The cuisine is of the highest standard, and includes expertly re-appraised traditional dishes from the valleys of the Dolomites, exquisitely prepared and served.

Prestigious certificates, both Italian and  international, attest to their renown.

Some of Paola and Sandrone’s recipes have been published in the new edition of the "Accademia della Cucina italiana", and the Sunday Times lists the Averau Refuge among the 10 best mountain restaurants in the Alps, with the following recommendation:

"... the Averau Refuge is known as the  Restaurant at the Edge of the Universe... while you eat, you  have a stupendous all-round view of the far-off peaks of the Dolomites. The fresh home made pasta is first rate, and the smoked  roast-beef with rocket and balsamic vinegar is one of the most popular dishes. The quality of the service is extremely high: even on a terrace at  a height of   2416 m ., real tablecloths are considered essential..."