Michelle B
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Move over Von Bismark, there's a new spatzle in town!
We had to try this Austrian inspired restaurant located in the former location of the Summit Noble Pie and let me tell you, there was absolutely no regrets over our choice.
First off, the staff is incredible from the phone to the table. We called in a reservation and they were so nice with our initial request and follow up. Our server was Ari and she was as attentive as any server can be, visiting our table frequently even though the restaurant was very busy. We didn't see anyone lacking for service in fact. They are all a well oiled machine.
The ambiance is a little Swiss Alps and very Austrian. It feels nice to be there like you really are somewhere else. We all tried different dishes and drinks. My friends started off with an Edelweiss Mule and a martini which they both loved (and can't wait to go back!). I ordered garlic knots for the table but I had wished after the first bite that I wasn't sharing. These aren't just balls of bread covered in garlic, there soft, twists of bread saturated in a yummy garlic butter, with soft tiny shred of cheeses over the top and a homemade marinara that had a fresh and unique taste. One friend took the extra marinara home because no one wanted to waste it and she wants to deconstruct it's unique flavor.
Every bite was fresh and tasty.
Our entrees were AustrIan Potato Salad, Austrian Goulash, Wild Mushroom Sand Dabs, Käsespätzle and Swiss Asparagus. The Spätzle had an incredible flavor, cooked well and a little firm (not mushy). My friends didn't describe their food too much but thats because they were too busy chowing down.
My fish was tender, fresh and flavorful with the tiniest little mushrooms, fresh asparagus and did I mention the amazing Spätzle? Ari and the kitchen were great with accommodating my dietary restrictions (not a pepper in sight!).
I also tasted the Goulash which I'm absolutely having when I can have it again and the potato salad, which is sliced potatoes in a light vinegar with a fresh dill flavor. The potatoes were tender but not mushy. If you like that flavor, you'll love it!
Of course we had to have dessert and choosing what to have proved to be a little difficult because they all sounded good. Half the table got the apple strudel, which was gone before I was back from the bathroom. I shared the Sacher Torte which has a delicious ganache topping, cake that is a little like carrot cake without the carrots, raisins and nuts and an apricot filling. The whipped cream is clearly made fresh and our entire meal was a demonstration in how good food can be when you don't choose "cheap" ingredients. The quality of everything was exquisite.
My only "complaint" is that the torte could have a bit more apricot filling as it was tasty but thin and a bit overpowered by the other flavors.
Finally, as we were leaving we met the owner Monica and it's easy to see why this place is so wonderful. She got a picture of us for their Instagram (we were movie bounding for Wicked). If you want great food, great people and great service, check out Edelweiss.
I know that we were already planning to return before we even left and that's saying something!