Kirchenwirt

Dating back to 1326, this traditional inn located in the heart of Leogang has been run with enthusiasm by the same family for over 130 years. Barbara Kottke and her brother Hans-Jörg Unterrainer represent the sixth generation at the helm. In their cosy, rustic dining area – or, in summer, on the terrace with a view of the parish church – you can choose between a six-course tasting menu (also available in a pescetarian version) and à la carte dishes. Chef Stefan Birnbacher proposes, for example, a creation he calls "Alpine Waters": a mildly spiced, pickled brook trout served with a wafer-thin layer of lardo, and kohlrabi – pickled and in the form of a cream – along with a broth made with Leogang saffron and seasoned with hemp nut oil. His signature caviar dish ("Black Gold") is another tantalising option. There is also a hearty beef broth or Wiener schnitzel. The owner and his front-of-house team really know their way around the fantastic national and international wine list. Tip: gorgeous guestrooms in the hotel.

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