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Food & Wine in Cortina
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to choosing food and wine in Cortina: receiving tailored recommendations based on your needs truly makes a difference.
Choosing where to dine and drink in Cortina d’Ampezzo is a pleasure and a quest. The choice is so wide, for every palate and need, that it deserves careful planning for enthusiasts of good food and drink.
There are many restaurants, for instance, offering a delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, as well as those specializing in meat or fish.
It’s also possible to structure your entire vacation around specific dietary and health needs, with a plan that considers overall well-being, even after returning home. After all, we are what we eat, and living healthily is a true goal to pursue every day.
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A natural follow-up to an aperitif is finding where to eat in Cortina. It’s not just about the food, but how to complete the evening in a setting of well-being and, at times, sophistication.
You can choose from Michelin-starred restaurants or exceptional mountain huts that offer traditional dishes. Alternatively, there are restaurants, both inside and outside hotels, serving local, Italian, and international cuisine.
And there are pizzerias and bars that focus on typical and quick dishes, yet always crafted with attention to detail to provide a truly flavorful break.
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Food and wine in the Queen of the Dolomites
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Aperitifs in bars and wine bars hold a special role in Cortina. They represent a ritual of the Italian Dolce Vita, and during this moment of relaxation, many activities take place under a veil of apparent inactivity.
It’s an opportunity for socializing, deepening connections, exploring ideas, relaxing, and having fun, whether joking or conversing with friends, acquaintances, or new people.
In a word, it’s leisure that fosters creativity and humanity. Plus, you get to enjoy a pleasant aperitif with a variety of wines, from Prosecco to other Venetian excellences, all while admiring the beauty of the Dolomites.
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Bars, wine bars and coffee shops in the Queen of the Dolomites
Cooking classes
What better way to discover the secrets of Cortina’s traditional dishes than learning directly from those who prepare them every day? Join a hands-on cooking class, learn the techniques and traditions from expert chefs, and then sit down together to enjoy the dishes you’ve just prepared.
Another must-have experience is outings to high altitudes to learn about wild herbs to use in dishes and drinks and which ones to avoid. Which flowers are edible, good and have healing properties and how to use them to express their special qualities to the fullest. To the usefulness of learning new recipes is added, in fact, the pleasantness of spending some very sweet and unforgettable hours in environmental settings that rapture the heart with their beauty.
Those who wish to delve into the fundamentals of pastry making will be able to try their hand at short pastries and mouth-watering creams here and find inspiration in the creations of world champions and recognized master pastry chefs.
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Food and wine are an essential part of any stay in Cortina. They become an opportunity to discover local dining traditions, learn the secrets of alpine cuisine, and experience ingredients shaped by a remarkable yet challenging mountain environment.
The presence of numerous gastronomic events in Cortina d’Ampezzo throughout the year provides an additional opportunity to broaden one’s culinary horizons.
Want to book your own gourmet experience?
In every season, Cortina d’Ampezzo offers a wide range of culinary experiences: from hands-on cooking classes and cheese-making workshops to guided tastings, as well as lunches and dinners in some of the destination’s most renowned restaurants.
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