OSTERIA DELL’ ACCADEMIA
Read moreA 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.
BIRRERIA PEDAVENA
Read moreBetween 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.
LA CANTINA DEL SUISSE
Read moreIn 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.
OSTERIA DEL PETTIROSSO
Read moreAn 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.
IL POSTO DI STE
Read more"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.
WALTHERS'
Read moreThe 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.
OSTERIA LA MONTANARA
Read moreWithout 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!
AL PORTEGHET
Read moreNice 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".
FORSTERBRAU TRENTO
Read moreA 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.
RISTORANTE SAN GIORGIO
Read moreIf 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.
BUSCHENSCHANK FAMILIE GAMPER
Read moreAn agriturismo in the heart of the village of Termeno, with a terrace in the inner courtyard of the farmhouse and a rustic dining room featuring old wine barrels. Traditional dishes of excellent quality (knödel, goulash, assorted cured meats and cheeses), accompanied by our own-produced wine. Warm welcome in German. Take a trip back in time to over 120 years of winegrowing with a visit to their cellar, and why not try a tasting?
GRETL AM SEE
Read moreAn enviable location, right on the shores of Lake Caldaro, and refined cuisine, above all Italian, but with some Tyrolean and even Asian digressions. Creative, colorful plates and delicious combinations of flavors. The starters are beautiful and inventive, as are the main courses and desserts. The €15 weekday lunch menu is a real bargain! You can also opt for breakfast by the lake, with a choice of formulas ranging from the sportiest to the most festive, the latter accompanied by sparkling wine.
ANTICO FOCOLARE
Read moreLocated in the centre of the village, this trattoria is pleasant first of all for its setting. White benches and tablecloths, wooden chairs and wainscotting everywhere give a refined chalet atmosphere. You can also opt for the terrace in summer, exceptional and surrounded by greenery. Regional specialities, Italian classics and pizzas are served here. The most important thing is to preserve the flavour of home cooking, as in the original tagliatelle with venison and juniper stew or roast pork with blueberries. Appetizing, isn't it?
ALPINN
Read moreThe restaurant is located at an altitude of over 2,200 meters in the Lumen Museum of Photography, which opened a few years ago. So this restaurant is right up there with the clouds at the top of Plan de Corones and is only accessible by cable car. It is open at lunchtime with late service until the beginning of the day. In the kitchen, the team of the talented chef Norbert Niederkofler, three starred! He brings his "cook the mountain" touch to sublimate the alpine flavors and proposes affordable and contemporary dishes in a cosy setting.
NADAMAS
Read moreA restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere where you meet a lot of locals. Imagine a carpaccio of raw mountain ham, a risotto with purple carrot and peas, a menu of burgers and various dishes (curry, Thai rice). Confusing but in reality everything is wonderfully prepared. You can feel the talent and passion in the kitchen! Not to spoil anything, the prices are low and the dishes are copious. You can also have a drink during the day to enjoy the setting. All-you-can-eat buffet on certain days of the week, so don't miss out on this aperitivo delight.
RESTAURANT CONTANIMA
Read moreThis is the Parkhotel Laurin restaurant which, in the beautiful Liberty-style room or under the garden pergola, offers the creative cuisine of chef Dario Tornatore, inspired by his culinary experiences in London, Rome, Tokyo and Naples. These world flavors merge with those of the Tyrol. Local produce and virtuous culinary techniques such as grilling, smoking, fermenting and drying are highlighted. A collection of culinary stories from the four corners of the globe, accompanied by a fine selection of wines.
VÖGELE
Read moreIn the heart of the city, the setting of the Vögele (little bird in German) is captivating. The restaurant is housed in an old, traditional building in the centre: on the ground floor there is a very rustic, wooded room, on the first floor there are three rooms with a more refined look. To reach it, you cross the narrow courtyard that was once characteristic of the urban houses of the region. Local specialities such as South Tyrolean roast beef, the trio of beet, walnut and spinach knödels or tender braised beef cheeks in a Lagrein red wine sauce are on the menu.
SCRIGNO DEL DUOMO
Read moreSet in a historic residence in Piazza Duomo, what a setting! This gastronomic restaurant and wine bistro has converted its old cellar into a wine bar, while on the ground floor and terrace is the restaurant. Regional specialities revisited with elegance and lightness. The wine bar character of the place invites you to combine wine with food. For those who like to pick up a lot of little things, theaperitivo is particularly good. Ask for advice, as the wine list has almost 450 wine references!
