My son wanted German food for his birthday, so we went to the Old House Cosmopolitan Grill in Alexandria. Everything we had was delicious...Wurst Platter, Weiner Schnitzel, Jager Schnitzel, and Spaetzle. The service was amazing too. Our server was friendly and attentive. He even gave us a tour of the restaurant. I highly recommend this place, and we can't wait to go back! read more

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AMBIANCE: We came here for Mother's day! We were weary about coming here bc it was a pub-like restaurant. like european food, and that's not typically the cusine we go for as a family, but it was nice! the weather was beautiful this day, so we were able to eat outside and at the same time have a more private meal. SERVICE: Our server was great! i am sure you guys know how it is to go out with your parents. Mine tend to ask a lot of questions; even though we answered my dads questions bc the answers were right in fron to fhim (the menu) he still asked, so i appreciate the server for his pateince FOOD: fresh! good! i got the fried rice and shrimp, and it came with a salad or veggies. it was perfect and exactly what i wanted in that moment. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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My neighbors and I enjoyed a delicious meal and great conversation in a warm and inviting ambiance during August restaurant week. Initially, our waiter was cold but warmed up after he realized he forgot my friend's red wine order.l and hastened to bring it to her. I thoroughly enjoyed my Greek salad and my friends enjoyed their appetizers as well, I ordered the Grilled shrimp entree and my friend's ordered the schnitzel.All our meals were delicious.I devoured the nutella crepes and my friend enjoyed her baklava. Will be back! read more

First visit here in search of traditional German dinner eats . Busy neighborhood so we made reservations for our group of four. The host seated us in the upstairs dining. We took advantage of their full bar service while we sampled the sausages with soft pretzel. From there to the schnitzels, spatzle, and mushroom sauce. My only criticism comes with being told as I asked for the Black Forest cake "we ran it an hour ago." Bah. Service was prompt and attentive. read more

Time and time again we have loved Old House Cosmopolitan and today was no different! The schweineschnitzel is to die for and is a proper, authentic schnitzel. It is thin (as it is intended to be), well seasoned, very tender, and the breading is crispy and delicious. The fresh green salad I chose to accompany it was the perfect balance for the fried schnitzel. The Black Forest cake was scrumptious (the cream and cherries were spot on), but the showstopper was the Kremschnitte with a delicious custard. We sat outside on the patio upstairs which is such a nice space, and our server, Marko, took amazing care of us and made us feel right at home. We love, love, love this place! read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Schweine Schnitzel - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Been here over a dozen times, and the place never disappoints. We always bring friends and family from out of town here, or go here on a random weekday when we don't feel like cooking, Big portions at decent prices - tastes like a home cooked meal from a Balkan grandma. Service is warm and friendly. We know all the staff by now! Atmosphere is quiet, casual, and laid back. You can tell the staff who work there enjoy it. Our favorite entrees are the branzino and the lamb chops. The schnitzel is a staple. Steak is good - especially the caramelized onions on top. Crab cakes are great, but on the smaller side so ask to swap the sides if you are hungry. The vegetable rice is really good! I would pass on the seafood sampler entree. Given how big most of the entrees are, we don't usually get appetizers or dessert. Good wine selection too - the Shiraz is our favorite. Highly recommend to call in for a rooftop reservation. (There are not many rooftops in old town Alexandria.) read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Pork knuckle - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My dining companion said it best: "10/10" You wouldn't be able to tell what this place was from the outside - it's unassuming and not German at all. But inside is some of the best sausage I've had outside of Europe, the crispiest Schnitzel I've had, and generally an atmosphere that makes me feel like I'm back in Germany. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a dining experience between casual and upscale! The food speaks for itself - 10/10. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - I got the Wiener schnitzel with fries, my brother got the same with a salad. He noted the salad was super well dressed - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Wow! Being from Texas, we don't often get the chance for east coast style seafood. I had one of the specials, a seafood mixed platter over yellow rice with a nice white wine sauce. The mussels were sweet and tender, the shrimp were perfectly grilled, and the crab cake was the best I'd had in years. A perfect dish. My wife had the massive cordon Bleu. Picture a Pork schnitzel turned into a cordon Bleu. I had a big bit of hers ... so good. The service was friendly and professional, and the atmosphere inside was neat and tidy. They cram a lot of tables into a small building, but there is an upstairs as well. My only complaint is that we were both so full, we couldn't even comprehend getting dessert. read more

