering a meat version.
Strudel
When you hear strudel, many people think of the famous Austrian apple strudel. But strudel can be found in both sweet and savoury varieties, including options with spinach and feta or mixed vegetables, or different types of fruits, nuts, or sweet cheeses.
Kaiserschmarrn
Kaiserschmarrn is technically a dessert, but it’s not uncommon for people to order this as a main meal, especially when you’re in the mountains. It’s a fluffy, shredded pancake made from a sweet batter of eggs, flour, sugar, and milk, and cooked in a pan until golden brown, then split into small pieces. It is typically served with powdered sugar and a side of fruit compote, such as plum or apple sauce.
Best Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Innsbruck
Below you’ll find a list of my favourite meat-free eateries in and around Innsbruck. Either Menno or I have eaten in most of the places listed, or we have friends who have recommended them, so I feel confident including them as part of this list. However, while this list highlights my top recommendations of places to eat as a vegetarian in Innsbruck, many more restaurants offer vegetarian options on their menus.
Disclaimer: While I have eaten in most of these restaurants, I rarely remember to take photos of either the restaurant or the food. So please forgive me for the lack of images. At least I now have an extra excuse to go and eat out and take more photos, but until then, please enjoy images from their social accounts 🙂
100% Vegan Restaurants
Restaurant Olive Wiltener Platz’l
Olive offers a small but refined menu of 100% vegan dishes. Olive was the first fully vegan restaurant I’d ever eaten in, and I’ve returned here many times. The dishes are so creative, and the flavour combinations are incredible. Their vegan cashew mayo is simply delicious.
Website: https://www.restaurant-olive.at/
Opening times: Mon – Fri from 11:30 – 14:00 and
Address: Leopoldstraße 36, 6020 Innsbruck
Swing Kitchen
If you are craving a dirty burger or fast food, then swing by Swing Kitchen (pun 100% intended) in the centre of Innsbruck’s old town, just a few doors down from the famous Golden Roof. They offer a large selection of vegan burgers, deep-fried goodness, and loaded fries.
Website: https://www.swingkitchen.com/en/our-menu/
Opening times: Daily from 11:00 – 22:00
Address: Swing Kitchen Innsbruck, Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 28, Innsbruck 6020
Meow Pizzeria Verde
Meow is a fully vegan pizzeria, close to the university. Not only do they offer a wide selection of vegan pizzas, but they also have a great selection of vegan pastas, burgers, and salads too.
Website: https://www.meowinnsbruck.com/
Opening times: Mon to Thu from 17:00 – 21:30, Fri to Sun from 12:00 – 21:30
Address: Fürstenweg 7, 6020 Innsbruck
Café Naiv
Café Naiv is close to Innsbruck’s exhibition centre, offering incredible vegan breakfasts and lunches. The menu reimagines popular breakfast dishes like omelets and waffles, and gives them a fun and exciting (vegan) twist. You’ll be spoiled for choice with their selection of savoury and sweet breakfast options. For those (like me) following a gluten-free diet, most of the menu is (or can be made) gluten-free. Yay!
The cafe is also proud of its sustainable and ethical values – not just because they are plant-based, but also because of their efforts to source their products locally and ethically, and for prioritising fair pay and working conditions in their supply chain.
Website: https://cafe-naiv.at/menue/
Opening times: Friday – Monday from 09:00 – 16:00 (kitchen closes at 15:00)
Address: Bienerstraße 19, 6020 Innsbruck
Vegetarian-focused Restaurants (with vegan Options)
One Green Table
I absolutely LOVE One Green Table. I think I’ve been there 3-4 times now, and every time it’s been an absolute treat. The concept is awesome. It’s not a restaurant, but one single table that seats 8 people. Dinner begins at 7 pm, and everyone is served at the same time. Each night, dinner is a surprise 5-course vegetarian menu that can be made vegan (and gluten-free) on request. Before each course, the dish is introduced, and the ingredients are explained. The ingredients are predominantly locally sourced, in-season, and organic. The dishes taste incredible. The only thing I don’t love? The portion sizes are slightly too big for me, but because it tastes sooooo good, I always finish each course, and leave feeling rather over-full. I guess there are worse complaints to have!
