Alto AdigeRestaurants

Restaurants in Alto Adige

  1. A

    Fischbänke Pic-Nic Bar

    A sign next to the speakers that reads ‘This is not McDonald’s’ says it all. Run by artist-host– bon vivant Cobo on the site of the old fish market, the Fischbänke has the market’s original white-marble tables that you can pull up a stool at for a glass of Tyrolean wine, and quite possibly northern Italy’s most beautiful bruschetta, while Cobo shows you his artwork, which includes a series of cha­rismatic cartoon birds. Hours can vary if Cobo feels like shutting up early or (more likely) staying open late.

    reviewed

  2. St Hubertus

    Set in the superluxurious Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa (don’t even look at the rates here unless you’re planning on re-mortgaging your house), the two-Michelin-star St Hubertus offers the kind of ‘event’ meal that you’ve been scrimping your whole trip to afford. If you’re going to invest your under-the-bed savings in one romantic blow-out, this could be the place. Try the local beef wrapped in mountain hay.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Restaurant Walthers’

    Take a seat on the terrace spilling onto Bolzano’s main square, or head into the cool, dark interior to dine on Asian- and Mediterranean-influenced dishes such as wok-fried tagliatelle with prawns, grilled tuna with vegetables, sesame seeds and wasabi, or spit-roasted veal. Don’t miss Walthers’ espresso mousse, served in a classic espresso cup and topped with fresh cream and coffee beans.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Hopfen & Co

    Step back into the Habsburg era at this venerable 800-year-old inn that serves up hearty portions of traditional dishes, including sauerkraut and sausages cooked in beer. The bar is a dark wood-panelled affair, fine for sampling the cloudy, unfiltered beer that’s brewed on the premises in a couple of gleaming copper vats.

    reviewed

  5. Ristorante Concordia

    You’re sure of getting the real deal here: all the pasta served in Concordia’s wood-panelled dining room is made by hand, as are the breads, including olive, vegetable and nut varieties; the ham, too, is smoked on the premises and the wines come from the surrounding vineyards.

    reviewed

  6. Café König

    Merano’s best pasticceria (pastry shop) is an old-fashioned local gathering spot, with a tempting takeaway counter up front, and comfy tables down the back. Great for an espresso and slice of strudel or something more filling. Snacks cost from €3.50.

    reviewed

  7. Forsterbräu

    Set around an atmospheric courtyard, this typ­ically Tyrolean restaurant cooks up a lovely Gulaschsuppe (goulash soup) and a choice of fresh trout dishes. The place is actually part of the Forst brewery concern, making a pint of Forst beer a must.

    reviewed

  8. D

    Vögele

    Dating back to 1277 and owned by the same family since 1840, this antiques-filled pub and restaurant serves hearty Tyrolean fare, such as schnitzels, in candlelight surrounds; otherwise you can just come by for a drink.

    reviewed

  9. Vinoteca Pizzeria Relax

    This bottle-lined bar-restaurant is a great place to try a glass or two of Alto Adige’s fine wines, as well as steaming hot pizzas.

    reviewed