Area 51 In Cortina d'ampezzo

06/07/2026: Stopped in on a Saturday night- we did make a reservation but it wouldn’t have been necessary. We ended up spending over €100 for two people. While the food wasn’t technically bad, it was nothing special. The prices were typical for Cortina but we found the whole experience lackluster. I had the beet ravioli and my friend had the venison ragu and spaghetti. We also started with a carrot ginger tart and split a side salad. All were fine but lacking in seasoning and flavor.

05/07/2026: In the city center We booked a table in advance because we had been warned that this is one of the most popular restaurants in Cortina d’Ampezzo. What remains difficult is parking. The city receives a lot of visitors, especially in summer, and finding a free space is a matter of patience. We arrived on time, but the rain probably played in our favor, as the dining room was much quieter than we expected. Once seated, we were served immediately and the service began with an agility that was maintained throughout the meal. The menu is very tempting and offers a good sample of local cuisine. To start we shared a warm Ampezzo-style salad with balsamic vinegar, crispy speck and bread croutons, a simple but very well-balanced dish. As main courses we chose a Sorana beef tartare, dressed with olive oil and salt to give the product all the spotlight, and some pork ribs glazed with honey and peperoncino, accompanied by pumpkin chutney and aubergine cream flavored with mint, an original and very well executed combination. We ended the meal with an iced coffee, ideal to close a meal that was very satisfying. Impeccable service, well-prepared cuisine and a quality-price ratio in line with what is usual in this area of ​​the Dolomites. A very good option to enjoy the Ampezzo gastronomy in the center of Cortina.