This restaurant reminds me of the kitschy German restaurants maintained by generations of German immigrants in the central historic part of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The architecture of a dark interior filled with 19th century style paintings in heavy frames as if you were in a Bavarian stube designed to stay warm in a cold winter is your first clue. Then the waitresses wearing Drindls and the dude in the lederhosen seal the deal. Also you will note the inexplicable model galleons from the 16th century hanging off the ceiling (not sure how that is Bavarian...). Coats of Arms from European royal houses are lined up just beneath the ceiling. The service is quite friendly. The prices for the standard old-German fare are not modest but not extravagant. Expect to pay between $25-$30 for a main dish. Forget about modern German cooking influenced by Italian and Turkish styles, this is a full-on nostalgia "Heimat" kitchen, with sauerbraten, goulasch-suppe, veal schnitzel, port schnitzel, and wurst platter. Forget about ordering a Berliner savvy curry wurst, (it's that traditional here). Think more southern German/Austrian and you'll find your mark here. My taste test always falls on the potato salad and sauerkraut, which are absolutely to die for here. I endorse the hearty taste and the wonderful side touches of authentic mustard and really heavenly, heavy bread. Our table ordered quite a few items and we were all pleased. If you are ordering the wurst platter, make sure you get the bauern wurst gebraten (pan-fried). It's deelish. A lovely selection of wines/beers including Zweigelt and GrunVeltliner (Austrian) as well as the more common Riesling, Gewurztraminer and so forth. Birthday celebrations are a big deal here with the proprietor getting the entire dining hall communally involved in singing for the birthday boy/girl. You will enjoy the fact that this establishment has been serving German fare since 1948 continuously at this spot. read more

Old Europe - Sausage plate with bauernwurst (fried) which is highly recommended, as well as bratwurst (okay) - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Food was great but avoid the complicated parking here if you can! I loved that Old Europe had a separate section "For the Vegetable Lover" because it's usually very difficult to find vegetarian German options. I ordered the Bunter Gemüseteller, which was a vegetable cornucopia of sauerkraut, red cabbage, mushrooms, home fried potatoes, Spätzle, and grilled tomato. My favorite part of this dish was the red cabbage; I just couldn't get enough of it! The decor in this restaurant was also so charming. read more

Old Europe - Bunter Gemüseteller - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was extremely excited to try this place being that I just came back from Germany. I ordered the schnitzel with NO PORK as I am allergic, red cabbage, roasted potatoes, bread & butter and a cup of soup which came up to $45 including tip. When I received my order I immediately took a picture. I could not believe I was charged $5 for 4 pieces of potato that didn't even fit in a quarter of the box when put standing up, it was not even equivalent to an entire potato. The potato was incredibly salty as well. I received my schnitzel with pork as you can see despite my request. Additionally I was charged 2.50 for 3 stale pieces of bread, equivalent to 1.5 slices of loaf bread that you get at the grocery store... . I called to confirm that the serving size that I received for the potatoes was correct before I made any assumptions. Mind you, I was charged $5 for an amount that wouldn't even fit in the entirety of my palm, I also mentioned the pork which tainted the mushrooms on top that I had to throw out. When I brought this to the attention of the lady over the phone she kind of scoffed and offered no explanation but did offer to fix it. The offer was to take off the potatoes or remake the dish, (the restaurant closed at 8 pm, I called at 7:56 immediately upon receiving my order). Being that I had somewhere to be and I didn't want the staff to be in the kitchen after closing I requested a partial refund which I thought was appropriate and modest. To this she replied "yeah that's what the potato refund is for since you don't think it was enough". ?????? is that how you talk to customers???? she had a couple of other 'tudy remarks that I thought were unnecessary especially since at no point was I rude or demanding too much. She then asked "is $10 enough" annoyingly. I will admit, it was petty to request the tip taken off as well but I truly was in shock at how she handled the entire situation read more

Authentic German cuisine, hospitable and courteous service Delicious food and great portion sizes read more

