The North Italian spa town offers far more than you’d expect for its size – here are the best restaurants and shopping spots in Merano!
Chef Andrea Fenoglio creates unforgettable culinary moments, especially with his seven-course surprise menu. The Michelin Guide rewards this with a star.
Sissi
Galileo Galilei Street 44, 39012 Merano, Italy
+39 0473 231062 – sissi.andreafenoglio.com
A visit to this two-Michelin-starred restaurant promises a culinary high above the rooftops of Merano. Chef Gerhard Wieser more than does justice to the breathtaking valley view with his culinary artistry.
Castel Fine Dining
Keschtngasse, 18, 39019 Dorf Tirol, Italy
+39 0473 923693 – hotel-castel.com
The restaurant at Castel Fragsburg hideaway, led by Maestro Egon Heiss, focuses on healthy indulgence. His philosophy: “The highest art is to leave out the unnecessary.” The result: a Michelin star.
Prezioso
Fragsburg 3, 39012 Merano, Italy
+39 0473 244 071 – fragsburg.com
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This is an atmospheric restaurant housed in a 14th-century building on Laubengasse. Until 1800, the structure served as a prison—today, it’s all about indulgence, from delicious homemade pasta and gnocchi to grilled octopus.
Trattoria Flora
Via Portici 75, 39012 Merano, Italy
+39 0473 233596 – trattoriaflora.it
Here, you'll discover creative interpretations of Northern Italian cuisine—ranging from 24-hour slow-cooked ragout and red cabbage risotto to polenta soup with squid—all served in a romantic setting above the Passer River.
Meteo
Winterpromenade 51, 39012 Merano, Italy
+39 0473 055001 – cometometeobaby.it
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Im eleganten Schlösschen in der Altstadt verbinden sich historisches Ambiente mit kreativ zubereiteten, ansprechend präsentierten Highlights Südtiroler Kochkunst auf Basis saisonaler, marktfrischer Zutaten. Außerdem gibt’s einen romantischen Innenhof.
Castle Bar Restaurant Kallmünz
Piazza della Rena, 12, 39012 Merano, Italy
+390473212917 – kallmuenz.it
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Designer Tyler Brûlé fell in love with Merano and opened The Monocle Shop here—following locations in Toronto, Tokyo, and beyond. The store offers design objects, clothing, coffee-table books, and stylish home accessories from Northern Italy, Austria, Bavaria, and Switzerland.
The Monocle Shop Merano
Via Dante 25, Merano 39012, Italy
Web: monocle.com
Here, you can take the wonders of your vacation back home. The gourmet market at the Kurhaus offers a selection of fine wines, ham, cheese, herbs, tea, and everything you need to bridge the time until your next visit. Take your time to browse and savor!
Pur South Tyrol Merano Gourmet Market
Freiheitsstr. 35, 39012 Merano, Italy
+39 0473 012 140 – pursuedtirol.com
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