Paradiso Mountain Club

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Paradiso Mountain Club, St. Moritz | Italian Cuisine & Alpine Dining

The kitchen and its craft

Paradiso Mountain Club in St. Moritz delivers refined Italian cuisine alongside robust alpine classics at 1825 metres. A Gault & Millau blue flag flies over the Engadin’s most celebrated terrace, marking the spot where Chef Andrea Panatti leads the kitchen. The team draws spring water from a natural source mere steps away to eliminate single-use bottles. Their cooking philosophy strips away excess and focuses on pure ingredients.

Signature plates and pairings

Guests order the classic cheese fondue alongside a champagne blend or a rich truffle mix supplied by Sennerei Pontresina. The kitchen applies its Italian cooking traditions to mountain staples like a cashew-based vegan alternative. Pasta lovers gravitate toward the Spaghetti à la Tsar, which combines salmon ribbons and a vodka cream sauce topped with imperial caviar upon request. An extensive cellar features Domaine de la Romanée Conti and large format wines from the Bündner Herrschaft region.

Terrace life and mountain views

The upper level hosts a pétanque court where visitors play under open skies while sipping pastis or rosé. A dedicated VIP zone charges a seasonal entry fee and regularly hosts private celebrations. The adjacent Music Desk maintains a lively midday crowd seeking lighter Mediterranean inspired dishes after morning hikes. Summer operations run Thursday through Tuesday until late afternoon, allowing diners to catch the sunset over the peaks.