Alfredo "Alte Mühle" in Reutlingen

Ausgezeichnetes italienisches Restaurant mit herzlicher Gastfreundschaft Schon beim Betreten des Restaurants spürt man die besondere Atmosphäre. Die geschmackvoll gestaltete Location mit der wunderschönen Terrasse lädt zum Verweilen und Genießen ein. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich den Inhaber Alfredo und seine Frau. Beide sind außergewöhnlich herzliche Gastgeber, die sich mit viel Leidenschaft und persönlichem Engagement um ihre Gäste kümmern. Man fühlt sich vom ersten Moment an willkommen. Die Küche überzeugt auf ganzer Linie. Alle Speisen werden mit hochwertigen Zutaten zubereitet und sind geschmacklich hervorragend. Hier trifft authentische italienische Küche auf Qualität, Liebe zum Detail und eine ansprechende Präsentation. Auch der Service verdient ein großes Lob: aufmerksam, professionell und gleichzeitig angenehm herzlich. Das gesamte Team arbeitet harmonisch zusammen und trägt zu einem rundum gelungenen Restauranterlebnis bei. Für mich stimmt hier einfach alles, die exzellente Küche, das stilvolle Ambiente, die Gastfreundschaft und der erstklassige Service. Ich kann dieses Restaurant uneingeschränkt empfehlen und freue mich schon auf meinen nächsten Besuch. Vielen Dank an Alfredo, seine Frau und das gesamte Team für einen unvergesslichen Abend!

Wir waren rundum begeistert! Der Gastgeber ist unglaublich sympathisch und sorgt sofort für eine angenehme Atmosphäre. Das Essen war hervorragend: Das Vitello Tonnato war kreativ interpretiert und sehr lecker, das Entrecôte war wunderbar saftig und von ausgezeichneter Qualität. Zum Abschluss gab es ein hervorragendes Tiramisu und einen richtig guten Espresso. Besonders gefreut haben wir uns über den Limoncello aufs Haus – eine tolle Geste. Wir kommen gerne wieder und können das Restaurant Alfred in Reutlingen uneingeschränkt empfehlen! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow wow wow....Klasse essen und Service

Super Essen, tolle Personal beste Weine in Reutlingen

Wir waren im Sommer dort. Draußen kann man sehr schön sitzen, teilweise direkt am Wasser. Das Stuhl-Tischverhältnis war etwas irritierend, da der Tisch ungewöhnlich hoch schien. Die reguläre Karte und die Tageskarte haben sich sehr spannend gelesen. Ich entschied mich für das Thunfisch Tartar vorab. Für meinen Geschmack war’s etwas zu puristisch und daher etwas fad. Die Nudeln zum Hauptgang schmeckten sehr gut. Allerdings passte das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis nicht für uns. Dazu fehlten den Gerichten die Finesse. Insgesamt sehr lecker, aber die Preise sind meines Erachtens nicht gerechtfertigt.

Preis/Leistung passt hier finde ich einfach nicht. Hochpreisig, dann aber halt doch nur ein etwas besserer Italiener und längst nicht haute cuisine. Was ich empfehlen kann ist ein Gericht bei dem die Caponata dabei ist zu bestellen, diese war wirklich hervorragend! Alls andere eher standard. Ambiente super schön, der Service wirkte unstrukturiert und bisweilen etwas überfordert.

Getränke und Speisen hervorragend aber die Wartezeit ist manchmal bisschen zu lang

Reutlingens bestes italienisches Restaurant. Immer große Tageskarte, Schwerpunkt Fisch.

Ein direkt an der Echaz gelegener Italiener, der sich durch eine sehr gute Tageskarte auszeichnet. Diese Angebote gehen über die typischen Gerichte hinaus mit einem Schwerpunkt auf Gerichte mit Fisch, Muscheln und Meeresfrüchten. Dies Bild wird von den Besitzern abgerundet, die sich sofort um den Gast kümmern. Die Empfehlungen für den Wein sind sehr passend. Also im Ergebnis sehr gut u d eine Empfehlung.

