We enjoyed a date night and birthday dinner at Alpenglow Bistro. This spot was highly recommended for their fondue for two, which completely exceeded our expectations. The cheese fondue was substantial, served with bread, apples, cornichons, cocktail onions, chunks of ham, two different kinds of sausages and assorted potatoes, all gorgeously presented on wooden slab. The French onion soup, which we shared as an appetizer was also delicious. Great wine and my fiancé sampled the Vermonter cocktail, a potent concoction of bourbon, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters. Very strong and flavorful! We finished the evening with a slice of apple strudel, complete with a sparkler candle for my belated birthday. Great presentation! The decor and atmosphere here is stunning with fur throws over the seat backs, roses, candlelight and Alpine themes like antler wall sconces. Bathrooms were very clean and decorated with cute retro skiing photos. After we praised the fondue as exceptional, our server offered to bring out the owner so we could meet her. Our whole experience here was very strong until the end of our meal when then service slowed down, which the server explained was due to a large party upstairs, so it took awhile for us to get our dessert. Not a huge deal. While the owner was great to chat with, she then asked if we wanted to enjoy our dessert at the bar so they could seat a larger party using our table and the one next to us (awkward, especially after spending over $200 on dinner, no thanks). Also, we did not appreciate the 2.5 "operational fee" added to our check! Were it not for these last two points, this would have been a five star review because the atmosphere, food and drinks were great! read more

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Beautiful little restaurant that is very well ran. Owner and her team are excellent. We ate at the bar and the service and food were amazing. Recommend the schnitzel dinner, it was very savory. Wish I lived closer to Vermont so I could visit more often. read more

This gem just gets better and better. Once again, I had the most incredible dinner. The Black Seanad!! The special salad!! (The freshest, crunchiest lettuce you have ever tasted!). The asparagus and their version of a potato pancake(the best I've ever had). And we even then indulged in a hazelnut chocolate crepe!!! This place is so cozy! So welcoming. Amazing food!! And even had exceptional service. It's a gem and must go to if you are in/around Wilmington Vermont. read more

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Amazing atmosphere and food. Quaint little restaurant with elevated German food. It is very pricey so prepared to spend some $$ here. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and seated right away. They don't have a kid's menu, but they have plenty of kid friendly food to choose from. I love how the dinning area has stone wall and chairs with white fur on them. Great romanic place for dates or special occasions. There were 5 of us and we ordered the pork schnitzel which was perfectly pan fried and seasoned ($36). The ham and cheese crepe was $22, small but very good... I was still left hungry so we also ordered the beet spatzel ($18), it came in a bowl with goat cheese , so good. The chicken entree(forgot the name) was big enough to share by my kids. It was cooked with skin on, which I prefer, crispy skin and tender meat, sooooo good. It was supposed to come with parsnip puree but they were nice enough to sub it with mashed potatoes for my kids. It was devoured! We also shared 2 deserts: apple strudel and bread pudding. They were good, but not the best we've had... For $16 each, maybe this can be skipped. But overall, great meal! Oh forgot to mention they have an apple schnapps shot for $5 that comes in a little Dasboot shot glass. So yummy!! A must try! read more

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Very nice place and has welcoming staff. We had such a lovely dinner and felt quite a bit in the Alpines. Definitely recommend a visit here. It was a lovely space and wish they had an additional fireplace in the main dining room. It is, however, quite overpriced for what you get. read more

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Pros- excellent food, thoughtfully prepared and creative- Cons- small portions, high prices. Worst of all- and my biggest pet peeve. If you're gonna charge over $20 for a drink don't short pour me. Martinis should be a 3 ounce pour- fill it up to the rim of the glass. When you hand somebody a martini and it's a half inch from the rim. That's a problem, fill your drinks up. I also had some specialty tequila drink and it was like a glass of juice- maybe an ounce over ice, what a waste, absolute waste. I've been there probably four or five times and honestly, I don't think I'll go back. read more

Always a great experience with attentive staff, great cocktails and awesome food. A treasure in Wilmington.