First German restaurant I think...the lamb chop meal was delicious all around! The waitress was the best I've had lately. Service was perfect. Complimentary bread and butter is always a win lol for me. I recommend this restaurant for sure! Go, enjoy! read more

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A true to the cuisine experience in a comfortable dining room. I walked in for a late lunch after being scared off by other more trendy local restaurants and what claimed to be an Irish pub but the first menu item was an eggroll. It was a welcome relief to be handed a menu in a German restaurant that was exclusively and unapologetically German food. The good: great menu of hearty German food schnitzel, sausages, the works and Solid service throughout. The dining room and bar areas was a comfortable retreat to catch a soccer or just grab a beer. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

First time eating here with some regulars. I didn't get pictures of everything but the food was very good. The goulash soup was just like I remember from Switzerland. The grilled vegetables were some of the best I have ever eaten. Perfectly flavored and not oily. I didn't taste the lamb chops but the person who ordered it said they were delicious. There were 3 good sized lamb chops. I shared the Jager scnitzel with my cousin. The portion was so large that we took the rest home. The veal was so tender and already cut into small pieces. The spaetzle was as delicious as spaetzle should be. Unfortunately there was no room for dessert. They do have Black Forest cake. Service was excellent. We sat downstairs but heard there is another dining room upstairs. I don't eat heavy food like this regularly but it was a very nice treat. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Grilled Vegetables - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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After a long day exploring and walking around DC we stopped here for a late dinner after going back to our hotel for a shower and quick nap. When we walked by this place heading towards our hotel, around 6, this place was packed. By the time we got there at 9 pm there was only one other table full. Waiter was very nice and took out drink orders. I had an old fashion and my wife ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir to share. The old fashioned was decent and I enjoyed it. The wine well that was another story. The waiter opened the wine and poured it into my wife's glass. When touching the glass it felt like it had just come out of the dishwasher very very warm. Actually it wasn't the glass but the wine itself. Not sure how their wine is stored but it should not be this hot coming out of the bottle. The waiter happily took it back (we were not charged) and ordered a chilled white wine instead which was just fine. As for the food it was very good. The wurst platter was yummy and the Wiener schnitzel was also very good. Worth stopping here. One other odd note. The restaurant had a very German atmosphere and look but the background music was all Mexican/Spanish. Which was humorous and made it different. read more

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A great surprise! Fiancé and I were supposed to go somewhere else but decided to go somewhere closer to Mount purnon instead, so we chose Old House Cosmopolitan! The food was delicious, the servers were friendly, and the atmosphere was just what we needed in a rainy Saturday night! The schnitzel was really good. I highly recommend it. read more

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We had dinner here while visiting the area. The reviews were good so we decided to give it a try. We are so glad we did. Everyone was friendly. The place is quaint inside. It wasn't too loud or too quiet. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food was delicious. I have been craving the salad since we walked out of the place. I'm sad I live several states away. I would go back again and again. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Fun place, good atmosphere (modern German w/o being douchy or fake). Had maybe the best schnitzel I've ever had - it was crunchy and tender, but also had great flavor (rare) and was almost "light" - I say almost bc nothing deepn fried is trully light but this ate that way. Excellent spot, look forward to going again next time in in Old Town. read more

Had a great dinner at Old House Cosmopolitan Grill. We knew we picked the right restaurant when we tasted the small pieces of warm bread with butter, compliments of the restaurant. I ordered the Rainbow Trout special which was grilled and well seasoned with garlic and herbs. My husband had the veal schnitzel. Both were great. We each had a German draft beer and shared the Apple strudel dessert. Great find in Old Town Alexandria. read more