OSTERIA IL CAPPELLO
Read moreLocated in a former warehouse on a small square in the city centre, this friendly neighbourhood bistro offers tasty regional cuisine and a touch of the good old-fashioned style (excellent antipasti in particular). You can sit in one of the three tastefully decorated rooms, two of which are made of stone with vaulted ceilings, and in one of them you can see the cooks at work in their kitchen. Nice summer terrace for lunch under parasols. An address appreciated by the locals, which we can only recommend.
PIADINERIA L'ANGOLO TONDO
Read moreHere's a quality Italian-style fast-food restaurant near the train station, on the old town side. In this neighborhood with its large student population, this affordable address is a godsend. It's always busy, and it's easy to see why, as the value for money is unbeatable. At the piadine counter, you order a mini or regular version, choosing your local ingredients. You can take away or eat on site at counters or tables. Quickly done, well done, and with a smile!
BAR OSTERIA DA PICCHIO
Read moreThis unpretentious restaurant located 15 minutes walk from the center is mostly frequented by the local youth. It offers everything on the slate in Italian, so freshness is guaranteed. A seasonal menu, therefore, with a variety of appetizing pastas, but always with a vegan option each day, such as delicious pasta with broccoli, cashew nuts and pesto, as well as regional dishes, gourmet burgers concocted with local ingredients. But most of all, you come here to have a drink. Very good atmosphere on weekends in the evening, terrace outside.
PIZZERIA PRIMAVERA
Read moreIdeal to eat a good pizza without breaking the bank. The place is unpretentious, with a large vaulted room overlooking ancient stone arches. The locals are not mistaken and come here to order their favourite pizzas. The mozzarella is particularly exceptional, the thin and crispy dough is tasty and the pizza with Tyrolean speck and a beautiful ball of burrata is a pure wonder. Also some very hearty pasta dishes, but really pizzas are a must. Fast and friendly service.
ANTICA TRATTORIA DUE MORI
Read moreA trattoria in the historic center where excellent Trentino specialties are served at a good price. Try the surprising deer and black truffle risotto and the tasty sprangolapreti (Trentino gnocchi). Good local wines, very friendly service and a nice atmosphere in the evening. The setting is chic and elegant inside with nice antique armchairs. You can also opt for the terrace on the street. Courteous service.
OSTERIA DAI CARRETTAI
Read moreIn truth, it's more of a café-bar than a restaurant. A popular spot, as crowded as it is welcoming, right in the heart of the historic center. The reason? People come here to enjoy wine from the Adige hillsides, craft beer, or a glass of prosecco served "on draught", accompanied by delicious canapés of cold meats, mozzarella and bruschetta. You can stuff yourself to your heart's content because it's not expensive and, what's more, it's tempting: everything is on display in the window. You'll have to elbow your way to find room foraperitivo.
IL GALLO CEDRONE
Read moreAn elegant address for an exceptional regional gastronomic journey, as this table is awarded one Michelin star. Culinary acrobatics in the high mountains, something to tempt you. Smoked charcuterie and mountain cheeses are in the spotlight, as are typical seasonal dishes twisted with exotic and Mediterranean ingredients. You won't get bored with the Dolomites tasting menu. It is expensive, but worth the taste discovery. Great selection of Italian wines (more than 900 labels).
ENOTECA BOIVIN
Read moreTrentino's gastronomy is in the spotlight in this very good restaurant, and so is the wine! A good reason to combine each dish with a glass designed to match the flavours. Smoked trout with apple salad, pumpkin gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce or grilled local meats can be accompanied by a good local white wine, organic if possible. Because the products here are fresh, as far as possible organic and of high quality. Menus give you a good insight into the local cuisine. Correct prices and good service at the table
CAVALLINO BIANCO
Read moreGermanic, authentic and very welcoming atmosphere in this restaurant, whose German name Weißes Rössl is used much more often than Italian. The historic inn can be identified by its painted façade, which can be recognized from afar. The restaurant offers excellent regional specialties in a stylish setting: pork tenderloin with mushrooms, trout in white wine, speck and of course apple strudel. If you have to choose a good address for a regular canteen, this is it, for its prices as modest as its dishes are generous.
OSTERIA LE DUE SPADE
Read moreUnquestionably one of the best restaurants in the city. Since the 16th century, the osteria Le Due Spade has been catering to the locals and travelers in Trento, that's for sure! Today, the osteria is a gourmet restaurant that has kept its 17th century architecture, with a traditional tavern atmosphere, except that it offers creative and high quality regional cuisine. The dishes are declined on the mountain and sea side, with original seafood platters and tasty desserts. Reservations are essential because the osteria is very popular.
