Must-see restaurants in Trentino & South Tyrol

  • Viel Nois

    The Dolomites

    Warm and welcoming, this bustling restaurant in the heart of San Pietro di Funes does everything from homemade pastries and gelato to pizza and…

  • Vögele

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Dating back to 1277 and owned by the same family since 1840, this multilevel, wood-panelled, antique-stuffed restaurant is well loved for its schnitzels…

  • Stars

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    This may look like just another hipster burger place, but the people behind it (and its Merano sibling) have serious culinary credentials, including local…

  • Binderstube

    The Dolomites

    With a modern blonde wood dining room and a sunny front terrace gazing up towards Fié allo Sciliar's onion-domed steeple, Binderstube offers a classy,…

  • Pur Südtirol

    The Dolomites

    Sit-down lunches are a great option at the bustling Brunico branch of Merano's famous gourmet shop – especially if you're needing a break from goulash or…

  • Terramia

    Trento

    A little escape to the Med in the mountains, this Sicilian-run restaurant enjoys a dreamy setting within a walled public garden near the Castello del…

  • Ai Vicoli

    Trento

    This dark, back-lane industrial space could be a nightclub and, indeed, its wine bar kicks on until midnight. But it's the mezzanine restaurant that has…

  • Yak & Yeti

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    The Yak & Yeti is a 17th-century farmhouse that Messner has transformed into a restaurant, 'bio-homestead' and yak farm; the menu features typical food of…

  • Pur Südtirol

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Merano's Slow Food–driven produce shop, cafe and wine bar concept has been rolled out to big-city Bolzano. Window seats are a great place for morning…

  • Gusto Giusto

    Trento

    This ever-popular shack serves up a variety of burgers, including unconventional offerings that pair a beef patty with melted brie, caramelised shallots,…

  • Rienzbräu Bruneck

    The Dolomites

    It would be sad to stop at this backstreet brewery for just a beer. Join big tables of locals by the vats for a sample of no-frills dishes ranging from…

  • Hopfen & Co

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    This venerable 800-year-old inn with its cosy bar and checked-tablecloth dining area is the perfect stage for sampling the cloudy, unfiltered Bozner beer…

  • Trattoria Bella Vista

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    A cute-as-a-button historic trattoria that's worth it for the decor alone, but also serves up hearty pastas, occasionally inventive mains (say trout…

  • El Tobià

    The Dolomites

    Rustic stone and wood decor and red-and-white-checked tablecloths create a cosy vibe at this Vigo di Fassa mainstay. Grilled meats and polenta figure…

  • Rifugio Scotoni

    The Dolomites

    Stunning views at 1985m coupled with traditional food and mountain hospitality make this a quintessential Badia experience. Book ahead if you'd like to…

  • L'Orto di Pitagora

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    A small, welcoming place with contemporary rustic decor, that serves both vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as some gluten-free options, to an…

  • Antica Trattoria

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    At this unpretentious little restaurant, your hosts will take you through a menu of mountain dishes and local wines. Tables are set around a traditional…

  • Delizius

    The Dolomites

    Specialist cheese and speck counters, well-priced local wine and grappa, plus an excellent selection of prepared meals – canederli (dumplings), goulash,…

  • Wurstelstand Pippotto

    The Dolomites

    The fork-wielding Ladin sausage cooks are a Canazei institution at this roadside stall just by the bus stop. It draws queues of ravenous skiers all winter…

  • Der Keller

    The Dolomites

    Despite the German name, this cellar hideaway embraces all things Italian, and makes what many consider the best pizza in all of Val Pusteria. It fills up…

  • Forsterbräu

    Merano (Meran)

    This brewery restaurant has a huge beer garden and a number of beautifully designed and cosy dining rooms. Come for pints accompanied by roast pork,…

  • Le Roi

    Trentino & South Tyrol

    Touristy, tick, loud and raucous, tick. Yes, this is a typical ski-town restaurant, but it's fun, friendly and affordable. The polenta, mushrooms and…

  • Gasthaus Fink

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Fink's dining room is a calm, contemporary take on stube style, where you can fill up on local comfort food that's cooked with care, including a weekday…

  • Walthers'

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    Walthers' two strong points are its perfect location on picturesque Piazza Walther and its ample menu of pizzas, all of which can be made gluten-free upon…

  • Hellweger's

    Merano (Meran)

    This big, bustling place does both pizza and a menu of traditional dishes, including good risottos and pastas. It's nestled away in what appears to be a…

  • Anita

    Bolzano (Bozen)

    This super-traditional place with two cosy wood-clad rooms has become the ironic favourite with Bolzano's cool kids. Come for all the South Tyrol…