Alpenrausch

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   Stephanie

   Portland

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We thoroughly enjoyed our experience! We ordered cocktails and then tried out the tasting menu, which did not disappoint. Our server recommended a lovely young red wine. Everything was great!
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks Stephanie! So glad you enjoyed yourselves :) See you soon
   

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   Brenda

   Portland

   6 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The hostess wanted to seat us at a small table against a wall (so you would not be able to use one of your arms to eat...for me my dominant right arm,) Our reservation was early and there were plenty of other tables open. We had to push to be seated at another table which made for an unfortunate first impression. All other aspects of the service/dinner were really good. We had the fondue for two and it was ample and tasty. The mixed greens salad was very simple (nothing but lettuce) with a good vinaigrette. We would return to try other menu items. The ambiance is very cozy. There are a few parking spots in the small lot; we were lucky to snag one as parking along Division (which has become a Restaurant Row) can be challenging.
   

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   amy

   San Francisco

   6 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was inattentive and not very friendly or helpful. Too expensive for the overall value of the food and experience.
   

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   Cinzia

   Portland

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on December 7, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   While the ambiance and the service were top notch, the food was very disappointing. I was looking forward to the pizzoccheri, but I couldn't finish them. The buckwheat pasta was hard and undercooked, also difficult to manage because it was in the shape of pappardelle instead of the classic short, flat shape. The cabbage was not cooked (it is usually cooked with the pasta) which resulted in hard pieces of it stuck in the cheese that did not melt well to create the customary creamy quality of this dish. The canederli lacked the broth that makes them soft, so they were very hard and didn't have much flavor. Drinks were good. I take an issue with the extra charge for health fees and the already applied 20% gratuity to our party of 5. I won't go back.
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. We're sorry that your experience didn’t quite match your expectations. I’ll pass your feedback on to the chef.
   

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   Cathy

   Portland

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 5, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was delicious! Ambience really cozy, service was awesome and had a great experience! Definitely will go back!!!
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago

   We are so glad you enjoyed your visit! See you soon :)
   

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   Tori

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 1, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Agh, the Tirol, food made with familiar ingredients combined as the Swiss do from intoxicating mountain peaks. As I have Swiss ancestry I can say the food is frank, and precise even the food comes in peace indeed the coziness of knowing what is simple, say pickled celery. The air might be thin at the mountain top yet here it is sturdy like a mountaineer’s cane with a finish as bright as pears and smoky fish with your own milk pot bubbling with cheese. It’s calming it’s fun it’s a night out full cheer. I’ll budiono that.
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks so much Tori, hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Eli-zabeth

   Portland

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The outdoor tables are like a downgraded version of the inside tables. The door slams every time someone comes in or out and they really need to cover the main entrance to keep heat in. Felt like we were forgotten a couple of times and straight up for the price - it’s not the same restaurant as the indoor version.
   

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   Beth

   Portland

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was excellent. Limited menu and very loud. Unable to converse well with the friends on the other side of the table (Party of 4)
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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   John

   Portland

   20 reviews

   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was good and the fondue was pretty good, was hoping for a larger portion since the menu said it would feed 2-3 people barely fed two.
   

   AlpenrauschResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!
   

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    Mitch

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4

    It was a very cute interior, but portions were small and service was pretty bad. Slow and inattentive. Good flavor on what we had, but it just isn't worth the price. Also not a good sign they misspelled Spätzle, a signature dish, several times on their menu.
    

    AlpenrauschResponded on November 18, 2024

    Thank you for your feedback, we truly appreciate it. I’ll pass your feedback on. We hope that you'll give us another shot so that we can deliver a better experience next time!
    

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