We had the great opportunity to stay at the Peaks. Several nights we had drinks in the lounge. We were served by Angie M, a delightful bartender! She was always so pleasant & went out of her way to serve us & provide drink recommendations. Lisa also served us & was awesome! What true gems to this establishment! Thank you! read more

I am a Telluride local, I love eating out for almost all of my meals. We don't just eat at the cheapest places in town so don't think this post was because we were just looking for a deal and nothing is good enough for us.We eat at the best restaurants in town (Sideworks, National, Little House, Siam, There, The Madeline, etc.) The Peaks came out with an email saying that locals get 50% off food and so I invited my boyfriend, friend and sister as well as marketed it on my traveling Facebook group for Telluride visitors. We went and gave it a try and I wondered why we hadn't eaten there in the 3-10 years we have been living here. So we get there, this 50% off is so secretive the servers really weren't sure how to apply it. We informed them of the email and the details and said the reason we were trying this out was for the 50% discount and made THIS VERY CLEAR from the beginning. So we order 12 chicken wings, beef eggs rolls, Thai coconut soup, 2 hamburgers and a French dip sandwich with fries. I am absolutely am so embarrassed I invited all of these people with me to have the most disgusting meal I have ever had in Telluride. They "ran out of chicken wings", so they gave us 10 instead of 12 but we would have been better off having 0. They were tiny and reheated and leathery and couldn't believe they served these there. Our French fries had been cooked so many times, you could CRACK THEM IN HALF and there was nothing inside of them. They were completely inedible and saturated in oil. Had any single one of the kitchen staff tried a French fry they served us they would have spit it out. It is a shame they served us those, it was absolutely unbelievable. I have never in my life had French fries that horrible. Then the burger was suppose to be cooked medium, cooked well done. The French dip bread was too hard and dense. The egg rolls were completely disgusting and overcooked yet again (ALL probably reheated). We made it very clear from the beginning we were there for the special and our SERVER KNEWWWWWW. We asked for the check, and she brings up the ticket with FULL PRICE EVERYTHING, $170. I asked her why she did not apply the discount and she said she couldn't add the discount without splitting the ticket because the discount is only on food and not the drinks. And I said, okay, so what is the issue? Split the bill and discount the food. (This was a knowingly $70 overcharge on her part//the restaurant was not busy whatsoever and FOR GOOD REASON). She said that she didn't do it because it would take longer......... Finally get the bill corrected and to be honest, I feel like we shouldn't have paid for anything. The food was UNSERVABLE. Every single one of us left with a stomach ache/running to the bathroom within 20 mins. I will absolutely never be coming here, my local friends will never come here and we will never be recommending this place to our traveling guests. PLEASE TELSKI SAVE THIS RESTAURANT. This is absurdly embarrassing. read more

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I'm all about paying for what I get - especially if it's good and the quality is there. Tonight I ordered a glass of red wine and got a mere 4oz pour. Seriously - one gulp and it's pretty much gone. Thank you, Altezza. You're so kind. Someone in management should rethink their pours. It'd be different if this was a five star restaurant but it's not. You know you're right when even the staff admits it. :-D Anyways, stuff like this should not be what restaurants get bad reviews for. But since I used to work in the industry, it's my duty. So ladies and gents, if you want to get shafted, order wine from this place. If you don't care about money so much, just get the damn bottle. Peace out, Girl Scouts! read more

Altezza - A 4 oz pour of wine at a whopping $16 per glass. Talk about cheap. Standard should 5-6oz. - Lounges Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

