Alphutte Restaurant
Editorial
Any Adelaide diner worth their rock, sea or table salt will have noshed at Alphutte at least once. Owner Leo Schadegg migrated in the 1970s after completing his chef apprenticeship in Switzerland. He built this city restaurant in 1983 and has been at the helm ever since. In these days of trendy tapas eateries, some may consider Alphutte slightly passe but a visit will remind you what dignified dining is about. The decor is a mix of the old and new (well-worn leather chairs have obviously seated a few in their time). Lofty timber beams give a chalet feel, while the wooden drinks trolley will bring a smile to your face - either for its charm or its contents. Wine and cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the corner cellar where Leo displays his support of both the sport and our local wine industry (with some nice drops from abroad too).
The menu has changed little in the past 26 years and Alphutte's regulars would not have it any other way. Head chef Darren has been in residence two years shy of its lifetime. Dishes are listed “from the Swiss corner” and “from the rest of the world”. Shellfish ragout is the most popular entree with its prawn, lobster and scallops in a fish and cream sauce served in puff pastry. Piccata Milanaise is an indulgent main of pork medallions turned in egg and parmesan then baked in butter and presented on risotto. Caneton a l'orange brings a half duckling roasted brown in Grand Marnier sauce. If you bypass the chocolate fondue, you may like to finish your Swiss rendezvous with a “mountaineer's hot chocolate” with butterscotch liqueur, or a schnapps from that endearing drinks trolley.
Roz Taylor, March 2009
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Natalia Katsikitis
January 24, 2011
Alphutte remains our favourite restaurant for the past 10 years or so . we have eaten in lots of different places all over the world but we always come back here. Food is simply to die for and prices are very reasonable these days when slightly done up pubs will charge you 30$ for main course. Staff is attentive but not over the top! we have tried everything on a menu and have never been disappointed . Suits both special occasionals and when you just feel like a quiet dinner. We live in fear it will close one day- hopefully not for many years.
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