Nothing better in the DC Area
Without a doubt - the best Italian restaurant in the DC metro area.    [13 Aug 2003 22:09:52]

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     ­Carlo   

The food was wonderfully prepared. Everything arrived hot, and with an extremely reasonable time--given the fact that this was a party of 50 people! Ambiance was wonderful also. My hats off to the entire staff of The Alpine Restaurant.    [31 Dec 2003 18:06:32]

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     ­Anonymous   

The best for 4 decades
I have been dining at the Alpine for nearly 40 years. It is the best Italian restaurant in the DC area and compares favorably with restaurants where I have dined around the world. Ermano is a superior chef/owner. Maitre D',Erwin; Mahmoud, John, Guptra and other waiters Couldn't be more helpful and are good friends. My associates and I have lunch there one or two days a week.    [08 Oct 2005 15:56:23]

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Recommended Dishes: Penne Amatriciana and Eggplant Parmigiana

     ­Griff   

Delicious Italian Food - better than mama
Best Italian food I've had in a long, long time. Tasted better than homemade and much more expensive than a trendy downtown restaurant. The Staff is extremely nice and helpful.    [14 Mar 2006 14:20:13]

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     ­Jennifer, C2 Portfolio   

so-so
Will not go back, food was served lukewarm. Service was the slowest I've had in a long time. Tables are too close together & noisy.    [12 Dec 2006 15:15:12]

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     ­Charles, Arlington   

Multi Bene
I have dined there for thirty years. My associates and I lunch there once a week. It is the best italiano ristorante in the DC area and better than most I have eaten in in Italy and other cities internationally. Owner Ermano is a great chef and friend as are Erwin the Maitre D' and the great waiters, John, Mahmoud, Guptra and Tony,    [21 Apr 2007 15:08:02]

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Recommended Dishes: Penne Ala Amatriciana, Eggplant parmigiana, Fettucini Ermano.

     ­Griff   

Excellent food
After reading these reviews I felt this restaurant had to be overrated; boy was I wrong. My wife and I visited the Alpine for an early Diner on a Saturday afternoon. The Maitre and Waiter were very friendly and helpful; answering several questions from my wife. As for the food it tasted wonderful and the portions were perfect. While the tables are close together; it is no different than what I have seen in many European restaurants both in the United States and in Europe. As for price, it is on a par with most other Italian restaurants you will visit in the area. If you visit the Alpine I am sure you will be pleased.    [02 Jun 2007 17:09:06]

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     ­Ron, Alexandria, VA   

Great location great food
Great food for 30+ years from personal experience. This is where I took my date to impress her and to discover if we were a "match". Great for groups and one can find quite a few Redskins new and retired and their famous coach eating most nights. I have used them for wakes and birthday parties all where happy and the food was good and hot.    [20 Aug 2007 18:33:24]

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Recommended Dishes: Veal

     ­Anonymous   

Excellent Restaurant
Only pay attention to the good reviews.
I had been trying to find a place to call home since I moved to this area 3
years ago. I finally found it. The Alpine has great food, staff and atmosphere, and yes there was a Redskin
Great in the House!!!    [05 Feb 2008 17:21:34]

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Recommended Dishes: any veal dish

     ­Dena   

Good Restaurant
Last week I was looking for a resturant for Easter Dinner. Someone recommended the Alpine. I made reservatiions, but was somewhat worried after reading some of the reviews. But I did not have to be worried.
The food was good. The service was good, for example, refills on drinks were on the table before I had to ask; Amy's order was taken quickly; and the place was not noisy. The tables are somewhat close, however, it is no diffrent that what you find in many european resturants.
I recommend Alpine to others.    [24 Mar 2008 09:31:24]

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Recommended Dishes: Veal

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