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At Austria Stuben in Obergurgl, Chef de Cuisine Verena Stattmann leads an Austrian fine dining kitchen that balances regional heritage with precise technique. Her approach earned a Gault&Millau 17 rating for 2026, marking her among the country's top cooks. The restaurant also holds a Michelin star, underscoring the consistency of its service and cuisine. Stattmann sources high-quality ingredients to create plates that respect Alpine traditions while embracing modern presentation styles.
The menu showcases refined preparations of local produce, starting with a crispy pastry ring served with peas and buttermilk to highlight vegetarian creativity. Traditional flavors reappear in the "Sau Kraut" accompanied by two cuts of pork and sourdough bread. Trout appears in "Kärtna Laxn" with textured execution, followed by dark chocolate and cherry sorbet dessert. Seasonal shifts define the offerings, including a dedicated summer menu running from August through September.
Guests begin their visit at the Austria Bar with a welcome drink before transitioning to Steiners Winecellar for an aperitif affair. Head Sommelier Maximilian Steiner, recognized as Best Sommelier Austria in 2023, selects wines from rare collections to match each course, while sober pairings provide alternatives. The operation rests on the stewardship of the Steiner family, with Junior Patron Maximilian Steiner managing the beverage strategy. The dining room seats just sixteen people, allowing the service team to present dishes tableside and explain the inspiration behind every element of the tasting experience.
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Junior proprietor Maximilian Steiner has created an excellently stocked haven for wine connoisseurs at this address. In the “Wine Hotel” cellar, initial tastings from the kitchen are also served. Culinary direction is overseen by one of Austria’s finest female chefs, Verena Stattmann. She has “almost quietly” established herself as one of the best kitchen virtuosos in the Alpine republic. What she and her outstanding team send out from the kitchen is truly exceptional. The “Winter Vegetable” dish and a crispy baked dough ring with peas and buttermilk demonstrate that vegetarians can also be thoroughly satisfied here. Also delightful is the “Sauerkraut” with two preparations of pork, served with sourdough and yeast bread rolls. This is followed by Kärntner Lachs – Seeforelle (Carinthian Trout – Lake Trout), dark chocolate with cherry sorbet for dessert, and sweet “Farewell Memories”. By the way, guests have the luxury of choosing from a variety of wine pairings. Alternatively, they can leave the selection to top sommelier Maximilian Steiner – guaranteed risk-free. Address: Kressbrunnenweg 3, 6456 Obergurgl, Austria Contact: Family Steiner, 05256 6282, info@austria-bellevue.com, https://www.austriastuben.at/ Opening Hours: Thu–Sat 18:30–22:30 Team: Verena Stattmann, Head Chef | Chris Steils, Sous Chef | Petr Marecek, Maître d’/Head Waiter | Maximilian Steiner, Sommelier/Wine Steward
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