alpine restaurant

one of my favourite restaurants in jhb! definitely a hidden gem. thefoodis great, service is a bit slow but always worth the wait and the variety of the menu allows you to experience something new over and over. try their tomatoe soup!! the best thing to happen to this foodie in 2015! see you later alpine!

what a lovely spot. thefoodis good, the service attenitive and although thefoodtook a while to arrive it was absolutely worth the wait. if you are looking for a solid meal that wont make you regret spending hard earned cash, check this place out.

what an absolutely stunning restaurant! we were seated out on the deck under trees. it is always good to be outside after sitting in front of a computer all morning.

my only complaint is that thefoodtook a while to come out. this was a bit of a problem as we came during lunch hour, which turned into a two and a half hour lunch. 

thefoodwas well worth the wait! i ordered the half chicken. the dish came with a choice of two sides. i went with the chips and spinach. the chips were fresh and the flavouring was delicious and the chicken was exceptionally tender with an amazing bbq flavour.

unfortunately the photos do not do the meal justice. trying to take photos under a tree just didn't working out well.

overall, a very relaxing, delicious lunch! i will definitely be visiting alpine again!

so i trusted the zomato reviews and took my wife to dinner at the alpine restaurant. the service was ok and that was the highlight of the evening, but thefoodwas disappointing from the starters to the main course. also the fact that the restaurant only had one toilet outside of the restaurant and cleanliness at the toilet was not great doesn't make it great spot for a couples evening. it is an ok restaurant for a quick meal and maybe to watch a game, but not a fantastic restaurant worth a 4 or above rating.

thefoodis generally good, a bit of hit and miss though. make sure to tell the service staff that you do not want the basting on your steak - or you will be presented with a spur version😳.

alpine restaurant in ferndale (randburg) has only been around a couple of years and it already has a loyal neighbourhood following.

as i walked into this charming little restaurant on a rainy friday night, to be greeted by the quirky pavel sariev and his team, i couldn't help but feel at home right away.. from its black tiled bar area and huge wine selection to the bustling tables around me, i saw that this was not the kind of place that you manage to get a table at on a friday night without booking first.

i soon learnt that they were hosting a free wine tasting evening (which i am told that they often do), and asked if i could be included in it. i was not disappointed!

raka wines (named after piet dreyer's black fishing vessel), presented by tania bester was on show for the evening and i loved that they had managed to incorporate each member of staff at alpine to come out proudly and present the meal best paired with each wine course. i was very happy to be educated with their knowledge onfoodand wine on a friday night...

in terms of the wine options on offer that evening were the:

1. raka sauvignon blanc with accompanying dish recommendations by maureen.

2. raka chenin blanc with accompanying dish recommendations by prince.

3. raka petit verdot

4. raka spliced 2012

5. and lastly (and my favourite of the evening)... raka's flagship wine - sangiovese 2012

on the red's side, biggie and sindiso presented the recommendations for pairing, with brighton educating us on alpine's legendary dry aged steaks (which will be in my recommendations below).

onto thefoodand menu offerings: this little local is worth the drive if you are craving good italianfoodand i could not believe the excellent value-for-money that i received from their menu options in portions, taste and price.

service: to me, good, knowledgeable service from waiters is hard to come by. sindiso was a 10/10 and i was incredibly impressed with his attentiveness all throughout the evening. for that reason, this restaurants rating goes up to a 4.5 for me.

*recommendation: alpine's claim to fame is their melt-in-your-mouth, 21 day dry aged steaks served with a demi -glace and roasted bone marrow.. and i will be back to sample it soon!

we went for lunch to try the new abyssinian menu at this one of my favourite "meat spots". after asking for some advice on the options we settelef on an assortment of dishes to share. thefoodwas interesting and tasy and we were pleasently supprised with the offering. the service is good as normal.
29th jan 2016
decided it is time to re confirm the status of the restaurant.
for the meat eater this is bliss. and the alternative menu is also great. 🍴😂

i have often passed this restaurant on the way to work and play, and decided that i had to try it. i went here for a sunday afternoon lunch at short notice. there were few diners at that moment but this had nothing to do with the quality offoodthat awaited.

