The Dolomites
A legend in the valley, this Michelin-starred restaurant in an old mill sits at the historic heart of Cavalese. Downstairs, next to the waterwheels, you…
Must-see restaurants in The Dolomites
The Dolomites
Hidden away in the pastoral Val di Casies (Gsiesertal) is this gem of a family-run restaurant, specialising in ultra-fresh, locally sourced seasonal South…
The Dolomites
Housed in an old barn with a stunning mountain backdrop, the Crazzolara family's farm-to-table gem is a long-standing local favourite. Chef Norbert…
The Dolomites
Chef Franz Mulser gives new meaning to the tag ‘locally sourced’ at his mountain refuge (elevation 1930m) on the beautiful Alpe di Siusi. The butter and…
The Dolomites
A welcoming oasis in the heart of the mountains, Rifugio Fanes seduces passing hikers with its sunny front terrace and platters of delicious South…
The Dolomites
The dining room of Berghotel Ladinia is appealingly cosy, or you can soak up the sun on the protected terrace on warmer days. Mountain-style food is done…
The Dolomites
Slip off the Lalongia slopes into the warren of cosy wood-panelled rooms at this painstakingly restored 17th-century baita (mountain cabin), and settle in…
The Dolomites
Honoured in 2017 as the youngest Italian chef to earn two Michelin stars, Matteo Metullio runs this gastronomic spot nestled just outside San Cassiano,…
The Dolomites
Right by the town gate, Acherer Patisserie & Blumen sells strudel and Sachertorte that may just be the region's best; the young owner reopened his…
The Dolomites
Part of the luxurious Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa, this quietly elegant foodie destination earned its third Michelin star in 2018. The mountain beef cooked in…
The Dolomites
Stuffed with Alpine antiques, Stüa de Michil's pair of wood-panelled 17th-century parlors offers an intimate and ridiculously atmospheric dining…
The Dolomites
Fine-dining interpretations of mountain food stay true to their culinary roots and are served in an evocatively simple setting high on a hillside above…
The Dolomites
Downstairs from its parent restaurant, the venerable Oste Scuro, Vitis occupies a vaulted, whitewashed shopfront and a pretty vine-clad courtyard. The…
The Dolomites
A fantasyland of fresh-baked cakes awaits you at this mountainside hideaway 10km northeast of Brunico, run by cookbook author Waltraud Tschurtschenthaler…
The Dolomites
For nearly half a century, this family-run restaurant in a revamped 17th-century farmhouse has been keeping ancient Ladin culinary traditions alive. Fana…
The Dolomites
Triple Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler's newest venture is this giant glass-walled restaurant audaciously cantilevered over Kronplatz's steep…
The Dolomites
Stop by this social hub at 2040m for a spritz with a view or settle in for a lunch of Schlutzkrapfen (ravioli), beef goulash or the Tyrolean favourite…
The Dolomites
This osteria tipica trentina (traditional, casual Trentino tavern) was originally known for its traditional Ladin specialities, but now mixes things up…
The Dolomites
On a high craggy ridgeline with bird's-eye views down to Vallunga's green meadows, Rifugio Puez is the kind of mountain oasis that old-school hikers dream…
The Dolomites
This place would be worth a visit for the decor alone; it's a wonderful series of dark-wooded rooms strewn with moody mountain paintings and Alpine curios…
The Dolomites
This friendly, casual wine-focused place right by Brunico's fast-running river is a good pick for lunch or early evening drinks. Dishes here tend more…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Dolomites
Specialist cheese and speck counters, well-priced local wine and grappa, plus an excellent selection of prepared meals – canederli (dumplings), goulash,…
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…
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…
