Gründler's Gourmet Stüberl
Achenkirch, Austria
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
A family business run with great warmth and commitment, where everyone pitches in. A father-and-son team is in charge of the kitchen, serving up a contemporary take on classic dishes in a four- to six-course set menu. Dishes such as female duck breast with celeriac, pickled plum and crispy cannelloni are rooted in French culinary tradition and showcase in-season and regional ingredients. However, there are also internationally influenced dishes, such as Alpine prawn with razor clam, pumpkin, yuzu and samphire. Gourmet Stüberl is a separate space in the restaurant area of Kulinarik Hotel Alpin. The decor is inviting and upscale, the atmosphere pleasantly intimate and the waitstaff charming and adept – you might even be served by one of the chefs. The wine list features a decent selection of Austrian as well as international labels. Should you wish to extend your stay, there are lovely guestrooms.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Here are three unique and unconventional things about Gründler's Gourmet Stüberl in Achenkirch:
1. Family-Run Culinary Collaboration
Gründler's Gourmet Stüberl is a warm, committed family business where father Armin and son Alexander Gründler work together in the kitchen, bringing contemporary classics to the plate through 4- to 6-course menus. This close family collaboration is a distinctive feature of the restaurant's identity and culinary approach.
2. Focus on Regionality and Sustainability
The restaurant emphasizes regional products from well-managed farms in the Achental and Zillertal Valleys, including pork, merino sheep, suckling calf, and trout from a local fish farm. Sustainability is key, with resource-conserving use of produce and long-standing energy conservation efforts like connection to bioenergy district heating and solar hot water systems.
3. Cheese Sommelier Expertise and Exquisite Cheese Selection
Alexander Gründler, a cheese sommelier, places great importance on an exquisite cheese selection offered in both the Gourmet Stüberl and the Gourmet Wirtshaus. This specialized focus on cheese as part of the dining experience is an unconventional highlight of the restaurant.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred Gründler's Gourmet Stüberl in Achenkirch include:
Female Duck Breast: Featured in a signature dish paired with celeriac, pickled plum, and crispy cannelloni, this ingredient reflects the restaurant's roots in French culinary tradition and highlights seasonal, regional produce.
Celeriac: Used alongside duck breast, celeriac adds earthy, aromatic qualities to the dish, emphasizing the kitchen’s focus on local, in-season vegetables.
Pickled Plum: This ingredient brings a tart and slightly sweet contrast to richer proteins like duck, showcasing the chefs’ skill in balancing flavors.
Alpine Prawn and Razor Clam: These seafood ingredients are combined with pumpkin, yuzu, and samphire in internationally influenced dishes, illustrating the creative and experimental approach of the kitchen.
Achensee Merino Lamb: Although more associated with the related restaurant Alpin by the same chefs, this lamb is a signature ingredient representing fine Alpine haute cuisine and regional sourcing.
These ingredients are significant as they embody the restaurant's philosophy of combining regional, seasonal produce with creative, elegant preparations that blend French tradition and international influences. The use of local game, seafood, and alpine vegetables highlights the connection to the surrounding Tirol region and the chefs’ commitment to high-quality, artisanal ingredients.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- 4-Gänge-Menü: €120 (französische Basis und Saisonalität)
- 6-Gänge-Menü: €180 (zeitgemäße Klassik mit internationalen Einflüssen)
Signature Dishes
- Weibliche Entenbrust, Sellerie, Essigzwetschke, Knusper-Canneloni: €45
- Alpengarnele, Schwertmuschel, Kürbis, Yuzu, Passe-Pierre-Algen: €55