Sissi
Merano, Italy
1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Situated just outside the pedestrianised area of beautiful Merano, the main dining room of this restaurant has a welcoming feel and is decorated in attractive Art-Nouveau style. Here, owner-chef Andrea Fenoglio divides his time between the kitchen and front of house so that he can take time to chat with guests. His cuisine has solid classic foundations, with a good choice of dishes on the à la carte, plus a surprise tasting menu (Settepiatti ) which changes every year (as does the ceramic tableware on which it is served!). The cuisine is comforting and full of generous flavours, to which Fenoglio adds a light modern touch with his carefully chosen accompaniments and presentation. Whatever dish you choose, you can be sure of finding the perfect wine pairing for your meal on the skilfully constructed wine list.
From Visitor Experiences
What makes Sissi distinct
- A yearly ‘Settepiatti’ collection: the seven-course surprise menu changes each year and comes with its own tableware cycle.
- A room built for different moods: the main Liberty-style dining room, an off-to-the-side ‘Tavolo 11’, and an upstairs 18th-century Stube for private groups.
- Deliberately informal fine dining: no dress code and a service style designed to feel light, personal, and unforced.
From Visitor Reviews
Sissi offers three main formats: Settepiatti ’25, a seven-course surprise tasting served in extra-small portions (€130), Cinquepiatti, a five-course seasonal menu in small portions (€120), including a vegetarian version, and a three-course plus dessert à la carte format (€110). For a shorter visit, individual antipasti and primi are €30, mains €40, desserts €16. No dress code.