Snetonstube: restaurant in Ortisei / St. Ulrich — Restaurant in Salten-Schlern - Salto-Sciliar

We came here after visiting the secede mountain range via cable car.

It was packed with tourists. This was a slight turn-off, and made it feel like a tourist trap.

One of the menu items was some sort of sardine. I thought maybe it was fried sardines, one of my favorite appetizers in Italy, but I asked the waitress about it, and she showed me a picture of the item. It was a can of sardines! Basically it was sardines, tomatoes and cheese or something, but had a can of sardines on the plate, opened. She told me they were fresh sardines. Last time I checked, fresh means not in a can... 😅🤷

Proceed to the meal. I ordered wienerschnitzel and my partner-in-crime got lamb chops. See the pics for how it looked. The food was not bad, hence the four-stars, but was not super special. It was a decent lunch after a hike, with a lot of tourists around. Maybe it would have been better on a day when there aren't tourists, but I imagine there are always tourists around this area.

I am American, and am well aware of the perils of late-stage capitalism, so the prices seemed very reasonable to me.

Overall, decent food, a bit touristy, decent prices, there might be something a little more authentic if you look a...

As we entered the restaurant, we received weird stares from other patrons. Not a decent feeling but we attributed this to us being tourists crowding the place. Generally, service was good at the start but this changed drastically towards the end of our meal. The male service staff asked us if we wanted the receipt which we responded "Yes". After tearing the receipt off the machine, he could have handed it to us. Instead, he tossed it onto the table without a word and left our table promptly to attend to other patrons. This rude gesture alone dropped the service rating to a single star. Sure, he could be tired, busy or having a bad day. But on the receiving end of the gesture, it leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Other than that, the food was generally tasty, we had the penne bolognese, tortelloni, trio dumplings,...

Recommended by my hotel as one of the local favorites, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. The setting is cozy and welcoming, with a relaxed atmosphere perfect for enjoying hearty regional dishes.

We tried two plates: the spinach spätzle with ham and cream sauce, which was rich, flavorful, and comforting, and the beef goulash with grilled vegetables and dumplings, which was perfectly tender and full of depth from the sauce. The bread basket and local beer rounded out the meal beautifully.

Service was attentive, and the food felt authentically local, showcasing the South Tyrolean blend of Alpine and Italian flavors. A great spot if you want a true taste of the region during your...