Locanda Alpina

Locanda Alpina is a gourmet restaurant and romantic relais set in the natural landscape of Val di Non near Brez, Italy. Chef and hostess Silvana leads a kitchen that crafts authentic traditional dishes such as house-made pasta, gnocchi, and tortellini, using fresh vegetables and herbs grown in its own garden. The menu evolves seasonally, featuring local specialties like meats, cheeses, homemade jams, and mustards crafted from garden and forest fruits. Breakfast offers homemade sweets, honey, local butter, and salumi alongside inventive creations such as the Brezdel, highlighting balanced flavors. The establishment offers ten rooms furnished with light-scented wood and warm colors, designed to create intimate and bright spaces enriched by a Tyrolean atmosphere. Hand-crafted details, including authentic Tyrolean stoves, contribute to a calm and inviting environment perfect for rest amidst surrounding orchards and mountains. The cuisine centers on regional, seasonal recipes refined by Silvana’s touch, emphasizing homemade pasta and local ingredients sourced from the garden and nearby producers. Signature dishes include house-made bread, Tortel di patate mezzena e mortandela Val di Non, roasted Polipo di Porto Santo Spirito, Gnocchi di patate crude alla pancetta tostata, braised veal cheek, herb-crusted lamb carré, and apple strudel with vanilla gelato. The restaurant also features a wine cellar with selected wines and spirits and offers bar service as well as curated itineraries for exploring the area's natural beauty. Seasonal events such as Pomaria and the Ciaspolada snowshoe race enhance the cultural experience.