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We've been to Cosmopolitan three times now. Usually we are seated upstairs. On my first visit, I fell in love with the spatzl, a pasta with great texture, size, shape and taste. So the first two times here, I ordered the Zuricher Geschnetzeltes - veal strips in a mushroom sauce served with spatzl. This dish is dellcious! This time around, JP ordered the Seafood Special: mussels, shrimp, scallops, crab cakes, zucchini and asparagus. They had run out of scallops so they offered an extra crab cake as compensation. Deal accepted! The Seafood Special was spot on! Tonight, I didn't want meat so I ordered the Kase Spatzl, hoping the spatzl was going to be like it was in the Zuricher Geschnetzeltes spatzl dish. Unfortunately, the Kase Spatzl disappointed me. The spatzl was caked with a dry and stiff cheese and cream mixture. Flavor was good and to be sure, it was all eaten. My lesson learned is to just order spatzl off the Sides menu, that'll get me how I want it prepared. But then too the Kase Spatzl salad dressing was a bit oily and a tad salty. Having said all that, service was stellar as always! read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Kase Spatzl - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Nice friendly European restaurant. Various schnitzels, mixed grill and seafood platters and some Baltic area dishes. It's definitely a casual place and has upstairs outdoor seating. Had the Cordon Blu and swapped to have the salad. Very good meal. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Downstairs dining room - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Great local Bavarian restaurant in Old Town! It's family-run and you can tell at every step from the service to the food. Each dish we ordered was fantastic! Even the bread was so good and extremely fresh. Highly recommend the beef goulash soup and chicken schnitzel! Will certainly be back again soon. read more

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Sometimes the perfect place comes along and knocks your socks off. That is old house cosmopolitan! Some solid schnitzel (pork, chicken, or veal), super crisp fries, easy beer selection, and much more. I will be frequenting this place whenever I need a reminder that life ain't so bad! read more

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Quaint German restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. We arrived early and had a table for over two hours, and our wait staff was pleasant and patient with us the entire time. Schnitzel platters are excellent as is the sausage appetizer. We enjoyed the German beers on tap too. Moderately priced and the portions are ample, so you're getting your money's worth. read more

German restaurant in a cozy space with very authentic and delicious food The menu is pretty straightforward, but has a comprehensive selection of classic German dishes. Also have a great cocktail menu as well I got a cocktail and the weinerschnitzel with fries. It was all very tasty. Delicious complimentary bread Very friendly servers read more

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We enjoy the food and service, it has always been excellent! We'll definitely return again.

Dining with my brother, we chose another Old Town Alexandria location. As we're half German we wanted to see what this place could do to the schnitzel and spaetzle standards. We both ordered draft beers. They were typical German brands (e.g. Paulaner) readily available in the U.S. Perfectly fine, but unexciting. He ordered the Goulasch soup and the Züricher Geschnetzeltes which consisted of tender strips of veal sautéed in creamy mushroom sauce with spaetzle. He seemed to enjoy both. A sample of his entree confirmed what many say in Yelp reviews: the sauce was thin and all lacked spice, flavor and nuance. I ordered the Weiner Schnitzel and special requested spaetzle as well, in lieu of fries or a mixed salad. I can confirm that while decent these two also needed something more. I used lots of salt. The spaeztle needed a sauce, butter or more spices incorporated. We ate our fill and he took some home. I cleaned my plate. We skipped the dessert. Service was fine and we were seated immediately. They're close to delivering a really good German meal, but needs some mild attention to get there. A 3.5 rounds to a generous 4. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Weiner schnitzel. When you can get the veal, get the veal. Still it needs something more. - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Excellent service! They were able to accommodate a large group just shy of 15 people on a weekend mid day. They were super nice and accommodating. The area we were had room for strollers and kids. There is a bar area and upstairs area which requires going upstairs obviously. The lower level we were was accessible to strollers (ramp on back entrance). Bathroom upstairs and downstairs. Appreciated the baby changing area. There is a lunch menu that's cheaper. The food was great with huge portions. The veal Wiener schnitzel was awesome and I'd recommend. Kids meals were nearly adult sizes and kiddos loved the cheeseburger and chicken tenders and fries. We would definitely return! read more

This place is always on point! The service, food, and ambiance. What a gem. Tucked away on Henry and Cameron you might pass it all the time. Next time Stop! So good. The bread that they start you with has a great taste and texture with awesome grill marks. The Cevapcici with Ajvar is off the charts. Housemade spatzle. Schnizels. Everything is so fresh. Fair prices great portions. Highly recommend! read more

