Rifugio ai Bindesi In Trento

The host is excellent at describing the dishes and the quality of the wine they sell. The kitchen serves high-quality dishes, and the location... well, what can I say? You're on a terrace overlooking the whole of Trento, and that alone is worth the trip.

The refuge is really cute and the food is delicious, I will definitely go back!

The Bindesi refuge used to belong to my aunt Rita Forti.

Sunday lunch, two families with four children (aged 11 months to 7 years). We arrived around 11:30 a.m. on foot and approached the facility. Outside, there were two grills and tables set; if it hadn't been so windy, we might have been able to eat outside. We had, however, booked inside, a table for eight, white furs on the strange and unusual back-warming chairs... the menu was limited, which is understandable up to a point, because, yes, we're in a refuge, but it's easy to get there by car from the city, and given how the other guests at the restaurant were dressed, I'd say we were the only ones walking. Lunch was well-served; they started with a house appetizer and then continued with our order: the appetizer was impressive, with a small copper pot for polenta, the tagliatelle with game was excellent, and the egg main course was very unique and delicious. The others who were with us really enjoyed both the strangolapreti and the fish gnocchi. You could also choose a risotto and a beef ham. For dessert, you could choose between a classic strudel, a buckwheat cake, and a tiramisu. I can't comment on the prices, as we ordered two bottles of wine, which certainly increased the total. Overall, I'd give it a 7. Let's just say the hospitality was a bit lacking, but perhaps the guys are young and just need to get their bearings. Update August 2023: We returned to the refuge, this time by car, for dinner. We were looking for some cool air, and it was surprising how at such a low altitude (not even 600 meters above sea level) it could be a few degrees cooler and, above all, a pleasant cool breeze compared to the city. The menu has been expanded since my previous visit. Aperitif overlooking the city with bubbles from a well-known local winery. We tried a breaded cheese appetizer and continued with two main courses: a plate of ribs with potatoes and pork cheek with polenta. Fabulous! I'll post more photos... prices are perhaps a little higher than average. For those seeking a bit of cool, quiet, and a beautiful view, the Bindesi refuge is highly recommended!