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Lumi delivers contemporary international cuisine in Obertauern under the direction of executive chef Michael Lampersberger. Johannes Gruber founded the venue as a personal project, drawing heavily on his mother’s Finnish heritage to shape the kitchen’s identity. Staff prepare a monthly rotating surprise menu that changes with seasonal availability, ensuring every visit presents new combinations. The rotating schedule demands constant adaptation from the brigade.
Diners encounter layered preparations that balance forest and water elements within a refined international cuisine. Early courses frequently feature smoked zander and reindeer served alongside house-baked knäckebröd infused with dried lavender. Earthy vegetable plates pair kohlrabi with trout perch and ripe pear. A precisely tempered onion soup highlights minimalist technique, and the sequence typically concludes with roasted jumbo quail followed by panna cotta.
The dining room sits within the five-star Hotel Cinderella Spa & Resort, offering unobstructed views of the surrounding peaks. Large windows and natural materials ground the space in its alpine location without overwhelming the tables. Attentive staff guide guests through the changing itinerary, adjusting pacing to match the kitchen’s output. The recent Gault & Millau recognition of fifteen points validates this steady execution of European fine dining above the slopes.
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Lumi, Finnish for "snow," is the name of the new fine-dining restaurant at the five-star Hotel Cinderella. A labor of love by Johannes Gruber, whose mother is Finnish. So we start right away with smoked zander, reindeer, and homemade knäckebröd and lavender bread. The first course – kohlrabi, salmon trout, and pear – is perfect. Next comes a rich onion soup – simply outstanding! Everything just works together, and it’s “just” an onion. We continue with lobster, followed by jumbo quail and panna cotta. An attractive wine list. We’re already looking forward to it, because there’s much more to come. Address: Mozartgasse 1, 5562 Obertauern, Austria. Contact: 06456 20 000, hotel@cinderella.at. https://www.cinderella-obertauern.at/fine-dining/. Opening Hours: Thu–Sun 18:00–23:00, May to October 2026. Team: Michael Lampesberger, Chef; Johannes-Matti Gruber, Maître d'.
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