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    Monika's European Kitchen

    4.9 (27 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Vegan Butternut Squash with garlic, dried cranberries, and almonds
    Jenny Z.

    Monika is a cozy restaurant tucked away in Largo. The interior walls are wooden, and it makes you feel like you're in a cabin! We were a group of 9 who made a reservation ahead of time. They combined some tables to accommodate us. Two friends are vegan and the chef was kind enough to create a butternut squash dish for them to enjoy! I had a warm goulash on a cold Florida winter day. It was very hearty and filling. I also had some of my fiancé's schnitzel with gravy. The gravy was delicious and complemented the dish well. I also dipped French fries in it. So delicious! My friends and I enjoyed gathering at Monika's European Kitchen.

    Goulash and sausage soup.
    Andrew R.

    Excellent Goulash and Stuffed Cabbage rolls. Very authentic Hungarian cuisine. Service was courteous and informative.

    Soup in kettle over fire with all the fixings yes please!!ate half of the sausage and pretzel app too fast sorry
    Jon L.

    Amazing! European, cozy atmosphere specializing in German and Hungarian cuisine. The service and attention to detail (white tablecloth) as well as the food blew us away. We've all been waiting for a place like this since the German Bistro closed. The soups are like nothing you have ever experienced and the schnitzels are as good at it gets any where even in Germany and Austria! (Been to both multiple times) Fairy limited menu that's entitled "opening menu" so hoping they expand in the future! Hoping they offer potato pancakes and open for lunch in the future!!

    Strawberry soda

    The strawberry soda was amazing!! The schnitzel was very good and so was the spatzel. I don't like mushrooms so I made the mistake of ordering the brown gravy which didn't go well with the chicken schnitzel but I ended up eating it plain because it was so good it didn't even need gravy. Finally, the apple strudel was so light and fluffy and the service was great! We can't wait to go back!! Oh and my husband's Hungarian stew and potatoes were divine.

    Latte!
    Rhonda L.

    Such a delightful experience! We tried a little bit of everything on this unique menu. Pretzel, flight, schnitzel and dessert with a latte! Service by Rolland was fast and friendly! Food as delicious! Nice quiet atmosphere.

    Hunter's schnitzel

    Cozy atmosphere with amazing food. Great beer & wine selection. The service was fantastic as well.

    Black forest cake & Apple strudel

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    Authentic & tasty- owner is a wine enthusiast too. Visited w a group of 6. Worth a try

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    Four of us had dinner at Monika's last evening and everything we ordered was delicious! We will go back!

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