Restaurant ice Q Travel Guide

Ice Q is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience that combines fine dining with breathtaking alpine scenery. Located at the summit of the Gaislachkogl mountain, the restaurant's modern glass and steel structure offers panoramic views of the surrounding Ötztal Alps. The building itself is an architectural marvel, designed to resemble stacked blocks of ice, blending seamlessly with the mountain landscape.Originally, a restaurant was constructed on this site in 1966 when the Gaislachkogl was first made accessible by cable car. In 2013, the current structure was built, quickly gaining recognition for its design and culinary offerings. In 2019, Ice Q was awarded two toques by Gault Millau, solidifying its status as the highest toque-awarded restaurant in Austria. The restaurant consists of a bistro & lounge and a gourmet restaurant. The gourmet restaurant combines alpine traditions with haute cuisine.Ice Q gained international fame as a filming location for the James Bond film Spectre, where it was featured as the Hoffler Klinik. Today, visitors can enjoy the restaurant's culinary delights while taking in the views that once captivated James Bond location scouts. The restaurant has 130 seats inside, 82 seats on the terrace and a roof-top terrace which enjoys panoramic views.