Das Alfredo ist eine Spitzengastronomie mit entsprechenden Preisen. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Restaurant lädt zum sich Wohlfühlen ein. Einziger Kritikpunkt: Bei dem Kalbsteak mit Spargel und auch bei dem Lachs mit Spargel wurde lediglich ein geviertelter Spargel zum Essen gereicht (hätte ich so nicht erwartet) Schade

eindeutig WOW! Aufmerksamer und persönlicher Service. Feines, stilvolles Ambiente mit Flair. Ausgewählte, sehr schmackhafte Speisen mit Liebe zum Detail auf die Teller gebracht. Tageskarte mit Schmankerl inklusive. Insgesamt spürt man, dass hier ganz viel "Amore" drin steckt. Italiener der Extraklasse! Absolut Empfehlenswert

Wir waren ein paar Tage in Reutlingen, am ersten Abend fanden wir die "Alte Mühle" von Alfredo. Ein wunderschönes Restaurant, sehr einladend und gemütlich. Das Personal ist sehr aufmerksam, freundlich und Kinder sind willkommen. Die Speise- und Tageskarte bietet eine hervorragende italienische Küche, fern ab von "Standard-Italo"-Gerichten, ein wahrer Gaumenschmaus von A bis Z. Die Preise sind der Qualität äußerst angemessen, keinesfalls zu teuer, Alfredo könnte meineserachtens sogar locker noch etwas erhöhen, die Speisen sind es absolut wert. Die Präsentation der Gerichte ist der Wahnsinn, das Auge ist mit. Es hat uns beim ersten Mal so zugesagt, dass wir direkt für den nächsten Abend wieder einen Tisch reservierten. Für jeden der in Reutlingen is(s)t sollte bei Alfredo vorbeischauen.

Ich hab viel erwartet und meine Erwartungen wurden übertroffen - Essen, Service und Ambiente einfach top. Es war der perfekte Abend für mich und meine Verlobte, wir haben uns von Anfang bis Ende sehr wohl gefühlt! Ein spezielles Danke geht an Alfredo und sein komplettes Personal. Alle waren extrem aufmerksam und haben sich sehr gut um uns gekümmert. Kein Wunder ist dieses Restaurant das beste der Stadt! Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder und es ist für jeden weiterzuempfehlen der gutes Essen und guten Service schätzt.

Absolute Top Adresse. Sehr schönes Ambiente und das Restaurant gut zu Fuß erreichen. Parkhäuser sind auch in der Nähe. Der Gastgeber ist sehr freundlich und nimmt sich Zeit für seine Gäste. Alle Kellner sind sehr höflich und professionell. Wir hatten das 1,5kg Tomerhawk. Perfekt gebraten! Die Karamellsoße passt perfekt zum Fleisch. Werden den Laden jetzt öfters besuchen.

Wir hatten einen rundum sehr gelungenen Abend in diesem Restaurant. Der Service war perfekt – aufmerksam, freundlich und professionell. Das Ambiente ist top und vermittelt mit seinen typisch italienischen Räumlichkeiten eine sehr angenehme, authentische Atmosphäre. Die Speisen waren insgesamt sehr lecker und überzeugten vor allem durch ihre Frische und den tollen Geschmack. Das Thunfischtatar war qualitativ hervorragend, hätte für meinen Geschmack jedoch etwas mehr Säure vertragen. Die Hauptspeise war ebenfalls sehr gut, allerdings leicht zu salzig. Ein absolutes Highlight war das Tiramisu – mit Abstand das beste, das ich je gegessen habe!

Richtig schönes, familiäres Umfeld. Man fühlt sich von Anfang an sehr gut aufgehoben und wohl. ♡♡ Und vom Essen brauchen wir gar nicht Anfang. So sagenhaft lecker ist das essen, top Auswahl und man wird auch richtig satt. Preis/Leistungs Verhältnis top!! Kann ich nur weiterempfehlen ♡♡

Sehr gutes Essen, auch wirklich schön angerichtet, sodass das Auge mit isst. Persönlicher, aufmerksamer Service. Zu zweit haben wir spontan ohne Reservierung unter der Woche noch einen Tisch bekommen. Am Wochenende ist eine Reservierung sicher zu empfehlen.