Because the “restaurant” only seats 8 people, booking well in advance is a MUST!
Website: https://www.instagram.com/one_greentable/
Opening times: Tues – Saturday at 19:00
Address: Defreggerstrasse 21, 6020 Innsbruck
Restaurant Das Blum
Restaurant Das Blum is relatively new on the scene (although there was a different vegetarian restaurant here previously). The menu changes every season, adapting to seasonal local ingredients. Simiarly to Olive, the menu selection is relatively small, with 5-6 options for each course. However, each dish has been clearly thought out, with incredible flavour combinations you might not expect.
Website: https://dasblum.com/
Opening times: Food served from 18:00 – 21:30, Tuesday to Saturday
Address: Das Blum, Fürstenweg 7, 6020 Innsbruck
The Naked Indigo
The Naked Indigo is a vegetarian “fast food” restaurant, bringing together quick, simple, and healthy meat-free dishes from around the world. Their dishes include hot pots such as shakshuka or vegan chilli, delicious salads, and buddha bowls. The menu is 100% vegetarian and offers many hot and cold vegan options, as well as a number of gluten-free options.
Website: https://www.thenakedindigo.at/de
Opening times: Daily (except holidays) from 11:00 – 22:00
Address: Innrain 2, 6020 Innsbruck
Restaurants with lots of vegetarian & vegan options
Innsbruck might be a fairly small city, but it’s a very international city, with restaurants celebrating different foods from around the world. Here are just a few (of many) that I’ve enjoyed eating at:
Woosabi
One of a many “Asian Fusion” style restaurants on this list, Woosabi is popular for its bao buns. But it also serves some really delicious curry, rice, and noodle bowls, including many vegetarian and vegan options.
Website: https://woosabi.at/en/
Opening times: Mon – Thu: 12:00 – 22:00, Fri & Sat: 12:00 – 24:00, Sun: 12:00 – 22:00
Address: Herzog-Otto-Strasse 8, 6020 Innsbruck
My Indigo
My Indigo sees itself as a pioneer of “healthy fast food”. They use fresh ingredients, high-quality organic meat, and local vegetables in their food preparation, and avoid artificial additives. They offer many vegetarian and vegan options. Many of their dishes are also gluten-free. There are two restaurants in Innsbruck: one in the city centre and one near the train station.
Website: https://www.myindigo.com/
Opening times: Mon – Fri from 11:00 – 21:00, Sat from 12:00 – 21:00
Address: Museumstr. 34 and Stainerstraße 3, 6020 Innsbruck
Vapiano
Most Italian restaurants have a good selection of vegetarian options, but I’m including the chain Vapiano in this list as it also offers a large number of vegan options too.
If you’re not familiar with the concept, Vapiano is a casual dining restaurant chain that blends Italian cuisine with a modern, self-service concept. Instead of traditional table service, you order freshly prepared pasta, pizza, or salads directly from chefs at open cooking stations and watch your meal being made. The atmosphere is relaxed and social, with long communal tables, fresh herbs on display, and a fast-casual approach.
Website: https://www.vapiano.at/de/restaurant/bestellen/innsbruck-triumphpforte
Opening times: Mon – Sat from 11:00 – 22:00, Sundays from 12:00 – 21:30
Address: Leopoldstraße 1, 6020 Innsbruck
Mundvoll
Mundvoll has become such a popular lunch spot for Innsbruck locals that they have just opened up a second location in the city centre. The concept is pretty simple – they offer budget-friendly salad bowls and a small selection of warm curry-style dishes. You can choose to have one or the other, or a mixed bowl of half salad, half curry. Service is quick once you reach the counter – but during lunchtime, you can expect a queue out the door.
