The best restaurants Bolzano - Bozen

An excellent address in the pedestrian center, offering South Tyrolean cuisine with a blend of Italian and Austrian influences. So typical that the waiters are dressed in traditional costume. Good pasta and meat dishes; try the Alpine roast beef with Lagrein wine sauce, for example. Try knödels, the famous bread dumplings similar to quenelles, schlutzkrapfen, game meat ravioli, and smoked meat with local sauerkraut. Finally, strudel is the local pastry par excellence.

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.

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

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.

A 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.

This 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.

In 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.

This 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.

In 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.

Germanic, 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Located in the Gries district, Il Corso offers a selection of Neapolitan pizzas to suit all budgets, with a particular focus on signature pizzas created by talented chefs and even awarded in culinary competitions. Dine indoors in a setting inspired by Mediterranean and Oriental cultures, or under the outdoor arcades. Popular with locals, service is renowned for its efficiency and friendliness. Please note: due to the large number of people at aperitif time, we advise you to book in advance.

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.