Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel, has opened its doors with a promise to provide uncompromising and top-tier experiences for guests. Within a few short months of its opening, Schloss Velden has received recognition from two of Europe's most prestigious and influential culinary ratings organizations. Under the direction of Chef Silvio Nickol, Schlossstern, the hotel's fine dining restaurant, has earned a one star rating from the prominent Michelin Guide Austria and has been awarded 17 out of a possible 20 points by Gault Millau Austria.
Both chef and restaurant alike have also been recognized for excellence by Falstaff Magazin. Rated number one in Carinthia, Schlossstern is an incomparable dining experience guided by "Newcomer of the Year," Executive Chef Silvio Nickol.
These culinary accomplishments can be attributed to Schlossstern's commitment to quality, in both product and service. Schlossstern serves a daily menu of only the best and freshest ingredients, working with local farmers to obtain the finest organic and gastronomic prodcuts in the region. The wine selection is specifically chosen to complement the cuisine, pairing Austrian varietals and other Old and New World wines to create a comprehensive list sure to dazzle any connoisseur.
About the Awards
The Michelin Guide, one of the most significant French restaurant guides, gives points strictly based on the quality of the food served.
The Gault Millau Guide awards culinary distinctions to those restaurants who meet a list of five criteria, including quality of products, mastery of flavor and cooking, "personality" of cuisine, value for the money and consistency between visits.
Falstaff Magazin, one of the most widely read Austrian magazines, specializes in cuisine and the wine industry and lends its expertise on gastronomy throughout the region.
