Trattoria Al Parco In Buttrio

Austria, please wake up – this is how gastronomy works! Why the Trattoria al Parco in Buttrio completely blew us away! My wife and I – neither of us is easily impressed when it comes to food – went to the Trattoria al Parco in Buttrio last night. And what can I say? We were simply thrilled. An evening that showed that gastronomy can not only satisfy, but also enchant. Ambience & First Impression Even from the outside, the building looks like a small country mansion – stone, brick, and inviting facades. Inside, there's no cold, hall-like atmosphere, but pure coziness: cloth tablecloths, harmoniously placed plants, elegant mirrors, two open fireplaces, a rustic charcoal grill – and yet no ash raining down your shirt. Although the restaurant is quite large, it feels surprisingly intimate. Parking? More than enough – no shell game, no desperate parking crisis. Service & Staff From the first minute to the last: ladies and gentlemen at work. The head waiter/restaurant manager was confident without being pompous. The ladies setting the table moved almost silently but efficiently – no "Talk to me, I'm waiting here for a tip" – rather: discreet perfection. Here, ladies and gentlemen serve, ladies and gentlemen. Culinary delights at their finest We started with: Baked octopus – creatively presented and as soft as butter. Baked pumpkin – intensely infused with nutmeg, leek, and cheese – a poem on a plate. Our main course: Beef fillet from the charcoal grill/oven – this taste! No "it was okay in the gas oven anyway" – but: real fire, real aroma, a real "Why don't we hardly ever have that here?" Wood-fired potatoes – crispy on the outside, velvety on the inside, with a flavor that makes you want to debate whether to eat them on their own as a main course. The dessert: Millefoglie with mascarpone cream and a chocolate dessert – meltingly soft, not too sweet, elegant. For this menu – two starters, two main courses, a bottle of Prosecco, and two desserts – we paid an astonishing €130. Yes, you read that right: incredible value for money given this quality. A critical and quizzical comparison to our hometown of Villach in Carinthia, Austria: I get angry when I see that at home, an "Eggs Benedict" for breakfast costs up to €18. The table often remains empty, because quality versus price – many of our restaurateurs here no longer know the balance. Trattoria al Parco shows: There are other ways. There are better ways. Conclusion & Recommendation I can't stop raving about this place. This restaurant is a prime example of what gastronomy could be like today (and our local industry urgently needs to learn from this). My fellow countrymen: take a day trip to Buttrio. Stay overnight. Treat yourself to this experience. You won't regret it. I, for one, keep my fingers crossed that we too will have restaurants like this one one day—but until then: 5 stars undefined plus, unqualified praise! Obrigado, Trattoria al Parco—we'll be back.

A beautiful restaurant, taken by a friend. The location is stunning, set in an ancient park. The interior is decorated in a very charming, typically Friulian style. The service is excellent. The menu is varied, with both meat and fish dishes, excellent wines, and desserts. The prices are reasonable given the quality, and vary greatly depending on what you order, but average around €50 and up.

Very nice, friendly staff, great service

The risotto is delicious, the wine is good, and the steak is... um...

Excellent dinner, truly exquisite and high-quality food, a top-notch location, and very friendly waiters. 100% recommended

Beautiful place and excellent gourmet food.

Unfortunately, that wasn't possible. On the way back from Lake Garda, we took the detour to the trattoria. A week earlier, I had written to them to request a table reservation, as my wife and I wanted to enjoy something special for our 30th wedding anniversary. I also mentioned the occasion. I pointed out that, depending on the weather, we would prefer an outdoor table. The reservation was promptly confirmed, including my requests. We arrived on time on the chosen day. Before we could even leave the car, we were informed at the parking lot that a large event (a wedding) was taking place that day and that we should park our car in the van parking lot so that the wedding guests could use the main parking lot. Not a very pleasant welcome. Despite bright sunshine and 28°C, we were asked to sit inside. After I pointed out our reservation preferences, we were finally offered a table by the wall in the covered area for a maximum of two hours. Due to a lack of alternatives, we accepted this spot. Unfortunately, we were bombarded with noise from several directions due to the setup work and loud music tests for the wedding. The order-taking was cool and matter-of-fact, not unfriendly, but lacking any personal touch. However, I would like to highlight the excellent food and the friendly conversations with Fredi, the head waiter. Conclusion: Considering the special occasion, it was unfortunately a huge disappointment for us overall.

We had no idea what to expect, but excellent and fancy food. High class dining experience with reasonable prices and excellent wine.

siamo stati in coppia in questo ristorante per caso leggendo le recensioni e devo ammettere che non sbagliano ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo personale gentilissimo cibo buono location ottima lo consiglio a tutti

Siamo arrivati al ristorante che era quasi pieno e ci siamo un po’ preoccupati. Da lì in poi tutto in discesa. Servizio perfetto, personale cortese e disponibile. I piatti che ci hanno portato rasentavano la perfezione. Che dire una serata speciale. Rapporto qualità prezzo assolutamente adeguato. Andateci, ascoltateli e seguite i loro consigli. Complimenti.