This place is a hidden gem! My boyfriend and I split the fondue and it was perfect night for the cooler weather on the patio with our dog. The cocktails were delicious and paired well with the food. Amazing service from our server and the owner. Great find in southern Vermont! read more

Cozy, welcoming ambience. Food was excellent. Had scallops appetizer-so good! Brat was so natural tasting and delicious. Filet mignon perfect. Slightly limited menu for healthy eaters but overall an excellent experience. The 2.5% operational fee seems egregious since the menu prices are not cheap. read more

What an excellent spot! We had our anniversary dinner at Alpenglow Bistro while visiting Wilmington. The atmosphere was wonderful-and the staff was super friendly and helpful. We shared the charcuterie and fromage plate--it was perfectly composed and we loved the cheese offerings. My husband had the trout and and I had the mussels and both were delicious. Great cocktails and we wrapped up with some delicious desserts. They even brought us some bubbly to celebrate. read more

The food was incredible! Service was exceptional, and the ambiance was cozy! Highly recommend for couples as a date night or double date idea. read more

Alpenglow Bistro - Schnitzel - German Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

What a jewel of a spot! Comfy, warm, welcoming with fantastic food and service. While I have not had the fondue yet, I loved the chicken, the Schnitzel and the tuna tartar was amazing. GO! read more

This restaurant redeemed itself from an experience I had a few years ago. On my second try, the food (prepared by a new chef) was absolutely fantastic. It could not have been more delicious and the presentation was perfect. The cocktails were well-thought and executed, playing off an herbaceous alpine theme. The owner and the bartender conveyed an authenticity warm welcome. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first and last time. The service was good, and the atmosphere was loud but that was not the problem. First we ordered a Hugel wine which was excellent and served at the correct temperature. It was downhill after that. The whole menu was overpriced, but since it was a German Swiss restaurant we ordered the FONDUE $75.00. The portion of meat on the fondue was so sparse. The platter consisted mostly of tiny apple and pear bits, 3 brussel sprouts, 2 onion pieces and 2 tiny red potatoes and mostly hard over toasted bread. What a disappointment. When it came to desert the meal got worse. The Schwarzwalder Kirsch Torte was not a torte not even a piece of cake. It was the size of a tiny muffin, one cherry and buttercream, no where near what it should be. I even asked the server if the cherries were marinated in kirsch. But there was only one on the top not in the middle of the cake. What a further disappointment. The place is over priced and not worth going to. The food does not represent the German Swiss Experience. read more

What a fantastic meal! We went with a large group on a busy weekend. The service was excellent, and the relaxed ambiance added to the experience. My husband and I shared the fondue for two, which was perfect. He also ordered a small plate of braised pork belly that melted in our mouths. Our sons devoured schnitzel and bratwurst. If you're in our neck of the woods you have to check this place out. So GOOD! read more

We had high hopes for this place. Sadly, after waiting over an HOUR for our food, I'm sad to report it was less than good. The food was utterly flavorless, the service was incredibly slow, and everything was horribly overpriced for such terrible food. The ambiance is the only redeeming thing about this place. Save yourself a LOT of money and go get a gas station hot dog as it will surely be more flavorful and much more affordable, oh and you won't have to wait forever to get it. read more

Great experience. A lot has changed since we went a couple years ago. Impressed with all. Will be back!

My grandfather was a German butcher from the Bronx and I have skied the alps through Zermatt, Saas Fe and Sass Grund - The surprise was finding an excellent German & Alp style restaurant in Wilmington Vermont. The food was superb. The Wienerschnitzel was amazing and brought me back to my Grandfather's cooking. The Bratwurst was delicious with a hot pretzel. Add the fact that the bartenders are mixmasters and have their own collection of cocktails and you have a perfect evening. Service was spot on, always attentive despite a large Sunday crowd. Don't miss this one - its a gem read more

My husband and I enjoyed our dinner here tonight. Very warm and nice ambience, Russ our server was good and really decent food. We ordered steamed mussels (PEI) for appetizer, and for entree filet mignon was tasty and the roasted half duck was really delicious. The chocolate hazelnut crepe dessert really hit the spot for me too! read more

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Food fine, this small dining room is no place for a one year old screaming baby for our whole meal , with parents who really don't give a dam and they sit them instead a far corner right on top of 3 or 4 tables that are occupied read more

Absolutely lovely restaurant. A great break from the more standard American fair of burgers in the area. I had a steak that was perfectly cooked, my partner had tasty mussels and we split the pretzel appetizer. Her cocktail was delicious, and I had one of the most tasty unfiltered beers I've ever had. Best dining experience in Wilmington. read more