Der Service war bei uns echt schlecht Alles andere war super

Zu Laut. Unterhaltung schwer. Zu teuer

Einfach nur genial und super super leckeres Essen 🤗

wir waren zum Valentinstags-Date dort und es war wirklich super schön! die Mitarbeiter waren total lieb und zuvorkommend, man wurde persönlich begrüßt und das Ambiente hat sich perfekt in all das eingefügt. das Essen war ein Traum! super lecker, frisch, die einzelnen Zutaten nicht zu aufdringlich sondern genau richtig abgestimmt. wir kommen bestimmt nochmal wieder 🥰

Eines der besten Restaurants in Reutlingen. Wir sind seit Jahren Stammgast.

Das Essen war der Hammer! Der Service, das Ambiente einfach alles! Vielen Dank und herzliche Grüsse aus Zürich und bis bald.

Unglaublich leckeres Essen – mit Abstand das beste Restaurant, das Reutlingen zu bieten hat! Auch das Personal ist sehr professionell und zuvorkommend. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!

Wir waren mit Freunden dort. Sehr feines Essen, Top-Weine und ausgezeichneter Service.

Not exactly a bargain, but worth every penny! Extensive menu with additional dishes and daily specials. Attentive service and a wonderful host.

I've rarely experienced such delicious food and such good service. Even the vitello tonnato we had as a starter was the best I've ever eaten 🥰

Had a lovely evening with great food. It was a real treat and worth the price.

I'm happy to pay more for good quality. But the portion sizes are simply outrageous for the price. My sister ordered pasta from a Parmesan wheel WITHOUT truffle and paid the same price as with. I find that truly unacceptable. We're talking €20 for three forkfuls of pasta with cheese. Like I said, good quality or not, if you don't even get full, then you might as well not order. On the positive side, the tiramisu was excellent, and the service was very attentive.

We ate there for the first time yesterday and were absolutely thrilled! The service was incredibly friendly, the food was delicious, and the prices were very fair. We'll definitely be back!

A 4.9 rating is way too high! Ordering food and being completely forgotten, even though I paid €38 for a few pieces of meat?? An hour and a half without food, and then the answer that the restaurant is full???? Hello???? What kind of place is this? If I'm supposed to pay €150 for a bottle of wine and two meals, I expect to be served!!!! I've eaten at many restaurants, sometimes paying bills of €600-€800!!! And I've always been satisfied!!! The excuses I heard in this restaurant were the worst I've ever experienced anywhere in the world!!!! I left the restaurant hungry and with €105 left there!!!!! Totally unprofessional!!!!

Our dinner at Alfredo’s was exceptional. My mom reserved a spot for us in advance as we were coming here for dinner after our wedding! Alfredo was so kind to us and made sure that we enjoyed every part of the meal! Outstanding service, and outstanding food. Thank you for the authentic Italian experience on our special day!

My friend and I had the pleasure of dining at Alfredo's for the second night in a row, and I absolutely had to share our experience. This place is a true gem. The cuisine is absolutely superb: every dish is prepared with incredible care, bursting with authentic flavor, and simply delicious. It's clear that only the freshest ingredients are used. But what makes this restaurant truly special is Alfredo himself. He doesn't just serve guests; he welcomes them with a genuine warmth and passion that is truly inspiring. From the moment we walked in, we didn't feel like customers, but rather like dear friends visiting his home. His dedication to his work and his guests is the soul of this restaurant. Thank you, Alfredo, for two unforgettable evenings, filled with perfect food and even better hospitality. We'll definitely be back. A must-see in Reutlingen!

amazing and genuine italian food !

Excellent Mediterranean cuisine with perfectly matched wine pairings. Special requests, including vegetarian options, were very well catered for. Highly recommended!

Delicious food and friendly staff! Best Italian restaurant in Reutlingen!

We arrived without a reservation and were greeted very warmly with our dog. Excellent service, always attentive, and there were great dishes to choose from in addition to the regular menu. The food was very good, everything was perfect. We'd be happy to go back.

The food is delicious, the environment is nice, and the service is friendly. I’d love to come back again.☺️

Waited over 70 minutes for food. The food was OK. I still gave a 13% tip. Waited 10 minutes for the change. I even had to get up and remind them. The change was "supposedly" forgotten... Not a good impression...

