Penserhof - Alpine Hotel & Restaurant

Terra – The Magic Place begins to work its magic from the moment you begin the ascent along the road that climbs from Sarentino to an altitude of 1622 metres, winding through beech and fir woods. The restaurant is situated on a sunny alpine pasture with breathtaking views of the Dolomites, where the Schneider family has transformed the chalet built in 1940 by their grandfather Johann into a place that is truly unique. The gastronomic experience unfolds through à la carte dishes and an elaborate tasting menu, featuring little masterpieces of aesthetics and taste: the emulsion of brown trout wit

A young chef and a brilliant maître-d’ work together at this restaurant, where the cuisine is full of character and has its roots firmly anchored in the region. The menu allows guests to choose from four to six courses, all prepared using local ingredients such as lamb raised on a nearby farm served with parsnips and a refined jus, or reinterpreted dumplings served with morel mushrooms and spring peas. Matteo oversees the wine list, guiding guests on a unique journey through Italian and international labels collected over the past twenty years, all offering excellent value for money. Three imp

In beautiful Bressanone, the historic Hotel Elephant, housed in a building whose oldest section dates back to the late 15th century, is one of the city’s true icons. Managed by the same family since 1773, it is now in the hands of the eighth generation. In the intimate and exquisitely elegant dining room, with just four tables and the watchful eyes of the twelve apostles that, in the form of statuettes, observe you from the walls, Chef Mathias Bachmann presents a unique, extensive, and exclusive tasting menu. Drawing ingredients and techniques from around the world, with a special fondness for

This restaurant situated in the splendid Stafler hotel on the road to Austria is perfect for a romantic dinner, with a comfortable Stube-style dining room and an internal garden for fine weather. Friendly and welcoming staff and traditional Tyrolean cuisine with a focus on ingredients from the Isarco valley, plus interesting personal twists added by the chef.

Situated near the ski slopes in the Gourmethotel Tenne Lodges, this restaurant is decorated with a profusion of wood. The large dining room is the backdrop for delicious modern cuisine which is regional in focus yet also influenced by the chef’s professional experience around the world. Excellent wine list offering plenty of choice, plus a stone wine cellar which makes a charming setting for a pre-dinner drink.

In his small open-view kitchen situated in the centre of this restaurant, chef Bacher Burkhard develops his vision of fusion cuisine with energy and precision, combining flavours from Italy and the Alto Adige with Asian spices and techniques to create delicious and imaginative dishes. His tuna tataki is superb, seasoned with salty lemon oil and accompanied by intriguing bitter herbs that (as Professor Montanari has noted in a recent book) are particularly popular with Italians. The chef’s wife Annelies works front of house, where she looks after guests in a friendly and professional manner.

In the historic center of this small yet charming village, you’ll find a trattoria that has been in operation since 1777. Today, under the current family management, the wood-paneled dining rooms evoke the warm, traditional Tyrolean atmosphere, mirrored by a kitchen that turns out an enticing lineup of local specialties. Lamb, an homage to the restaurant’s name, goat, trout from Val Passiria, beef from Val Sarentino, and of course speck, strudel, and more, all executed at a high level.