Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel

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"In the peaceful village of Zug near Lech, this One-Key charmer—seemingly pulled from a Wes Anderson film—offers easy access to the Zugerbergbahn and the Lech–Zürs–St. Anton circuit, and its Two-Star Rote Wand Chef’s Table ranks among Austria’s most sought-after dining experiences." - Nicole Trilivas

"This charming restaurant in the Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel serves traditional Austrian cuisine at its best, whether it's a perfectly souffléd Wiener schnitzel, delicious buttermilk pancakes or fabulous fondues! Diners can also look forward to cordial service and an extensive and well-curated selection of wines. At lunchtime, only the bistro is open, serving an à la carte menu. In the evening, culinary tradition is showcased in set menus with different options for each course." - Michelin Inspector

"In the exclusive Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel – formerly a modest inn in Zug's old schoolhouse – guests are treated to a very special culinary experience. After an aperitif and a selection of appetisers in the little parlour downstairs, you proceed upstairs to a chic dining area in which warm wood meets sleek design; there you take a seat on one of the comfortable bar chairs arranged around a horseshoe counter. A special atmosphere reigns here, and this is due in no small part to the well-coordinated, charming and laid-back service team. Julian Stieger, who comes from Upper Austria, brings his highly unique and modern style to the table: his dishes are very modern, complex yet devoid of unnecessary frills. For example, his delicious "Blutwurstbrot" is a fine-crumbed, moist bread topped with an apple and black pudding compote that is at once fruity and delicately spiced, and sprinkled with truffle shavings at your table. The dry-aged duck is also wonderful – crispy on the outside, tender on the inside – served with an aromatic creamy cep mushroom and chive oil sauce, lent an interesting texture by just the right amount of tonburi seeds. They have a surprise set menu, which can be made vegetarian if ordered in advance." - Michelin Inspector

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"A family-owned property that transformed a centuries-old farmstead into a gourmet destination, layering historic character with world-class dining; the estate houses multiple dining rooms—from a tavern serving regional comfort food to a private cellar for guest-chef dinners—and anchors its reputation with a creative, multi-course tasting experience set in a 17th-century schoolhouse supported by a top-tier culinary and sommelier team." - Michelle Tchea

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"Located in Zug, a short 10-minute drive from the glitzy Lech ski resort, the luxurious Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel offers modern design and plenty of amenities. But international travelers and locals really come for the dining experience and family hospitality. After taking over the family business decades ago, husband-and-wife Josef and Natascha Walch (and their three kids) have built the hotel into a gastronomic destination across three separate dining spaces: There’s a classic stuben serving excellent family recipes, like the must-have Chinoise fondue and käsespätzle. The Friends & Fools concept is essentially a four-hands dinner where guest winemakers and chefs make appearances. The pièce de résistance is the Chef’s Table (modeled after the New York restaurant Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare), where chef Julian Stieger and his competent, young brigade prepare a 20ish-course meal with tiny bites of caviar pearls, truffle, aged Vorarlberg cheese, pigeon, and lake fish in season. The service is sweet yet professional, the food is tasty and creative, and the non-alcoholic pairing is worth your time." - Michelle Tchea