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Austrian mountain food has evolved to combat the effect of the altitude and the cold; good, solid fare like dumplings and sausages, and soups hot and hearty enough to heat you through. The main repertoire centers around different combinations of staple ingredients - bacon, potato and cabbage - however, with an open mind things can become more interesting.
Although most of the restaurants, especially those on the mountain, offer predominantly Tyrolean cuisine, if you feel like a change there is a tapas bar and a reasonable choice of Italian places in
resort. And, if you are in need of further variety, there is also a Chinese restaurant, next to Haferl cafe on Dorfstrasse, although it's nothing to write home about.
When it’s time for
apres-ski, most people who have been to St Anton will mention the
Krazy Kanguruh,
Taps and
Mooserwirt as the major slope-side players, and it's true that the energy and volume they exude makes them impressive. For a more laidback end to your day, there are other
mountain restaurants offering a more peaceful haven, where you can enjoy the view and wind down over a few mugs of gluhwein.
Five to try
Ben Venuto: Asian, Japanese and Italian food served in a sweeping modern restaurant.
Bobo's: Enjoy Mexican food in this friendly venue, then drink cocktails at the bar and listen to live music.
Hazienda: Much-loved wine bar serving international favourites.
Funky Chicken: Classic St Anton nightlife in the centre of the village.
Schrofli Alm (Zurs):
Welcoming and full of character mountain restaurant with a large terrace and ice-bar overlooking the Alpine peaks.
Our penny's worth
If you’re eating on the slopes, make sure you take cash as many places won’t accept credit cards.
