“LA TAVERNA” RESTAURANT
Dine at Lajadira Hotel****
A journey through the genuine flavours of the Dolomites
In the heart of Cortina d’Ampezzo, “La Taverna” Restaurant in Hotel Lajadira pays tribute to Italian tradition and gourmet culture. Every dish on the menu is made with passion, quality ingredients and love, in an elegant, inviting environment perfect for any occasion.
Hotel with typical Restaurant in Cortina d’Ampezzo
Tradition and Mediterranean cuisine at the foot of the Dolomites
The “La Taverna” Restaurant menu is a smooth blend of Italian culinary tradition and the fresh flavours of Mediterranean cuisine. Shaped by the skilful hands of our chef Carmelo Librizzi, each dish is made from the finest, carefully selected seasonal ingredients that enhance the genuine flavours of our local area.
From starters to meat and fish mains, our menu is renewed constantly to make the most of local produce and genuine ingredients, seasoned with a pinch of innovation and creativity that makes each dish unforgettable.
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 10:30 am
Dinner: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Menu
Mediterranean cuisine, Italian tradition, quality ingredients
Our menus take you on a culinary journey through a delicious combination of Mediterranean flavours and the traditional cuisine of the Ampezzo basin. Each visit to the restaurant offers a variety of exquisite dishes, skilfully prepared with the freshest local ingredients and inspired by the Italian tradition. Step into a gourmet experience that captures the heart of the Ampezzo Valley, where you can taste the history of our rich culinary heritage in every mouthful. An example of our menu signed by chef Carmelo Librizzi.
OPEN TO ALL VISITORS TO CORTINA
Book your gourmet experience
“La Taverna” Restaurant is open not only to hotel guests, but also to anyone looking for a unique culinary experience in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Treat yourself to a splendid journey through the genuine flavours of the Italian and Mediterranean tradition, nestled in the marvellous landscape of the Dolomites.
Book your table now to savour the passion and dedication we invest in every detail.
Appetizers
Salad and vegetables buffet
Trentino saladed carpaccio, red apple, walnuts, spinach and rosemary oil
Veal tuna sauce
Burratina, soncino, red and yellow datterini tomatoes with basil mayonnaise
Mazara del Vallo shrimp tartare with lime mayonnaise
Piedmontese fassona beef tartare and caper fruit
Cheeses selection and cadore speck
First Dishes
Mezzo pacchero with 3 tomatoes and sea guernin
Spaghetto with fresh tomato fillets and basil
Risotto with scampi cream, lime zest, scampi tartare and alps flowers
Home made pappardelle with porcini mushrooms
Hand made beetroots casunziei, 36 months parmigiano reggiano and poppy seeds
Barley soup
Trofie with gorgonzola and sausage
Main Courses
Ricotta cheeseball with tomato sauce, basil and parmiggiano reggiano
Salmon with pan-sauteed vegetables
Deer fillet with blueberries, served with polenta
rack of lamb on brown stock with sliced potatoes and sirah reduction sauce
Pork ribs with ampezzo style potatoes
Barolo-flavoured veal cheek with smushed potatoes, porto and marsala flavoured peer
Mixed fried calamari and prawns with wasabi mayonnaise
Milanese cutlet with potato wedges
Dessert
Tiramisù
Apple strudel with vanilla ice cream
Lemon meringue cake
Nougat semifreddo
Panna cotta with wildberries
Vanilla icecream served with warm berries
Soft-heart choccolate cake served with fior di latte ice cream
The staff is at your complete disposal for any allergies and intolerances
For guests on HB (half board), dinner at the restaurant includes a four-course menu, excluding wine and water
A SOPHISTICATED, WELCOMING SETTING
The ideal backdrop to all your special moments
The restaurant dining room has been designed to welcome guests, with an elegant, relaxing atmosphere in which attention is paid to every detail, guaranteeing an impeccable gourmet experience. Whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a romantic dinner, a convivial encounter with friends, or to celebrate a special event, “La Taverna” Restaurant is the perfect setting for any occasion. Our carefully selected wine list includes a rich variety of Italian and international labels, so you can choose the perfect pairing for every dish and enjoy a comprehensive gourmet experience.PIZZA PALACE
An alternative: top-quality pizza in Cortina d’Ampezzo
For hotel guests who fancy a quick snack, lunch or dinner, we recommend the delicious menu on offer at Pizza Palace, located in the Savoia Palace Residences in Cortina.
It’s an experience no pizza lover should miss. The delicious Palace pizzas are inspired by the culinary tradition of Italy and Cortina. Pizza montanara, margherita, ham and mushroom, or spicy diavola; the exclusive truffle pizza, mini pizza for the kids…our master pizza chefs have something to delight every palate. For a quick, casual, yet stylish meal.
You can book a table directly at the Palace, or order take-out or delivery to your room, or you can book and enjoy your pizza anywhere in the hotel.
OPENING HOURS
Every day / closed on Monday
12:30 – 3:30 pm
6:00 – 11:00 pm
THE DELIGHT OF HALF-BOARD
Make the most of your stay at the Hotel Lajadira with our half-board rate.
Book a Room plus Dinner at a truly great value price. Treat yourself to a memorable experience of fine dining and hospitality.
And every Thursday, to enhance your experience, we offer a traditional Ampezzo menu – a journey through the authentic flavours of the region.
