Trentino-Alto Adige Südtirol

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...

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!

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.

Surrounded by vineyards and the village of Varna, this elegant and carefully restored house dates back to the ^12th century for its oldest parts. The Buschenschank (i.e., wine mazot) offers South Tyrolean specialties (canederli, gnocchi, meats and cured meats), as well as home-brewed beer and homemade ice cream. It is a restful place to stop after a walk, either on the shaded terrace or in the old stone-walled rooms. Beer, apple juice and cold cuts are available for purchase on site.

On a hillside, bordered by a small stream, this family-run Buschenschank treats its guests to regional specialties such as Schlutzer (half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with ricotta and spinach), speck, smoked beef or carpaccio, "canederli" (dumplings made of bread and vegetables, also called knödels), all washed down with fruit juice or house wine, or cherry deer, a traditional sweet and sour combination that is very tasty. In spring, asparagus from the garden is deliciously integrated into the dishes on the menu.

A secluded mazot facing the mountains and the Vitipeno valley, where you're greeted by the mooing of cows. A rustic atmosphere and authentic dishes, both hearty and elaborate, such as gnocchi with game ragout or soufflé with Graukäse (grey cheese). There's no set menu here: dishes are listed on arrival. The mazot has its own butcher's shop and produces speck and smoked sausages, which can be tasted on the premises or purchased from the small store, which also sells alpine cheeses, honey, wine and more.

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!

An 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?

In 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!

A family-run inn offering light but generous Tyrolean cuisine on a tasting menu. All the produce used comes from the inn's own organic garden. It's also possible to choose a dish from the menu independently, perfect for small appetites and small budgets. A self-service salad bar is also available. The wine list is particularly well-stocked, with a vast choice of wines by the glass or bottle. In addition, there's a wine cellar in the basement for tasting or buying bottles.

A nice beer bar that offers a selection of craft beers brewed locally in Val Gardena by Monpiër de Gherdëina. Draft and bottled beers. And if you're feeling peckish, this is also the place to be! A large choice of burgers, each more appetizing than the other. The vegetarian burger is at the top, the traditional vegetable patty is replaced by real fresh vegetables, carrot, salad, mushrooms, eggplant, etc. Sweet potato fries. Super modern workshop style decoration. Nice atmosphere that changes from the traditional Tyrolean!

An unconventional restaurant, offering a diverse range of dishes from sushi to buffalo burgers, with a focus on meats, most of them locally sourced. A varied selection of sauces, such as cola, which may raise questions, but is well worth trying, as you won't find it anywhere else but at Philiaz. What makes this place unique is its regularity in welcoming chefs from all over the world, which explains the uniqueness of the culinary proposition.