IGNIV by Andreas Caminada

IGNIV by Andreas Caminada at Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz is a one-Michelin-star restaurant operating on a distinctive sharing-concept format that sets it apart from conventional fine dining. IGNIV — the word means 'nest' in Romansh, the native language of Graubünden — was developed by Caminada as a more accessible, sociable companion to his three-starred Schauenstein in Fürstenau, designed for groups who want to share multiple small dishes at the table family-style. The menu is structured around a series of small, beautifully composed dishes delivered in a sequence determined by the kitchen; at each stage, the table receives enough of each dish for all to share, creating a communal rhythm that differs from the individual-plating formality of standard tasting menus. The flavour profile draws on Caminada's Alpine sensibility — seasonal Graubünden produce, precise acidity, restrained richness — translated into smaller, more snackable portions. Sharing dishes have included wagyu beef preparations, refined mountain herb compositions, caviar service, and dessert sequences. The wine list at Badrutt's Palace is extensive and predictably expensive, given the St. Moritz context; sommelier guidance is available. The restaurant is housed within one of the most storied luxury hotels in the Alps and operates seasonally, following the Engadin ski season in winter and a summer opening. Smart-casual dress is the floor in a hotel where formal attire is common.