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Stopped at this gem on our last night in Telluride for a light meal after a day on the mountain. I can honestly say my only regret was not coming hungrier! The view walking into the restaurant was stunning! Unfortunately, the patio was closed due to covid restrictions but they were able to seat our party in the bar area, which was completely secluded and next to the huge windows overlooking the private airport and sunset. As far as covid precautions, the restaurant was immaculately clean and all of the tables were spaced out what seemed like more than enough. Our server, Jordan, came right over with water and began going over the cocktail menu with us. It was refreshing to have a staff member so knowledgeable about the drinks, and liquors. My girlfriend and I opted for a bottle of wine (which Jordan also had extensive knowledge of the list) after a chilly day on the mountain but a few members of our party got cocktails which I was able to try and they were amazingly complex and balanced. For dinner, we ordered a bunch of shared apps (as I said, we should have come hungrier!). I was pleased with everything on the table, but a couple of things worth mentioning are the caesar salad had the option of including anchovies on top, which we did and were a perfect contrast to the salad, the truffle fries were spot on and not too overpowering, they came with a dipping sauce that everyone fought over, and the wings were cooked perfect, crisp and still juicy. During our meal, the manager, Alberto, came over to check on us and was incredibly warming and helped us to feel welcome. The combination of Jordan serving us and Alberto welcoming us truly made us feel like VIPs, even though we had just stopped in still in snowboard gear and were just snacking on apps. At the end of the meal, a couple of members of our party ordered dessert, which I thought was a mistake because I was so full. They ordered the apple pie a la mode and sticky toffee cake. The only real mistake was that I didn't order my own because I somehow found room for these warm sweet treats and probably ate more than my share. I work in the service industry and am not usually apt to write reviews on restaurants but the level of service provided by Jordan and Alberto, combined with the pure magic of this place, and breathtaking views were really something special and it felt like a disservice to not write something about this oasis in the mountains. We were made to feel special and at home while getting to enjoy an amazing meal. If you find yourself in Telluride, whether you're staying at The Peaks or not, make your way to this restaurant. If the patio is open get out there and enjoy the views, if not, sit at the bar and ask for Jordan, you won't be disappointed. read more

Had a wonderful time dining and drinks at this beautiful establishment. A shout out to Anthony for making the service 5-star. Thank you for the wonderful suggestions and making our visit memorable. read more

Good food with larger portion sizes. Extremely courteous and friendly staff. One entree did not show up until after the others had finished eating. The staff went above and beyond to make it up to us. Our motto: "it's not what you do wrong that matters, it's what you do to make it right." read more

The staff was caring and very thoughtful. They paid attention to the finest detail and made sure my wife and I had a special night. Thanks again, from the cook, to the server, hostess and manager. You guys were all amazing. read more

This one is a tough review. Altezza has been hit or miss for years. It is a restaurant in a luxury hotel so I expect luxury service and a great menu. Being a foodie during Covid we have watched and supported restaurants all over. This experience was just not ok. Super expensive meals...an adult grilled cheese that should have been kids menu and a burger that was dry and overdone. It took 20 min for the wine to come only to have the waiter massacre the cork. The view is amazing but at some point I would take Tomboy Tavern or Black Iron all day long based on service and food. Service was sub par and the food was beyond mediocre. read more

Enjoyed lunch here last Friday. Brussels sprouts were the bomb!! Huge, crispy and the dipping sauce out of this world. So far, the best Brussels sprouts I've had (including mine). Appetizer portion big enough to share for 4 people. The crab/corn chowder was full of corn and delicious. Pastrami sandwich very tasty and big enough to share too. Cocktails were great. The view was AWESOME looking out at those snowy mountain tops. Our server was nice and friendly. This place will be on repeat the next time we come! read more

Very accommodating, friendly service, food decent although the pork belly was a little dry, burger was standard, but great pear salad. Love the views as well, dog friendly. read more

Come for the view not the food. Who serves chocolate ice cream with apple pie advertised as a la mode?! They do here when they run out of vanilla (even though there's a store just down the street... Soup app was served and not even 5 minutes later the entrees. Food was fine but not fantastic. Had the corn soup (good!), kids spaghetti (big portion), special halibut (ok), and pork chop. English toffee pudding was great but the apple pie was meh, especially with the chocolate ice cream. I would still come back though for the view is absolutely incredible! read more

The food was excellent and so was the service but the views. My god. Amazing and panoramic.

David and chuck were the greatest! They made my night so enjoyable. They made me feel like I was at home. I would recommend this place any night of the week. Absolutely amazing read more

Well it's 8:45 and the restaurant is supposed to close at 9....it's a Saturday and I guess they decided to close early....not that it matters their food is absolute shit. Everything we have ordered has shown up cold. Everything you order is clearly microwaveable and they can't even get it right enough to make it hot. Steer clear of this place it's terrible and not worth the insane price tag. And on top of that they don't open when they say they are open read more

Update 2023...Jeannine was friendly patient accommodating. House salad and seafood etouffee were great. Pear salad was excellent. Pork pozole was very good after I removed the dry pork, which unfortunately made up half of the pozole. View awesome read more

Hey All, The view is great! The patio is Huge! If a server had come and brought water or taken our drink order within the amount of time that it took my friend and I to each go to the lobby bathroom separately we would've stayed for a drink and some appetizers. They weren't busy, I saw two managers on duty and yet...no service. We won't return and I don't recommend the gondola ride up from town to be ignored. read more

