Cortina d'Ampezzo

Cortina d'Ampezzo Resort Restaurants

Cortina is regarded as a paradise for food lovers. The very smart (but very expensive) El Toula is definitely worth a visit. Situated in an old barn on the edge of town the food and rustic setting are magnificent. Some of the best restaurants are a little further out of town - the Michelin starred Tivoli, and the Sanbrite are the standout restaurants. Also further out but accesible by road or lift are Da Aurelio, Baita Fraina, La Corte del Lampone and Cinque Torre. Excellent restaurants in Cortina itself include Al Camin, El Camineto, Tratoria Passetto and the Tavernetta (to name a few!). For those seeking to try a traditional Ladin menu we recommend Restaurant Dolom Eats and if it is a more modest meal you are after we like Croda Cafè at the west end of the Corso which claims to be the town’s original pizzeria, with wood-fired oven.

Cortina d'Ampezzo Mountain Restaurants

Lunch on the slopes is one of the major plus factors about Cortina despite the piste map not identifying all restaurants. In the Socrepes area the Rifugio Col Taron is one of the best spots on the mountain, while the newly renovated Baita Piè Tofana (in the Tofana Ski Area), Rifugio Pomedes and El Faral follow closely by. The Col Druscie and El Sorei have been recomended by some our clients as well. At Cristallo the Rio Gere and the Rifugio son Foca are both worth a visit. The Cinque Torri area boasts some good restaurants as well with the restaurant Da Aurelio, Rifugio Averau, Scoiattoli, the Rufugio Fedare and finally the Rifugio Lagazuoi all highly recommended. You wont find any self service restaurants in Cortina!

Cortina d'Ampezzo Apres Ski

This is a lively resort for apres ski. There are some very nice tea-time spots, the Lovat being the pick of the bunch, however if you want something a little stronger there are many wine bars to choose from. Enoteca, Osteria, Villa Sandi, Dok-Dall'Ava, and Brio di Vino offer a wide choice of wines, with cheese and ham to compliment.
On the slopes you must go to The Chalet Tofane - this recently renovated restaurant in Socrepes (Tofana) is where there is always a DJ set in the afternoons with great music and a fun atmosphere.

Cortina d'Ampezzo Nightlife

Bars and nightclubs in Cortina tend to come alive later in the evening, usually after 11pm. The liveliest spot is Janbo, while VIP Club and Belvedere Disco Club are both popular choices for a more glamorous night out. We would also recommend Zelda Cocktail Club for excellent drinks in a stylish setting.