The best restaurants Ortisei

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...

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.

This former mountain refuge has been skilfully restored by the Mahlknecht family. In a typical setting, you'll be served the best of regional and family cuisine: canederli with blue cheese, coleslaw, corn pancakes, cold meats, sausages... A scenic road leads to the restaurant by car. On foot, it's a 50-minute walk (from the Seceda gondola station, path no. 9 along the Val d'Anna torrent), unless you're skiing, as Ustaria is on the La Longia slope.

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.

The 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.

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!