The welcome to the restaurant was very warm, the food was perfectly prepared, the decor was beautiful, the ambiance was great, the staff were friendly, and the owner presented the dishes directly to us and recommended them to us. 🤗 There were four of us, and we'd love to come back! Mille Grazie 🙏

Very nice atmosphere, Essen very good, the wine was classy, everything perfect. Terrific service, the chef was a joke. Everything was perfect. A pleasant atmosphere. The flavors of my pasta al limone were a flavor bomb. The lemon, the piceli, and the fish were perfect.

We felt extremely comfortable, had excellent food, and were served very friendly and with a great sense of humor. :)) We'd be happy to return.

Unfortunately, it was disappointing. We had to wait over an hour for our food – and that was with only a few customers in the restaurant. When the food finally arrived, the portion was tiny – more like an appetizer. And all of that for €25? This is absolutely terrible value for money. The taste was okay, but definitely not enough to justify the long wait and the price. We probably won't be back again.

It remains our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The classic dishes on the menu, like vitello tonnato, are absolutely fantastic, but the daily specials always top everything! They feature true masterpieces of Italian fine dining, and the food always tastes simply amazing. The service is always excellent, and the chef is simply the perfect host. We always enjoy coming here.

Had a date there, first visit. They take good care of you, and the waitress and waitress are attentive. The menu has a good selection of high-quality Italian dishes. The drinks menu with aperitifs is well-structured. The wine list is very extensive. The starter and main course came quickly and were very tasty. Definitely recommended for people who enjoy authentic, high-quality Italian food, and a good place for a date with two people.

Nice ambiance, excellent services & staff. The food was good but a bit unseasoned for my taste.

We were blown away by the food, the service was very pleasant, and the chef was very friendly and down-to-earth. We would recommend it anytime. Parking is available nearby, for example, in the Lederstraße parking garage.

Simply amazing, 10/10! Heavenly tiramisu

We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy, perfect for a relaxing evening. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. The food was delicious—freshly prepared and beautifully presented.

Two of us went to Alfredo's, and it was absolutely top-notch. Very delicious and amazing food. Alfredo personally comes to your table and reads out the daily specials and explains each dish. You feel like you're in Italy here. The terrace is beautiful and right on the water. You could really believe you're sitting in Italy. Everything is just perfect: the ambiance, service, and food. The best Italian restaurant I've ever been to. I'll definitely be back. Sensational!!

Äußerst freundliches Personal, sehr schöner idyllischer Außenbereich, haben auf Nachfrage einen Platz am Wasser bekommen, sehr schön! Das Essen wurde vom Chef persönlich empfohlen mit Weinempfehlung. Hat alles köstlich geschmeckt! Sehr zu empfehlen, wir kommen wieder!

Simply perfect – we were able to eat outside – ambiance – food – service This place deserves a spot on my Walk of Fame 🍀

We had a wonderful family celebration at Alfredo's. The terrace was beautifully decorated. The food and service were excellent, and all the guests were thrilled.

The food here will give you goosebumps! What a place, what a host! The best restaurant in the entire area!

If you want to take a trip to "Bella Italia," Alfredo is the place to go. Very authentic food, and the service leaves nothing to be desired. Bravissimo! Update: The Christmas menu was a culinary experience! Grazie🙏🏻 🎄🎅

Everything was great! Thank you so much!

Heard that this restaurant claimed to be the best Italian restaurant in the area. I would say, their service is way better than the food. Don't get me wrong, food here is of course good, but their service is provided in the way you feel like being cherished. Except the food, there's a river and hundreds years old water mill right by the restaurant, somehow gives you a getaway atmosphere.

We went to Alfredo's for a romantic dinner. The restaurant is tastefully and elegantly decorated; chef Alfredo is very friendly and greets his guests personally. There was a high-quality selection of different dishes, including meat, fish, pasta, and appetizers. There was also a daily specials menu with recommendations. The service was very friendly and attentive, but not intrusive or careless. Not your typical Italian restaurant around the corner, but a high-quality Italian restaurant with a high standard of quality and satisfaction, a great place to visit for a special occasion. The presentation of the dishes was also very beautiful, and the prices are reasonable for the quality. We were very satisfied and would gladly return.

It's not for nothing that Alfredo's "Alte Mühle" won the "My Local – Your Local" award! We've been coming to the "Alte Mühle" for years, and for years we've been thrilled with the food, the atmosphere, and the service. If there were six stars... you would get them! A little tip for anyone visiting the "Alte Mühle" soon: I especially recommend the Tomahawk steak for two!

