The food here was good, not great. This is subjective however, as mine and my husbands pallets are not accustomed to German fare, which is more mild in flavor. Being Mexican & Italian, robust flavor is what we're drawn to. We didn't mind not having an outstanding meal, however. Vacationing in a luxury town puts so much pressure on each meal to be spectacular, and at some point it's exhausting (and expensive) trying to make every meal memorable. What DOES make this place special is the attention to detail in the decor, and staff. It's really beautiful, and we just felt good being there. The service was great as well! I would still recommend this restaurant if you've never had German food. The novelty itself is worth the visit! I tend to look at places like this and feel grateful that someone is sharing their culture with the masses. We all benefit from opening our minds, and sometimes our mouths, so that we can better understand one another. read more

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We came here for my bachelorette party in December 2022. I was so excited to check it out, and the experience did not disappoint! We were sat quickly even though we were early to our reservation. They asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside, and in December we opted for inside but didn't realize the outdoor dining area was heated and somewhat enclosed, so I'd opt for that in the future. The restaurant was so quaint and exactly what you'd expect to find at a Bavarian themed restaurant, while not in Bavaria! As you walk in, the dessert case greets you with views of German Apple strudel, Austrian dumplings with poppy seeds, and many other German and Austrian themed cakes and pastries. Drinks were fantastic, I got a simple mulled wine that hugged me with warmth, a friend got the feuerzangenbowle which is a traditional German rum soaked sugarloaf that they light on fire and drips into spicy hot wine. Such a cool thing to see! We got the mini beer flight, which wasn't a beer at all but a shot of a butterscotch flavored spirit, also one of my favorite things there! Of course the food was hearty and warm, I opted for a soup to stay warm and cozy. We got the fondue as well, the only tip I'd have for that is get the veggies on the side! It was pretty heavy with just the cheese and bread. Overall, a wonderful experience and I can't wait to go back! read more

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I really enjoyed our dining experience at the alpenrose. Loved the Swiss village themed dining and the food was also so tasty. We had the cheese fondue, goulash with spaetzel and the summer veggies curry. I lived for a short while in Germany a few years back and the spaetzel was just as what I remembered. Overall I would definitely recommend and would come back again read more

Alpenrose Vail - Goulasch and summer curry with veggie pancakes - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Really loved this place. Started with the fondue...excellent. Had the schnitzel and spaetzle...spectacular! Just a great meal! The service was very attentive as well. Overall just great read more

Didn't really love anything we got here, which included the gnocchi, some meat dish that came with a pretzel, the fondue (this one was the best of them all but still not great), and the apple dessert. Wouldn't recommend. read more

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Awesome service and the best Italian food in Vail. We dine here every time we ski vail

The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and helpful. The pretzel was perfect. read more

Alpenrose Vail - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

Just went here for drinks and an afternoon snack. The venue has a great vibe and the owners have done an amazing job decorating the venue and building out a quality menu and service. The only food we enjoyed was the pretzel served with cheese fondue and mustard which was excellent and quite yummy. The cocktail list was well crafted and very interesting. The drinks were definitely light on the pour, but tasty. read more

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We ran across this restaurant our first day in Vail and were fortunate to be able to snag a reservation before we left town. It is such a cute little German restaurant, with snugly packed tables and an authentic menu. We enjoyed the pretzel, Caesar salad with chicken (very disappointed they were out of the beet salad), sauerkraut, and potato balls. All of our food was great, service was very good, and our food was served more quickly than we could ever have expected. It's a bit noisy but only because they have maximized every square inch of the place for seating. Would love to return and enjoy the gondola experience with our kids! read more

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The food is great, tho I feel a little wasteful. We advised our party reduced from 4 to 2 with no one else doing the gondola experience at our time frame so clearly able to take a moment to reconfigure accordingly. They did not and so very wasteful with their servings. The experience with ambiance is great, quaint and enjoyable! The service is alright (maybe could be a bit more attentive),, especially with only 2 of us in 1 of 5 gondolas (none of the others are occupied). The server is very kind and personable. I do love the idea of providing each gondola with their own blue tooth speaker. It's a fun spot if you are visiting the Vail area! read more

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This is probably my favorite place to eat in Vail Village. It is nice and warm in the cold winters, and it has a nice patio in the summer. Always a great experience and everyone is so nice. Inside is full of wood with the feel of a chalet - the smell of mulled wine is in the air. You can try almost any of the specialties, but I am always partial to a schnitzel. It is delicious, served with lingonberries and spaetzle. The pretzel and the rösti balls are not to be missed either. It can get busy, so get there early or plan ahead. read more

Alpenrose Vail - Schnitzel - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Alpenrose exceeded my expectations with its delightful combination of good food and great ambience. The cozy atmosphere adds a touch of warmth to the dining experience, making it a must-visit spot in Vail. read more

