Welcome to the Café Bistro Lissi Royal
Between 1870 and 1889, Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, affectionately called Sissi or Lissi, resided several times at the Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano/Meran. On the south side of the Alps, she found her well-being and inner peace during the cold winter months. The small spa town on the sunny side of the Alps owes its fame and rise to the status of an honourable spa resort to the young aristocrats. Many things still remind us of her visits to this day – such as the Café Bistro Lissi Royal, our homage to the beautiful Empress of Austria – her place for food and drink on the Merano/Meran “Kurpromenade”.
Between 1870 and 1889, Elisabeth Amalie Eugenie, affectionately called Sissi or Lissi, resided several times at the Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano/Meran. On the south side of the Alps, she found her...
Anneliese Breitenberger
Your hostess at the Café Bistro Lissi Royal, Anneliese Breitenberger, has been regarded for decades as the grande dame of South Tyrolean folk music. Ever since her childhood, everything has revolved around music. Already at fourteen years of age, she was abroad performing with the former governor Silvius Magnago. Later, she also became internationally recognised. Through countless appearances as a singer and yodeller in radio and on television, performing at concerts and galas in almost all European countries, she has entertained many important personalities, such as Queen Elisabeth II of England, French President Charles de Gaulle, Pope John Paul II, US President Ronald Reagan, Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro, German Chancellor Helmut Schmid... One of the highlights was the performance for the last Empress Sissi – her friendship with the family still exists today. Anneliese Breitenberger was the initiator of the “Grand Prix of Folk Music”, which was the most important international competition in this music genre and served as a springboard for many artists up until 2010.
As hostess at Café Bistro Lissi Royal, Anneliese Breitenberger is always happy to surprise her guests with a musical treat ranging from traditional folk music to original Viennese music. The musical delicacy will of course be served live.
As the winner of the Tyrolean State Medal of Merit, South Tyrolean of the Year, and Grande Dame of South Tyrolean Folk Music – Anneliese Breitenberger is all this and your host at Café Bistro Lissi Royal.
Your hostess at the Café Bistro Lissi Royal, Anneliese Breitenberger, has been regarded for decades as the grande dame of South Tyrolean folk music. Ever since her childhood, everything has revolved...
Food and drinks inspired by Sissi
Bar, coffee house, bistro – the dignified ambience of Café Bistro Lissi Royal knows how to inspire everyone. Treat yourself to an enjoyable Sissi breakfast with coffee, chocolate, or tea of your choice as well as croissant and yogurt with fresh fruit. For lunch, enjoy traditional Austrian delicacies, Mediterranean specialties, and Tyrolean delights. Will you do us the honour of joining us in the afternoon? How about a caffè mocha with whipped cream and icing sugar? A Sissi, our coffee speciality with a large caffè mocha, amaretto liqueur, whipped cream, and amaretto biscuits? Or a tempting hot chocolate on cooler days, a delicious ice-cream sundae during summer when it’s hot, or a piece of homemade cake? To crown the day, we would be happy to prepare a refreshing aperitif for you!
Want more? Take a look at our menu!
Bar, coffee house, bistro – the dignified ambience of Café Bistro Lissi Royal knows how to inspire everyone. Treat yourself to an enjoyable Sissi breakfast with coffee, chocolate, or tea of your...
Take a look at our breakfast menu!
Our sweet culinary delights
- Buckwheat cake
- Linzer torte
- Sissi roulade
- Original South Tyrolean apple strudel
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- Buckwheat cake
- Linzer torte
- Sissi roulade
- Original South Tyrolean apple strudel
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The legend of the Kaiserschmarrn
A dish worthy of an empress – or perhaps not?
Legend has it that Empress Sissi wanted a delicious pancake for dessert. The court confectioner, however, had a mishap: he tore up the sweet dessert in the heat of the moment. At the sight of the tattered pastry, Sissi asked: “What kind of sloppy mess (Schmarrn) is this?” The desperate confectioner, in his distress, prepared the dish with lots of icing sugar and raisins and said: “Well, give this empress her mess (Schmarrn)!”
And so it was born, the legendary Kaiserschmarrn.
A dish worthy of an empress – or perhaps not?
Legend has it that Empress Sissi wanted a delicious pancake for dessert. The court confectioner, however, had a mishap: he tore up the sweet dessert in...
Open year round
7 days of the week
Your sunny spot on the “Kurpromonade”
Located at the entrance to the picturesque Sissi Park, Café Bistro Lissi Royal revives the charm of bygone times. Elegant rooms, designed in the style of a traditional Viennese coffee house, invite you to linger, feast, and enjoy – the charging station on our terrace will get your e-bike going again. On special occasions, the hostess Anneliese Breitenberger will spontaneously sing a yodel and enchant her guests with her skills. We would be delighted to welcome you here!
Café Bistro Lissi Royal
Passeggiata Inverno 15
I-39012 Merano
South Tyrol
Located at the entrance to the picturesque Sissi Park, Café Bistro Lissi Royal revives the charm of bygone times. Elegant rooms, designed in the style of a traditional Viennese coffee house, invite...