Very tasty, super friendly & courteous staff. Music in the restaurant also very nice. We'll be back!

As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and felt very welcome. The Sicilian caponata with burrata was as delicious as on holiday in Sicily. The spaghetti with beetroot and the sea bass with vegetables (sorry forgot the photo) were delicious! The dessert at the end is the crowning glory. We will definitely come again, absolute recommendation!

This restaurant is absolutely fantastic. We stayed at a hotel in Reutlingen and that's where we got the recommendation. There's nothing to complain about in terms of the ambience, service or food. Exemplary concept. The boss himself reads out the daily menu on a chalk board and explains it. All in all, only recommended for anyone who intends to enjoy it all. This is for the boss (trout) Kind regards Torsten and Nadine

The best thing we have experienced in a long time! Top food, great service and you feel like you're on vacation! 5 stars are still not enough!

Delicious food in a nice atmosphere. Certainly one of the best locations in Reutlingen.

Es war ein sehr schöner Geburtstag s Abend ☀️ Ich habe fantastisch gegessen. Als Überraschung ein Tischfeuerwerk bekommen. Der Chef sehr freundlich und das Team auch. man hat das Gefühl es wird sich um alles gekümmert. Wir kommen wieder Vielen Dank für ein echt schönen Abend.

Der Besuch bei Alfredo ist ein Erlebnis: sehr kreative Küche, kulinarisch höchste Qualität und vorzüglicher und aufmerksamer Gastgeber- so wie ich mir ein Restaurant-Besuch vorstelle. Grazie.

Another great evening. Service was excellent. The wine recommendation was outstanding, as was the food recommendation. Starting from the starter to the dessert. My family and I had a wonderful culinary evening. Thank you very much and see you soon

We were there for a birthday dinner. Very good service and great food. The daily dishes are offered personally by the boss. Great service... we'd love to come back.

Vielen Dank für den schönen Abend und das vorzügliche Essen. alfredo War ein toller Gastgeber. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.

We had dinner with a large group and everything went well. The food was very tasty and we enjoyed the ambience. Definitely worth a visit.

Italienisches Restaurant in einer historischen Mühle gelegen. Gutes italienisches Restaurant mit Schwerpunkt der Speisen von Meeresfrüchten. Freundliche Bedienung. Gehobenes Preisniveau.

The sea food spaghetti is amazinggg, the dessert as well

Dropped by spontaneously on Saturday evening and got a great spot. We were able to enjoy Italian cuisine at the highest level! Great atmosphere with wonderful staff. It was a great evening!

Great food, pleasant atmosphere! I

We had a wonderful evening, with excellent food 💛 The atmosphere was totally cozy and stylish. Great wine selection and very nice service. We'll be back 📍

We were here for a company Christmas party. The food was very, very good and we were looked after very well. The starter platters were amazing, rarely have we had such good squid.

Great authentic restaurant. The welcome was warm and we felt very comfortable. The food was super tasty and high quality. The meat was very tender and cooked perfectly. Everything was perfectly coordinated and the wine also went well with it. We had a wonderful evening and are already looking forward to the next time.

Bombastic! Incredibly delicious, fantastic service! Absolutely recommended!

Man wird sehr freundlich begrüßt, die Kundenorientierung ist hier sehr groß geschrieben. Die Einrichtung ist gut und es gibt neben der Speisekarte spezielle Tages-/Wochenangebote auf einer Tafel, die vom Eigentümer Alfredo oder seinem Personal erklärt werden. Die Speisen sind hervorragend zubereitet und man merkt die Fähigkeiten des Kochs sowohl durch die Sensorik, wie auch durch die Optik. Die Auswahl an Weinen ist auch sehr gut. Die Einrichtung hat sowohl emotionale Komponenten, wie auch elegante Elemente. Die großen Bilder an der Wand sind akustische Dämpfer, da angeblich, wie Alfredo erklärte, sonst das Echo im ganzen Restaurant klar zu hören wäre. Aber mit der großen Fläche der Wände und der hohen Decke, bleibt trotzdem ein Geräuschpegel, der aber die Stimmung hebt, weil es zufriedene Gäste sind, die sich offensichtlich wohl fühlen. Man muss reservieren, das Lokal ist sehr gut besucht, schon ab 17:00 Uhr! Hier werden wir wieder einen Abend genießen.

