Montafoner Hof

The story

Montafoner Hof: Alpine Cuisine in the Heart of Schruns

The kitchen and its foundations

Located in Schruns, the Montafoner Hof serves refined Alpine cuisine rooted in Vorarlberg traditions. The property evolved from the historic Gasthof Löwen, which has anchored village life for half a millennium, into a modern hotel managed by the Tschohl family since 1987. Chef Holger Stösser now directs the kitchen, emphasizing precise technique and direct relationships with local producers. His consistent execution has secured a 15.5 rating from Gault&Millau for 2026.

Signature plates and seasonal rhythms

Dishes on the menu reflect the surrounding valleys and the family’s own hunting grounds. A cold preparation featuring Duroc tongue rests alongside pickled vegetables and paprika mayonnaise, delivering a sharp opening course. Main selections often highlight pink seared lamb paired with a bright citrus cremolata or delicate veal sweetbread finished with truffle foam. The ibex loin arrives wrapped in a morel and truffle crust, accompanied by foraged forest mushrooms and pickled blackberries.

Pine wood walls and quiet evenings

Dinner unfolds in the Montafoner Stube, a dining room lined entirely with authentic pine timber that warms the space without overwhelming the palate. Large windows and an overgrown terrace frame views of the Rätikon peaks when the weather holds. The region’s culinary identity remains grounded in these rooms, where service moves at a measured pace. Guests frequently return for the steady quality of the mountain cooking and the calm atmosphere.