alpine restaurant

absolutely delicious food. i had prawns which were fresh and cooked perfectly! the high light however was the dessert. the chocolate fondant that was freshly prepared was more than what i could ask for.
it's a small restaurant but so the atmosphere was relaxed and cosy.
thanks alpine for a great eat out.

the food is 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😳.

a hidden gem in joburg.
i've been here for breakfast a few times with work colleagues and we've enjoyed it every time!
i have a pork allergy and they were very accommodating, supplying substitutes and making a plan for me with their very delicious breakfasts! i highly recommend the eggs benedict, with a cafe latte.

sitting outside is quiet, lots of shade from nearby trees. our waiter the one time was a bit slow and had to repeat orders a few times to get them right, i'm assuming he was a trainee? otherwise they are always very friendly.

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 on food and 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 the food and menu offerings: this little local is worth the drive if you are craving good italian food and 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!

always drove past alpine, was never too sure what it was all about. i'm glad after reading a couple reviews on zomato we gave it a try! we had the pork belly which was a massive portion which made for a good lunch the next day! service was good.. deck outside is really nice! will be back!

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. the food was 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 of food that 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 :-)

good food at 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.

amazing food every 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.

best beef fillet you will ever have! they serve it with bone marrow and have interesting side dishes to choose from. the wine sommelier is excellent and the service is consistently good

i've been here many times and always love coming here. the aesthetic is clean and simple but the food is 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 the food exceptional. 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 👍🏻.

good restaurant with friendly atmosphere. i enjoyed the tasty peppadew pizza and chocolate fondant for dessert. the chocolate fondant was the best i'd had, wow! a really great wine selection and friendly staff.

great little restaurant lots of tasty variety on the menu . carbonara was great . i had the creme brullee would have prefered the amarula cooked into the dessert as opposed to a shot on the side . overall s great experience

we had supper here. there is quite a lot of choice in this small restaurant. i had the lamb shank. it was well prepared but the flavours could have been better. but the chocolate fondant is unbelievable... by far the best i've ever had. i wouldn't mind coming here again just for another serving of that fondant.