Excellent Italian cuisine, the atmosphere is very nice. I can only recommend it.

Very good, special Italian food and very courteous service! Always worth a visit!

Service, ambience top. Alfredo is a very likeable veteran. The whole team is very accommodating. The food is fresh and of high quality. On our last visit, our portions were slightly smaller than those at the next table. Dessert, e.g. tiramisu, wasn't my thing. You can do it better, like with "My Local..." We'll still come back

Been there several times and it's always a pleasure! Alfredo greets you as if you have known each other for years, you immediately feel at home and the owner himself always comes with his current card including a recommendation. This is how I imagine “going out for a good meal”! I can't find any criticism that I could make about the staff, the food and the wine recommendations. It may be a bit noisy downstairs at times, but there is an upper area where it is much quieter. No problem getting a place upon request. Really great restaurant with an incredibly charming and warm owner. We would love to come back! Thank you for the great experiences so far!

Very nice service, very good staff. Quality of food is worth the price. Can only be recommended

Nice atmosphere and a friendly welcome. The downer was that the wine only came after over half an hour. Food very tasty and of the highest quality. After two hours we finished the main course. Of course, it could be that there was a staff shortage and that's why it only took so long that evening. Still a great restaurant with a good price/performance ratio.

I was completely satisfied with my meal and the service was great. Small menu and daily menu with changing dishes. Unfortunately, my husband thought his food was too salty.

We had dinner at Alfredo yesterday and it was perfect! The food is truly unique and prepared with a lot of love. The service was friendly and attentive. For me, the best restaurant in Reutlingen and the surrounding area.

Great restaurant - food, service, atmosphere - everything at the highest level.

The food was great and the service perfect Best regards Eleonas Restaurant

It was another great evening at Alfredo's. The food is absolutely top, the service is friendly, not intrusive, but always there. We'll be back.

I have rarely experienced such a good combination of service and cuisine. We were served perfectly and the food was really in a class of its own!

I haven't eaten so well in a long time. Service very attentive, meat cooked to perfection and perfect starters and side dishes.

We've been there three times now and are completely happy, the food is very tasty and special, the waiters are super attentive and even the boss is looking for personal contact and is happy to stop by for a quick chat. We always feel comfortable and are happy to come back again and again. :)

This is our third time here and it is always simply outstanding! A restaurant that is second to none. If you really want to go out for a nice meal, with a very good recommendation menu, fresh food and with time and peace to enjoy, then you've come to the right place.

Super tasty place! I recommend booking a table for busy evenings (Fri-Sun), but we were lucky to get one without a reservation on a Tuesday evening. The pasta with shrimp and mushrooms was absolutely amazing, and the panna cotta was just as delicious! Great service and a wide selection of seafood on the menu. Would definitely come back again!

It was an absolutely amazing evening! It was my first time in this restaurant as I didn't know it before and I'm incredibly happy to have been here by chance. The food was first class, the service was super accommodating and the overall ambience was simply outstanding. Definitely come back!

Ein herzliches Willkommen zur Begrüßung. Bei Vorstellung der Gerichte auf der Tafel merkt man sofort die Leidenschaft und die liebevolle Auswahl der Lebensmittel und deren Herkunft. Die exklusive, leckere Zusammenstellung der Gerichte spiegelt dies ebenfalls wieder. Man fühlt sich exklusiv und doch heimelich und wie bei Freunden. Gerne auch beim Wein beraten lassen. Unser Geschmack wurde bisher immer getroffen. Eine absolute Weiterempfehlung!

Great place! Delicious Italian cuisine! It is necessary to change the supplier of mussels. The shell is large. The mussel is small. And a lot of empty ones. (But this did not upset our dinner too much! We will definitely come to you again! Thank you.

The best Italian in the area!!! Mille Grazie

The staff was very helpful and courteous, the food was okay, but there are better alternatives for this quality. Value for money: acceptable. A big drawback was the atmosphere: As newcomers, we were seated at a table in a secluded corner without a passage or window, which gave the feeling of being excluded.