alpine restaurant

fresh meat, great prawns and a marrow bone with every main meat meal. what more could a girl ask for? the staff is friendly, the vibe is low key but pleasant, and the wine list is extensive. their side dish of brocoli au gratin in a blue cheese sauce isgoodenough to eat on it's own, and it's also the restaurant i had too much champagne with my friends and we spontaneously booked a trip to india, so it will always hold fond memories for me. it's very conveniently located too. they could do a bit more with the decor, like some fairy lights around the lone tree, and the ablution facilities is pretty much a porter loo, but i've always been a sucker for agoodfairy light and a smooth glass of red.

our department decided to treat our bosses for bosses day lunch and as alpine is across the road we thought this place would be ideal for us. well where do we start ...... the restaurant was almost empty, and as we only had 1.5 hours to eat and get back to the office, we thought we would be done ingoodtime - we were a table of 8 and ordered quite simple meals - the meals took well over an hour to be served - and only when we complained was it finally served - the food was definitely not up to standard - the chicken was old and looked liked it had been left out for days - the burgers were served with very stale rolls which just fell apart - the poor waitress requested the manager to come and speak to us to hear the complaints and he totally outright refused - he ignored us as if we were not there - this was a very dissatisfying experience and a total waste of our hard earned money and time - not to say the embarrassment we felt in front of our bosses - needless to say we will never return.

this is a very quiet and place, forgoodconversation. my dining experience was just totally ruined when i got to the middle of my lamb shank and it was frozen. i laid a complaint with the manager and it was as though, this is something normal.

a butchery that opened a restaurant next door. the fillet was so so soft and tender. the sides are very interesting. gud selection of wine available. pricing verygoodfor what u get.

what i really like about alpine is they get the basics right!goodfood, great service and value for money.
staff were all very attentive and you always got the feeling that everyone cared. i had the surf and turf with my steak perfectly cooked while the prawns were juicy and appetizing. my wife had the pork belly which was also cooked perfectly and the generous helping resulted in her having to get a take away for the remainder. try the chips with feta grated over them-such a simple concept but so delicious. the restaurant also has a selection of craft tap beers which is also an added benefit. overall my first dining experience at alphine left me feeling like i need to go back to try the other dishes. keep up thegoodwork alphine, you will definitely be seeing me again!

we had a pleasant evening here. we hadn't booked and the place was packed but they managed to find a spot outside. the food wasgoodand the service friendly. i'd definitely recommend a visit if you haven't discovered this local been yet.

servicegoodhere and food ok. not too wowed by the lamb shank - gravy a bit bisto'ish. my wife steak was yummy as was the pizza. a little loud in the restaurant with all the windows and doors closed for the weather. try on a sunday afternoon for lunch maybe?

based on zomato ratings, we decided to give alpine a try. what agooddecision! first, the restaurant is light and airy (we didn't sit outside, but it looked welcoming, too). the wine list is extensive, and the waiters knowledgeable about the choices. 
hubby was planning on a steak, but chose the pork schnitzel instead, as it's one of his favourite dishes. i went straight for the pork belly - divine, perfectly cooked, and the option of having two sides just made it better. the caramelised beetroot was delicious and as for the gorgonzola broccoli - yum! our waiter was also very patient at going to find out whether anything contained wheat, and i'm happy to report that their sauces are thickened with maizena, not cake flour. 
good thing i didn't order the bulgarian tripe soup as a starter (thanks to our waiter's warning that it was *not* starter-sized) - i would never have been able to have both that and the pork! the portions are far too generous for that to be possible. 
all in all, a great new discovery for weekend lunches - in fact, i have already invited friends for lunch, based on today's experience.

absolutely love this hidden gem! originally a great deli/butchery they expanded and opened a little attached restaurant that you know will always have fresh meat. so going in expectations are high and for me they meet and surpass the expectations. 

the service is alwaysgoodand the food is fantastic. the fillet with bone marrow is simply mouth watering, the calzone is a one-of-a-kind, flavour filled, stuffed to the brim, bundle of absolute joy. on my last visit the lamb was cooked to perfection, it could have done with a little less sauce but overall very good. all of their sides are super tasty and their wine selection is to die for (i think one of the owners must be wine collector).

the outside deck seating under the trees is perfect for the summer and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. its is agoodplace for a quite dinner with a few friends/family or your so. this is definitely my go-to for a great piece of meat done to perfection - a fillet done past medium-rare should be a considered a crime ;)

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

my only complaint is that the food took 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. 

the food was 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!

the steak wasgoodcannot fault that, the lam chops however was not cooked as well it should have been. a very quiet atmosphere, and a bit dark.
but otherwise agoodplace to visit if yo uhavent been there before.
agoodselection of wines and beer,

not really sure how they managed such a high rating, had the ribs and it doesn't come close to the diner in krugersdorp , it was super salty and the onlygoodpart of the meal were their sides.

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 cravinggooditalian 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 agoodlunch 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 isgoodas 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. 🍴😂