the menu is extensive and as the name suggests offers the usual alpine fare, german, swiss, italian and bulgarian meals. there is another menu which is not published online which offers an abyssinian menu. the menu took some time to go through.

my dining companion chose the bone marrow starter and i had the livers starter. she then progressed to the oxtail and i had the lamb burger. the portions are large and wholesome. the bone marrow was delicious and so too the chicken livers which were consumed with gusto. the lamb was tender and easily consumed despite the generous portion sizes. my companion enjoyed the oxtail but had to get a takeaway given the other elements consumed. there is an alpine butchery next to the restaurant and this shows in the freshness of the fare.

i have paid more for meals previously but alpine outdoes restaurants which are pricier but cannot come close in terms of the quality of meal. the fact that it's a neighborhood gem will definitely lead to repeat visits. our waiter was friendly and knowledgable on the menu. there is a wide selection of wine and spirits - the beer menu is the only one that could have a slightly wider variety.

all in all an excellent experience :-)

goodfoodat a good price, it really felt like we were dining at a fancy restaurant until the bill came. it's so affordable to eat here like a king. the meat is always cooked to perfection and their pizza is actually the bomb. don't be scared to order a pizza here, they really don't disappoint.

amazingfoodevery time we go there. we have tried just about everything on the menu and i love all the food. great service and lots of smiles always. highly suggest the pork belly and carbonara pasta dishes. good wine selections.

i've been here many times and always love coming here. the aesthetic is clean and simple but thefoodis rich and well prepared. the restaurant is great for all occasions with a broad but not overwhelmed menu and solid wine list.

my first experience at alpine restaurant was a special one. while the atmosphere may lack a bit, the service was great and thefoodexceptional. i had the fillet which was one of the best cuts of meat i've ever had and my dining partner had the pork ribs, which were equally high quality, probably attributable to the fact that alpine is also a butchery that runs in the day. i knew i was in for a treat (i was craving a good steak). one of my favorite aspects of the meal was the option to choose 2 side dishes from their excellent selection (the gorgonzola broccoli gratin, trust me). while the menu was not cheap, you get what you pay for. an overall lovely first time, i will definitely be returning 👍🏻.

went with a large group, just over 20 people for a work lunch. the restauant wasn't busy and were there for hours.thefoodwas just average. we really enjoyed the focaccia. they serve really good quality olive oil. i can also recommend the chicken liver starter. the chorizo starter is just sliced up sausage that is fried and served with bread. it was just oily and tasteless.  the ribs were horrible. tasted like they'd been boiled and then basted in tomato sauce. they were fatty and didn't even have a slight char-grill. we were very disappointed as we had heard such great things about this place. the full baby chicken was good and they have an excellent international wine list. i didn't really enjoy the creme brulee either.they are very well priced.

i've never had bulgarian steak before and i must say i thoroughly enjoyed it. the main meals come in healthy (man-sized) portions all meats are well prepared and and come with demi-glacé and roasted bone marrow(not for those who suffer from high cholesterol) alpine also has a nice selection of wines to choose from. the restaurant itself is really relaxed and staff is friendly, although thefoodtook a little long. all round i had a great experience.

this was my first visit.
this restaurant must be wonderful in summer with it's outside sitting area. in winter because it's too cold to sit outside one (perhaps) has to sit inside which is a bit austere. and i should think it could be very noisy when full -but a lot of people like that these days.
the manager was there who could not have been more helpful. he is an asset to that restaurant.
my friend had a fillet and i had the rib eye. both excellent and tender.
for pudding: he had the cheese cake which he said was very good. i had the chocolate fondant..10/10. the best i have ever had. the coffee was also excellent.
the wine list is very good and the wine is kept in a temperature controlled room.
rated on thefoodwe had, the restaurant must be 4.5 but i found the waiters a bit sloppy.
all that said i'm going back at some stage to try their crispy eisbein and another helping of the chocolate fondant!
ps i went back today to try the crispy eisbein.
it was outstanding. maybe this restaurant is worth a 4.5