The best restaurants Trentino-Alto Adige Südtirol

A family atmosphere, very affordable prices, and recipes devised by Michelin-starred chef Andrea Fenoglio. This place can claim to serve the best pizzas in town, among some 55 establishments in Merano, thanks to meticulously selected ingredients skilfully arranged on dough rested for 48 hours and baked according to the authentic Neapolitan pizza recipe. The meal concludes with a perfectly balanced dessert. A particular favorite is the vanilla ice cream, turbinated à la minute and garnished with amarena cherries. Finishing it will be child's play!

Excellence at an altitude of 2,410 meters, in the Secada Natural Park! A restaurant that is difficult to get to and that knows how to make itself desired before offering you a very warm welcome and quality products that melt in your mouth. A good excuse to take an organic break, because here everything is organic, and the Tyrolean specialties are served with an exceptional view on the valley. The wine cellar has more than 300 references, including many local vintages, and the bar serves a homemade gin and tonic (the Gin 8025!) whose recipe by the chef, Marcus, remains a secret...

Restaurant Pitzock's chef, Oskar Messner, lovingly cooks the produce of the Val de Funes. He works closely with the region's small producers and breeders, some of whom belong to the Slow Food Presidio. One of the stars of the menu is lamb from the indigenous Villnösser Brillenschaf breed. Fresh pasta dishes, with the delicate flavors of garden herbs or the stronger flavors of Graukäse, the local cheese, are a delight. Ask for a table in the light wood-panelled back room, or on the terrace. A wonderful culinary discovery.

It was necessary to dare, in the middle of a country of carnivores tasting mountain charcuterie and game meats in abundance! A vegetarian and vegan restaurant! If you feel like taking a green and healthy break during your journey after too many dishes in sauce, the restaurant Humus offers very simple, tasty, light and certified organic compositions: vegetarian couscous, falafel, hummus, of course, but also bulgur with tomatoes, olives, carrots and feta or tofu and many other dishes full of colors and vitamins.

In the region, the rustic style is never really country. This restaurant is a good demonstration of this, because under its inn-like appearance, it hides a particular gastronomic care in the choice of food, a very neat decoration and a service without reproach. The menu honors local specialties, such as polenta gnocchi with cheese fondue or pork chop with speck salad. For dessert, don't miss the variation on the strudel theme or the sweet canederli with ricotta cheese.

A bistro in a large commercial building. To eat on the thumb.

A wine bar rich in wines from Piedmont, Tuscany and local wines of excellent quality. The Filo Rosso wine is bottled by the boss. In order to avoid rushing too quickly, the house serves maison-made soup accompanied by goulasch and Moorish buckwheat polenta.

This shop is emblematic of the town of Bressanone. Fink is a restaurant, pastry shop and tea room that has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over a century. A typical Tyrolean atmosphere, delicious pastries and a beautiful terrace make Fink the perfect place for a pleasant break. The restaurant was recently renovated and decorated with pictures of mountaineering. The dishes are traditional, but refined in their execution, under the baton of Florian Fink, a chef who draws his ingredients from his vegetable garden.

Between pub and brasserie, the huge space of the Birreria Pedavena welcomes both lovers of traditional rustic German cuisine and relaxed youth in the evenings. Here you can see the tanks for the home-made production of Lag's beer, unique in Trentino because it is imported from Germany, and you can fill up on pretzels as an aperitif. The Chiara is natural and unfiltered, very hoppy, the Weizen is amber, while the Scura is characterized by the caramelized aroma of Monaco malt. Good pizzas and boards of delicious cold meats and cheeses.

In the heart of Campiglio, a rather classy address. The restaurant area with its wood panelling and traditional decor will attract gourmets. We advise you to sit here especially on concert evenings and to taste for example potato rösti, speck and melted cheese, a kind of cooked Tyrolean raclette. Save room for desserts that are also crazy. On the bar side, the aperitifs are tasty, with a buffet for a rich snack. People come here to drink a good homemade beer, a cocktail or wine. Nice terrace.

