Anna Stuben

Anna Stuben is the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant of the Hotel Gardena Grödnerhof in Ortisei (St. Ulrich), the principal town of Val Gardena in the western Dolomites. The restaurant takes its setting from a beautifully preserved historic stube — the wood-panelled parlour at the heart of traditional South Tyrolean houses — lending an intimate, deeply regional atmosphere to a refined fine-dining experience. The cooking is modern Alpine in spirit, reinterpreting the traditions of the Dolomites with technical precision and seasonal local produce: Dolomite game, Alpine herbs and flowers, freshwater fish, mountain cheeses, and reimagined classics such as canederli and schlutzkrapfen are composed into elegant tasting menus that reflect the surrounding landscape. The historic wood-panelled room provides a warm, characterful backdrop quite different from the sleek minimalism of many contemporary fine-dining spaces, and the service is attentive and knowledgeable. The restaurant serves dinner only and operates seasonally in line with the hotel's winter and summer openings, closing during the spring and autumn shoulder months. Reservations are essential, particularly during the Christmas and February ski weeks and the height of summer. The wine list is a genuine strength, deep in Alto Adige whites and reds — Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Lagrein — with experienced sommeliers guiding pairings. Expect to spend roughly €100–€150 per person for the tasting experience before wine. Ortisei itself, with its woodcarving heritage, cable cars to Seceda and Alpe di Siusi, and pedestrian centre, makes a rewarding base, and Anna Stuben is among its standout dining experiences. The restaurant suits travellers seeking refined, locally rooted Alpine cuisine in a historic and atmospheric setting in the heart of one of the Dolomites' premier valleys.