Badia is a central hub in the Gardena Valley of the Italian Dolomites, renowned for its stunning Alpine scenery and world-class skiing. It is not a traditional city but a tourism center composed of several villages, offering robust hotel infrastructure and a rich Ladin cultural heritage.
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It is recommended to stay in Badia village or nearby Santa Cristina. These areas are centrally located in the Gardena Valley, within walking distance of cable cars, restaurants, and shops, offering exceptional convenience for travelers wishing to minimize commute times.
The nearest international airports are Innsbruck (INN) or Verona (VRN), approximately a 2-3 hour drive away. Upon arrival, transfer via bus or rental car is required. The local area relies on a ski bus network connecting valleys, while summer offers excellent hiking and cycling exploration.
Winter (December to March) is peak ski season with high hotel demand. Summer (June to September) features pleasant weather ideal for mountaineering and outdoor leisure. Spring and autumn have fewer tourists, suitable for those seeking tranquility, though some facilities may be closed.
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To get to this restaurant you head up towards the church in the prettiest part of Corvara, where you’ll find the La Perla hotel, one of the best in the valley, on your left. Once inside the hotel, you’ll be accompanied to La Stüa (stube in Ladin), where the profusion of wood lends an intimate and romantic feel to the decor. Although the setting is typical of the region, Simone Cantafio’s cuisine will take you on an extraordinary culinary journey. Originally from Calabria, this chef worked for many years in Japan, just one of his many formative experiences. As a result, his dishes feature diffe
WebsiteInside the modern Badia Hill hotel, patron Marco Verginer offers two tasting menus: one focused on seasonality, the other inspired by his creativity, featuring ingredients such as Wagyu beef produced in Alto Adige. The pairings are flavorful and lively, with extensive use of vegetables, often from the home garden. The result is an excellent dining experience served in a contemporary setting surrounded by glass walls that offer splendid views of the surrounding landscape. The menu presents a succession of mountain territory references combined with Mediterranean and international touches in hig
WebsiteDuring the day this restaurant can be reached in just a few minutes by cable car, providing you with breathtaking views of the Dolomites, while in the evening (when the service is more attentive – things are faster paced at lunchtime) you have to arrange transport via snowcat. The name “refuge” refers only to the location as the cuisine is definitely that of a restaurant: although the menu features hearty mountain fare, it also includes modern options and a few fish-based recipes, including oysters. Last but not least, there’s a good selection of wines.
WebsiteBoth the Berghotel Ladinia and its restaurant of the same name boast a warm, vintage Alpine-style ambience, with wood decor that tells the story of this business which opened as a simple inn back in 1930. Little has changed since then and guests return here time after time thanks to the warm welcome and attention to detail offered by the Costa family. The traditional cuisine has the occasional modern twist, while the few Ladin-style guestrooms are decorated with a profusion of wood.
WebsiteThe venue unfolds around a large wooden bar, where the bartenders are constantly at work making excellent cocktails that complement an impressive wine list. We are in the bistro of the famous La Perla hotel: a tribute to mountain life, expressed through charming and cheerful décor that creates a lively and welcoming atmosphere. The menu invites you to indulge in mouth-watering dishes inspired by the classic flavours of Italian tradition, while live music plays in the background.The venue is open practically all day: a café in the morning, a bistro at lunchtime, a more informal menu from 2 pm t
WebsiteA minimalist-style restaurant featuring a wood decor, an extensive display of bottles, and some windows boasting partial yet splendid views of the Dolomites. The chef here prepares creative cuisine using local ingredients alongside produce sourced from other regions. The wine list includes a wide selection of natural wines.
WebsiteIn the cellars of the Ciasa Salares hotel, you dine surrounded by bottles – after all, cocun in Ladin means cork, and not by chance the wine selection is vast. The chef creates dishes with ingredients and influences from every corner of the world and makes frequent use of the grill.
WebsiteFrom Corvara, take the ultra-modern Boè cable-car to this restaurant (accessible also on skis or by foot) which is one of the dining options at the Piz Boè Alpine Lounge (for access, turn right as you exit the cable-car). Open at lunchtime only, KELINA serves unexpectedly gourmet cuisine in a minimalist-style dining room which allows the stunning views of Sassongher, Santa Croce and La Varella to take centre stage through the restaurant’s large floor-to-ceiling windows. The dishes are always modern and creative, combining Alpine ingredients with fresh fish – the red prawns with scampi mayonnai
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