CHALET GERARD
Read moreAn address at the end of the world, for a gourmet stopover and more if the budget allows. A cosy chalet, recently restored, in its mountain setting, managed by the Mussner family for over 40 years. A tasty cuisine where you can discover traditional recipes: charcuterie, marinated game, ravioli stuffed with boletus. All accompanied by the best wines. Also offers luxurious rooms with a superb view. If the restaurant is open for lunch and dinner in a certain time slot, the café is open all day.
OSTERIA IL TINELLO
Read moreA romantic ambience, impeccable service and refined cuisine, all at an affordable price: the Tinello hides its discreet arbour between two anonymous side streets in the center of town. Chef Michel Lotierzos draws his inspiration from Lucanian roots and Italian culinary tradition to concoct varied and tasty dishes, illuminated by candlelight and accompanied by delicious wines. At lunchtime, dishes vary daily according to fresh produce from the local market, while in the evening, the menu changes every month.
EUROPA
Read moreWith a fantastic view on the lake, this establishment has a privileged location. It proposes a good cuisine based on fish but also specialities of the mountainous area. Also a pizza menu. Restaurant, pizzeria, bar, tea room, ice cream parlour... : it is difficult to classify this place completely. Anyway, here is something to satisfy your desires throughout the day by the lake: a coffee, an aperitif, a tasty lunch, an ice cream during the day or a romantic dinner. Quite luxurious but still a relaxed atmosphere.
VECCHIA FONTANA
Read moreA large wooden room, a typical Tyrolean decoration, delicious local dishes served generously, but also good wood-fired pizzas. When you come to the Italian Tyrol, you have to know how to balance between würstel, pizzas, speck and mozzarella! Here you can try the local beef carpaccio with arugula and trentingrana. But for a very reasonable price, you can try the "Piatto del boscaiolo" with polenta, sauerkraut, pork shank, canederli, sausages... for big appetites.
CAFÉ-RESTAURANT HOPFEN AND CO
Read moreA good address of charm with few tables in the heart of the charming piazza Delle Erbe. There is also a small terrace. Beer is made home. Austrian specialities.
CANTINOTA
Read moreIn the heart of the city, this 16th-century cellar surrounded by a garden offers the classics of Trentino cuisine according to market arrivals. Charcuterie, pasta stuffed with vegetables and speck, polenta and mushrooms and the unmistakable strudel... so many specialties to delight your palate. Many recipes are based on noble products, such as fresh homemade pasta with truffle sauce, beef carpaccio with wild mushrooms or plates of local cheeses with honey, a true delight!
WEISSES LAMM
Read moreLocated in the centre of Brunico, this beautiful and picturesque pink house is a must-see. The interior is completely covered with old wooden fences, literally from floor to ceiling. The atmosphere is very picturesque and warm. The table is one of the most famous in the region, very popular with the locals (remember to book). But what is the secret of this restaurant? Tasty Tyrolean dishes such as canederli or deer goulash, served in generous portions, and recipes that combine fine execution with mountain rusticity.
TILIA RESTAURANT
Read moreThe restaurant was awarded a Michelin star by the famous chef Chris Oberhammer. Only five tables for 12 covers, nestled in the garden of the former Grand Hotel Dobbiaco. The family-inspired cuisine is as modern as the place itself. It relies on local products, flavors and colors of the region. The chef is always more inventive in the forms and combinations of flavors, each dish is a work of art and a delicious discovery. Reservation is required (a 50 € deposit will be asked to guarantee the coming).
FANA LADINA
Read moreFana Ladina is one of the best restaurants in San Vigilio, in a very old house in the village. Ladin specialities are served in Tyrolean folk costume in a wooden attic room. The specialities of the house: venison tartar, baked pork shank and rumptof, a traditional Trentino fruit dessert made with rum - not a very Tyrolean alcohol. Equally exotic are the crafun, a savoury doughnut with meat ragout, and the feies da soni, potato chips with blueberries or sauerkraut.
RISTORANTE MONTE ELMO
Read moreSituated by the road on the outskirts of the village of Sesto on the way from San Candido, this truly unpretentious restaurant is a good local eatery, without being gourmet. Self-service is the order of the day, but traditional dishes are prepared with care and in gargantuan quantities. You'll appreciate the immense terrace at 2,000 meters altitude and the sublime views, summer and winter alike. Inside, benches are covered with warm sheepskins, while a fire in a central stove warms the room.
DER KELLER
Read moreLocated in the heart of Brunico's pedestrian streets on a small square, this unpretentious pizzeria spreads out its tables on the terrace. For a change from speck and mountain specialties, the address also offers dishes from southern Italy, such as lamb stew with Pugliese asparagus. But the great specialty of the address is of course the pizza! The ingredients are fresh and tasty, the Neapolitan-style dough is uniquely crisp and the prices are low. The pasta dishes of the day on the slate are worth a handful of euros, a real treat.
