ConTanima

The story

ConTanima – Fine Dining in Bolzano, Italy | Michelin Recommended

A Laboratory of Flavors in Bolzano

ConTanima is not a static restaurant; it is a fine dining project in constant evolution. Located inside the striking Glasshouse of the Parkhotel Laurin in Bolzano, this space describes itself as “a laboratory of flavors, a stage for encounters.” The name itself is a contraction of contaminazione (contamination) and anima (soul), capturing the restaurant’s core philosophy: the deliberate, thoughtful mixing of different gastronomic identities. This is modern cuisine that thrives on dialogue—between chefs, between territories, and between culinary memories and technical languages.

Chef Dario Tornatore and the Art of Encounter

Under the guidance of Executive Chef Dario Tornatore, ConTanima becomes a platform for exchange. The kitchen opens its doors to guest chefs and exceptional producers, creating menus that are never quite the same twice. This isn’t a fixed tasting menu repeated night after night; it is a series of curated events. Special evenings take the form of four-hand dinners, thematic nights conceived by Chef Tornatore, or events dedicated to visionary producers and seasonal ingredients. Each appointment is built around a bespoke tasting menu, designed to offer a contemporary and unrepeatable experience.

A Unique Format in the Glasshouse

The setting is as distinctive as the food. The Glasshouse provides a luminous, intimate backdrop for these culinary encounters. A recent event, for example, featured a “Six-Hands Dinner” with chefs Sara Scarsella and Matteo Compagnucci of the Michelin-starred Sintesi in Ariccia. The evening was described not as a technical demonstration, but as an act of mutual trust—a moment where different culinary sensibilities meet for a single night, letting the produce speak for itself. With an aperitif followed by an eight-course dinner, guests share a long wooden table as the sunset lights up the park outside.

This commitment to creative exchange and quality has earned ConTanima a Michelin Recommended distinction, recognizing it as a destination for those seeking a truly dynamic dining experience in the heart of Alto Adige.