Flurin

The story

Flurin Restaurant & Bar | Contemporary Dining in Malles Venosta, Italy

In the tiny walled town of Glorenza, in the upper Venosta Valley, Flurin occupies a tower that has stood for over 800 years. The building, once a law court, a residence for Emperor Maximilian I, and later a prison, was rescued from dereliction by Fred Ortler and his son Thomas. They renovated it completely, transforming the medieval structure into a restaurant, bar, and suites. The name Flurin comes from a 14th-century Rhaeto-Romance judge, Flurin von Turm, and means “the flourishing” or “the splendid.”

Thomas Ortler describes the team as “many young people who try to make the dusty Flurin flourish again.” The restaurant reflects this energy, serving contemporary cuisine that draws on the region’s agricultural traditions. The kitchen works with local ingredients, and the dining experience is grounded in the history of the space itself. The menu changes with the seasons, and the atmosphere balances the weight of the stone walls with a warm, welcoming approach.

The restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended award, a recognition that fits naturally with the Ortlers’ ambition. The dining room is housed within the tower’s thick walls, with views of the cobbled streets of Glorenza. In warmer months, outdoor seating is available. The bar is open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a focus on farm-to-table ingredients.

Flurin is closed on Monday and Tuesday. During the company holiday from June 8 to 16, the team recommends visiting their nearby Wirtshaus | Osteria Steinbock. For those who want to stay, the tower also offers suites, each numbered according to the building’s layered history.