JORA MOUNTAIN DINING
Read moreIn this gourmet restaurant located directly on the slopes, Alpine cuisine meets Mediterranean cuisine, under the creative guidance of chef Markus Holzer. The menu features Tyrolean classics, a daily menu with delicious vegetarian options, an Alpine menu and a gourmet menu. Saturdays are dedicated to "Mountain Dining" gourmet dinners, with creative, regional 4- to 6-course menus. For pasta lovers, the "Pasta on the rocks" evenings on Thursdays feature Italian dishes.
RIFUGIO LA RODA
Read moreFrom the top of the Paganella ski resort, at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, this refuge serves exceptional cuisine. Just look at the dishes: polenta with melted cheese and mushrooms, venison, tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms. And a choice of homemade beers or local wine, including a white wine from the Dolomites, "Reflessi di Brenta", produced on the slopes of Sporminore. Large crispy pretzels are served as an accompaniment. For dessert, while sailing through the Italian Tyrol, you can sway for a tiramisu or strudel.
OBERRAUT
Read moreLost in the mountain pastures, 10 minutes from Brunico, this mountain farmhouse offers new rooms at reasonable prices. Well-equipped little cocoons that we like to take on half-board, so that we don't have to think about anything and we can sit down to eat, as it is one of the most famous restaurants in the area. An address for gourmets where the ingredients come as much as possible from the vegetable garden and the farm, where local flavors are very well worked, revisited by the chef Christof Feichter and twisted with modernity, the plates nicely decorated with mountain flowers.
RIFUGIO HENN STOLL POLLAIO
Read moreBut what a pretty chalet, with its walls of thick logs and its winter snow cap! Set on the edge of a fir-tree forest, it's this rustic charm that people come here for. At the foot of the roadside Tre Cime and Roda Crossa cable cars, it is renowned for its excellent Tyrolean cuisine. Hearty, simple and tasty family dishes, sometimes served directly from the frying pan on the table. Pleasant outdoor terrace.
PANEM
Read moreThe place to go for an excellent panino, unique for the freshness and quality of the artisanal products used. To sit down at this address is to discover Italy through a culinary journey of all its regional specialities, each with its own panino. Many other dishes are on offer, from charcuterie to cheese, the excellence of gastronomy, accompanied by its wine and beer. The aromas of a country in one place...: a well-conceived idea for success. A store to discover, with a pleasant terrace on the pedestrian street.
LA GIARE
Read moreThis restaurant, run by brothers Livio and Paolo Crepaz, is an institution in the village, popular with both the local community and visiting tourists. In a typical Tyrolean setting, the cuisine is authentic, with an emphasis on local ingredients, from charcuterie to dairy products. Aperitifs to share are available, as are excellent wood-fired pizzas, with gluten-free options. Service is fast and attentive, with the last pizza order taken at 10pm.
GOURMET RESTAURANT PREZIOSO
Read moreGourmet Restaurant Prezioso is a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant located at the Castel Fragsburg Hotel in Merano. The menu is full of tasty, healthy and revitalizing dishes. The chef and his brigade fine-tune every dish to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The restaurant also boasts an attractive cliff-top terrace. The view of the houses below is simply incredible.
ANNA STUBEN
Read moreThe award-winning Anna Stuben restaurant at the Gardena Grödnerhof Hotel & Spa is considered one of the best in the South Tyrol region. Headed by chef Reimund Brunner, it offers exquisite creations based on regional produce. The menus are a feast for the eyes and taste buds. You can also choose from a wide selection of the world's finest wines to accompany your dishes.
RIFUGIO RUDI HÜTTE
Read moreThis refuge-bar-restaurant is located at the top of the slopes of the Reda Crossa cable car. It is therefore only accessible during the day. It's renowned for its delicious plates of local specialities, fresh mushroom dishes when in season, and homemade cakes. It's an ideal place for families: in summer, there's a playground out front, and many hiking trails start from the refuge. In winter, it's right in the middle of the slopes and the starting point for a 5 km toboggan run!
PETER BRUNEL RISTORANTE
Read moreWhile working at the Villa Negri in Riva del Garda and aged just 28, chef Peter Brunel was awarded a Michelin star. His restaurant, located in a secluded building in the heart of the countryside north of the lake, is a luminous showcase designed in collaboration with architects and decorated with contemporary art. Once you've made yourself at home in the lounge, take a seat in the dining room or in the garden, and then the show begins: shapes and colors, combinations of flavors and textures, revisited traditions, high-flying products and attentive service!