edelweiss - Alpenrestaurant
Experience a cozy Swiss chalet in the heart of Dresden, serving hearty Alpine fare with a charming atmosphere and beautiful presentation.
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edelweiss - Alpenrestaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience a cozy Swiss chalet in the heart of Dresden, serving hearty Alpine fare with a charming atmosphere and beautiful presentation.
Try the creamy cheese soup
A delicious starter, or opt for rosti with eggs and bacon served with sour cream.
Consider veal sausage
A great accompaniment to rosti, or try the cheese fondue and milk-braised liver.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Swiss, European, German
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+49 351 4989836
Address
An d. Frauenkirche 7, 01067 Dresden, Germany
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Cozy Alpine Atmosphere
Transport yourself to the Alps with this charming Swiss chalet decor, complete with wooden interiors and rustic touches.
Hearty Alpine Fare
Indulge in generous portions of classic dishes like cheese fondue, Flammkuchen, and hearty meat specialties.
Aesthetically Pleasing Presentation
Enjoy dishes that are as beautiful as they are delicious, with meticulous attention to food presentation.
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Try the creamy cheese soup
A delicious starter, or opt for rosti with eggs and bacon served with sour cream.
Consider veal sausage
A great accompaniment to rosti, or try the cheese fondue and milk-braised liver.
Visit during off-peak hours
To potentially avoid issues with staff attitude, consider visiting outside of busy times.
Make reservations
Highly recommended to secure seating, especially during peak times when it can get crowded.
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Try the creamy cheese soup
A delicious starter, or opt for rosti with eggs and bacon served with sour cream.
Consider veal sausage
A great accompaniment to rosti, or try the cheese fondue and milk-braised liver.
Visit during off-peak hours
To potentially avoid issues with staff attitude, consider visiting outside of busy times.
Make reservations
Highly recommended to secure seating, especially during peak times when it can get crowded.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Edelweiss Alpenrestaurant offers a charming Alpine ambiance and generally delicious food with generous portions, particularly praised for its fondue and Flammkuchen. However, some diners have noted that certain dishes can be bland and the service, while sometimes friendly, can occasionally be perceived as unwelcoming or indifferent, impacting the overall value for money for a few patrons.
"A very nice restaurant in the center of Dresden. The interieur is like a moutain pasture. Partly also the waitress is awaiting you with n swiss dialect, which is completing the alps feeling. A wide variety of drinks and dishes are offered. The pricing is equal to the restaurants in the surrounding. Hot dishes, as like cold dishes are served and fitting to the alps genre."
Michael Holzner
"We were in Dresden for 4 days and had 2 meals at edelweiss!
The food was truly tasty and a generous size! We highly recommend the cheese fondue, milk braised liver and steak done medium rare. All the dishes were flavoured so well and we truly enjoyed the food and cocktails. We ordered the blackberry gin tonic both times, punchy and refreshing!
If we make it back to Dresden, will definitely visit again."
Celine Ooi
"first time to try this place (8 october 24).
it is located just infront of the church and old ruins. great selection of food for breakfast, lunch / dinner, snacks.
had the creamed cheese soup and orange and ginger ale for lunch. soup was served hot and it was indeed creamy and tasty.
the restaurant has great atmosphere both indoor and outdoor. toilet was also very clean (one of the best toilet in Europe as far as I could remember while on a 22 days tour in Europe).
the restaurant takes pride of its product / quality food and they are served aesthetically (they all look pretty).
I would highly recommend this place. like I said to the staff, if and only I live in Germany.. I’ll have my breakfast, lunch and dinner here."
Anna Esther Ang
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant boasts a cozy mountain pasture ambiance, designed like a Swiss chalet with rustic wooden interiors and charming decor.
Popular choices include cheese fondue, Flammkuchen, milk-braised liver, and Schnitzel. The creamy cheese soup is also a recommended starter.
Yes, making a reservation is advised, especially during peak times, to ensure you secure a table.
While many find the service friendly and helpful, some reviewers have mentioned instances of staff seeming unwelcoming or indifferent.
Portion sizes are generally described as generous, offering good value for the price.
Yes, it's centrally located near the market square and Frauenkirche church in Dresden.
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Man betritt das Edelweiss Alpenrestaurant in Dresden und fühlt sich sofort in die Alpen versetzt. Das gemütliche Chalet-Ambiente lädt zum Verweilen ein. Die Speisekarte lockt mit alpenländischer Kost, von deftigen Fondue-Variationen bis hin zu leckeren Flammkuchen mit Crème fraîche.
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