magazin
Mönchsberg, Salzburg
Restaurant in Salzburg, Austria
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
magazin is a practical Salzburg pick for flexible plans rather than a trophy reservation. Choose it when access, timing, and a relaxed meal matter more than awards, named-chef pull, or a defined tasting-menu format; compare against Esszimmer or The Glass Garden for a more formal creative dinner.
About magazin
magazin is a Salzburg venue with opening hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 12 AM, and a smart casual dress code. Beyond those basics, specific public details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, awards, and dietary accommodations are not available, so it may serve better as a fit-check for your schedule and dress code requirements.
Choose it for a Salzburg plan that fits the basics
The clearest reason to keep magazin on a shortlist is schedule fit. It is closed Monday and Sunday, and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM. That gives travelers and locals a direct window to consider.
The dress code is smart casual, while chef identity, awards, cuisine, and menu details are not specified. If you want to compare it with other Salzburg options before deciding, look at Esszimmer or The Glass Garden, then choose based on the kind of evening you want and the details each venue provides.
Check current details before you commit
For wider planning, use the full Salzburg restaurants guide, then cross-check nearby stays in the Salzburg hotels guide, drinks in the Salzburg bars guide, wine stops in the Salzburg wineries guide, and itinerary ideas in the Salzburg experiences guide.
For other dining comparisons, explore Salzburg venues such as Esszimmer, The Glass Garden, M32, Osteria Cavalli, and Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein, or consider other Salzburg dining rooms generically based on their current menus, hours, and booking requirements.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10 AM–12 AM
- Location
- Augustinergasse 13, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Reservations
- Book on Zenchef
- Website
- magazin.co.at
- Phone
- +43662841584
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Magazin sits on a quieter stretch of Augustinergasse, where stone facades and the Altstadt setting give the room a historic, measured character. The restaurant reads as destination dining within a neighborhood that balances local institutions and serious culinary addresses; that position shapes both expectations and pace. The kitchen pairs close regional sourcing with technical methods learned in Tokyo, Copenhagen and New York, so the overall mood is attentive and considered rather than flashy. Visiting outside festival peaks accentuates the calm, allowing the restaurant’s refined, seasonally driven approach to feel particularly intimate and focused.
Best For
Magazin is best experienced as an evening destination when its seasonal menu and composed courses are most in focus. It suits special occasions and celebration dinners: and benefits from timing: shoulder months such as November or March offer shorter waits and a less boisterous street scene. The address and serious-dining framing also make it well suited to guests who want a measured, culinary-forward experience rather than a casual drop-in. Because the kitchen tracks Austria’s seasons closely, dinners here reward planning around what’s in peak local supply.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Magazin follow the Austrian seasonal calendar, so expect spring Spargel, late-summer wild mushrooms and Styrian pumpkin, and autumn game when appropriate. Signature items to look for include beef tatar, a foie gras assortment, Wiener schnitzel and Tafelspitz; these exemplify the kitchen’s mix of local product and broad technical vocabulary. Reserve ahead during festival periods, and if you’re visiting in shoulder months you’ll likely find shorter waits and a fuller chance to sample the seasonal specialties that define the restaurant’s approach.
Venue details
Ambiance
Charmingly atmospheric cellar-like environment with modern design, relaxed yet buzzing atmosphere, and historic vault setting that feels both intimate and lively.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Craft beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- beef tatar
- foie gras assortment
- wiener schnitzel
- Tafelspitz
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Augustinergasse 13, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- The Glass Garden, Creative, €€€
- Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein, Notable alternative
- Esszimmer, Modern Austrian, Creative, €€€
- M32, Notable alternative
- Osteria Cavalli, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How magazin compares in Salzburg
Against The Glass Garden and Esszimmer, both marked €€€ and creative in direction, magazin reads as the lower-commitment choice. Pick the creative rooms when the meal is the anchor of the night; pick magazin when the plan needs more flexibility and less ceremony.
Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein is the more occasion-coded comparison, especially for travelers who want a hotel-style sense of arrival. M32 is the better cross-shop if setting and city context matter more than a defined culinary format. magazin sits closer to the practical middle: easier to fold into a Salzburg day, less useful if the dinner needs to carry the whole trip.
If the choice is between this and Osteria Cavalli, decide by mood. Osteria Cavalli is the safer fallback for a familiar Italian-leaning meal; magazin is the better choice when the group wants a broader Salzburg dining option without committing to the city's higher-profile creative tier.
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Compare magazin
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| magazin | Salzburg | No published awards | ||
| The Glass Garden | Salzburg | Creative | €€€ | 2026 Falstaff Restaurant GuideMichelin Guide Austria 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein | Salzburg | No published awards | ||
| Esszimmer | Salzburg | Modern Austrian, Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide Austria 20262026 Falstaff Restaurant Guide2025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1692025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1612024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe Highly Recommended |
| M32 | Salzburg | No published awards | ||
| Osteria Cavalli | Salzburg | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is magazin good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the basics work for your plans: magazin is in Salzburg, has a smart casual dress code, and is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM. For a more dinner-first comparison, also review current details for Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein, The Glass Garden, or Esszimmer before booking.
What are alternatives to magazin in Salzburg?
Consider M32, Osteria Cavalli, The Glass Garden, Restaurant Schloss Mönchstein, and Esszimmer, then compare each venue's current hours, menu, booking process, and dress expectations directly.
Is lunch or dinner better at magazin?
magazin is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 12 AM. Choose a time only after checking the venue's current service details.
