We discover 11 best restaurants in Val Gardena, where a wonderful day in the mountains with the typical local cuisine or the delicious creations of great chefs. There are also three star restaurants to try for a special evening. Here are their unmissable specialties.

11 Best Restaurants in Val Gardena

Anna Stuben – Hotel Gardena in Ortisei

In the renowned gourmet restaurant Anna Stuben (1 Star in the Guide MICHELIN Italy 2023), at the Hotel Gardena in Ortisei, the star chef Reimund Brunner prefers local and regional ingredients of first quality, from which he creates with mastery delicious creations. The sommelier experts, great winemakers from all over the world, will be able to recommend the most suitable to accompany the masterpieces of the chef.

Surrounded by the wonderful scenery of the Dolomites and immersed in a well-kept garden park in the center of Ortisei, theHotels Val Gardena wood carvings is the ideal destination for relaxing and regenerating stays, full of wellness and comfort. After a day spent outdoors, it will be a real pleasure to immerse yourself in the elegant and refined atmosphere of the Gardena Grödnerhof.

Renowned for its excellent cuisine, among the best restaurants in Val Gardena, the hotel also boasts a splendid spa, complete with a beauty and wellness centre on three floors with an enveloping pool, a Finnish sauna to purify body and soul, a biosauna and a steam bath to regenerate deeply To conclude the day in beauty, let yourself be conquered by the warm welcome of the Bar & Habana Lounge.

Alpenroyal Gourmet Restaurant – Hotel Alpenroyal in Selva di Val Gardena

At Alpenroyal Gourmet Restaurant (1 Star in the Guide MICHELIN Italy 2023), you can enjoy a wide range of flavors, from the plants of the Alps to the Mediterranean world, from sweet sins of gorge to the tenderest fillets. Chef Mario Porcelli creates refined and pleasant delicacies for the palate and soul.

Among the dishes offered there is no shortage of references to its land of origin, Puglia, such as the favette and chicory, revisited without overturning. The menu is a journey from the South to the North, starting from the Mediterranean sea and ending with the Baikal caviar.

Val Gardena, the first 5-star hotelAlpenroyal Grand Hotel Gourmet & Spa is equipped with all the comforts with spacious suites and attention to detail. It is part of the Leading Hotels of the World and has been built following an innovative architectural project where each room has large windows, to live in close contact with the most beautiful mountains of the world. Few rooms, in relation to the large surface, guarantee large public and private spaces.

Restaurant Suinsom – Hotel Tyrol in Selva di Val Gardena

The new Restaurant Suinsom (1 Star in the Guide MICHELIN Italy 2023), at the Hotel Tyrol in Selva, was born as a result of a long path of search for excellence in the field of hospitality and gastronomy. Leaded by chef Alessandro Martellini, the star restaurant offers a combination of innovation and tradition in a mythical place, dominated by the spirit of the mountain. The welcome and service reflect the family values of Tyrol: an intimate atmosphere characterized by local woods that are over 200 years old, fine fabrics and two authentic "stuben".

Located in Selva Val Gardena, lHotel Tyrol enjoys a privileged position in the heart of the Dolomites and on the edge of the Puez-Odle Nature Park. It represents a point of reference in Val Gardena thanks to its authentic Tyrolean atmosphere, its fascinating history and its unique peculiarities. It is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dolomites, explore the surrounding nature and enjoy an exceptional culinary experience.

The hotel is renowned for its strong tradition and fascinating history related to the Selva di Val Gardena area, as well as its high quality. The Tyrolean and Ladin culture, to which the Hotel Tyrol is deeply rooted, is reflected in the precious and unique furnishings that emanate a historical atmosphere.

Taste emotions at Restaurant Granbaita Gourmet

Andrea Moccia signs the delights of Restaurant Granbaita Gourmet, another unmissable address among the best restaurants in Val Gardena. Also open to non-hotel guests, the environment features a contemporary decor of rigorous design, creating an enveloping atmosphere. With only 7 tables, the goal is to offer guests maximum comfort. Andrea Moccia and his team will take you into an exciting exploration of flavours, with a modern research and reinterpretation of the dishes of the local tradition.

