The holiday region of Lana has so much to offer and that in every season. And what could be nicer than stopping in after a leisurely hike through the vineyards or along the high-altitude paths.
This time I was recommended the restaurant “STADELE”. It used to be an old barn in the family house and then years later the idea of the young, passionate chef Matthias Wenin.
The simple façade does not immediately suggest an old barn.
The Wenin family had the “Stadele” converted into a very special restaurant. Lots of wood of the old structure, modern chairs and benches and lots of orange make it inviting and very cosy.
“Hearty enjoyment of authentic specialities and culinary masterpieces framed by the urromantic modern age.”
It sounds so inviting on the website of the Restaurant Stadele.
The lively pictures on the wall are by Franziska Egger from Lana.
Son Matthias is the chef here and the various menus suggest innovative and experimental dishes.
for starters green apple – cress – baked oyster
Fish soup – Focaccia
Octopus – Fennel – Mandarin
Span Pig Back – Puntarelle – Liquorice Yoghurt – Crispy Potato
Duck breast – sweet potatoes – autumn turnips – pink pepper
Khaki – Quark – Kaffee
Warm chocolate tart with liquid core and chestnut ice cream
Chocolate Valrhona Banana – passion fruit
The description of the dishes on the menu cards is short and without frills, on the plate a wonderful experience for the eye and the palate, a very interesting taste experience and even after several courses I feel light. Here the chef combines traditional South Tyrolean food and fusion cuisine. The selected ingredients come mainly from the region.
In the basement the wine cellar in the old stable, the original feed trough serves as wine rack for noble spirits and the large selection of top wines and the design chairs are a beautiful contrast to the old stone floor.
After a good coffee together with the likeable chef and his warm mother – by the way the only woman in the team at the moment – I unfortunately have to make my way back.
Dear family Wenin, Many thanks for the wonderful food!
STADELE Restaurant Weinlounge
BUSINESS LUNCH – DINNER MENU – MENU FUSION – WEDDING MENUS – MEETING POINT FOR APERITIFS
Aichweg 2 – 39011 Lana – South Tyrol / Italy
