Alta

This is my favorite restaurant ever. We've been coming here for years and the food and service are always exceptional. We usually are there during the summer but everytime we go back it feels like we're visiting friends. I swear by their Mediterranean salad with salmon (or if you're there for lunch, the salmon quesadilla is INCREDIBLE)! I'm not usually a salad lover but Alta KNOWS how to make a salad. The owners are so friendly and always walking around to check how your experience is going. I've brought friends (larger groups with families, girls trips), family here and Alta is always a hit! I had a milestone birthday this past December (on NYE) and as hesitant as I usually am to go out to eat on my birthday as it's a crazy holiday to go out on, we went ahead and made reservations

Outstanding meal and wine pairing. Came here on a late November night for an anniversary dinner after having done no research – just a google search – while visiting Lenox and looking for a place to eat. Was blown away by the food. Seasonal autumn New England menu and everything was delicious. Flavors, presentation, service, and wine recommendations were five-star, like something you’d find in Boston or NYC. Has to be one of the best, most creative restaurants in the Berkshires. A real gem.

Cosy and welcoming. Highly attentive staff. The tofu appetizer was fantastic! Loved the cod entree! No wonder the ratings are so good! Top notch!

If you go to Alta during the summer, I’d recommend making a reservation first. We walked by just as it opened for dinner and even though most of the chairs were empty, we were told they were fully booked. We managed to get seats at the quaint bar where they served a full dinner. The delicious meal was served in larger portions than expected. The crab cakes were crispy balls served with cream corn that tasted like chowder—a kind of deconstructed crab chowder, if you will. The radicchio and greens on top of the green pea risotto gave it a nice texture. The herb-encrusted cod was cooked well. Both dishes had a heavy buttery flavor, which made for a rich meal—one I’d prefer to eat leisurely at a table rather than squeezed into a bar, which quickly became very crowded.

What a great restaurant in the heart of Lenox!! Aurelien, a most friendly owner, has created a little slice of happiness for your taste buds as the sauces to his dishes are amazing!! Even his turkey burgers are juicy and tasty! Lisa's specialty drinks, created by Lisa, the bartender, is different and a spicy delight! The desserts are to die for!!!! A friendly and fun venue combined with fantastic foods for everyone's taste!!!