William Tell Inn

ishoot308 · 08-28-2010, 08:42 AM

Had the opportunity to visit the William Tell Inn last night for dinner. We haven't been there in quite a few years and decided to check it out. One word describes it... terrific!

From the moment we stepped in we were greeted by the owner in a warm wonderful way that just started the evening out right.

Our server was professional and attentive. We were quite impressed with the entire staff there and it was quite apparent they were not "seasonal" help. They were very busy and plenty of waitstaff was on hand and everything was served with perfect timing.

For appetizers I had the onion soup which was simply delicious and my wife had the shrimp and scallop Rockefeller which was also very good.

My wife and I both had the weiner schnitzel. It was fabulous and no knife was necessary. The veal cut like a butter with just a fork. Portions were big and a take home bag was required.

For desert we shared what was called "snowballs". This is two large scoops of really good vanilla ice cream which is rolled in toasted coconut. They then place this on top of chocolate tobler sauce with a fresh strawbeery and home made whip cream as garnishment It was just to die for!!

We will definitely be going back to the William Tell Inn!!

Dan

sky_nh · 08-28-2010, 09:38 AM

It's always great to read about a local restaurant that deserves a rave review. Thanks!

-- Sky

no-engine · 08-31-2010, 07:31 PM

They are a special couple! With special food and service!

SAMIAM · 09-01-2010, 10:05 AM

The "Tell" has always been famous for the tobler cake.....at least the one in Campton was.When we were in the catering business Locals around Plyouth and the valley used to have them make tobler wedding cakes which were a huge hit.

donnamatrix · 09-01-2010, 02:09 PM

I assume your post is about the William Tell Inn in Alton on Route 11, owned and operated by Peter and Sue-great couple. Great food. Try the appetizer that is little veal "meatballs" in a cream sauce served in puff pastry. OMG. It's a great place for a party also, they have a private room upstairs. We did a holiday party with about 22 people, and we all ordered from the menu, no special meals, it was terrific.

VitaBene · 09-02-2010, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by donnamatrix

I assume your post is about the William Tell Inn in Alton on Route 11, owned and operated by Peter and Sue-great couple. Great food. Try the appetizer that is little veal "meatballs" in a cream sauce served in puff pastry. OMG. It's a great place for a party also, they have a private room upstairs. We did a holiday party with about 22 people, and we all ordered from the menu, no special meals, it was terrific.

I do get confused- are the two William Tell's (Alton and Campton) related?

donnamatrix · 09-02-2010, 03:25 PM

VB: I don't believe they are related, maybe in the past, but not in last 8-10 years.

WakeUp · 09-07-2010, 05:02 AM

It was a fantastic experience from start to finish!

lunch lady · 09-19-2010, 03:06 PM

Try it for their Sunday brunch. Lots ofgreat egg dishes but also they have some of the dinner items but smaller. You really can go wrong.:

Lakesrider · 09-22-2010, 07:00 PM

Why is it that when I drive by it looks like has been closed for years? They need to make it look more inviting from the outside....Just saying.

Rattlesnake Guy · 09-22-2010, 07:40 PM

I agree with you there. I was afraid to go in for years. Then once we tried it we now consider it our favorite. The inside is much nicer. The people are friendly and the food is the best.

Bigstan · 09-22-2010, 08:26 PM

I made the same post 2-3 years ago - 'they look like they are still in business but there is never anyone there'.

However, they Rock!!! All the food we ever tried is great, and the family that runs it is uber-friendlly - do yourself a favor and go!

Lakepilot · 09-23-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakesrider

Why is it that when I drive by it looks like has been closed for years? They need to make it look more inviting from the outside....Just saying.

I always have the same thought. I find it hard to rationalize the comments on this site with the visual impact on the road.

Rattlesnake Gal · 09-23-2010, 08:14 AM

The William Tell Inn was packed last Friday night.

It's Octoberfest at the inn!

Try it, you'll like it!

Gearhead · 09-23-2010, 11:54 AM

We live in Alton and we've never been there. whenever I drive by, I don't see very many cars. I've often wondered if they were still open too.

Maybe we'll give it a shot. I like Pferdesteak.

nicole · 09-23-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

The William Tell Inn was packed last Friday night.

It's Octoberfest at the inn!

Try it, you'll like it!

I looked on their website but just saw the regular menu. I am guessing since you said it was packed, does that mean you ate there on Friday? If so, do you recall if they had the fondue like they did last year for Octoberfest? Thanks

IslandRadio · 09-23-2010, 03:47 PM

The William Tell Inn (Alton) is *UNBELIEVABLE* !! The food is wonderful (my favorite is the Pork Oreso (spelling is WRONG, but you'll figure it out when you're there!).

The folks are friendly and obviously are dedicated to what they are doing.

Have been there many times - never during the Octoberfest.. this year, for sure!

Regards,

Steve

Lakesrider · 09-24-2010, 07:38 PM

If you say so. I'll take the wife and give it a try.....

Your not messin' with me now are you?

gravy boat · 09-24-2010, 08:57 PM

Truly wonderful year after year. Wonderful owners. We had our wedding there
a little more than 6 years ago. Hosts are gracious and food consistently excellent.