Website: https://www.instagram.com/mundvoll_innsbruck/
Opening times: Mon – Fri from 11:00 – 18:30
Address: Anichstr. 10 and Meinhardstr. 9, 6020 Innsbruck
Himal Nepali Kitchen
Innsbruck has a growing number of Indian and Nepalese restaurants, and I’m certainly not mad about it! But Himal is probably one of my favourites. It’s conveniently located close to the city centre. There are countless vegetarian options on the menu (as you might expect with South Asian cuisine), and many are also vegan.
Important Note: Himal is a CASH-ONLY restaurant. It’s also quite popular, so a reservation is recommended.
Website: https://himal.at/
Opening times: Mon – Sat from 11:30 - 14:15 & 18:00 - 21:45, Sundays from 18.00 - 21.45
Address: Universitätsstraße 13, 6020 Innsbruck
D-Werk
Craving a döner kebab with a twist? D-Werk has reimagined this street food favorite into one of Innsbruck’s top vegan bites. Instead of the usual greasy fast food version, you’ll get a fresh, modern take: juicy seitan, vibrant veggies, and rich homemade sauces that make it every bit as satisfying as the classic.
Pair your kebab with crispy fries, creamy guacamole, or one of their house-made dips like the popular vegan 7-herb sauce. Everything comes in eco-friendly, plastic-free packaging, so it’s kinder to the planet too. Beyond kebabs, D-Werk also serves vegan wraps, bowls, ciabatta sandwiches, and even house-made desserts—perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick snack or settling in for a relaxed meal in their stylish space.
Website: https://www.d-werk.at/index.php
Opening Times: Monday – Friday: 11:00 – 21:00, Saturday: 12:00 – 21:00
Address: Innrain 30a, 6020 Innsbruck
Vegan-friendly Cafés & Bakeries
Verena’s Cafe
Website: https://www.verenascafe.at/home
Opening times: Mo: 12:00 – 18:00, Tues – Fri: 08:30 – 18:00
Address: Leopoldstraße 26, 6020 Innsbruck
Cafe Momo
Cafe Momo is a small cafe hidden inside the Wagner ‘sche bookstore on Innsbruck’s Museum Strasse. Inside you’ll find a selection of cakes, including vegan and gluten-free options. The cafe also offers lunches from 12-2pm.
Website: https://www.cafe-momo.at/
Opening Times: Mon-Fri from 09:00 – 18:30
Address: Museumstraße 4, 6020 Innsbruck
Honorable Mentions Outside of Innsbruck
While this post focuses on places to eat in Innsbruck, there are a couple of places that I believe are a worthwhile excursion from Innsbruck:
Guat’z Essen
Guat’z Essen is a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant that is 100% vegetarian and focuses on regional and seasonal cuisine, with 80% of the ingredients coming from their own permaculture garden. The restaurant has earned a Michelin star, as well as a green star for its sustainable concept and exceptional food.
We ate here for my 40th birthday, and oh what a treat it was. While the restaurant atmosphere was somewhat underwhelming, the food was unlike anything I’ve ever had before (in a great way). Every dish was presented to us in detail, explaining the ingredients, how they grow, how they can be preserved, and different ways they can be cooked. The food looked incredible and tasted absolutely amazing. They were also able to amend my menu to accommodate my gluten-free diet.
Website: https://guatzessen.at/unser-genusserlebnis
Opening times: Wednesday – Saturday. Reservation Required.
Address: Obere März 36, 6275 Stumm
Neue Regensburger Hütte
Mountain huts can be some of the most challenging places to get food if you’re a vegan or vegetarian. But not at the Neue Regensburger Hütte. This mountain hut in the Stubai Valley is a 100% vegetarian mountain hut, with a good selection of vegan options too. The kitchen is open until 4 pm for day hikers, but it’s also a great place to sleep overnight.
Website: https://www.regensburgerhuette.at/kulinarik
Opening times: Daily from June to September. Day kitchen until 4 pm. Half-board for overnight guests.
Address: Stubai Valley
