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Suinsom

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Suinsom (the Ladin name means on the summit) serves traditional local cuisine with a Mediterranean twist in charming, cozy parlours dating back to the 18th century. The authentic flavors that combine mountains and sea have already been awarded a Michelin star.

Suinsom
Strada Puez 12, Selva di Val Gardena, 39048, Italy
Tel: +39 0471 774100
Web: tyrolhotel.it

Sofie Hütte

Local delicacies are served at 2,410 meters. The large glass windows offer a beautiful view of the mountains. The wine cellar stocks over 300 fine wines from all over the world. However, there are also 20 different champagnes and sparkling wines for you to choose from.

Sofie Hut
Strada Mastle, 64, 39047 Santa Cristina Valgardena, Italy
Tel.+39 335 527 1240
Web: seceda.com

Grödnerhof

Beatrice Pilotto

Head chef Reimund Brunner's Anna Stuben has been awarded a Michelin star. Here, the cooks transform high-quality ingredients into small works of art in a romantic, rustic ambience. The Gardena Restaurant is also a great place to enjoy a relaxed meal.

Grödnerhof
Vidalong Street 3, I-39046 Ortisei, Val Gardena, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 796315
Web: gardena.it

Löwengrube

 

 

 

 

 

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This is a classic in Bolzano. One of the oldest restaurants in the city impresses with creative cuisine and an ambience that has something to suit everyone: you can choose between a trendy lounge, a historic parlor, or a rustic wine cellar.

Löwengrube
Zollstange 3, 39100 Bolzano, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 970 032
Web: loewengrube.it

Stafler

 

 

 

 

 

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At the Stafler hotel and restaurant, you can choose between down-to-earth local dishes and Northern Italian-style fine dining, where grey cheese, Schlutzkrapfen and smoked meat meet prawns and pak choi. Michelin-starred chef Peter Girtler stands for an ambitious mix.

Romantik Hotel Stafler
Mauls Nr. 10, IT-39040 Freienfeld, Italy
Tel.: +39 0472 771 136
Web: offers.stafler.com

Alpine huts

Mountain hut Oberholz

 

 

 

 

 

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The mountain hut Oberholz lies at the foot of the impressive Latemar mountain range, with three gabled roofs that seem to grow out of the slope. The sky and mountains are reflected in the large windows. The cuisine focuses on regional specialties and a well-stocked wine list.

Mountain hut Oberholz
Via Obereggen, 16, 39050 Obereggen Italy
Tel. +39 0471 618299
Web: oberholz.com/berghuette

Fuciade Rifugio

 

 

 

 

 

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This hut can be found in the heart of the Dolomites that is also gourmet's paradise. Chef Martino collects his ingredients from the surrounding area and his dishes are influenced by Ladin tradition, which he combines with Italian classics to create unusual culinary delights.

Fuciade Rifugio
Località Fuciada 1, 38030 Fuchiade TN, Italy
Tel.+39 0462 574281
Web: fuciade.it

Jora hut

 

 

 

 

 

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Markus Holzer stands for upscale cuisine in the so called Jora Hütte at 1,325 meters. He learned the regional approach from Norbert Niederkofler. Classics such as bacon dumplings are served with the finest ingredients.

Jora Hütte
Am Erschbann 6, I-39038 San Candido, Alta Pusteria, Italy
Tel.: +39 335 6561256
Web: jora.it

Comici Hut

 

 

 

 

 

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Here you'll find Dolce Vita in the mountains: fresh fish from Grado meets champagne. The Mediterranean comes straight to the top of the mountain. The Marzalo brothers run their own fish farm.

Comici Hut
Plan de Gralba 24, 39048 Selva di Val Gardena, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 1930388
Web: rifugiocomici.com

Rauchhütte

 

 

 

 

 

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This hut on the Seiser Alm was opened in 1965. Here, you'll find home-made and regional as well as traditional cuisine in a cozy restaurant with mountain views. It's also known for its steaks.

Rauchhütte
Saltria 29, 39040 Seiser Alm, Italy
Tel.: +39 0471 727 830
Web: rauchhuette.com

Fine dining

Forestis Dolomites

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Roland Lamprecht's forest cuisine at the five-star hideaway Forestis Dolomites is spectacular. The glass wall in the minimalist dining room is like a panoramic movie theater. Whatever the region's forests have to offer is served on the plates: mushrooms, berries, herbs, nuts - everything that Lamprecht loved to collect as a child with his mother.

Forestis
Palmschoß 22, 39042 Brixen, Italy
Tel.: +39 0472 521 008
Web: forestis.it

La Stüa de Michil

 

 

 

 

 

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Hotelier Michil Costa opened his gourmet restaurant in the 1980s, which has been adorned with a Michelin star since 2002. Costa describes his gourmet farmhouse restaurant as a cabin full of wonderful surprises.

La Stüa de Michil
Str. Col Alt, 105, 39033 Corvara in Badia, Italy
Tel.+39 0471 831000
Web: stuademichil.it

Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler

 

 

 

 

 

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The three-star chef is a gentle kitchen rebel: Norbert Niederkofler has left his mark on this region, boasting the highest density of Michelin stars in Italy. His philosophy means focusing on regionality. The Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler cooks in a former cloth factory.

Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler
Walther-von-der-Vogelweide-Straße 17, 39031 Bruneck BZ, Italy
Tel.: +39 0474 646629
Web: ateliernorbertniederkofler.com

Read more: The Taste of Northern Italy: Pleasure at the Summit