Probably the most amazing restaurant I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. The view is incredible, staff service is top notch, and the food is the best I've had.... And I've had a lot of food! read more

What a delightful spot for eating food and enjoining views. The menu has many plant based dishes and a number of staple appetizers. I was very impressed you the kindness of the staff. The waitress was friendly and helpful. This meal came right after skiing and the front desk provided comfy spa slides. I would recommend this place as the perfect location to end the ski day and relax. read more

Altezza - Mushroom pot pie - Lounges Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

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Incredible views particularly around sunsets, with both indoor and outdoor seating. They currently have a cider brined duroc pork chop that is absolutely excellent! Not usually a fan of pork chop and was so good that we came back to have it again. read more

PHENOMENAL service and food. I chose to sit inside and enjoy the view but I would recommend being outside if the weather permits. Isabel treated me like the queen of England and Chef Dave is a literal genius. I don't eat meat so he took the time to guide me through the menu even during COVID's restrictions (God bless for our health). I left here feeling satisfied and very well taken care of. MUST COME BACK! read more

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The food was great. Good value for the location. The view can't be beaten. But the best part was the service. Betsy was my server and was attentive and kind. Dave was the manager and was over the top. He made his way to each and every table, filling waters, clearing tables, and playing tour guide. He has a real knack for customer service. Great experience. read more

Ty Henry was incredible. Picked the perfect menu item and made awesome drinks. Will definitely be back because of Ty

Honestly. I had the best pork chop ever. And you know what's even better..? The waiter recommended it saying he loved it. So of course I would love it. I would love to share it with him some day. read more

I gave it a 4 as the first night we ate there the food was awesome but the service was terrible. We sat outside and I had to get up twice to find our waitress. When you spend $160.00 for 2 adults and 2 young kids the service should be a lot better than that. We went back for lunch a few days later as the view is just the best, and the experience was what it should be. So 3 star for the 1st and 5 star on the second so going with a 4 star. Really sad how one bad employee can really ruin an experience. read more

Decided to overlook the negative reviews because I was looking for a place with a good view and figured people were being dramatic about the slow service. Boy was I wrong. From getting our food to getting the check to paying, there were long waits all around as our server went MIA. We were considering getting dessert to stick around and enjoy the sunset, but instead got to see the sunset while waiting ~20 mins for the check. After another long wait for our server to come back we called it quits and paid up front. The food was decent and the truffle fries were great (+$5 for upgrade from normal fries) but cocktails (15 each) were nothing special and tasted syrupy. If this place was a little cheaper I could tolerate the service for the view, but given the price I'd rather just order from somewhere else and do a picnic by the golf course. read more

Altezza - Sunset view - Lounges Near Me - Telluride, Colorado

We had an amazing NYE dinner last night! The service and the views were wonderful. The food was delicious and excellently prepared. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Waited for 20mins after being seated in a half empty restaurant - finally a server caught my annoyed glance and arrived apologizing for the delay, took my drink and dinner order and then promptly disappeared for another 20mins - finally reappeared to serve the table next to me without returning my glance, and then disappeared again - he had 3 active tables mine being one of them and could not even deliver a simple glass of wine - avoid this place - zero stars read more

Some of these reviews are harsh.. Altezza has the best truffle fries in town, also a really good burger! Not to mention an amazing view of the mountains. I would also recommend getting the ahi tuna gyro. It's delicious! read more

I came in for a quick bite and sat at the bar with Roni! She really directed me in all the right directions for shopping and recommended the peaks hotel spa. So I booked an appointment. She was so kind. And the food was awesome! I'm so happy to see vegan options! I'll definitely be back and to sit with Roni! read more

The ambience, furniture, view of this restaurant are unbelievable. When we first walked in, we thought, wow this is going to be great! Then came the bad part. We ordered the spiced nuts appetizer which was really tasty. The rest of the food was horrible. The lasagna came out, clearly being frozen previously and reheated, and was so hard it could be compared to a hockey puck. The cream-based pasta dish was edible, but not great. Spaghetti and meatballs lacked flavor, but the meatballs were tender. The half chicken was so over cooked it was tough to eat. We figured it might've been a bad performance and it is so convenient being in our hotel, so we tried it for breakfast the next day. For $19, you get scrambled eggs that are grainy and wet, pre-toasted bagels that are sitting out to get cold, a sad looking fruit salad with no berries, and frozen pancakes and baked goods. The bacon is good. All in all, I would not recommend eating at this restaurant. There are many other options that are less expensive and the food is so much tastier. For breakfast, the Madeline hotel has a buffet that's impeccable for the same $. read more

Had cocktails at alters and ondrea was great! She was so attentive and thoughtful. We will definitely be back!

