RISTORANTE LA STUA DE ZACH - ALBERGO MIRALAGO

Where traditional Ladin flavours meet the creativity of a family kitchen.

Some places are shaped as much by their surroundings as by what happens inside them. La Stua de Zach, the restaurant of Albergo Miralago at Passo San Pellegrino, is one of them. Overlooking the beautiful Lago delle Pozze and surrounded by the majestic Dolomites, it welcomes guests into a warm and intimate setting where the mountains can be experienced both in the landscape and on the plate.

At the heart of the kitchen is a family story. For more than thirty years, Carmen has devoted herself to a cuisine deeply rooted in tradition, preserving old recipes passed down from mother to daughter while constantly seeking out genuine, locally sourced ingredients. Alongside her is her son Pietro, who, after gaining experience in gourmet restaurants and hotels, returned to Passo San Pellegrino and began working with his mother in 2011, bringing a more contemporary and creative approach to her traditional cooking.

It is this meeting of two different sensibilities that gives La Stua de Zach its character: a cuisine that starts with Ladin and Trentino traditions, but is not afraid to look ahead. Recipes rooted in memory meet new combinations, carefully chosen ingredients and delicate use of spices, creating dishes that retain the flavours of the mountains while adding a personal and contemporary touch.

Among the specialities, salt cod and stockfish have a particular place. In 2013, the restaurant came second in the Regional Baccalà Competition – Trofeo Tagliapietra. Guests can also request a tasting menu dedicated to this traditional ingredient, discovering it through a series of different preparations.

The experience is completed by local products and generous dishes made for sharing, including a selection of Trentino cheeses and cured meats: abundant, beautifully presented and, above all, made for enjoying together. It is a cuisine that does not try to move away from its roots, but instead tells their story with care, lightness and a touch of creativity.

Looking after guests is part of the same philosophy. La Stua de Zach is part of the Alimentazione Fuori Casa programme of the Italian Coeliac Association, offering gluten-free products and preparations. Guests are asked to mention any dietary requirements when making their reservation.

Sitting down at La Stua de Zach means experiencing more than just a meal. It means discovering the cooking of Carmen and Pietro while, outside, the lake reflects the surrounding mountains and the landscape of Passo San Pellegrino reminds you, with every glance, of where these flavours come from.