The dishes, fruit of continuous experimentation and a great passion, change periodically following the suggestions of the seasons. You can choose between the Menu à la carte and the Menu Tasting Gherdeina (5 courses) and the Dolomites (6 courses), or entrust yourself to the surprise with the culinary symphony created by the Chef, all accompanied by a selection of fine wines from the rich wine cellar of the hotel.

The latter has a collection of over 500 labels, among which are the South Tyrolean, Trentino and renowned Italian and international companies, kept between the ancient stone cellar and the modern glass cellar.

The Granbaita Dolomites, within which the Granbaita Gourmet Restaurant is located, is a 5-star hotel that embodies contemporary hospitality and South Tyrolean style, welcoming its guests with spacious and bright rooms, furnished with love and attention to detail. The elegant wood, glass and stone lines recall the Dolomites that are admired through the large windows, while the fireplaces invite to family warmth.

Warm and natural fabrics complete this project by the architect Rudolf Perathoner, who has been able to interpret the idea of hospitality of the owners, synthesising innovation and tradition, contemporaneity and historicity, thanks to an accurate study of forms and a refined selection of materials.

Best restaurants in Val Gardena in the Rifugi

There is another way to enjoy the stars, and it is to dine in a refuge at the altitude of the Val Gardena wood carving, where you can taste delicious dishes admiring the stars from the peaks of the mountains, but only on request and upon reservation.

In the beautiful Dolomites of Val Gardena, there are 65 refuges, most of which have been managed by the same families for generations. Each of them offers a unique experience, ranging from traditional cuisine to the most refined, with the possibility to taste succulent grilled steaks or delicacies based on seafood. The menu is always accompanied by a wide selection of wines, mainly from South Tyrol.

Among the best restaurants in Val Gardena, it is worth mentioning the following addresses:

• The Emilio Comici refuge, located at 2150 meters, directly on the famous "Sellaronda", is renowned for its specialties of fresh fish, grilled, tarts, skewers and fish soups. In addition, "special nights" dinners are organized here, followed by a night descent.
• The Baita Daniel, located on Mount Seceda at 2230 meters, is a typical place that offers specialties such as spinach caneders, cheese or herbs, round dumplings with mushrooms, speck or buckwheat, and desserts such as ricotta, chocolate or potatoes and accompanied by plums, strawberries or apricots.
• The Baita Curona is located along the La Longia track, which from Seceda leads to Ortisei, offering spectacular views of the Alpe di Siusi and the Sciliar. Here you can delight with grilled meat specialities from the farm, speck and sausages of own production. Do not forget to taste the Krapfen with chestnut jam or poppy and the irresistible "Kaiserschmarren" caramelized.
• The Baita Saslonch, located at the entrance of the "3" track that leads from Ciampinoi to Selva, presents itself in Tyrolean style with a panoramic terrace. Here you can enjoy a variety of traditional soups and game dishes. Do not miss the canederli to the yeast of beer and the delicious jam of red blueberries.
• The Baita Vallongia is located along the track "5", which from Ciampinoi leads to the ski area of Plan de Gralba and Sellaronda. Here you can enjoy the famous Bavarian white sausages accompanied by a sweet mustard and the traditional "brezen". Every day, from 15.00, you can enjoy chocolate omelets.
• The feature Baita Ciampac, entirely built with wooden logs, is located at the mouth of the Vallunga and is reachable on foot from Selva or with skis from Dantercepies. In the vicinity of the hut there is also the cross-country centre with 3 rings, one of which is 12 km long and takes you to the Puez-Odle Nature Park. In the menu you will find many traditional dishes, but the real protagonist is the delicious "Kaiserschmarren" to be enjoyed with different jams.
• Finally, at the Baita Sofie, located on Monte Seceda at 2400 meters, you can enjoy a selection of fine wines and champagne. The winery, managed by Markus Prinoth, offers a wide range of wines, especially champagne. Among the labels present stands the Arunda rosé, a sparkling wine produced in the cellar "Reiterer" of Meltina at 1200 meters above sea level.