An address for regional specialties far from the rustic chalets: the setting is well cared for and the presentation distinguished. Under beautiful stone vaults, the wooden tables are surrounded by shelves filled with bottles: a quality selection to accompany the tagliatelle with boletus, the traditional canederli (a kind of Tyrolean dumplings made of bread dumplings, speck and cheese), spätzle (Tyrolean pasta) with the scent of carrots and oranges, duck stew and crunchy fennel. The wine-bar for bistronomy: lunch, aperitivo and evening.

We arrive at this chalet-restaurant at an altitude of 1,250 meters after driving along a beautiful road. The shady river provides a welcome coolness. The Demetz family has created this restaurant in a quiet, natural paradise, using Monsieur's woodworking skills. Dare to try thecanederli (balls of bread, flowers, egg and milk; a speciality of South Tyrol) accompanied by goulash. In summer, barbecues are available on reservation. Also worth a visit in winter: a small hut, privatized, with a fire in the center to keep warm.

"Stefano Bertoni cooks in the ovens of this trendy and gourmet address in the pedestrian centre. The programme includes a range of gourmet paninis. For example the panini il gionalista with Parma ham, arugula, ricotta and truffle oil. Dishes such as a roast rack of lamb with pistachio invite you to linger here. The organic wine offered is fruity and long on the palate. You eat on a few tables on the terrace, at the counter or on small tables in the back room. The decoration is design and offbeat.

The restaurant of the same name spreads out its beautiful terrace on the unmistakable Place Walther. The waiters are elegant, friendly and discreet. You are welcome to linger on the terrace to enjoy the lively square. We are here in the front row! The menu is surprisingly inexpensive, the kitchens have fairly flexible schedules and even if you come here a lot for a drink, the plates are of good quality. Like this unforgettable Ligurian rabbit, deliciously prepared with its small vegetables and homemade sauce.

Without doubt the best restaurant in the village, in the heart of the little streets of Canazei. An address that takes as much care of its plates as its glasses. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, whether you're sitting at one of the large tables, or at the counter chatting with the cheeky waiters. It's hard to choose, but the sliced beef with mushrooms and vegetables, washed down with a pinot gris, was divine, as was the pork shank with polenta flavored with fresh mushrooms. The desserts are just as tempting and hearty, so save room!

Nice bistro nestled in a passage not far from the castle, appreciated by the Tridentines for the lunch break. You can eat well and quickly (salads, dishes, burgers...). There are also several local craft beers. Perfect between two visits in town, especially since you can also take your meal with you to eat outdoors. The place is also very lively at the aperitif time, especially on Thursday, with live music and a more festive atmosphere. Here we make Venetian Spritz, with Select aperitivo produced in the "Serenissima".

A historic brewery-restaurant with a beautiful wood-panelled room and chandeliers. It offers South Tyrolean cuisine and craft beers. The waiters move between the tables in traditional costume. A fresh giant pretzel bread is served with the nonna salad, speck chips, trentignana (a kind of parmesan cheese) and honey sauce. Try the pork goulash with canerderli (Tyrolean dumplings), also known as knödels, a must. A little too touristy though.

If you want to eat fish or seafood, this is the place for you! These are obviously not the region's specialties, but mountain dwellers are entitled to a few seafood restaurants. Spaghetti alle vongole, fish soup, shrimp kebabs, the choice is wide. On Thursdays, the restaurant serves excellent grilled seafood. There are also meat dishes and some typical Trentino specialties. We recommend the pork tenderloin wrapped in speck and glazed with marsala wine. Warm welcome and fair prices.

Beautiful pastel blue building on Vitipeno's main street, and excellent South Tyrolean cuisine, with traditional dishes such as canederli and goulash, but also some daily suggestions using seasonal produce and excellent fresh homemade pasta. The hotel offers comfortable, well-equipped rooms, some with balconies and mountain views, and a wellness area with sauna, whirlpool and deckchairs for relaxing after a hard day's skiing or hiking.

Gastronomic restaurant established in one of the oldest buildings in the centre: in the 13th century, it was occupied by the canons of the cathedral and became the monks' inn. The establishment was obliged to close at dusk, but the rule was sometimes broken... This legend is the origin of the restaurant's name ("The Dark Host"). Today, of course, there are no restrictions: even after dark, you can enjoy fine and creative dishes within the historic walls or on the pleasant terrace in the inner courtyard.