On my visit to the Dolomites Mr S and I were lucky enough to dine at La Stüa de Michil in the luxurious hotel La Perla Corvara. This gourmet restaurant was awarded its first Michelin star in 2002.
Michelin star restaurant in Italy
The decor is based on the local Ladin culture, very quaint and like dining in a well dressed mountain cabin. The dimly lit room creates a cosy and intimate atmosphere.
I loved the touches of fresh flowers and our name on the table. Simple but elegant.
We decided to give the tasting menu a miss and went à la carte. With the menus we were offered a complimentary glass of champagne which was lovely touch.
The amuse bouche was a spongy cake filled with stracciatella soaked in tomato water with a refreshing basil sorbet. It was quite large as amuse bouches go and took a fair few spoonful to finish, nevertheless rather tasty.
After a full-on day in the mountains and a rather hectic evening routine with the girls before the babysitter arrived. Mr S and I were ravenous, so dived straight into the hot selection of breads which followed.
My starter was adapted for my vegetarian palette – a beetroot risotto with goats cheese, which would usually come adorned with scampi.
Now the menu neglected to mention that the cheese was blue and I must confess blue cheese isn’t a Pixie staple. A first, I did really enjoy the dish as the blue cheese helped to cut straight through the sweetness of the beetroot.
Mr S went for a low key starter – summer salad of vegetables from Aspinger.
My main was an organic egg described as 63/40 with rye bread, creamy tree milk, morels and bulbs. The egg being cooked at precisely 63 centigrade for 40 minutes. It made for a very runny and tasty egg.
Dessert was a delicious and light affair for me, named Rosa. A plate of strawberries in every which way you can imagine – fresh, freeze-dried and powered. Along with rhubarb, the creamiest yoghurt topped with tested almonds and meringue.
The combination of all the different textures was superb. I was in strawberry heaven.
Mr S couldn’t resist the Italian cheese plate accompanied with honey from the Dolomites and hoovered it in super speed time.
Surrounded by the old style wooden hut decor, chandeliers, and the relaxing, elegant ambience. Mr S and I were lapping up the romantic air of the restaurant. We loved the modern twists on Ladin dishes. If venturing in these parts I’d definitely recommend a visit.
I was even treated to a departing gift. A beautifully painted clay hanging
La Stüa de Michil | La Perla Hotel | Corvara | Italy | Website
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This place looks amazing!
I’m so hungry right now haha, nice post!
I am particularly intrigued by that beetroot risotto and bouche!!! The cabin feel reminds me of my maternal home. Looks like a pleasant time ❤
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That risotto looks unreal 🙂
Amazing shot! The food looks so delicious. Drooling!!! I always like to choose a good ambiance when going to a restaurant. That place looks perfect place to dine.
beautiful photographs such a rustic and lovely setting you’ve captured 🙂
You got me drooling seeing all those beautiful food LOL! The a beetroot risotto with goat cheese is such an inspiring dish, but all these food look gorgeous, and I bet taste divine.
How lucky!! That looks like the perfect date night and the food looks so good as well! I’m jealous!
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