My husband and I discovered this gem two years ago in December. He was looking for his new Christmas tradition: mulled wine. We came in to a bustling restaurant that didn't look like much from the outside. Once inside it was warm, cozy, and inviting; so different than the feel of the street in which it is located. There was a pianist playing holiday tunes and it felt like we had just walked into a festive European scene. I'm not a huge fan of German food (because I'm never sure what I'm asking for) but the food here was tasty. We had a lovely meal complete with mulled wine and swore to come back next year. Covid hit and Old Europe, like many other establishments was definitely affected. We made it back to Old Europe unsure of what we would find since Covid. Instead of the bustling scene we experienced the year prior, we had our wonderfully tasty meal complete with my new favorite holiday drink (hot glug cider) in a mostly empty restaurant. We did however luck out with the piano player :) and hoped this place would still be in business the next year. The reason I'm writing this review now is because It's time for our visit to Old Europe and I'm happy to see online that it's still in business. There isn't a special drink menu listed on their website but I'm hoping that I can rustle up some hot glug cider this time around. I'm happy to support this local business and I'm hoping to see it get back to its former self in the coming years. read more

Old Europe - Glug Cider - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My first time trying German cuisine. Absolutely loved the food , beer and the whole experience. Great music and waiter was very friendly and patiently explained the best things to try. I had the breaded pork schnitzel with mashed potatoes and 4 different varieties of sausages. I don't remember the beer. I had a great experience and I have been there couple of times again. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service, lovely charm altogether. The food is delicious and plentiful and the staff are so friendly. Support this local establishment! read more

I love this place! Many years ago they had a piano player providing the ambiance I was looking for!

German food is a favorite of mine and I LOVED Old Europe. Im visiting from Puerto Rico, and so lucky to be down the street from Old Europe. They were so warm and friendly we felt like VIPs. We had the Zweibelsteak and Jager schnitzel spaetzel and german chocolate cake. Everything was great, seasoned perfectly. Can't recommend this place more enthusiastically! read more

Absolutely incredible. When I go, I have always had the cutest, older waitress. She only gives the best reccomendations! The Schnitzel is good. But the best is the sausage sampler! I love the mustards and the sauerkraut they use!!! Parking is insane but definitely worth the trip!!! read more

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Very traditional german fare. Many schnitzel entree's, a nice mix of pork, beff and fish entree's as well. James had the bratwurst platter, I had the roadsted pork. The apple kraut was very good. Our sever, Bryan was very professional and provided exceptiona service. We also had the apple strudel with with ice cream. Small dining room but with a large and attentive staff The decor and furnisings are old work German. The beer selection is extensive, read more

Old Europe - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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We stumbled into this gem on our bike ride and man are we happy. Very authentic. Adam was a wonderful waiter! read more

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Nice to have a authentic German (Bavarian) dinning option on my visit to DC The Hunter's Schnitzel was as if I was in Kiefersfelden Germany....nice!! Beer selection a pleasant surprise!! They keep the place "the same" , no pretend , simply the real thing ....65 years later ... still great The staff was kind enough to take me as a walk in on a busy night, don't be in a rush as a few of the folks opened the place 65 yrs ago, they are great ....just on thier own time read more

Old Europe - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

First time visit at Old Europe and was hoping to find a great German restaurant in DC. Having spent much time in Germany my expectations might be high. For appetizer I tried the Curry Wurst (which resembled the traditional street food) and Potato Pancakes which a bit on the heavy side. For the main course I had veal jaegerschnitzel with spaetzle and red cabbage. The veal was a bit dry while the spaetzle left something to desire - it had a hint of cinnamon to it and was very dark. The red cabbage was overcooked and tasted more of apple than cabbage (I know German red cabbage is supposed to have apple but there is such a thing as too much). For dessert I tried the German Chocolate cake which was very dry. Overall the food was not bad but didn't meet my expectations. It was not special enough for me to come back. Ambiance resembles a German inn. Service was ok. Price was about $60 per person plus tip. read more

We were lucky enough to receive the Oktoberfest menu and as such I finally had a chance to try obatzda, a German beer cheese that's served with, as you could guess, beer and pretzels! Even though it had eluded me in Germany and Switzerland it was worth the wait and I was thrilled to find it at Old Europe. The menu here is difficult to navigate but only because you can see yourself ordering everything on the menu. Two of us ordered schnitzel, one Vienna style and the other Jaeger. I'm not a big fan of gravy but I must say the Jaeger sauce and pan fried onions were delectable in small doses. The sausage platter is served with authentic German mustard (dark with seeds) and each of us had a different version of sauerkraut. It would have been too much food, but next time we visit I'm planning on ordering the goulash, a couple next to us got it and it looked as good as it is described. Other than being one of the only authentic central European restaurants in the area, Old Europe has an extensive and interesting beer menu with plenty of options that aren't readily available in the US. I had the Augustiner Bräu Edelstoff which was like a heavier and better tasting Budweiser and the Aventinus Doppelbock which was a bit lighter and had a cool design on the bottle as it was from the Black Forest. read more

