Gasthof Alpenrose

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Gasthof Alpenrose in Samerberg bei Rosenheim | Bib Gourmand Country Cooking

A Family Inn with Deep Roots

The Gasthof Alpenrose in Grainbach, a village near Rosenheim, is a true family enterprise. Maria Wörndl built it up, Maria Lerche carried it forward, and now Florian Lerche is the chef. The building itself was mentioned as a tavern as early as 1565, and the family has owned it since 1868 — now in its fifth generation. This history is tangible in the characterful house, set right next to the church, and in the inviting beer garden.

Bavarian-Styrian Country Cooking

Florian Lerche learned his craft in Styria, Austria, and that influence is clear. The kitchen describes its style as "Bavarian-Styrian," a refined take on country cooking that changes with the seasons. The menu is built around fresh, local produce, and a daily specials board ensures variety. Dishes like the roasted pork shoulder from straw-fed pigs with bread dumplings, or the pike-perch fillet with sweet potato purée, show a kitchen that respects tradition while looking for the right detail. A well-stocked wine cellar, with bottles from Styrian Schilcher to young Rheingau wines, completes the experience.

Recognition for Reliable Quality

The Michelin guide has awarded the Gasthof Alpenrose a Bib Gourmand, a distinction for good quality, good value cooking. It is a fitting recognition for a restaurant that serves honest, well-executed food in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere — whether you sit in the dining room, on the terrace, or under the trees in the beer garden on a mild summer evening.