Breakfast buffet
Breakfast has a wide choice of good-quality food, with several reviews praising the buffet’s variety.
Alphorn Restaurant
Business Bay
Alphorn Restaurant is a casual hotel dining spot in Business Bay, serving international food from breakfast through dinner. Reviews make the breakfast buffet and Swiss-themed evenings stand out, while outdoor seating gives Iftar and other dinners a more relaxed setting.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
113 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Swiss favourites
The buffet has drawn praise for Raclette cheese and beef steak, with Swiss-themed dining nights also mentioned.
Outdoor dining
Outdoor seating was described as beautiful and relaxing for Iftar, adding a calmer evening setting.
Vegetarian choice
One hotel guest specifically noted that the restaurant has many vegetarian food options.
Quiet atmosphere
The calm room and low background music make it easier to have a conversation over dinner.
Named dishes
Reviews call out the Wiener Schnitzel, lentil soup, falafel wrap and steak as worthwhile orders.
Group events
The venue has been used for friends-and-family activities, with reviewers noting flexible arrangements and attentive service.
What to Eat at Alphorn Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Alphorn Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Alphorn Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Wiener schnitzel Net +2
“I had the “Wiener Schnitzel” which is a fried steak from veal inside a breadcrumb crust. The crust itself was more a tempura like flour than a breadcrumb crust which is not the authentic way of a schnitzel but besides that the good was delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“I had the “Wiener Schnitzel” which is a fried steak from veal inside a breadcrumb crust. The crust itself was more a tempura like flour than a breadcrumb crust which is not the authentic way of a schnitzel but besides that the good was delicious!”December 2023
“The Wiener Schnitzel is very tasty.”January 2022
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Baba gaboush Net +1
“Excellent service from Chando and Anis accompanied with brilliant steaks and the most delicious Baba Gaboush. Thanks again to Chando and Anis!”
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“Excellent service from Chando and Anis accompanied with brilliant steaks and the most delicious Baba Gaboush. Thanks again to Chando and Anis!”February 2025
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Beef steak Net +1
“My personal favorites from the buffet were the Raclette cheese and the Beef Steak. They've introduced two exciting themed nights for a delightful dining experience: “Say Cheese Night” on Fridays and “BBQ Night” every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.”
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“My personal favorites from the buffet were the Raclette cheese and the Beef Steak. They've introduced two exciting themed nights for a delightful dining experience: “Say Cheese Night” on Fridays and “BBQ Night” every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.”February 2024
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Falafel wrap Net +1
“Vegetarian options also available and the lentil soup and Falafel wrap were very tasty.”
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“Vegetarian options also available and the lentil soup and Falafel wrap were very tasty.”February 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Vegetarian options also available and the lentil soup and Falafel wrap were very tasty.”
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“Vegetarian options also available and the lentil soup and Falafel wrap were very tasty.”February 2024
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Raclette cheese Net +1
“My personal favorites from the buffet were the Raclette cheese and the Beef Steak. They've introduced two exciting themed nights for a delightful dining experience: “Say Cheese Night” on Fridays and “BBQ Night” every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Raclette cheese accompanied by a delightful buffet featuring a variety of salads, a cheeseboard, and tempting desserts.”
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“My personal favorites from the buffet were the Raclette cheese and the Beef Steak. They've introduced two exciting themed nights for a delightful dining experience: “Say Cheese Night” on Fridays and “BBQ Night” every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors of Raclette cheese accompanied by a delightful buffet featuring a variety of salads, a cheeseboard, and tempting desserts.”February 2024
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Strip loin stake Net +1
“Very good food! I had the swiss farmer’s salad which was fresh and light, and the strip loin stake which was very well cooked!”
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“Very good food! I had the swiss farmer’s salad which was fresh and light, and the strip loin stake which was very well cooked!”September 2022
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Swiss fall salad Net +1
“The bar at lunchtime was quiet, and relaxing, and the Swiss Fall salad was actually very good - although the pear was a little under-ripe. Apart from that it was a great salad.”
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“The bar at lunchtime was quiet, and relaxing, and the Swiss Fall salad was actually very good - although the pear was a little under-ripe. Apart from that it was a great salad.”May 2025
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Swiss farmer’s salad Net +1
“Very good food! I had the swiss farmer’s salad which was fresh and light, and the strip loin stake which was very well cooked!”
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“Very good food! I had the swiss farmer’s salad which was fresh and light, and the strip loin stake which was very well cooked!”September 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Check extras. Ask whether sides and statutory charges are included before ordering; one diner found jasmine rice and 22% in fees added unexpectedly.
Try themed nights. Ask about the recurring themed evenings: Say Cheese Night was mentioned for Fridays, while BBQ Night was listed from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Consider outdoors. For a more atmospheric dinner or Iftar, ask about outdoor seating, which reviewers found especially relaxing.
Ask about deals. Check current promotions before visiting; reviews mention a 79 AED business lunch, a 59-dirham buffet and unlimited pizza and pasta Fridays.
Winter seating. If you want shisha and outdoor seating, one review specifically described the outside area as ideal during the winter months.
Parking option. Valet parking was mentioned by a diner, so ask the hotel about availability if you are driving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Asayel Street - 3rd Floor - 2 Barceló
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Added fees
One customer said prices excluded a 10% service charge, 7% municipality charge and 5% VAT, creating an unexpected 22% increase.
Side charge
A reviewer was not told that jasmine rice ordered as a side with Thai chicken would cost extra.
Uneven pear
The Swiss Fall salad was enjoyed overall, but one review found its pear slightly under-ripe.
Schnitzel style
One diner found the Wiener Schnitzel tasty but said its coating was more tempura-like than an authentic breadcrumb crust.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
79AED
business lunch
“Good deal with the business lunch at 79AED”Google review · January 2025
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The Bottom Line
Alphorn Restaurant is a hotel dining room in Business Bay where you can come in for a varied breakfast buffet, a business lunch, or a more relaxed dinner. Reviews mention the Wiener Schnitzel, steak, lentil soup and falafel wrap, while the buffet’s Raclette cheese and beef steak are standout Swiss-leaning choices. Breakfast is one of the clearest strengths: guests describe a wide selection and good quality, with plenty of vegetarian options.
For evening plans, the room is described as quiet, with chill background music that lets conversation flow. Outdoor seating has also been praised for Iftar, making it worth asking about when the weather and occasion suit it. There are some useful deals in the review history, including a business lunch reported at 79 AED and a buffet at 59 dirhams.
Themed nights mentioned include Say Cheese Night on Fridays and BBQ Night from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check that these offers are still running. One important caution: a diner said a side of jasmine rice was charged separately and that menu prices excluded service, municipality and VAT charges, totalling 22%.
Confirm the final price before ordering. Valet parking and winter outdoor seating have also been mentioned.