Benjamin Parth is one of Austria’s leading chefs, the driving force behind the gourmet restaurant Stuva at his family’s Hotel Yscla in the Tyrolean ski resort of Ischgl. Once celebrated as the youngest starred chef in Austria, he has grown into one of the country’s most decorated cooks, holding two Michelin stars and top Gault Millau ratings high in the Alps.
Combining classical technique with a love of Mediterranean flavours and pristine alpine produce, Parth has made Ischgl – better known for skiing than fine dining – into a genuine gastronomic destination.
TL;DR
- Austrian chef, born 27 July 1988 in Zams, Tyrol
- Head chef of Stuva at Hotel Yscla in Ischgl
- Holds two Michelin stars and five Gault Millau hats
- Once named the youngest starred chef in Austria
- Gault Millau Chef of the Year 2019
Benjamin Parth key facts
| Born | 27 July 1988, Zams, Austria |
| Nationality | Austrian |
| Restaurant | Stuva, Hotel Yscla, Ischgl (2 Michelin stars) |
| Honour | Gault Millau Chef of the Year 2019 |
| Rating | Two Michelin stars; five Gault Millau hats |
A prodigy in the Alps
Benjamin Parth was born in 1988 in Zams, in the Tyrol, and completed his apprenticeship from 2004 to 2007 at his family’s Hotel Yscla, where he learned in part under the legendary chef Heinz Winkler. His talent showed early: in 2009 he was recognised as the youngest starred chef in Austria, an extraordinary achievement for a cook barely into his twenties.
Stuva
Parth is head chef of Stuva, the gourmet restaurant at Hotel Yscla in the alpine resort of Ischgl. Under his direction the restaurant has reached the summit of Austrian cooking, holding two Michelin stars and five Gault Millau hats. Bringing this level of gastronomy to a high-altitude ski town is a remarkable feat, and Stuva has become one of the country’s most admired restaurants.
Recognition
Ten years after his early breakthrough, Parth was named Gault Millau Chef of the Year 2019, and the following year the guide La Liste honoured him with its Young Chef Award. Stuva has been a member of the exclusive Les Grandes Tables du Monde association since 2020, underlining his standing among the elite of Austrian and European fine dining.
Signature style
Parth’s cooking combines rigorous classical technique with a passion for Mediterranean flavours, applied to the pristine produce of the Alps. His dishes are refined and precise yet full of warmth and flavour, reflecting both his formal training and his personal love of southern European cuisine – a distinctive voice high in the Tyrolean mountains.
Benjamin Parth in context
Parth is one of Austria’s top chefs, alongside figures featured on Pickup Table 4 such as Thomas Dorfer and Andreas Dollerer.
Follow Benjamin Parth
Stuva at Hotel Yscla – official site
Benjamin Parth FAQ
Who is Benjamin Parth?
An Austrian chef leading the two-Michelin-star Stuva in Ischgl.
Where is the restaurant?
At Hotel Yscla in the Tyrolean ski resort of Ischgl.
How many Michelin stars does it have?
Two, plus five Gault Millau hats.
What was he known for early on?
Being named the youngest starred chef in Austria in 2009.
What kind of food does he cook?
Classical technique with Mediterranean flavours and alpine produce.
