Alpenstück - Berlin

Every expat in Berlin knows how hard it can be to find your footing in the city. It 's the weather. The language. The bureaucracy. But every Wahlberliner Berliner by choice auf Deutsch who 1. bundles up in all black on gloomy winter days, 2. completes everyday errands without resorting to English, and 3. survives the Ausländerbehörde with a residence permit in hand knows that it 's always an unexpected moment that truly makes you feel at home in Berlin. For me, it was the first time I instinctively muttered Scheiße! under my breath when all of the coins from my wallet fell to the floor when I was purchasing Laugenbrötchen from Alpenstück 's in-house bakery one afternoon. Almost immediately, a German woman stood up from her table--momentarily abandoning a delicious-looking cake--to help me pick up all of those pesky one- and two-cent coins as a random act of kindness. Who said Berliners were rude? My time in Berlin has made me a bread snob. Maybe it 's for the better, because every time I spot lye bread, I think of how my hankering for fresh Bavarian bread put an extra spring in my step after I left Alpenstück that afternoon. It might look like your typical place in Mitte it 's a modern, well-lit space with a subtle rustic touch . But maybe you 'll leave Alpenstück with a better impression of Berlin... and some tasty bread.

My boyfriend wanted to take me to a Michelin Star restaurant for my birthday, and we also wanted to try some fancy German food. So, Alpenstueck it was. It was asparagus season, so that was a common thread throughout our meal. We had the veal ravioli (freaking delicious) and the asparagus soup (pretty good) as appetizers. He had the wiener schnitzel with white asparagus (very, very good) and I had the fish special with asparagus risotto (very good, not amazing) as entrees. We had the apple strudel with vanilla ice cream (tasty, not spectacular) for dessert. Although it was quite expensive, the portions were fairly large. We drank local wine and beer as well, which was very good and well-priced. In the end, between very solid food, a lovely atmosphere, and adequate service (which makes it a standout as far as Berlin service goes), I give it an overall rating of 4.

After reading the reviews about Alpenstueck and walking past lots of other German restaurants, we decided to give it a try and I have to say the reviews were correct. This place has a refined charm to it however once inside, the ambiance is laid back and the service is excellent. It was easily the best schnitzel I've had in Berlin. The dish came with a crisp and tender schnitzel with potatoes and was just the perfect size. Me and my Son both had the same thing. The interior is modern yet warm with two main areas separated by the entrance. They were very accommodating to our seating request and speak English very well. The tables are comfortable and the lighting is perfect. I look forward to going back and experiencing their other dishes in the future.

Very good, solid kitchen with simple card, but well-chosen dressed. the personal is friendly and professional. the ambiente is simple and modern without missing it in an atmosphere. the kitchen is visible from the dining room and the kitchen team seems to have a good spirit that seems to affect the quality of the food. the quality of the products is also high, which justifies the somewhat above average price. in addition, the restaurant has a small sales area where large regional products and freshly baked bread are offered daily. we'll be back soon! riesen bonus: almdudler made of glass bottles!

Very friendly team really very delicious and fresh eating very recommended