Found inside the Hotel Portavescovo, The Stube is a bar on the gorund floor frequented by most of…read morethe younger locals. It is also a popular spot with holiday makers, particularly in winter. It is a large bar with several seating areas which is mainly a wine and beer type place and not so big for cocktails. They always have music TV playing so if you get sucked into watching it easily like me sit with your back facing it. The bar staff are efficient if not a little under friendly although Willy who runs it is worth a look at just for his huge moustache and his inability to smile (so don't upset him.) That said the place always has a nice atmosphere and you feel like you are in a locals place. The wine is cheap and good and the beer isn't too much more expensive. Well worth a visit if you are in the village.

This was the most fantastic restaurant!! Phenomenal pizza. We had a special from a top chef in…read moreBangkok that was seabass with a green curry. Outstanding!! But the desserts were out of this world. I'm not a dessert person --- my husband ordered 2 and I couldn't resist. Please don't skip the dessert!!

Stayed here for two nights (of 6 days hiking in the Dolomites... great trip) and this place has it…read moreall. Super friendly staff. Nice-size rooms. A great (Michelin-starred) restaurant (St Hubertus... see separate review) that is semi-attached. Okay... two down sides: the "terrace" area is a little on the less-cared-for side...I don't think many people even go out there. And... the actual fitness center gym is, in my wife's words, "Bogus"... no free weights and a few scattered older/funkier machines (and a few legit ones). But the pool, sauna, steam room and rest of the spa seemed great. The usual amazing breakfast buffet you find in most decent European hotels... see pix. The bar area is intimate and well served by the bartender who seems to have his hands full with other activities as well. The sommelier who takes care of all your wine needs at St Hubertus was nice enough to give our group a wine tasting in the hotel bar area (three wines that all came with bites of food from the restaurant, as well). After the tasting he led us through some back work corridors and into the working kitchen for the Michelin restaurant for some more treats including eh nicest, tenderest Speck I've ever had. I gotta say, it felt like we were getting the star treatment there and a lot of that may be due to the fact that we were with a Backroads Tour (see review).

We went to La Sieia for dinner one night after our hotel recommended it as the best pizza spot in…read moreSan Cassiano. Although our hotel did call ahead for a reservation, there was some confusion as the amount of English-language comprehension here is substantially lower than other places we had been to in the area. This spot features as an après-ski lounge in the winter, and it's easy to see how this is the case, with low wooden ceilings, a very lodge-like feel, and animal furs (real or fake? I'm not sure) lining the seats, even in August. Despite the langugae barrier, we were able to get our food and drink order in easily enough, and everything was brought out quite quickly. The menu was multilingual, making it easy for us to figure out what to order. The drink selection includes cocktails, beers, and wine; the cocktails are pretty standard, if nothing special (my caipirinha was way too sweet), while the beer selection was limited...wine was likely the better choice. For food, we kept it simple (as did the menu - I did not see anything other than pizzas listed)...3 pies to share amongst everyone. All of the pies were fantastic; I would say my favorite was probably the porcini mushroom pie, which kept it simple with tomato, mozzarella and the aforementioned fungi. The mushrooms were pungent (in a good way) and infused a lot of flavor into each bite. The buffalo mozzarella pizza (which also was topped with sliced cherry tomatoes and basil) was delicious as well; the blotches of the creamier mozzarella stood out against the base mozzarella. The house pizza 'La Sieia' was probably my least favorite, largely because it had a bit too much on it (onions, garlic, pepperoni, ham). It was a bit like a generic 'supreme' pizza from America, and although the flavors were good, there was too much happening at the same time. The crust was very thin on each pie, but it meant that we did not get stuffed eating carbs...a good thing in my book. While the 'lounge' aspect (i.e. drinks) may not be its forte, La Sieia does an excellent job with their pizzas on balance, with the simpler ones being plenty delicious on their own. If you are looking for a good pie in town, this is definitely a place to check out.

La Treina is a small wooden clad rustic bar hidden away in the upper part of Arabba, Precumon and…read morecertainly the haunt of locals. Very few visitors go here and the crowd who are always here are young. It is a lovely spot and the décor has been well done, right down to the sparkling lights in the floor. It is well worth a visit, even if you get a few stares from the locals but they soon get used to you. Diego, who runs the bar is always friendly and welcoming and the beer (Warsteiner) isn't half good. It's one of those places where you can loose track of time and before you know it it is 3am and you're long past bedtime. Try the wine too, it's also cheap and good.

It's hard to find dinner before 5 pm in La Villa. We were pleased to find Bar Aniston open at 5 pm,…read morewhen other dinner spots are still closed. They open at 12 noon per the apparent manager. Bar Aniston has a street-side elevated covered patio with six large comfortable tables, great for people like us who want to avoid indoor dining. A pleasant setting with partial mountain view. Their service was exceptionally quick. The free WiFi gave good data service. We ordered Mediterranean Salad, Gran Risa pizza, wine and beer. The pizza had a nice thin crust, tasty toppings. The salad had tuna and feta cheese cubes. It's the afternoon availability and covered outdoor seating that makes Bar Aniston a five star in La Villa / Stern restaurants.

Delicious pizza and caprese salad. Not many restaurants open this time of year hear, but this one…read morewas amazing. Service is fast too!

So cute!!! Nice people. Clean bathrooms. Amazing food. Great pit stop while driving through the…read moreDolomites.

The best palce for a drink in Arabba whether skiing through the village on the Sella Ronda or…read morestaying in Arabba. Frequented by locals it is far from an apre ski 2 hour wonder. Whatever time of the day you are greeted by Myriam and Artur with open arms and wide smiles. Their staff are experienced, quick and friendly! Espresso machiato is superb, spritz veneto is the best aperitif (ask for a sprizzone *specially made by Myriam), the Weizen is the best beer.