Ristorante Grual

We had dinner at Grual and it was truly one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve ever had. The 12-course tasting menu was a seamless journey through the flavors of the Dolomites — creative, deeply rooted in nature, and executed with precision and soul. Each dish offered something unexpected. From the birch-scented amuse-bouche to the beetroot tartare with fermented berries, and the trout delicately smoked in larch bark, every course was thoughtful, beautiful, and full of flavor. The pacing was perfect, and there was a clear narrative that tied everything together — you could tell the kitchen wasn’t just serving food, they were telling a story. The wine pairings were equally impressive, thanks to Giulia, the sommelier. Her selections elevated each dish and introduced us to several surprising and unique bottles, especially from local producers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made each glass feel special. A huge part of what made the evening unforgettable was the service. Anna, our waitress, was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional. She made us feel welcome from the first moment and guided us through the menu with just the right balance of charm and precision. Grual is more than a restaurant — it’s a window into the land, the seasons, and the people who live here. We left feeling inspired, grateful, and already talking about when we’ll be back. PS: I couldn't take pictures of all the dishes since the wine took effect but please appreciate the finess of each dish I was able to picture here.

Giving it 5 stars for the overall experience and exceptional waitstaff. The food was quite good, but several dishes were dissapointing (smoked trout risotto, and the fusili pasta).. heavy handed on seasoning and difficult to finish or enjoy any of the components on their own. Generally, all plates were bizarrely oversauced which made appreciating these local mountain more work than it should have been. However, the overall experience was worth it and the hero dishes - pikeperch, potatoes, beef, and roe deer- saved the day. This is a very long experience, moreso than other Michelin tastings, but still an ok pace.

Very nice food, beautifully designed room, and very reasonably priced for the quality. The menu is themed around the local area which is a lovely idea. I saw one review complaining about it taking 3 hours - that’s how long an 8 course tasting menu takes! They have a la carte options available too if that’s too long but I would strongly suggest the tasting menu. Note the ‘vegetarian’ option contains fish by default - they were more than happy to swap it out thought when asked.

What a good surprise! Excellent restaurant, very nice personnel and above all a splendid atmosphere. You fell like you are dining in the forest in the mountains. The dishes are traditional and tasty. Excellent experience, in a wonderful hotel-spa.

Initially we are not really love design and some waiters looks a bit less confident. But when they served us artic fish … that is something over the moon , the way how they done a mushrooms, bbq aftertaste like in village and fish - just wow. Selection of cheese and very professional server. Lady wine server very keep attention. So They are worth a m-star.

A shiny Michelin’s star in the valley. Please do not miss it.

Non è la prima volta che visto il Grual e dire che è un'esperienza eccellente, ed un percorso enogastronomico di altissimo livello è riduttivo. Cibo curato nei minimi dettagli, sia della materia prima che nel presentarlo. Paradiso per il palato è l'unico modo in cui posso descrivere la cena. Personale gentilissimo, qualificato, preparato ed attento. Dal Maitre, alla sommelier e tutto lo staff, sanno coccolarti e consigliarti. Location curata nei minimi dettagli, raffinata e pulita. Menù che ti accompagna attraverso le montagne, inserendo in ogni piatto prodotti del territorio. Consiglio vivamente per chi ha voglia di un esperienza appaggagante per i sensi ed il palato. Ritornerò sicuramente.

Il Grual situato all'interno del resort Lefay di Pinzolo offre una esperienza piena e soddisfacente. Lo Chef Maenza ed il suo team hanno sviluppato un concetto nuovo di menù che vi permetterà di salire sul monte Grual ,da cui il ristorante prende il nome, senza muovervi dalle comode poltroncine. Arredato nei toni rilassanti e caldi del verde e del marrone ed illuminato con luci soffuse su ogni tavolo inizierete un percorso degustativo di altissimo livello, i singoli piatti spiegati sapientemente dal Maitre ed il suo team di sala vi faranno sciogliere le papille gustative, i consigli della giovane, ma preparata, sommelier Giulia accompagneranno le portate con un'ottima selezione di vini. Davvero una grande eccellenza nel territorio trentino ma un plauso alla professionalità e sapienza sia dello Chef che del Maitre entrambi pugliesi. Più che meritata la presenza nella guida Michelin.