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Old Europe seems to have gone downhill. Pre-pandemic, the place was the model of consistency: great service and food. Over the past year, that seems to have changed. I had a bad takeout experience several months ago (order was 30+ minutes late and included the wrong items) but had chalked that up to an off night. I visited last night and was disappointed again. Service was the biggest issue. It took about 90 minutes for our meals to arrive. Even once they did, the fourth person in our party didn't get theirs. When we asked about it, the server was evasive but then said she'd check. She didn't come back until several minutes later when she had the missing meal, which she laid down without comment. The issues would have been easier to accept if the staff offered any kind of explanation or apology for the wait or missing meal. Pretending that nothing was wrong didn't help. Food quality. The food was okay, but far from the standard the place had previously set. The Jagerschnitzel's sauce wasn't the same. Instead of chopped bacon bits cooked inside it, it was just one piece of bacon laid across the top. The consistency and flavor of the spatzle were just off too. Nobody's meal seemed to be as good as they remembered from earlier visits. For years, this was one of my favorite restaurants in DC. Not sure I'll be back, though. Sad to write this one. read more

Cute themed restaurant with good service. Too bad the food was less then mediocre and quite overpriced for what we got.

My family is German, this was authentic. Excellent food and the staff was very friendly. The place is well decorated in German style. Excellent! read more

Best German food in the area! Lovely atmosphere with a family-owned vibe and excellent service. The food is authentic and exceptional. Boots of tasty beer are an excellent touch! Wouldn't think of getting German food anywhere else. read more

We had lunch here this Saturday. It has completely changed from the time before COVID. At 12:30, the only other dining party are two men next to our table. We soon found out why. We ordered nothing fancy, schnitzel, sausage and trout etc. The main course took almost an hour to arrive. Veal turned out to be chicken. The crust was soft and moist, indicating the schnitzel was Re-heated. Another casualty of COVID, I guess. read more

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I sit here with a souvenier beer stein, a bag of doritos and a package of wet ones wipes. HOW DID I GET HERE?!?! Let me tell you... A small slice of bratwurst heaven nestled in a cloud of applesauce and sour cream, OLD EUROPE IS TO BLAME. Now I must admit, I am not the best at rating a german eats dig based on authenticity. I have never been to Germany, and my experiences slim, (save for my roomate who had lived in Germany and worked in musical theater) but if Old Europe is even an 8th of what real authentic german eats is......FUCK ME. SO I started with their complimentary bread and schmaltz(spelling): a porky, fatty spread that tastes like the best part of thanksgiving. For an appetizer I ordered from their Oktoberfest Menu. I ordered the pretzel with beer cheese. Now admittedly I was expecting the porn star of pretzels. Massive, girthy, aggressive. Something I would only be able to say "daddy!" In front of. Well, just like a porn star it was smaller and more unassuming in real life, but still aggressive AF and put me in my place. When it came time to order a "meal" I opted for more appetizers as I wanted to try more variety. At that time I also ordered a beer and when the waitress asked which size i said, "a big one" welp....a blessing and a curse really. I got a stein of beer the size of my leg. I decided on a curry"wurst" and potato pancakes as me food options. By the time I was done i could barely breath. I cannot imagine if I ordered a main dish. Holy. Effing. Shitski. Time to wrap up the event of a dinner! I bought the beer stein as a souvenier and ended up at a gas station. I didnt NEED the doritos. It was the wet ones i was there for, but I had to make a minimum purchase.... ANYWAYY So I sit here like a booty call thats been used in the best way: Used, abused, satisfied. Note: The ONE thing I wish Old Europe would offer is more of a sampling platter to try their different delectibles. I guess I'll just have to go back next time I'm here and order more from the menu and truly become the fat german I was destined to be...le sigh ( how does one say that in German? A beer burp?) read more

I wish I could say something about the food but it never came to our table. Yes, they have a staff shortage and we understood that. But after waiting 75 minutes for our main course (including a reminder that we were wondering what was happening) -- and even though other people who came after us had received theirs -- we left. No only came to us to say "it's going to be a few more minutes" or anything else. We surmise that the kitchen staff forgot our order, but we don't know this for a fact. Nonetheless, what happened -- short staff or not -- was inexcusable. read more

