Kürbishof

The story

Kürbishof, Anterivo, Italy – Michelin-Recommended Austrian & Modern Cuisine in South Tyrol

A Tavern Reborn in the Monte Corno Nature Park

In the quiet mountain village of Anterivo, a building that has stood since 1772 has found new life. The Varesco family – Hartmann, Sara, and their children Angelika and Mathias – transformed an old barn into a place of genuine hospitality. They describe their approach as "back to the roots," and Kürbishof delivers exactly that: a tavern and restaurant with rooms, where the setting and the food are rooted in South Tyrolean tradition.

The restaurant holds a place in the Michelin guide, a recognition that speaks to the quality of its cooking without altering its unpretentious character. The cuisine here is Austrian and Modern Cuisine, prepared with a respect for local ingredients that earned Kürbishof a place in the Slow Food Alliance of Cooks. This alliance, a pact between chefs and small producers, promotes food that is "good, clean, and fair" and works to protect biodiversity. It is a philosophy that fits naturally in a place surrounded by the Monte Corno Nature Park.

Dining in Original Tyrolean "Stuben"

The heart of Kürbishof lies in its two original "stuben" – traditional rooms with tiled stoves and an open fireplace. The vaulted cellar and the garden behind the house add to the experience. The atmosphere is less about formality and more about warmth, a space where the building's history is felt in every wooden beam. The classic Tyrolean style extends to the rooms, which are furnished in the old South Tyrolean manner, offering comfort without losing a sense of the past.

The restaurant's own words capture it best: "The tavern, with its two original 'stuben' (tiled stove and open fireplace), vaulted cellar and garden behind the house, is not only a feast for the eyes..." Here, the focus is on local delicacies, presented in a setting that feels like stepping into a well-preserved piece of Alpine heritage. For those seeking Austrian and Modern Cuisine in a setting that honors its history, Kürbishof is a destination in itself.