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Zirbenstube „Postamt" in Steeg/Lechtal delivers refined Alpine cuisine from a compact kitchen led by Chef Florian Obwegeser. His brigade handles the entire workflow from field to plate, ensuring that venison and wild boar retain their natural character through careful preparation. Junior chef Florian collaborates directly with pastry chef Jasmin Jehle to structure each multi-course service. This steady attention to regional sourcing earned the spot fifteen points in the latest Gault&Millau guide.
Premium cuts arrive whole, giving guests full visibility into how the proteins are aged, seasoned, and cooked. The hunting tradition dictates much of the menu, with forest meats featuring prominently across both tasting routes and à la carte selections. Hostess Martina Obwegeser curates matching wines, often steering tables toward structured reds that stand up to the richer preparations. Larger groups can reserve a chefstable for five to twelve people to experience these dishes prepared entirely at the counter.
The space draws its identity from Zirbe, the Swiss pine timber that wraps the walls and ceiling in warm tones. That architectural choice creates a quiet refuge where modern food preparation meets traditional Tyrolean cooking. Family management sets a deliberate pace, prioritizing unhurried conversation between courses instead of tight turnaround times. The result feels less like a commercial operation and more like a long evening spent in a mountain guesthouse.
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The Zirbenstube in the traditional Hotel Lechquell in the Lechtal valley truly lives up to its name. After all, it is precisely this wood that welcomes you into the small, cozy, and exclusive gourmet dining room “Postamt,” thereby capturing the much-celebrated Tyrolean warmth in a concentrated form. Culinary offerings, however, are considerably more diverse, even though the immediate surroundings take center stage. This is especially true for game: sourced from their own hunts, it undergoes virtually every stage of preparation at the “Postamt” – from the field to the final presentation on the plate. Hostess Martina Obwegeser also highlights this process, presenting the dishes created by junior and head chef Florian Obwegeser to guests and gladly sharing their secrets and unique qualities. Her wine recommendations are equally revelatory. Address: No. 17, 6655 Steeg/Lechtal, Austria Contact: 05633 53 07 hotel@poststeeg.at https://www.poststeeg.at/ Opening hours: see homepage Mid-April to mid-May 2026 Team: Florian Obwegeser, Chef | Jasmin Jehle, Pastry Chef
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