Friendly staff. They accommodated us without a reservation and with a dog. Sat at the patio bar tables. Got the sausage and Wiener schnitzel. The owner stopped by and greeted us. She also said that she's been working with the town to make the town more dog friendly. read more

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The chef here is top notch and incredible. We think this place deserves a Michelin star -- we have dined at Wallse in Manhattan (which has 1 Michelin star) and loved our food there and felt similarly about our meal at Alpenglow Bistro as well. The service was super hospitable, friendly, welcoming. From our trip here, we enjoyed our food here the best and can't wait to return! Also I left my bag here and they were kind enough to call me and stay until I retrieved it which I was so thankful for since I don't live in Wilmington and was going to leave early the next morning. This was the cherry on top of a fantastic meal and thanks again! read more

We really enjoyed our dinner here! I definitely recommend making a reservation. The food will really hit the spot after a cold day. My favorite dish was the schnitzel, it was flavorful and cooked well. read more

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I recently had a chance to revisit this charming restaurant and was so happy I did! I sat at the beautiful, intimate bar and ordered a delicious pear cocktail (The Alpenglow) from the friendly, expert bartender Raquel. I went on to enjoy the weinerschnitzel which was cooked to perfection. Everyone was so friendly and authentic and I felt like I had been invited into an intimate European apres ski. Love Alpenglow! read more

The Alpenglow is the best food I've ever had, I've been many times and the food is consistently amazing. The bratwurst is my favorite thing to get, it has such a great flavor. The service is impeccable, everyone that works there are so nice and caring to the customers. Whenever someone in my family says "we're going to the Alpenglow!" I get very happy. But overall the Alpenglow is a amazing restaurant and I would rate it 10/10 would recommend. -Blake Waidlich read more

First off the service was excellent and the food was awesome and should have gotten 5 stars, and we will return. It is a bit pricey $189.00 for 1 appetizer , 2 meals, 2 deserts & 3 drinks overall $250.00 with tip but now a days it tougher to find quality food so paying more is sometimes worth it. They lost one star due to the chef not willing to let us sample the foundo cheese sauce before ordering it. At $70.00 we did not want to order it not knowing if we would like it, just a teaspoon taste. The chef said no to our request. So we ordered other options on the menu. 5 minutes later the table next to us was served the foundo. So the chef was already making the cheese sauce but couldn't send out a teaspone for us to try, this probably sounds petty but at the prices there charging the chef should be a little more accommodating on a small request like this. OVER ALL GREAT PLACE GREAT FOOD BEST SERVICE. WOULD OF LIKE TO GIVEN THE 5 STAR SORRY CHEF. read more

Have a place up at Mount Snow so usually don't eat in Wilmington. We all decided to try a new place and fortuitously, we were only able to get reservations at a place named Alpenglow. It looked great online so we booked. This place is FANTASTIC. To start, the front of the house was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Jeff, the bartender, server and entertainer was above and beyond and makes a mean cocktail. Suggested multiple items off the menu and was spot on. The kitchen did an amazing job. The food came out at the perfect times and was presented beautifully. The atmosphere is cozy, comforting yet very upscale. Hard to pull off all three but they did it. We all fell in love with this place. It can be pricey, but worth it. read more

With a warm welcome from Avery, and Jeff's special mocktail for my husband, the evening was set for a good time. Delicious beet salad and a crepe for me. Our family was once again pleased, stopping for a hug and smiles with Susan, the owner! The glow continues!! read more

The place looks great on the inside and the service was warm and attentive. The drinks were strong but food was just ok with the exception of the mushroom spatezel which was yummy. The chief complaint was with the meat. The charcuterie board had 3 salamis, of which two were grey. My sister and her husband ordered filet - medium and medium rare. Both were rare and too raw to eat. They never send food back but I insisted because they already didnt eat the meat from the charcuterie board. One of the filets was well cooked on the second go but the other was overcooked. For $44, this was a disappointment. read more

This is the first review I've ever left, and it is so so SO deserved. We had the most delicious meal here tonight. We sat in the bar at the sweetest table as the snow fell and it was pure perfection. My husband and I are self-proclaimed foodies, and it takes a lot to impress us as far as quality is concerned. Not only was the service amazing (as early on as calling and making a reservation with Avery, who was a LOVE), but the drinks shaken by Rocky (Racquel) were on point, and her mother, the owner, Susan, was an absolute doll. The food was pure heaven. The chef even came out for a moment to say hello! Our expectations we're exceeded x 10000. Bravo, Alpenglow. We will be back and likely become regulars. THANK YOU! read more

