The little seen butchers in Araba in to be found in a rustic house on the road out of Arabba…read moretowards Corvara on the right. It is run by Francesco Delomengo, one of 6 brothers who live in the village and it's been ticking away with business for the past 2 years. Inside it is small but has a good selection of fresh meats. He has all the usual, chicken, lamb, pork & beef and often he will also have game such as rabbit or game birds. The prices although not as cheap as larger supermarkets in the area (the nearest is 45 minutes away) are good value and it's always nice to support the local shopkeepers. He can also order stuff for you which he'll have within a couple of days. The meat is of a good quality and in the main fat free and the goulash beef is some of the best non fatty meat around.

It seems many Italians go out of their ways for a lunch or dinner at Tito / Il Maso dello Speck…read more It's smart to book even a few hours ahead if you want to eat here, particularly on a weekend. Staff are very busy, friendly, and waiters come in any language you could wish for. They overdo a little on the Tyrolean interior and costumed staff, but at least opt for a backdrop of soft rock music; not sure if intentional, but it did break the folklore healthily for us to scrape clear of a too kitschy setting! Tito's food is certainly centered around the meat and sausage dishes they specialize in; vegetarian options come with mushrooms or cheese, cheese, cheeses, and dumplings. We really liked what we had - traditional, uncomplicated dishes, well executed, portion sizes that go well with the extended hikes one tends to do before in this area of Italy. The breads were a little stale - no complaints otherwise. Oh, and their Panna Cotta dessert is outright heavenly, not sure I ever had this done that creamy and well... Do check out their adjacent shop. It's not cheap (e.g. wines go between 10-65€), but offers a great chance to sample some more extravagant bacon varieties such as filet speck...