Gourmet restaurants and fine dining near the hotel
In the relatively small South Tyrolean province, there are 25 Michelin stars across 20 restaurants: this is the highest density of Michelin stars in Italy.
(10 minutes’ drive) leads to Steinraffler, where Julian, Peter, and Lidia treat guests like family—cooking with passion, serving with a smile, and welcoming every visitor like an old friend. Here, simple local flavors meet Mediterranean flair, set against a backdrop of sun-kissed vineyards and panoramic vistas. More info here.
Restaurant Steinraffler
(20 minutes’ drive) is Eggile, the fine-dining heart of Valsegg Chalet Village. Here, forest aromas, homegrown herbs, and regional produce are transformed into creative Alpine-Mediterranean dishes, paired with exceptional South Tyrolean wines in an elegant, nature-inspired setting. More info here.
Restaurant Eggile
(15 minutes’ drive) leads to Tower Garden, a rooftop gem inside the INTERIOR TOWER in Vahrn. With a vibrant terrace setting, it’s your go-to spot for aperitivos, business meetings, or casual socializing, all elevated by sharp design and panoramic vistas. More info here.
Restaurant Tower Garden
(20 minutes’ drive) takes you to Finsterwirt, where tradition meets refinement. Since 1870, this family-run restaurant has been delighting guests with imaginative dishes rooted in South Tyrolean flavors and accompanied by an exceptional wine selection—served in a cozy stube. More info here.
Restaurant Finsterwirt
(25 minutes’ drive) leads you to Gourmetstube Einhorn, a Michelin-starred gem set in a medieval post house within Hotel Stafler. Chef Peter Girtler presents a single tasting menu of 4–6 courses, inspired by regional, seasonal ingredients—served in a cozy, wood-panelled stube that feels like stepping into culinary. More info here.
Gourmetstube Einhorn
(20 minutes’ drive) brings you to Apostelstube—an intimate, Michelin-starred gem nestled in the historic Hotel Elefant. Chef Mathias Bachmann crafts an award-winning tasting menu with global flair and local roots, served amid stylish Art Deco elegance. More info here.
Restaurant Apostelstube
Beyond the Michelin starred restaurants, South Tyrol counts many passionate and talented chefs. Here are six dining experiences we love and recommend:
We will be happy to recommend you many more restaurants in the surrounding area. We can also recommend you at which ski lift to stop during your skiing day-out to find the best cottages on the slopes. Check out our ultimative ski safari here. You can read more about the activities surrounding the hotel by clicking on this link and more about the Mineralienhotel's food philosophy here.