Food was OKAY. We more than likely won't go back. Overall I find that the trend in the D.C area for food/yelp ratings on different National foods are often VERY inflated. With all the rich and educated people here you'd think people would know/recognize food better here but that has NOT been the case. LOL!! This ended up being another experience where for some reason the ratings land 4-4.5 stars when it's really 3-3.5 stars. I will admit I am generally a food snob. For reference, I've traveled the world, grew up around impeccable cooks in my life of all backgrounds and Nationalities. I think when it comes to good food and cocktails, I know it when I see/taste it. This place wasn't Bad, but it wasn't great. When you first walk in, you'll be impressed by the cozy nostalgic "old world Europe" vibe with all the antique paintings and coat of arms hanging throughout the place. When we sat down we were served what I suspect was their version of homemade farmers bread but it was stale and dry; not good (even my 7 yr old didn't care for it). They had great German beer choices, both draft and bottled and served pretty cold. We ordered the jägerschnitzel with the spatzel and in my case, the vinegar-based warm German potato salad. It's was good but frankly over breaded and overcooked (borderline burnt in some cases). If you go, get the veal versus the pork. Spatzel wasn't that good, but the German potato salad was "eh" (a little too sweet for a traditionally vinegar- based salad that's suppose to be savory and have bacon/bacon fat and green onion in it). Service was okay, our waitress wasn't very friendly but she was fine, did her job. Finally I did not care for how they poured their draft beers, in some cases I had 2-3" head of foam, that's a non starter in German establishments, even around the US. Especially when you pay ~$13/beer. read more

A local legend. Great food and great atmosphere. Went here first time nearly 60 years ago. Its still great. Try the Schnitzel Old Europe or the Sauerbraten. Great German wine list as well. read more

Got delivery during the Stay-At-Home order. We ordered a lot of food and all of it was delicious, warm, and the way the food was packaged up was lovely! The person over the phone was delightful and helpful, the delivery was timely, and the gentleman delivering our order was very nice and was properly handling our food (gloves, etc). Really this the meal we needed this evening (and our toddler was yumming up the cheesy spatzle so happily!!!) We were really missing going out for a meal and they really came through for us. Thanks Old Europe! read more

Old Europe - Jaegerschnitzel! - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This was my first time in an authentic German restaurant, and it was an absolutely amazing experience! My friends and I had an absolutely wonderful time here. Food takes quite a long time to prepare (like 30 min!), so we were given bread and pork fat (and butter) to eat while we waited. The pork fat, which was new to me, was really good. I ordered Jägerschnitzel vom Schwein nach Art des Houses (breaded pork), and it was huge and good. The dish wasn't anything truly amazing or mind-blowing (4 stars for the food, but 5 stars for the ambience, service, and everything else). I tried other people's sausages, and they were really good (5 stars for these sausages), so I think if I came here again, I'd try some of those sausages. The prices were a bit higher than an average $$-rated place, but I don't think it's $$$ either, since the portions were huge, which made up for the higher prices. Service was so wonderful and friendly. All the servers were dressed in traditional German garb, which was cute. There was a birthday party group next to my group, and the servers brought out a cake and spoke some words in German to the party group before everyone sang happy birthday (in English haha). Great place, great food, and great vibes. A place to check it out if you want to splurge a bit with good company and feast on huge and heavy foods. read more

What a fantastic place. The food is outstanding. The service is spot on. The house mustard, well I bought a jar of it. The live music really made it feel like home. read more

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The food was good, the service was friendly but not very attentive. The atmosphere is like in a rural German restaurant many decades ago, pretty traditional, but not exactly exciting. read more

Boy and I were looking for lunch and to explore a part of DC that we don't readily go to. We started driving around and stumbled upon Old Europe by accident. I'm a lover of German food, so I was instantly excited. The food is probably the most authentic I've had in a really long time. I went for the gusto and ordered the Old Europe Sausage Combo: Bratwurst, Bauernwurst & Weißwurst, all made in house. Served with house made sauerkraut, which is light, tangy, and has a touch of sweetness. They even serve the sausages with their designated mustards, one of which was their very own! Fabulous. Had a side of crispy potato pancakes, with a chunky, spiced, house made applesauce, of course. The boy had a reuben sandwich, which was, in his words, "The best reuben that I've ever had." It's true. Crispy outside. Cheese so melty that it would string out when you took a bite. And the beer? Good selection. All German beers, as to be expected. The wait staff is happy to guide you along should you be looking for something specific. They even offer beers by the litre! The downside is that the meal is extremely heavy. It is German food, after all. We weren't hungry for dessert, but from what we overheard at the next table, there was a lot that sounded appealing. The decor makes you feel like you're somewhere far away from DC, from the paintings to the giant cuckoo clock on the back wall. The wait staff is dressed up. Service was a bit slow, but everyone was very nice. If anything, I'd go back if I had a massive craving for German food. Four stars for the authenticity. That, above all else, will get me every time. read more

