Restaurant in Algund, Italy
Four tables. Book early or miss it.
A four-table Michelin-starred room inside a 16th-century residence in Algund, Luisl Stube is one of the hardest bookings in South Tyrol and earns it. Chef Luis Haller runs two mixable tasting menus anchored in local produce, while sommelier Nicola Spimpolo's older-vintage wine pairings are the differentiating factor. Book weeks ahead and commit to the full pairing experience.
At the €€€€ price tier, Luisl Stube asks a serious commitment — but it delivers a dining format you will not find replicated at this scale anywhere else in the South Tyrol. The room holds four tables inside a historic stube at Schlosswirt Forst, a 16th-century residence in Algund. Antique timber walls, traditional chandeliers, and candles that outnumber the tables in the room: the visual atmosphere is set before the first course arrives. If you are spending at this level in northern Italy, the question is not whether Luisl Stube is worth money — it is whether this format fits what you want from a fine-dining evening. For couples, small groups of four, and food-and-wine explorers who want depth over volume, the answer is yes.
The Michelin one-star awarded in 2024, reinforced by La Liste scores of 85.5pts (2025) and 84pts (2026), gives Luisl Stube a clear credential base. These are not marketing claims; they are verifiable third-party signals that the kitchen is performing at a consistent level. Chef Luis Haller works with local South Tyrolean produce as the core, then pulls in seafood and more distant ingredients to extend the range beyond what a strictly regional menu could offer. That tension , mountain territory meeting coastal and international ingredients , is where the cooking finds its identity. Two tasting menus run in parallel: one vegetarian, one built around animal proteins. They are designed to be mixed across the table, so two diners can assemble a single shared progression if they want variety across both directions. That flexibility is a practical advantage at a four-table venue where the kitchen can afford to personalise.
The editorial angle here matters: sommelier Nicola Spimpolo's wine program is not a supporting act. At many starred restaurants, pairings are competent and conventional. At Luisl Stube, the pairing philosophy is built around older vintages, which immediately separates it from the standard approach. Accessing aged bottles at a restaurant is genuinely harder than finding current releases , cellaring requires capital, space, and patience that most small restaurants do not have. The fact that a four-table room in Algund has built a program around this approach tells you something about the seriousness of the wine operation. For food-and-wine explorers, this is the reason to book rather than choosing a technically equivalent kitchen elsewhere. If wine pairings are an afterthought for you, the food still justifies the visit on its own merits , but you would be leaving the leading part of the experience on the table. Consider pairing the full menu with Spimpolo's selections rather than ordering by the glass or bringing your own; the older-vintage angle is the differentiating factor. For context on how Italian fine dining handles wine at this level, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence and Uliassi in Senigallia represent the depth possible in the Italian fine-dining wine canon , Luisl Stube operates at a different scale but with comparable intentionality in the glass.
Four tables means this is one of the hardest bookings in the region. With a Google rating of 4.8 across 517 reviews, demand is sustained and the room does not have spare capacity to absorb late decisions. Book as far ahead as possible , realistically, several weeks in advance at minimum, and further out for weekend dates or peak summer and autumn seasons in South Tyrol. The address is Via Venosta 4, Lagundo BZ, within the Schlosswirt Forst property in Algund. The restaurant sits within a hotel residence, so arrival logistics are direct: park at the property, walk in. For a broader view of the dining options in the area, see our full Algund restaurants guide. If you are planning the wider trip, our Algund hotels guide, bars guide, wineries guide, and experiences guide cover the surrounding area. Two other strong dining options in Algund worth knowing: Blaue Traube (Modern Cuisine) and Oberlechner (Regional Cuisine) offer different formats and price points if Luisl Stube is unavailable or if you want a less formal meal during the same trip.
The verdict: book if you want an intimate, wine-serious tasting menu experience backed by verified credentials in a room that seats fewer people than most restaurants have waiting staff. Do not book if you want flexibility, a la carte choice, or a larger group setting. For creative fine dining on a broader canvas, Piazza Duomo in Alba or Le Calandre in Rubano offer more seats and comparable ambition. For the most focused, intimate experience in the South Tyrol region at this price tier, Luisl Stube is the correct answer.
Quick reference: Michelin 1 Star (2024); La Liste 84–85.5pts (2025–2026); Google 4.8/5 (517 reviews); four tables; €€€€; Algund, South Tyrol; booking difficulty: hard.
Yes, for the right diner. The combination of a Michelin star, La Liste recognition, and a wine program built around older vintages makes the tasting menu format earn its price at the €€€€ tier. The ability to mix the vegetarian and protein menus across the table adds flexibility that most fixed tasting menus do not offer. If you want a la carte fine dining in northern Italy, look at other options , but if a curated, course-by-course progression with serious wine pairings is your format, this delivers. Compare it against Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler in Brunico if you are weighing other Alpine creative tasting menus at the same price tier.
