This is a restaurant with accommodation (rather than a hotel) in which you feel at home from the moment you arrive; would you like a glass of wine after your journey? Here, sit in our beautiful glass-walled sitting room and admire the view (which is great BTW). The whole place is immaculate, and thoughtfully accessorised without being overblown. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, with a large bathroom complete with walk-in shower. The large bed was really comfortable, the sitting area excellent. It has a beautiful, homely restaurant, where we enjoyed two magnificent dinners, with impeccably chosen local wines. Our only regret was not taking a grappa (or two) in front of the crackling log fire afterwards, which would have made the evening(s) even more perfect. The breakfast was laid out almost as if we had specified every last detail of it, rather than Antonella having intuited what we might like (a mention here about the crystallised quince, which was superb). Do as we did and stay for more than one night, in order to have at least one day to explore the area (and pick up some excellent wines at the Cantina Bolzano). Any downsides? Well if you were hoping for fawning staff, TV in your room, or a gym/spa/wellness suite you'll be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you're looking for great Dolomites scenery, beautifully-prepared food accompanied by great local wines, ultra-comfortable accommodations, a breakfast to set you up for the day and a place to charge your Tesla, all in a highly relaxed ambience, I've yet to find...
Read moreThis is a restaurant with accommodation (rather than a hotel) in which you feel at home from the moment you arrive; would you like a glass of wine after your journey? Here, sit in our beautiful glass-walled sitting room and admire the view (which is great BTW). The whole place is immaculate, and thoughtfully accessorised without being overblown. Our room was spacious and well-appointed, with a large bathroom complete with walk-in shower. The large bed was really comfortable, the sitting area excellent. It has a beautiful, homely restaurant, where we enjoyed two magnificent dinners, with impeccably chosen local wines. Our only regret was not taking a grappa (or two) in front of the crackling log fire afterwards, which would have made the evening(s) even more perfect. The breakfast was laid out almost as if we had specified every last detail of it, rather than Antonella having intuited what we might like (a mention here about the crystallised quince, which was superb). Do as we did and stay for more than one night, in order to have at least one day to explore the area (and pick up some excellent wines at the Cantina Bolzano). Any downsides? Well if you were hoping for fawning staff, TV in your room, or a gym/spa/wellness suite you'll be disappointed. If, on the other hand, you're looking for great Dolomites scenery, beautifully-prepared food accompanied by great local wines, ultra-comfortable accommodations, a breakfast to set you up for the day and a place to charge your Tesla, all in a highly relaxed ambience, I've yet to find...
Read moreSTRA-TO-SFE-RI-CO Situato in mezzo a due bellissime passeggiate, una alla cascata di Tret e l’altra al laghetto di Tret, questo ristorante è semplicemente stratosferico. Ambiente molto bello e raffinato, con soffitto in legno chiaro a cassettoni lavorati in modo sobrio, pareti bianche parzialmente ricoperte di legno chiaro, con una bellissima stube centrale. Musica soft di pianoforte in sottofondo, una poesia. Giovane e gentile la cameriera, dal viso forse la figlia dei proprietari, tutto gestito con garbo. Tovagliato elegante bianco a fiori in rilievo, divanetti con cuscini beige, sedie in legno lavorato con cuscinetti beige, posateria che sembrava d’argento. Ci è stata portata una prima mise en bouche, offerta, con due fettine di lardo pancettato assieme ad una ciotolina d’argento con dentro burro molle e forse micro pezzettini di scalogno, buonissimo. Pane caldo, fatto in casa, di almeno quattro o cinque tipologie, integrale e bianco, con semini e con cipolle, eccellente. Da bere abbiamo preso due calici di Lagrein della zona, superlativo, profumatissimo, e una bottiglia di acqua minerale, pure della zona, di Pejo. Seconda mise en bouche offerta: crema di porcini con crostini in una ciotola, che io ho disdegnato, essendo parecchio allergico ai funghi. Niente male, se n’é mangiate due mia moglie, e a me hanno portato un’altra ciotola con la polentina molla taragna assieme alla fonduta di formaggio tenero locale. Le cose offerte sono sempre ottime. Il menu è molto attento ai prodotti stagionali e a quelli del posto. Tutti i piatti ce li siamo divisi, per assaggiare tutto. Primo primo: plin alle castagne, forse anche con pasta a base di castagne, perché era di color nocciola, assieme ad un sugo d’anatra. Eccezionali. Secondo primo: ravioli ripieni di formaggio stagionato di malga con pere confit. Più che eccezionali. Cottura perfetta e bell’impiattamento. Un solo secondo: filetto di cervo con i mirtilli rossi, accompagnato da un tortino di mele e una quenelle di polentina fatta con grano saraceno. Superlativo, tenerissimo, gustosissimo. Quantità giuste, né ridotte, né da strafogarsi. Dessert con due creme di gelato al pistacchio di Bronte con una cialda, annegate in un sugo di liquirizia. Sublime. E ancora, due bicchierini con panna cotta al sugo sempre di liquirizia, offerti dalla casa. Non ho finito gli aggettivi... deliziosi, anche come presentazione. Conto di 82 euro in due. Da rotolarsi a terra per la gioia sensitiva ed il prezzo onesto in rapporto alla qualità complessiva di cucina, ricette, ambiente, servizio, e, alla fine, anche alla quantità. Locale inserito, non a caso, nella...
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