City dining guide

Best restaurants in Chienes

6 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

Michelin-starred 1

Schöneck

★ Michelin€€€Regional Cuisine, Classic Cuisine

With over 30 years’ experience behind them, the Baumgartner brothers’ restaurant is an excellent choice for classic specialities from the Alto Adige, offering a menu that focuses on regional dishes yet also includes a few fish-based options. The most important feature here is that all specialities are made from top-quality ingredients (often locally sourced), prepared by chef Karl with an expertise that ignores modern trends and passing fashions. Meals are served in rooms that are elegantly decorated with local wood, including a beautiful lounge space with a piano in front of the bar, Stube-st

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.2/5 · 100 reviews

Schöneck offers traditional South Tyrolean cuisine in an elegant setting, holding a 4.3/5 average rating. Reviewers frequently praise the high food quality, professional service, and refined atmosphere, noting personal touches like the chef’s greetings and excellent homemade bread. However, some guests report inconsistent service speed, lackluster presentation, and occasional disconnects with local culinary traditions. A minority mention concerns regarding value for money and pacing. While most experiences are positive, highlighting consistent excellence, others suggest room for improvement in service attentiveness and creativity. The restaurant remains a solid choice for those seeking classic regional dishes in a welcoming environment, though expectations regarding service consistency should be managed.

Ideal for travelers seeking traditional South Tyrolean cuisine and a refined atmosphere, with attention to service consistency.

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Bib Gourmand 2

Gassenwirt

Bib Gourmand€€Country cooking, Home Cooking

Situated next to the village church, this restaurant has been serving excellent South Tyrolean cuisine since as far back as 1602. House specialities include canederli pressati (dumplings) and Buchteln (a type of sweet bun).

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 80 reviews

Gassenwirt is praised for its family atmosphere, traditional country cooking, and attentive service. Guests frequently highlight the cleanliness of spacious rooms, the quality of the breakfast, and the use of fresh local ingredients in dishes like pressed dumplings and field salads. However, some reviews note inconsistencies, including slow service, poor meal pacing, and occasional drops in food quality, such as tough schnitzel. Ambiance is generally relaxing, though some visitors found the indoor temperature too high or complained about insects. While many return annually for the hospitality, others experienced disappointment regarding portion sizes and value. It remains a solid choice for those seeking authentic home-style meals and a quiet stay, provided expectations align with potential service fluctuations.

Ideal for travelers seeking authentic home-style dining and a quiet stay, with attention to potential service variability.

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Lerchner's In Runggen

Bib Gourmand€€South Tyrolean, Seasonal Cuisine

This establishment is dedicated to traditional South Tyrolean cuisine, alongside its own farm with beef cattle. Great attention is paid to both the details and the ambiance, and the dishes – always generous, with many available as small tastings called “Tyrolean tapas” – celebrate the finest ingredients and most delightful regional recipes. The specialties follow the seasons: Gröstl (a roast of beef and pork with potatoes, onion, and speck), Tirtlan (rye fritters), and the essential apple strudel, along with homemade bread and breadsticks, are also available for takeaway. The wine list fully e

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Other guide picks 3

Tanzer

€€€Creative

Located beneath the belltower in a small hamlet, this restaurant has two romantic 17C Stube-style dining rooms, where Melanie and her sommelier husband Michael delight guests with regional, modern and imaginative cuisine. Most of the ingredients are sourced locally, including from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden. The home-made syrups and jams are highly recommended.

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 76 reviews

Tanzer in Falzes offers creative cuisine within a traditional Tyrolean setting. Positive reviews highlight excellent food quality, impeccable service, and unique dishes like kamut spaghetti, deer loin, and grilled watermelon. The ambiance features cozy rooms with reclaimed wood. However, negative feedback points to inconsistent quality, citing issues such as fatty meat, small portions, poor wine selection, and slow service. Some guests feel the value does not justify the cost, while others praise the family-run hospitality. Experiences vary significantly, with some finding it an exquisite find and others disappointed by recent changes in kitchen standards.

Suitable for diners seeking traditional ambiance and creative cuisine, though verifying daily quality is advised.

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Sichelburg

€€Creative

Treat yourself to a great meal in an idyllic setting in this village restaurant occupying the first floor of a castle dating back to the 13C. The romantic dining rooms are furnished with wood, while the creative cuisine focuses on typical mountain produce.

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.3/5 · 80 reviews

Sichelburg, located in a castle in Falzes, offers creative cuisine featuring local ingredients. Many guests praise the refined dishes, such as chestnut cream soup and herbal gnocchi, paired with excellent regional wines. The ambiance is described as romantic and cozy, blending traditional Tyrolean elements with modern aesthetics. However, reviews highlight significant inconsistencies in service, including slow responses, poor meal pacing, and staff lacking product knowledge. Some diners find the experience overpriced relative to the quality, noting unstable meat preparation and cramped table spacing. While the setting is appealing, the overall experience varies greatly depending on service execution.

Suitable for diners seeking a unique castle atmosphere and refined creative cuisine, provided they are prepared for potential service inconsistencies.

🕐 Mo-Su 12:00-13:30,19:00-21:30; We off; Th off

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La Passion

€€Classic Cuisine, Italian

A small, cosy, completely wood - panelled stube has been set up in this residential building. The menus are traditional but inventive.

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.5/5 · 80 reviews

Located in Vandoies, La Passion serves classic Italian cuisine with an average TripAdvisor rating of 4.5/5 from 80 reviews. Guests frequently praise the high food quality, particularly fish dishes, alongside warm, professional service and a cozy, typically Tyrolean atmosphere. However, some negative feedback highlights limited menu choices, pacing issues, booking errors, and perceptions of poor value or overly German-style cooking. While most experiences are positive, occasional inconsistencies in service and portion sizes are noted.

Suitable for travelers seeking authentic Italian flavors and a cozy dining experience; reservations are recommended.

🕐 Tu-Su 12:00-15:00,19:00-21:00; PH off

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