Where care meets simplicity
“There are experiences that cannot be told, but must be lived”
Al Pedén is not just any restaurant. It is a quiet place, hidden among the woods of Valmorel along the road that leads to Melere, where one eats at a leisurely pace and feels welcome without formality. Here, one comes to eat well... but above all to feel good.
It is the kind of cuisine that leaves an impression for its balance, the clarity of flavors, and the quality of ingredients. And for the atmosphere: simple yet rich in details.
Some additional details that make the difference
Al Pedén is the result of a long family experience spanning three generations.
Massimo, the owner, learned to cook by watching the skilled hands of his mother and grandmother, continuing that tradition of respect for what the territory offers.
The menu is seasonal, based on the availability of the mountain. Every dish is prepared with selected ingredients, many of which come from local producers:
from artisanal cured meats to cheeses from the Latteria Turnaria.
Each course pays homage to the gastronomic culture of the area and aims to enhance the top quality raw materials. Game and wild herbs, in particular, are complemented with fine wines, oils, salts, and peppers from around the world, which testify to the Chef's curiosity to experiment.
Massimo's cuisine is eclectic and authentic, crafted in a simple but never trivial way: just like him, a restaurant professional always in motion and a great enthusiast of good food!
Indeed, his menu changes constantly, ensuring freshness and quality, because he wants to offer an experience worth living in full calm.
The venue is open all year round and mainly operates by reservation, particularly for dinner. The price range is medium-high compared to Valmorel, but it is proportional to the quality and research behind each dish.
Al Pedèn is a restaurant different from the others: it is a small, secluded place dedicated to those who truly love to eat. Everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail, ensuring the right attention for each guest, who will feel at home (only more pampered).
To future customers: “Prepare for a journey through the flavors of Belluno's tradition, enhanced by Massimo's innovation.”
CURIOSITIES
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This is a fascinating legend
Between the walls of Pedèn, it is rumored that Ernest Hemingway came to hunt in Valmorel attracted by the fame of Massimo's grandfather, a skilled feather hunter. It seems even that he stopped several times to eat at the restaurant.
Who knows if it's true... -
Author coffee: one of the many excellences
The restaurant serves high-quality coffee from "Giamaica Caffè" in Verona: a renowned artisanal roastery, famous for its ethics and quality. Just think, only activities approved by the owner are featured.
A very concentrated coffee, providing a worthy closure. -
Not just local customers...
Even though it is located in a secluded area of Belluno, the clientele of Al Pedén often comes from outside: Padua, Treviso, Venice, but also Austria and Germany. This is because...
... Massimo has been featured in numerous gastronomic guides!