Wow! What a disappointment! Lots of servers on staff! But service was below expectations. I went during happy hour and the server did not explain the happy hour special. I heard another server explaining it to another guest and then found out about it. The servers were talking about the various problems they were having with the kitchen and each other within ear shot of all the guests. I recommend not to go there for any meal. read more

Great breakfast omelette and coffee! Also try the soup with toasted bread and the Salmon BLTA Great view and ambience! read more

My husband and I plus 2 other adults were here for lunch the middle of October, 2021. We were in Telluride for the day, and Altezza was the perfect spot to soak in the magnificent scenery surrounding us. The floor to ceiling windows made it feel like we were part of the landscape. My husband had the shrimp tacos and enjoyed them. The rest of us all had different salads that were fresh and a good size. The price was right for being able to enjoy a meal in an elegant room with a beautiful setting. read more

What makes a restaurant truly special? Not just thoughtful adjustments for COVID (including less staff than usual)...no, it is rising above and bringing a warm and cordial welcome, offering fantastic food (like the amazing grilled salmon and veal scallopini...and also the delightful flourless chocolate cake and splendid apple pie!). The people, as always, make the difference, so make sure you find Eleanor, Nate, Ondrea, Jeremy, and Esteban. You'll be so very glad you did! read more

We eat here every year out of convenience but this last time is probably our last. The service is slow and inconsistent. My sister's grain bowl was inedible because it was too salty. Waiter asked if we wanted still or flat water. Asked for flat thinking it would be from the tap but he brought bottled water which came to a total of $40. Waiter kept bringing bottles without asking if we wanted more water. Ordered medium well hamburger but it was medium rare. All in all, for the price so not worth it. read more

I have been coming to Telluride for 11 years and this is the worst food I have ever had in this town. Go for the sunset view but don't expect much in the way of service or food. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks after we ordered. Our salad never arrived. We had the chicken breast dish which tasted like what you might have at a banquet or conference. Again, the sunset view is probably the best in town. Go somewhere else for dinner and have a drink on the patio to watch the sunset. read more

We had a great service and great food on the patio of this lovely resturant. Our server, Eleanor, was attentive, quick, and persice with all levels of our service. We will be coming back read more

We went here for their apres deal. $14 for an entree and beer or wine. It was just what we were looking for. Great local beer options and a big portion! I got the burger and my boyfriend got the flatbread. The burger was tasty, the fries were SO good. Our waitress was so kind and on top of it. Lunch with a view! read more

I am not sure where to begin with this rabbit hole of a dining adventure. I suppose the first thing is that we were on vacation and therefore willing to deal with and find humor in situations that otherwise would drive one to the point of murderous intent. I'd start with the fact that the view and scenery are incredible. I'd end with that as well. The multiple layers of ineptitude would require Stephen Hawkings' level of string theory to explain. First off, we ordered dirty martinis. That's just vodka and olive juice. They came out white. White. Olive juice and vodka do not make white in any universe. Ok. So let's try this a different way. How about just straight vodka and a side of olive juice, we can do the mixing :) So out comes thee vodka, yay! And a side of olive juice. However the olive juice isn't olive juice...let's call it olive oil. Why? Because it was oil. It left an oil slick on top of my vodka, I mean you could almost see baby' seals and seagulls covered in the oil slick in my drink. The manager came by and long story short he made the drinks which finally actually were a combination of vodka and olive juice. Now in the midst of this the sun goes down as does the temperature so we ask that the heater be lit. And it is. For about 5 minutes. We knew it wasn't lit any more because two guys from engineering and the manger all verified the propane tank was empty. Cool. Except no one got a new tank. Ever. They did try another heater. But they verified that tank was empty too. Annnnd they didn't get a new tank for that one either. So yeah we froze. But at least we knew why...it was because the tanks were empty :) Finally the server took out order, prob about 20 minutes late. Dinner was at the best mediocre. And that's being kind. To be fair, the drinks ended up being comp'd hence the one star. It was a good move, but way too little and way too late. read more