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HeLeni brings honest regional dining to Zell am Ziller, where Chef Robert Böhme focuses on gentle preparation that highlights local produce. The kitchen earns a Gault&Millau score of 13.5 for its craftsmanship and thoughtful use of Alpine ingredients.
Robert Böhme leads a team committed to straightforward, unpretentious gourmet cooking. The menu draws heavily on the surrounding Zillertal, featuring vegetables from bio farms and wild game from the Binder hunt in the Wildgerlostal. Preparation stays simple to protect what nature has created. Herbs come directly from the garden, ensuring every dish carries the distinct aroma of the valley.
Diners encounter a uniform classic menu that shifts with daily availability. A standout starter features egg yolk confit paired with potato and nut butter, while Tiroler Wagyu follows, marinated with chanterelles and verbena. Roasted deer ragout appears alongside rhubarb and juniper, and quail rests on parsnip with porcini mushrooms. Truffle ravioli with beer radish and Kamut wheat precedes a dessert surprise, rounding out a menu dedicated to honest regional cuisine.
Meals take place in the Zirbenstube, a warm room built in 1902 that offers an intimate setting for fine dining. The space reflects the values of the Binder-Egger family and the wider ZillerSeasons group, which prioritize ecological responsibility. Both establishments hold the EU Ecolabel and the Austrian Environmental Certificate for their commitment to sustainability. Guests enjoy attentive service while eating food that respects the land and supports long-term relationships with regional suppliers.
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For those looking to dine with pleasure in a beautiful setting, HeLeni is a good choice. In the cozy fine-dining room, we are served a menu that is technically well-crafted, though it lacks a clear underlying concept. The scallops on a ring of pearl barley with passion fruit sauce and herbs are excellent. Surprisingly, a raspberry macaron with lychee cream, raspberry sorbet, and rose syrup serves as a refreshing but very sweet intermezzo. Well-flavored yet somewhat puzzling is the combination in the main course: quail with parsnip and porcini mushrooms, and venison ragout with parsley. To finish, the pastry team showcases its expertise with a wonderful variation on the theme of strawberry. Charming and professional service. Address: Rohrerstraße 5, 6280 Zell am Ziller, Austria. Contact: 05282 2236, info@zillerseasons.at, https://www.heleni.at/. Opening hours: Thu–Sat 5:30–7:30 PM. Team: Robert Böhme, Chef.
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