Been going there since before they opened....I was their first employee way back when and have great memories. It does make me feel old to remember that Susie was pregnant with Rene when I worked there... :-)

Gb

08-28-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,132 Thanks: 2,351 Thanked 5,157 Times in 2,008 Posts	William Tell Inn Had the opportunity to visit the William Tell Inn last night for dinner. We haven't been there in quite a few years and decided to check it out. One word describes it... terrific! From the moment we stepped in we were greeted by the owner in a warm wonderful way that just started the evening out right. Our server was professional and attentive. We were quite impressed with the entire staff there and it was quite apparent they were not "seasonal" help. They were very busy and plenty of waitstaff was on hand and everything was served with perfect timing. For appetizers I had the onion soup which was simply delicious and my wife had the shrimp and scallop Rockefeller which was also very good. My wife and I both had the weiner schnitzel. It was fabulous and no knife was necessary. The veal cut like a butter with just a fork. Portions were big and a take home bag was required. For desert we shared what was called "snowballs". This is two large scoops of really good vanilla ice cream which is rolled in toasted coconut. They then place this on top of chocolate tobler sauce with a fresh strawbeery and home made whip cream as garnishment It was just to die for!! We will definitely be going back to the William Tell Inn!! Dan

08-31-2010, 07:31 PM	#3
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	William Tell Inn They are a special couple! With special food and service!

09-01-2010, 02:09 PM	#5
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Willialm Tell - in Alton, right? I assume your post is about the William Tell Inn in Alton on Route 11, owned and operated by Peter and Sue-great couple. Great food. Try the appetizer that is little veal "meatballs" in a cream sauce served in puff pastry. OMG. It's a great place for a party also, they have a private room upstairs. We did a holiday party with about 22 people, and we all ordered from the menu, no special meals, it was terrific.

09-02-2010, 03:25 PM	#7
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	Don't think they are related VB: I don't believe they are related, maybe in the past, but not in last 8-10 years.

09-07-2010, 05:02 AM	#8
WakeUp Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	First Time To The William Tell Inn.... It was a fantastic experience from start to finish!

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08-28-2010, 09:38 AM	#2
sky_nh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gilford Posts: 76 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	It's always great to read about a local restaurant that deserves a rave review. Thanks! -- Sky

09-01-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,890 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,672 Times in 583 Posts	The "Tell" has always been famous for the tobler cake.....at least the one in Campton was.When we were in the catering business Locals around Plyouth and the valley used to have them make tobler wedding cakes which were a huge hit.

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09-19-2010, 03:06 PM	#9
lunch lady Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	William Tell Try it for their Sunday brunch. Lots ofgreat egg dishes but also they have some of the dinner items but smaller. You really can go wrong.:

09-22-2010, 07:00 PM	#10
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Why is it that when I drive by it looks like has been closed for years? They need to make it look more inviting from the outside....Just saying.

09-22-2010, 07:40 PM	#11
Rattlesnake Guy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,254 Thanks: 423 Thanked 366 Times in 175 Posts	I agree with you there. I was afraid to go in for years. Then once we tried it we now consider it our favorite. The inside is much nicer. The people are friendly and the food is the best.

09-22-2010, 08:26 PM	#12
Bigstan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 376 Thanks: 9 Thanked 163 Times in 91 Posts	the people are the key I made the same post 2-3 years ago - 'they look like they are still in business but there is never anyone there'. However, they Rock!!! All the food we ever tried is great, and the family that runs it is uber-friendlly - do yourself a favor and go!

09-23-2010, 08:14 AM	#14
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	William Tell Inn The William Tell Inn was packed last Friday night. It's Octoberfest at the inn! Try it, you'll like it!

09-23-2010, 11:54 AM	#15
Gearhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alton Posts: 166 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	We live in Alton and we've never been there. whenever I drive by, I don't see very many cars. I've often wondered if they were still open too. Maybe we'll give it a shot. I like Pferdesteak.

09-23-2010, 03:47 PM	#17
IslandRadio Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mirror Lake - Full time resident Posts: 398 Thanks: 70 Thanked 156 Times in 61 Posts	The William Tell Inn (Alton) is UNBELIEVABLE !! The food is wonderful (my favorite is the Pork Oreso (spelling is WRONG, but you'll figure it out when you're there!). The folks are friendly and obviously are dedicated to what they are doing. Have been there many times - never during the Octoberfest.. this year, for sure! Regards, Steve

09-24-2010, 07:38 PM	#18
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	If you say so. I'll take the wife and give it a try..... Your not messin' with me now are you?

09-24-2010, 08:57 PM	#19
gravy boat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford year round, West Alton summers Posts: 588 Thanks: 596 Thanked 195 Times in 99 Posts	Tell Truly wonderful year after year. Wonderful owners. We had our wedding there a little more than 6 years ago. Hosts are gracious and food consistently excellent. Been going there since before they opened....I was their first employee way back when and have great memories. It does make me feel old to remember that Susie was pregnant with Rene when I worked there... :-) Gb