5 Restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo: Must-Try Dining Spots
Cortina d’Ampezzo is not just a beautiful destination in the Italian Dolomites, it’s also a great town for food lovers. In Cortina d’Ampezzo, you can find everything from elegant Alpine restaurants, fine dining experiences, and even cheap beer halls.
In this food guide, I’ve listed 5 restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo that are worth trying. These restaurants are perfect for visitors looking to eat well after a day of hiking, skiing, or just exploring the town.
Whether you are craving fresh pasta, amazing pizza, or a memorable fine-dining experience, these top-rated restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo are worth trying.
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I had the opportunity to spend a week in Cortina d’Ampezzo right before the 2026 Winter Olympics. Based on local recommendations and research me and family members went to several restaurants around Cortina d’Ampezzo.
We went to a variety of restaurants around town to include a Michelin-Starred restaurant that was spectacular. We also dined at a few pizzerias, beer halls, and hotel restaurants. Here are 5 restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo that stood out and I highly recommend trying.
Ristorante Tivoli Cortina
Ristorante Tivoli Cortina is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Reservations are recommended and I guarantee you that this will be one of the most memorable dining experiences you’ll ever have.
Chef Graziano Prest combines elegant, inventive cuisine with alpine traditions. The staff was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and very social.
Ristorante Tivoli Cortina has a warm and cozy atmosphere with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
The menu has set course meals, but also appetizers and A la carte.
Everyone in my party ordered different course meals and the menu changes seasonally.
I tried the Local Tasting Menu (Altogusto). It included Alpin Char, Frogs Soup, Tagliatelle, Plin Style Ravioli, Passeggiata nel Bosco, Braised Beef Cheek, and Apple Strudel.
Every dish was beautifully created and the flavors were outstanding. This was a first Michelin-starred restaurant for me and now I can’t wait to try more around the world. My expectations are high now after dining at Ristorante Tivoli Cortina.
Reservations are recommended. We tried dining at Ristorante Tivoli Cortina on our first day in Cortina d’Ampezzo. They were full but we managed to make a reservation the next day.
Address: Località Lacedel, 34, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Ristorante Franceschi
Ristorante Franceschi is a fine-dining restaurant located within the Franceschi Park Hotel in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
We managed to dine here without making reservations in advance.
The restaurant is very elegant, staff was professional, and everything we tried was outstanding, to include the several bottles of wine.
Here you can find a lot of traditional Italian dishes and cuisine that is influenced by the local areas around the Dolomites.
I ordered the Lamb Shank with Rosemary Smashed Potatoes. The meat was so tender and flavorful I absolutely loved it.
Others in my party ordered the Veal Goulash, Grilled Australian Angus Flank Steak, and the Homemade Buckwheat Tagliolini with fresh Truffle. Everyone was satisfied.
We dined here for a few hours and sampled a lot of wine which paired nicely with the meals.
Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 86, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Ristorante De LEN
Ristorante De LEN is another restaurant we tried in Cortina d’Ampezzo that surprised us. Ristorante De LEN belongs to Hotel de LEN near downtown Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Ristorante De LEN is modern, comfortable, serves craft beer, and known for their local ingredients and flavorful dishes.
Ristorante De LEN offered all day-dining. Which was great, because a lot of restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo closed midday and open again later in the evening.
It was a timing thing one day and we were looking to eat around 15:00. They were one of the only restaurants open at the time.
They serve a nice mix of American dishes (burger, club sandwiches, etc.) but also local Italian dishes and regional dishes from the Dolomites.
As an appetizer, we had the artisanal cold cuts and cheese, all which were delicious.
For an entre I ordered the Chicken Breast with Seasonal Vegetables. The chicken breast was nice, it wasn’t dry and had a slight buttery flavor to it. What I loved about the dish was the Bok choy. Surprisingly, the best Bok choy, I’ve ever had!
Others at the table tried the Lasagna and pasta with fresh truffles and loved it!
Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 66, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Pizzeria Porto Rotondo Cortina
You can’t visit Italy and not have pizza! Thankfully, Cortina d’Ampezzo has several pizzerias and restaurants that prepare pizza.
One of my favorite pizzerias in Cortina d’Ampezzo was Pizzeria Porto Rotondo Cortina.
The pizza I ordered here was actually one of the best I had during my entire stay in Italy. We found it by chance looking for a pizzeria that had indoor seating. Happy Accident!
Like most restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the interior was cozy and the staff was very friendly.
The pizza menu is extensive, very hard to choose what to get. Ultimately, I went with the Paesana which included fresh tomato, mozzarella, and sliced suckling pig. The pizza was so delicious, I wanted to come back a second time to try more!
Address: Via Don Pietro Frenademez, 2, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Hacker-Pschorr Haus
Hacker-Pschorr is a famous brewery from Munich, Germany. So I was surprised that there was a small Hacker-Pschorr beer hall in Cortina d’Ampezzo.
The interior is small, but has a traditional German atmosphere. There are also a few standing tables outside.
I stopped in mainly for a few beers, but I also ordered a side of fries. The beers are great here. On tap, you can find the standard Hacker-Pschorr beers, the Lager, Bitter, Weizen, and Keller bier. There are also a few local Italian beers as well.
Food wise, Hacker-Pschorr in Corina d’Ampezzo had a lot of traditional German menu items and a few Italian dishes. On the menu there are items like Frankfurter sausages, warm sandwiches, and a variety of salads.
Address: Via Stazione, 7, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Grocery Stores in Cortina d'Ampezzo
I know this is a post on my top rated restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo but I just wanted to add a few more options in case you are staying in an Airbnb or prefer to cook on your own.
Listed below are two supermarkets that I frequented almost daily to stock up the fridge at the Airbnb, Conad City and Le Eccellenze di Esselunga Cortina.
Conad City
Conad City is more your traditional grocery store or supermarket, found throughout Italy.
The Conad City in Cortina d’Ampezzo is downtown and in my opinion one of the best places to go to for fresh product, meats, snacks, and purchasing alcohol.
I will warn you, the parking lot in front of Conad City in Cortina d’Ampezzo is horrendous. It has limited spaces and is kind of a one-way narrow road. I parked on the street and found it to be much easier.
Address: Via Barone Franchetti, 1, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Le Eccellenze di Esselunga Cortina
Le Eccellenze di Esselunga Cortina is more of a high end supermarket. We came here a few times for their fresh pastries, baked goods, deli meats, cheeses, and fresh coffee.
This supermarket is in the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, near the Basilica. You can simply park out front if there is an empty space.
Address: Via Cesare Battisti, 11, 32043 Cortina d’Ampezzo BL, Italy
Conclusion
For a small mountain town, Cortina d’Ampezzo has some incredible dining options. I wrote this post because I found the food in Cortina d’Ampezzo to be incredibly delicious and the restaurants were all memorable.
Getting the opportunity to eat at Ristorante Tivoli, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Italy was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. Pizzeria Porto Rotono Cortina served one of the best pizzas I had throughout my entire stay in Italy.
There were many excellent restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo, the five I listed in this post are among my favorites and I highly recommend trying them.
If you’ve been to Cortina d’Ampezzo and know of more restaurants that are worth trying, please leave a comment so myself and others can try! Safe Travels!
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