The best restaurants in and around Bormio

In winter, Bormio offers the perfect blend of relaxation, sport, fine dining and heritage. Known for its ski slopes, thermal baths and classic Valtellina cuisine, it is a town to visit and rediscover year after year. Here, we focus on the area’s culinary and cultural traditions, from the best spots to recharge after a day on the slopes to a tour of the cellars at Casa Braulio. The famous amaro, crafted from local botanicals and aged in Slavonian oak barrels, is an essential part of the Bormio experience. Guided tours of the Cantine Braulio, bookable on their website, reveal how this iconic liqueur is produced, alongside tastings of different styles and the chance to buy bottles to take home, including rare limited editions.

Here are our picks at Flawless for the best restaurants in Bormio, where you can enjoy hearty Valtellina classics such as pizzoccheri, sciatt and game, all rounded off with a glass of Amaro Braulio.

Al Filò

Via Dante Alighieri, 6

A dining favourite in Bormio praised by top food guides, Al Filò welcomes guests under the 17th-century stone vaults of what was once an old barn. Set right in the town centre, it serves traditional regional dishes that showcase local produce and classic recipes, with particular attention to area winemakers. Highlights available à la carte or across two tasting menus include traditional sciatt, venison tartare, local cured meats and pan cotto buckwheat soup. There are also tempting vegetarian options to cater to all tastes.

The Steak House Bormio

Via Roma, 21

Open since 2016, The Steak House Bormio is a staple for visitors and locals alike, offering an authentic, welcoming setting centred on prime meats and alpine specialities, alongside Pugliese touches from the owners’ home region. The menu strikes a balance between tradition and innovation, spanning tartare, carpaccio, bresaola, lardo and beef, from fillet to rib-eye. You will also find lamb, poultry, hearty pork cuts and gourmet burgers, followed by alpine staples such as polenta, regional cheeses and cured meats, as well as select seafood dishes. The restaurant’s history is closely tied to Amaro Braulio, which was invented in 1875 in the cellars below—then home to the Peloni pharmacy—where it is still made and aged today.

Enoteca Guanella

Via Roma, 30

Also located right in the historic centre, in a 17th-century building (‘600), it has been a landmark for Valtellina food and wine for over 50 years, offering a fine balance of tradition and modern style in both its decor and cooking. As the name suggests, besides being a renowned wine shop, it is also an elegant restaurant serving dishes focused on local specialities and Slow Food presidia, with a nod to Piedmontese tradition, the chef’s home region. The menu changes with the seasons and highlights top-quality ingredients in dishes like Fassona in salsa tonnata, Plin al sugo d’arrosto, Cervo con purea di patate and Filetto in salsa di ginepro, naturally paired with one of the over 1000 labels lining the wine shop’s shelves.

Bar Bormio

Via Roma, 79

Founded in 1892 in the heart of town, Bar Bormio is one of the most popular après-ski spots in the Alps. It is particularly renowned for its convivial aperitivo, featuring craft cocktails, regional wines, Champagne or Italian fizz alongside a creative spread of finger food, best enjoyed with friends as the lights dim and the music picks up. Bar Bormio also caters to early risers with homemade cakes, pastries, brioches and a hearty English breakfast before hit the slopes. Lunch follows with daily rotating options ranging from fresh pasta to risottos.

Agriturismo Rini

Via Cav. Pietro Rini, 2

On the outskirts of Bormio, surrounded by peaceful mountain countryside, Agriturismo Rini delivers an authentic farm-to-table dining experience in a stylish alpine setting where Valtellina tradition meets contemporary flair. At the centre of the farm is livestock rearing, ensuring a short supply chain of fresh produce. Guests can enjoy recipes crafted with ingredients sourced largely from the farm itself, grounded in genuine alpine culinary heritage with fresh ideas. A glass of iconic local Braulio provides the ideal finish to the evening.

Baita de l’All

Via della Mola, Valdidentro

Sitting at an altitude of 1,400 metres in the heart of Alta Valtellina, between Bormio and Livigno, Agriturismo Baita de l’All is a charming spot where tradition meets nature. The menu centres on fresh, honest ingredients that capture mountain flavours: starters feature platters of cured meats with sciatt, while pasta courses include staples like Pizzoccheri and Tortelli. For mains, the delicate beef fillet stands out, alongside slow-cooked pork ribs. Modern desserts highlight regional ingredients such as wild berries, and an Amaro Braulio to end the meal offers another taste of local heritage.