Old Europe - Old Europe Sausage Combo - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Probably my favorite restaurant in Glover Park. I really like the old time European atmosphere. The cuckoo clock, portraits and model ships all really make this a fine dining experience. I have been here for dinner on multiple occasions and my favorite dish would have to be the Hungarian beef stew with spatzle. Especially in the winter if you are looking for a filling warm dish of food, you can't go wrong with the stew. I have also tried the trout and the pork, both of which were great. Their most popular dessert is their apple strudel, which is very good, but would be even better with some vanilla ice cream. The waitresses are dressed in cute traditional German dresses and are friendly and pleasant to talk to. There usually is an older crowd and quite a few of the customers speak German with the staff. read more

We were walking by and saw the sign for Goulash week and decided to come in. Fun, German-touristy atmosphere with quite the Goulash selection amongst other German dishes. Folks around us order the schnitzel and it looked really good. We tried the traditional Goulash and the creamy veal Goulash - both were excellent as was the spatzle. Our order came with bread and we both ordered coffee, which was really good so we each had three cups. We look forward to come by back on a Wednesday for the live polka music and to try some other dishes, as well as one of the desserts! read more

Old Europe - Traditional beef Goulash with spatzle. - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Mmmm what a delicious way to start my weekend. I had the wine sampler, four wonderful German white wines, as well as the delicious Jaeger Schnitzel. My mom had a German beer and the Wiener Schnitzel, and she loved her meal and drink as well. We both stuffed ourselves beyond capacity, and enjoyed every moment! The service was absolutely perfect, and I can't wait to go back. Vielen dank! read more

Old Europe - Jaeger Schnitzel up close and Wiener Schnitzel behind it. Both were delicious! - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Still five stars for Old Europe - which is now becoming a tradition to visit in October. We shared the Bretz'n ($3.00) which comes with a sweet mustard. The pretzel is lightly salted and soft to chew, and the mustard gives it a nice tang. I opted for the "Hünchenschnitzel Wiener Art" for $13.00. It's a breaded chicken schnitzel Vienna style served with home fried potatoes and a house salad on the side. They are really great about allowing substitutions so this year I swapped the home fried potatoes for the potato dumplings (2) and kept the house salad. My dining companion ordered the "Zwiebelsteak" for $16.00. It's a sirloin steak topped with roasted onions and dark beer gravy served with mashed potatoes and a house salad on the side. We also added an order of spätzle for $4.00 and opted for the mushroom gravy on the waitress's recommendation. I strongly recommend keeping the house salad. There was a couple at another table who raved about it, and we had to agree. The house salad is hearty, delicious, and fresh. I think we heard others complimenting the salad, made up of alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, lentils, cabbage, and maybe some other things. I liked how hot my chicken was. Well breaded on the outside and offering a crisp contrast to the moist, steaming inside. The potato dumplings were ok. The steak with roasted onions were good but I didn't care for the gravy. It was too beer flavored for me. That said, the mashed potatoes were delicious on their own. Spätzle was also very good. Heavy and noodle-y. I preferred the gravy for this one. (Gravy is served in a gravy dish.) For dessert, we almost panicked. The waiter didn't list the almond cake, but when we got our desserts, almond cake came out and so did a slice of black forest. Both were fantastic. We have come to expect fine desserts here with decadent sauces. Service is top notch and the food is wonderful. We'll continue to make this a regular place to visit, and the ambiance is so cozy and welcoming. read more