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Everything here is perfect!! The servers, the drinks, the food and atmosphere. Our drinks and food were tasty and the presentation unique and outstanding. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Oh. my. goodness. This place was amazing and magical. We brought our three daughters here for a fun lunch and it did not disappoint. We ordered a variety of specialty drinks and appetizers and had our main courses and desserts. We had to try everything! The food was unbelievable, the atmosphere was amazing and we will definitely be back. read more

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The food was very good. I had the schnitzel with a Paulaner weizen. I also wrapped it up with the apfel strudel. Everything was great. That said, this restaurant was so crowded and the wait was long, so I had to sit at the bar, which wasn't ideal. I went early (5-5:30) since I didn't have a reservation and the place was full of people who just dropped in off the slopes. The service at the bar was excellent but I was surrounded by loud people drinking and taking up lots of room. Just something to consider before dropping by. read more

A slice of Germany tucked away in vail A very cool vibe for a restaurant! Great selection of German beers and very fresh! You can even ask for little tasters if you wanna try it first. I definitely recommend the rosti which is a potatoe pancake. The pork shank was perfectly cooked and the pretzels is an obvious must have! They have a couple of vegetarian options available. Make a reservation because they said they get busy for dinner! read more

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Everything, from the service, to the food, to the atmosphere is AUSGEZEICHNET (as they sat in Germany). Absolutely perfect. Fast, friendly service, delicious and authentic food etc. As a native German I must say this is my favorite German/Austrian restaurant in all of Colorado! read more

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Charming spot! Tried the schnitzel, bratwurst bites, and almdudler. Delicious food and great service! read more

Alpenrose Vail - Schnitzel - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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Alpenrose Vail was the cutest little German restaurant in Vail. They have authentic German food -- a large variety of options. Indoor and outdoor seating available. If the weather is nice, definitely recommend trying to sit on the patio. The wait staff was friendly and attentive! read more

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Mountain had too few runs open, so we headed to Alpenrose for a fun lunch. Loved the schnitzel and the drinks were cute! Can't wait to come back after a powder day! read more

Another fantastic dinner and evening at the Alpenrose. Ambiance on the front patio was great. We started with the fondue and shared dinner and dessert. Our son had the butter noodles and they looked amazing. read more

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Food: excellent. Service: excellent. Pricing reasonable for Vail. Enjoyed sitting outside and people watching. Dropped in for lunch on Saturday of Labor Day weekend and was seated immediately. We had the beet salad, the Bergsteigersuppe mountain soup, and the Rosti Ballchen potato balls with cheese. All were terrific. We have been here several times and have had a consistently great experience. Thanks! read more

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EXCELLENT Authentic German Cuisine! Centrally located and a very short walk to midtown. Indoor seating or outdoor overlooking pedestrian walkway in front or the Biergarten out back, all covered with huge Umbrellas. The decor and food takes you back to Bavaria with wide variety of traditional dishes cooked to perfection with the finest ingredients. If you want sandwiches, soups, stews or a fine dinner they have it all and don't forget to go inside a peruse the assortment of desert selections to enjoy after your meal or to-go. We've been to Bavaria and this quaint restaurant in Vail is as close to being in Germany as you will find. See Photos! Highly Recommended read more

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Favorite restaurant in Vail. Best gazpacho around. Great cocktail menu. Always great service.

Highly recommend this adorable spot! Delicious German/Austrian food, cute ambiance and decor, very fitting for a mountain town! We were a party of 6 and got the fondue, their salad with the lingonberry ranch was delicious, and their Oktoberfest Hax'n was so tender and flavorful. Also their Their desserts were tasty but we were a bit full by the time it got to dessert. Definitely go! read more

Alpenrose Vail - The cheese soup I got as an appetizer - super cute presentation! - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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yummy food and cozy atmosphere but we waited a terribly long time for our food to come out unfortunately. hopefully that's not always the case but it was almost an hour of waiting. read more

It's a great place for some German comfort food. The gazpacho was excellent with some radishes thrown in as well and they accommodated sharing. We had fantastic service and really enjoyed the meal. read more

You can't help but take notice that the staff everywhere In vail this year is struggling to keep up with the amounts of people heading out being short staffed, last year we tried almresi and it was spectacular, this year we decided to try Alpenrose and it seemed the host was overwhelmed, reservations are a must, our server was prompt and kind, our food came out exceptionally quick and was wonderful. I look forward to coming back in the future! read more

Alpenrose Vail - Pork shank - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

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We went here for lunch today. Had the Caesar salad. Others had the bratwurst and mashed potatoes everything was great very nice place. read more

Alpenrose Vail - Caesar salad and bratwurst - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

