Enjoyment in the Ursprung restaurant at the Vermala gourmet hotel
Discover the culinary delights in a cosy atmosphere in our restaurant in St. Gallenkirch in the Montafon. This is where modern cookery meets genuine Vorarlberg cuisine. Using the best ingredients from the region, our kitchen team conjures up regional specialities, Austrian home cooking and innovative creations for your palate. Book your table by e-mail or give us a call.
The restaurant - the cornerstone
Since 1971, the doors of our restaurant have been open to guests from all over the world - a meeting place for locals and visitors to the valley.
It all began with a pipe dream of the young senior landlady Rosmarie - the attraction of having her own café after training as a restaurant specialist was great. It was a crazy idea at the time, as Norbert & Rosemarie had their hands full with their parents' screed and floor laying business. Despite lengthy deliberation, the licence was granted in 1971, but not for a café as desired, but with the condition of a restaurant with at least 100 seats. This was because in the 1960s there was great demand for catering for day trippers coming from the Silvretta High Alpine Road. And so the former carpet warehouse was converted into our current restaurant.
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Dry aged steaks from the charcoal grill
Chef and host Ewald selects the suppliers for our dry-aged steaks with particular dedication. Bring friends to our steak restaurant in Vorarlberg, because the most important ingredient is good company.
Dry aged steaks in the Montafon
Every evening and at lunchtime on Sundays & public holidays
Different marbling in meat results from different traditions of animal husbandry. Domestic meat, for example, has a lower fat content due to the stronger muscles resulting from the slopes. This is in contrast to our American steak, which is characterised by a much finer marbling and a higher fat content. Cattle from our supplier in Nebraska, USA, have an average run of 2 km2.
Our dry aged steaks come from the charcoal grill with our own irresistible secret seasoning.
Game specialities in St. Gallenkirch
All year round, our kitchen conjures up excellent game dishes from classic venison schnitzel to venison steak using products from local hunts. Our game dishes have won several awards and our Restaurant Vermala Ursprung is one of the best game restaurants in Vorarlberg.
Game weeks at the Vermala
Every year from 1 October
During our annual game weeks, you will find a particularly large selection of game dishes on our menu, with over 25 game dishes promising a wild culinary experience. But don't worry, for non-poachers there is still a large part of our regular menu.
Honoured as the best game restaurant
The Vermala Ursprung restaurant was recognised as the best game restaurant in Vorarlberg by Vol.at in 2018. We are also an annual fixture among the top restaurants in Vorarlberg at #vorarlbergisst. We are very proud of our kitchen team.
Restaurant in St. Gallenkirch
The doors of our restaurant in St. Gallenkirch in the Montafon are open 7 days a week for locals and guests without a day off. We will spoil your palate, whether you enjoy the 5-course evening menu as a house guest as part of the Vermala pampering board or choose from the menu as an à la carte guest.
Sun terrace & guest garden with mountain panorama
Our cosy sun terrace and guest garden are the perfect place to take in the mountain panorama. Enjoy the sun in our guest garden or savour our culinary delights in the shade of the covered terrace. Not to forget - the wonderful view of the valley and St. Gallenkirch makes an evening at sunset irresistible.
Open daily from 11:30 to 21:00
Sweet temptations
We serve all our homemade desserts throughout the day. Fancy a freshly baked Kaiserschmarren after a perfect day's skiing? Or a homemade apple strudel after a bike tour? Your sweet tooth will not be neglected here.
Warning: danger of addiction with perhaps the best Kaiserschmarren in the Montafon!
Further culinary highlights
While romantics and lovers enjoy the togetherness of the Valisera gondolas on the terrace for private dining with panoramic views, in winter you can socialise with live music over cheese fondue or Tatar hats in our Vermala Alp. Further highlights are our Christmas and New Year's Eve menus in the Montafon.
Breakfast at Vermala
At the Genusshotel Vermala, your day starts with a rich breakfast buffet in the Genussviertel. From 07:00 you will be spoilt with everything from orange juice to homemade jam or a traditional Sura cheese.
The buffet breakfast is also available for à la carte guests. Please book in advance.
Our passion - RR50
RR50 stands for: Regional - Radius - 50 km and is one of our sustainability initiatives.
We are delighted to serve you the best products from our region and turn them into delicacies on your plate.
Opening hours
à-la-carte Restaurant Ursprung
Our restaurant is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00. At the following times we spoil guests from all over the valley with culinary delights:
- Breakfast from 07:00 to 10:00
- Lunch from 11:30 to 14:00
- Afternoon (small afternoon menu) from 14:00 to 17:30
- Dinner cuisine from 17:30 to 21:00
- Gondola dinner daily from 17:30
Book a table
We have the right place for you! Experience culinary highlights and reserve your table for enjoyable hours - whether in the restaurant, on the terrace, Vermala Alp or for a romantic private dinner in the gondola.
Book your table by e-mail or give us a call (+43 5557 6162).
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