No dress code is published, but the context makes the expectation clear. A Michelin-starred room inside a 16th-century residence, with four tables and candle lighting, is not the place for casual dress. Smart to formal attire is the right call , think what you would wear to a serious city restaurant at this price point. In South Tyrol, the local tendency is conservative and well-presented. Err toward over-dressing rather than under.
It is one of the better options in the region for exactly that purpose. Four tables, candlelit antique interiors, and a wine list built around older vintages create a setting that works for an anniversary, a milestone dinner, or any occasion where atmosphere and exclusivity matter as much as the food. The small room means the experience feels private in a way that larger starred restaurants cannot replicate. If the occasion warrants a significant spend and you want the room to feel personal rather than theatrical, Luisl Stube is the stronger pick over larger-format venues like Osteria Francescana in Modena. The trade-off is booking difficulty: plan well ahead.
It depends on your comfort level in small, intimate rooms. Four tables means you are never anonymous , the room is quiet and close, and the experience is designed for conversation and attention. If you are a solo food-and-wine traveller who wants to engage with the sommelier and focus on the progression of a tasting menu, this format rewards that approach. If you find small rooms with limited ambient noise uncomfortable when dining alone, a slightly larger venue would suit you better. For solo explorers at this level, the wine pairing with Spimpolo's older-vintage selections is arguably the main draw.
Book as early as possible , this is a four-table room with Michelin recognition and consistent demand. Realistically, aim for four to six weeks minimum for weeknight dates, and longer for weekends or peak South Tyrol seasons (summer and autumn). Same-week availability is extremely unlikely. The limited seat count means there is no buffer for last-minute cancellation slots the way a larger restaurant might have. If you are building a trip around this dinner, confirm the reservation before booking travel.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luisl Stube | La Liste Top Restaurants (2026): 84pts; Schlosswirt Forst is a charming 16th-century residence housing a traditional restaurant, some rooms, and most notably, the Luisl Stube: a small gem set among beautiful antique woods and traditional chandeliers of a historic stube. With more candles than tables (only 4), it offers a truly intimate and timelessly romantic atmosphere. The culinary approach is contemporary, thanks to chef Luis Haller, who explores local products while also incorporating some exotic or seafood ingredients. He offers two tasting menus – one vegetarian and the other with animal proteins – that can be mixed as if they were one menu. Talented sommelier Nicola Spimpolo enhances the experience with uniquely intriguing wine pairings, exploring older vintages to evoke memorable enological emotions.; La Liste Top Restaurants (2025): 85.5pts; Schlosswirt Forst is a charming 16th-century residence housing a traditional restaurant, some rooms, and most notably, the Luisl Stube: a small gem set among beautiful antique woods and traditional chandeliers of a historic stube. With more candles than tables (only 4), it offers a truly intimate and timelessly romantic atmosphere. The culinary approach is contemporary, thanks to chef Luis Haller, who explores local products while also incorporating some exotic or seafood ingredients. He offers two tasting menus – one vegetarian and the other with animal proteins – that can be mixed as if they were one menu. Talented sommelier Nicola Spimpolo enhances the experience with uniquely intriguing wine pairings, exploring older vintages to evoke memorable enological emotions.; Michelin 1 Star (2024) | €€€€ | — |
| Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Dal Pescatore | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Osteria Francescana | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Quattro Passi | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Reale | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
At the €€€€ tier, yes — if the format suits you. Chef Luis Haller runs two menus (one vegetarian, one with animal proteins) that can be combined into a single progression, which gives more flexibility than most tasting-menu-only rooms. The wine program under sommelier Nicola Spimpolo, built around older vintages, is a genuine differentiator rather than a standard pairing add-on. If you want à la carte freedom or a shorter commitment, this is the wrong room.
The setting is a historic stube inside a 16th-century residence with antique wood panelling and candles — the atmosphere leans formal without being stiff. Dress in line with the price tier: no jeans, no trainers. A jacket for men is a safe call; evening dress or a blouse for women fits naturally here. Nothing in the venue record mandates a dress code, but four tables at €€€€ signals the expectation clearly enough.
It is one of the stronger cases in the South Tyrol region for a milestone dinner. Four tables, more candles than covers, and a Michelin-starred tasting menu with bespoke wine pairings make the room feel genuinely private rather than performatively romantic. La Liste ranked it 84 points in 2026. The limitation is that the format is fixed — two tasting menus — so guests who need flexibility around dietary requirements should clarify before booking.
Four tables is a difficult configuration for solo diners — most of the room's character comes from the intimate, couples-or-small-group format it is built around. Solo dining here is not impossible, but a single seat at a four-table room feels like an awkward allocation of a scarce resource. If solo fine dining in the region is the goal, a restaurant with a counter or bar seating option would be a more practical fit.
Book as early as possible — realistically, six to eight weeks out at a minimum, and further in advance for peak summer and autumn months in the South Tyrol. Four tables means the room sells out faster than almost any other Michelin-starred venue in the region. A Google rating of 4.8 across over 500 reviews confirms sustained demand. No phone or online booking portal is listed in the venue record, so contact via the Schlosswirt Forst property directly.
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