My husband and I visited Vail for our anniversary, and I was dreaming about the cheese fondue at Alpenrose the entire time. We ended up taking a lengthy hike one of the days, so our afternoon reward was fondue. I highly recommend a reservation - even in the afternoon - if you want a street view of Vail Village, especially if it's busy (Oktoberfest was happening). We were seated in the back of the restaurant, where it was quaint and quiet. There were several dogs on the patio, which warmed my heart. Our waitress was incredible and ensured we had everything we needed. I'm horribly gluten intolerant, so their accommodation with GF crackers helped a lot. We will absolutely return on our next visit to Vail. read more

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I have come to this restaurant many many times over the last 30 years but tonight was my last. I don't know if they are having staffing issues but the server didn't know the dishes on the menu and the food was not good. The pea soup was incredibly salty and the schnitzel dish was terrible. It's obvious the chef is not Austrian or German because this was not authentic. read more

What a fun experience! We reserved an outdoor gondola and it was like eating in a snow globe. I thought the price was very fair- especially for vail. The food plenty and delicious. And staff warm and welcoming. We dressed warm and we were actually too hot in ours- opting to open the doors for a little air. Would highly recommend this to anyone- especially out of staters. read more

Alpenrose Vail - Gondola experience - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

The place its very nice, but the servers ignored us most of the time. The food is good but nothing out of the ordinary! read more

Why a fun evening in the gondola!! Make sure to make a reservation if you want to dine in one. It's fondue only and then you can order any drinks. Sadly no cheese fondue- just fondue for meat and veggies. They do offer cheese slices though so we made some great potatoes. The gondolas are cute and you can hook up your own music to a Bluetooth speaker. Service was wonderful. read more

Alpenrose Vail - So fun to cook your own food! - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

We stumbled into Alpenrose after we were denied a seat at La Nonna right next door (deserved for not making a reservation on a weekend). I really loved the quaint decor and homey feel of the place - you really feel like you're eating in someone's lodge in the Alps. The food was pretty good but not what I entirely expected. The Kalbsgulash was quite creamy and mushroomy (almost like a cream of mushroom soup), lacking the kick of paprika I had become accustomed to when I studied abroad in Austria and frequently ordered Goulash (because it was relatively cheap for a poor student). The red cabbage sauerkraut was also on the sweeter side, I would've liked it better with a bit more tartness. My gf and friend ordered a pork shank dish that was bone dry and could've used more sauce. Overall, I'd come back for the beer, pretzel and atmosphere. read more

Alpenrose Vail - Kalbsgulash with spatzle and sauerkraut - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado

We were shopping and needed a place to fill our bellies and decided to stop in. The interior feels cozy and log cabin-y. Super cute! We ordered hot chocolate , which needed a lit if sugar added. We also ordered the potato balls and spicy beef soup, both were so hearty and delicious. We finished off with a cherry streusel that also needed a lot of sugar( in my sweet tooth opinion) Overall such a great place, but the sweet stuff could be doused in a ton of American sugar! read more

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A classic Vail experience. I first came here with my grandparents in the 80s. It's changed a little in the last decade but not much. Not a place if you want a salad or a light bite but if you ski or hike all day and think you've earned a hearty meal you can't go wrong here. read more

Booked reservations for a Friday night and so glad we did! We sat inside. The ambience is warm, rustic and charming. I ordered the truffle bratwurst and my friend ordered the schnitzel and we shared. Both plates were fantastic! The brats came with a sauerkraut that was a highlight for me. Don't think of that stuff you get on a hot dog. This was warm and perfectly soft and a bit sweet. Yum! The schnitzel was very thin with a tasty breading and sweet/tart ligonberry compote on the side. Read the menu to see what else comes on the plates. Everything was done to perfection. For drinks I had a very good Paulaner Munich lager. Note: the small is a normal size beer. My friend had an alcoholic hot cider and also a white wine. Both good and served in pretty glassware. Book a table here if you are in Vail. read more

We went not once but twice in our week trip to vail. This is easily one of the best restaurants in the area. Delicious German food and fantastic cocktails, there's really no wrong here. The cheese fondue, the schnitzel, the rosti balls, the pork shank, literally everything is amazing. The location is beautifully decorated and kept warm during the winter months. Make sure to have a reservation because they do get very busy for both lunch and dinner. Highly recommend! read more

We really enjoyed this restaurant- it was December 31st so super busy of course; glad I made a reservation in advance. But still friendly and accommodating. Everyone working here looks European so does the design and overall vibe. Food quality was amazing and just like in Europe! Thanks a lot, the only thing I wish is that they were less busy, I'd love to dine here once again but all booked up in the next few days! read more

Alpenrose Vail - Great food! - German Near Me - Vail, Colorado