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Best German food around. I went several times with a friend of mine who frequently travels to Germany. He said its without a doubt, the best German food he has ever had outside of Germany (some dishes were even better than in country). High praise from my friend who really knows food. They have an outstanding selection and everything on the menu is excellent. The only problem is deciding what to order (my favorite dilemma to be in). Try the Schweinshaxe! Its a very difficult item to find. Pork hock roasted to perfection with a subtle combination of textures which include extra crispy skin, succulent pork, and just the right amount of fat. It would make Anthony Bourdain blush. Deserts are a must. The food is not expensive, but not cheap either. It is however well worth it. Add their fine service and you have an excellent dinning experience. Its like a mini vacation. Wonderbar! P.S. Reservations are a must on a Friday or Saturday (or don't plan on getting in). read more

By far the best German cuisine in Washington DC and surrounding states. And they even have a pianist for entertainment on the weekends! Its small, and sometimes crowded, but always excellant. I don't think you can go wrong with anything you choose - its just a matter of what you prefer. Thre is enough variety to please any taste. If you're here at the right times, you might catch them for one of their "special seasons" or holiday dinners, when they expand the menu with even finer fare. I have a German heritage myself, and have sought good German restaurants all over the area. This one wins hands down for its food. The runner up is Cafe Mozart at 1331 H St NW, in case you're interested. read more

Old Europe - Old Europe interior - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is great. The owner manages customer service himself. They don't assign waitstaff per table. They all just help. The house schnitzel is recommended, as is the butchers platter. Atmosphere is very typical German restaurant. Homemade sausage, homemade mustard, homemade schnitzel. Make a reservation so you don't have to wait. read more

Old Europe - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Old Europe is truly one-of-a-kind in DC. Before the pandemic, I went to Old Europe during polka night, which was every Wednesday. Polka night mostly consisted of one woman playing an accordion, but it was really lovely. The restaurant is warmly decorated with a ton of cuckoo clocks and the service was friendly and efficient. Since the pandemic, I opt to take food to go, and even got my birthday meal here this year. The food is always outstanding and I can honestly say the quality of food has remained consistent throughout the pandemic. The shank, schnitzel, and gulasch always get high praise, but some hidden gems I highly recommend are the house salad and the German potato salad. I cannot emphasize this enough, but Old Europe doesn't cut corners. They even include complimentary bread to your meal order, and I'm really jazzed that my meal tonight included an entire pretzel, along with two other types of bread. In addition, the food is perfectly packaged and each bag is nicely packed. Just a big fan. This place is always packed pre-covid and I hope it continues to get the adoration it deserves. read more

Best German food in DC. Period. We've been coming here for about 5 years and have never been disappointed. We love this place so much we had our wedding reception here! The food selection is pretty diverse, authentic, and delicious. Keep an eye out for the monthly/seasonal specials. I'll take time to recommend the sauerbraten and beef goulash. (Speaking of those seasonal specials -- they have a whole goulash week with many varied styles of goulash on the menu) Great beer selection. Very friendly serving staff. You're really missing out if you've never tried Old Europe. read more

Old Europe - Currywurst special with french fries. A little Berlin in DC. - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Cyndy's BOTTOM LINE: Great authentic German food! This what we ate: Jägerschnitzel vom Kalb-Sautéed prime veal Schnitzel topped with mushroom cream sauce and crispy bacon served with our house made spätzle and a vegetable medley. The schnitzel was divine! It was so tasty delicious, exactly how I remembered it in Germany! Traditioneller Sauerbraten - Marinated slices of braised beef in a sweet and sour raisin sauce topped with toasted almonds served with potato dumplings and apple red cabbage. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed this dish. Desserts were well executed. Excellent wine and beer lists and specialty coffee drinks. A must place to enjoy German food in D.C. read more

Wowwwwwww. Just, wow. First of all, let me just say that being in this restaurant made my half German side come out. Oh yeah, there were many danke schöns to be said, bratwursts to be eaten, and rieslings to be consumed. If I were a beer drinker (I suppose the other half of my genetics came out on that one), I probably would have gone for the 1 liter (*yes, 1 LITER*) beers. For the entree, I ordered the sausage combo platter, which came with bratwurst, bauernwurst and weißwurst and a trio of mustards. The sausages were absolutely delectable, so much flavor, even in their simplicity. I tried all three mustards but I was partial to the spicy one. The service wonderful as well! Our waitress was a young woman from Germany who did very well manning our large and boisterous table. We were there afterhours as well and were not rushed to leave, even though it was past closing time. Wonderful service, drinks, and food. Will definitely be back...after I eventually digest all the food that I ate. ;-) read more

Old Europe - One liter beer. Yes. - German Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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