The story
In the heart of the Dolomites, in the small town of Vodo di Cadore near San Vito, Il Capriolino brings a refined touch to the mountain kitchen. Part of the Al Capriolo estate—which also includes a locanda and chalets—this restaurant is a destination for those who appreciate thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking rooted in the surrounding landscape.
The menu proposals change with the seasons and showcase a modern take on country cooking. A Traditional menu offers whole wheat spaghetti with white meat ragout and sage, followed by a deer stew with polenta and currant jam. The Mountain Flavours menu leans into more inventive territory: puccia bread and dandelion canederli with green bean cream, kefir, and sheep bottarga, then tamarind-glazed lamb shank with horseradish mashed potato and grilled pak choi. A vegetarian-friendly Garden and the Forest menu features courgettes parmigiana with mozzarella cream and tomato basil pesto, and paccheri cacio e pepe with courgettes carbonara. A children’s duet keeps things simple with homemade maccheroni, chicken cutlet, and ice cream.
The restaurant’s approach is precise yet unpretentious, letting the quality of the ingredients speak. The dining room is warm and welcoming, with a view of the surrounding peaks and a relaxed atmosphere that suits both a long lunch after skiing and a quiet dinner.
Il Capriolino’s recognition by the Michelin guide confirms what regulars already know: this is a place where the traditions of the Dolomites are respected, but not repeated without thought. The cooking feels both local and contemporary, a balance that is harder to strike than it looks.
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