Evaluation: Restaurant Jagdschloss, Kühtai, Tyrol, Austria

After an exhilarating snowshoe hike by means of pristine snow at Kühtai, we headed up the highway to Restaurant Jagdschloss, a part of the historic Jagdschloss Resort. We have already got it on good authority from our snowshoeing information, Nick, that it’s one of the best place to eat within the village. So, nestled within the shadow of Kühtai’s hovering peaks, this institution promised a hearty embrace of Austrian hospitality, and we had undoubtedly labored up an urge for food for it.

The meals

We didn’t have so lengthy earlier than catching our bus again to Innsbruck so every simply selected one dish from a menu of soups and mains. The comforting bowl of cream of pumpkin soup was generously laced with coconut milk and scattered with crisp croutons. The delicate sweetness of the coconut enhances the earthy pumpkin, and it’s satisfyingly warming after our out of doors excursions.

I selected the wiener schnitzel, a scrumptious golden veal dish served with chips and cranberry sauce – a timeless dish and the epitome of Austrian custom.

We additionally order the Tyrolean beef burger – a succulent burger topped with melted onions, streaky bacon, scorching sauce and a beneficiant layer of cheese, served with golden wedges.

The chef

On the coronary heart of Restaurant Jagdschloss is Head Chef Peter Hüble from Styria. With years of expertise and a ardour for Austrian classics, Peter returned to his homeland after an extended stint of self-employment to take the reins at Jagdschloss. For the previous three years, he has faithfully upheld the resort’s mission to honour its 400-year historical past by providing dishes rooted in custom, ready with regional components.

The atmosphere

After we arrived, we discovered ourselves the one diners within the restaurant. With lunch served till 4pm, maybe others have been nonetheless lured by the slopes and planning a later meal. I’m certain there’s a totally different power on busier days – in some ways, it was truly fairly nice, although, to have the place to ourselves.

From our desk, we may take pleasure in a panoramic view of the mountain, watching as clouds drifted throughout the peaks and the ski lifts traced their routes up and down.

The price

Restaurant Jagdschloss is fairly priced – soups hover across the €10 mark, whereas most mains settle comfortably close to €20.

The ultimate verdict

Restaurant Jagdschloss is a quiet retreat that speaks volumes about Austrian heritage. With its conventional fayre, a chef who respects Austrian delicacies, and a setting that mirrors the majesty of the encircling peaks, it’s a worthy cease for anybody exploring Kühtai.

After our meal, we admired the charming chapel simply exterior earlier than catching our bus — conveniently positioned simply throughout the highway — again to Innsbruck.

Disclosure: Our journey was sponsored by Innsbruck Tourism.

Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson is Editor of A Luxurious Journey Weblog and has labored within the journey trade for greater than 30 years. He’s Winner of the Improvements in Journey ‘Greatest Journey Influencer’ Award from WIRED journal. Along with different awards, the weblog has additionally been voted “one of many world’s greatest journey blogs” and “greatest for luxurious” by The Telegraph.