I booked the private dining room for a friend's bachelorette party dinner. Susan and Avery were awesome and so easy to work with. The private dining room is STUNNING. Went so well with the vibe we wanted. We opted to do the fondue option and were surprised at how much food came with it and how full we were. The food was delicious and steak cooked perfectly. We ordered espresso martinis as part of dessert and they had 2 options- light or dark. The attention to detail they have here is truly what makes it such a wonderful place. Our server was attentive and sweet. We absolutely loved our experience here and would come back anytime we are in the area. read more

Alpenglow Bistro - The private dining area before we had a seat - German Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

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First time we stopped in while up in West Dover Vt. Called to get reservations a few hours later for Sunday Brunch. We sat out on the front porch under a shady tree and enjoyed the 74 degree day with a couple friends. The ladies chose some savory crepes and inventive cocktails from some unique offerings. I didn't see the same old Benedict's and pancakes that are often on brunch menus. The guys picked the beer brats. The food was presented on thin slates -there could be an issue with drips flowing under the tasty side salad and German potato salad which came with the entrees -especially if the table isn't flat. I loved my fresh crepe filled with grilled mushrooms and greyere-spinach was left out per my request (I m supposed to avoid spinach and kale per my kidney stone issues) everything was tasty. (And not salty) I loved my Alpenglow signature drink - a very pleasant pear martini. Hubby enjoyed the beer choices. They have a great wine list too. The indoor decor is ski chic the staff is bright and attentive prices are high but the chef deserves it for doing things that you aren't going to see every where else. The only issue on the porch was the street noise from 18 wheelers and lots of motorcycles on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. ( yes there was a detour which is not the norm- well the motorcycles are). We will try it for dinner next year. read more

Alpenglow Bistro - Mushroom crepe from brunch menu - German Near Me - Wilmington, Vermont

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Incredible dinning experience. Susan, the proprietor, Raquel, Jeff, and the entire staff are best in class with amazing service and charm. The ambiance was matched only by the delicious and unique menu. We could not more highly recommend an evening at Alpenglow! read more

My husband and I decided to spend a very rare date night out at Alpenglow, and the whole experience was above and beyond in every way! We made a reservation for the more casual pub space downstairs, and sat at a lovely high-top table. The atmosphere was cozy and fun; it felt comfortable and relaxed, but still special. We got the braised pork belly and the german potato salad as appetizers; the pork belly was prepared perfectly, absolutely melting in our mouths, and the potato salad was the perfect accompanying dish. We shared the German bier bratwurst as an entrée, and it was just what we'd hoped for. I had their signature cocktail, The Alpenglow, and it was DELICIOUS! Perfectly balanced, light, and lovely. I wish I'd snapped some photos, but I was too wrapped up in the delicious food and drink, and my lovely dining partner (that was another thing; even though there were other diners in the space, it somehow still felt private, and we talked easily through the whole visit). Not only were the food and atmosphere lovely, but the service was impeccable. We will definitely be planning another date night at Alpenglow! 5 stars for sure. read more

Alpenglow nails the near impossible trifecta of great food, super ambiance, and outstanding service! We've had some of our best meals in the Valley there and will continue to go back. Our first time back this winter our waitress remembered our drink orders and where we sat the last time we were there! Nothing but good things to say. It also looks like they've got a super cozy and inviting bar but we're usually starving and head straight to our table. Great spot, not to be missed. read more

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Hidden gem out in the open in Wilmington. If you are in the area a MUST go to. Food, service and ambiance 5 stars. Appetizers great, main course amazing and dessert fabulous. read more

Great new addition to town! Cocktails (The Alps and Alpenglow) were great! The boot shooter was fun. The menu was creative and food was amazing and so flavorful! We had the frites (Omg) and mussels, Chicken Snitzel, and mushroom crepe. We were in heaven! The owners were so friendly and the place was beautifully decorated, cozy, and elegant! read more

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Delicious food, wonderful atmosphere, local biz and family owned. The owner and her daughter are amazing. So friendly and welcoming! I ate all my food! I should have posted the pictures first. read more

Great food Great service Awesome vibe Haven't had a meal this expensive since I was in Turks and Caicos (if you know, you know) read more