My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the food itself was fine, the service left me and my husband feeling awkward and uncomfortable by the end. Our assigned server only came to our table twice--once to take our order and once to drop off the check. It was another staff member who actually provided a majority of the service - she brought us warm bread, delivered our food, and refilled our drinks multiple times. When it came time to pay, I paid in cash using a larger bill. The server assumed I was giving a large tip and was about to walk away with no intention of giving me my change. I made no comment of "keep the change" I then had to awkwardly ask for my change back so I could leave a tip separately. He proceeded to ask how much change I wanted, putting me on the spot and feeling pressured to leave a large tip (mind you, I was going to already leave a tip). Because of this, I ended up leaving a much larger tip (over 50%) than I had intended, especially considering the level of service he provided us. I understand that I could have been more firm about asking for all my change back, but guests should never feel pressured or uncomfortable when paying. Overall, the service experience with our waiter overshadowed what could have been an otherwise enjoyable visit. read more

We celebrated my mom's 70th here and everyone was beyond thrilled with the food, service and atmosphere. Everything was absolutely incredible! The freshest food and best staff. I really can't wait to be back here again. Thanks for going above and beyond! read more

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I come here when I have a craving for German food. I always get the Jager Schnitzel, can't miss with that choice. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Jager Schnitzel - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

This restaurant was absolutely amazing! We cane here for Uncle's birthday as he lived in Germany for a time and loves the German food. We had a bit of everything so we could taste it all. The Black Forest cake was to die for. We spoke to the owners wife who was so sweet. They make all the desserts at home and then bring them into the restaurant! read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm and the place was empty, so my date and I had the dining room to ourselves. Street parking was easy to find around this time on a weekday right around the corner from the restaurant. Our dinner started off with complimentary bread service, which was excellent both alone and when paired with the goulash, which was very flavorful and traditionally seasoned with paprika. The flavor of the bread reminded me of matzah, which has a similar char taste. Since the restaurant's website explicitly mentions German cuisine, I decided to order the Chicken Schnitzel with a side of mixed salad while my date opted for the Chicken Jager, which comes with roasted potatoes on the side. Our entrees came out piping hot from the kitchen, and the proportion of breading to chicken was just right with the chicken being moist and tender. Overall, we were both very pleased with the turnout of our chicken dishes. Next was dessert. Among all the choices, we decided to get the Apple Strudel, which is served hot and with vanilla sauce. I thought that the presentation of the Apple strudel could have been elevated (it looked like they serve you a cross-section of a giant Apple strudel instead of individual portions), but the taste was as expected. I was not particularly fond of the raisins inside of the dessert, but managed to enjoy the dessert without having too many raisins in the way. Overall, a great place for Chicken Schnitzel in Old Town Alexandria if that's what your stomach so desires! read more

Interesting experience here! We arrived around 7 pm and the upstairs dining room where we were sat was pretty full. By the time we left around 9 pm (visiting with friends), the entire restaurant was empty even though the hours said they were open until 11. Food was quite good. We ordered veal schnitzel, chicken schnitzel, stuffed schnitzel and their mushroom sauce covered chicken schnitzel. We also had their wurst platter as an appetizer. Server was very attentive, food arrived quickly, all orders were correct, and hot. Overall we really enjoyed the food and will likely be going back. I can understand where some folks felt it fell a little flat flavor-wise but for me the break from over salted dishes was refreshing. read more

What a wonderful experience. The German cuisine was amazing, the best since I lived in Germany. Definitely coming back. read more

About a 1-1.5: I used to frequent the Cosmopolitan Grill that was located off of Route 1 years ago for work get-togethers and such. Knowing that they had another location at OT Alexandria, a friend and I decided to give this place a try for dinner. We ordered: +the Wurst Platter +the Cevapcici Appetizer - homemade Blakan-style grilled beef sausages, served with onions and ajvar +the Jager Schnitzel - grilled veal, topped with a creamy mushroom sauce, served with a side of grilled vegetables +a Mixed Grilled Platter - came with grilled steak, chicken breast, cevapcici, and a side of salad +a Chicken Jager - grilled chicken breast with a creamy mushroom sauce, served with a roasted potato +Kase Spatzle - homemade German pasta that's sauteed with cream and cheese, served with a mixed salad +a Black Forest Cake +and, Apfelkuechle Unfortunately, all the entrees and the dessert had no flavor - I remember their cevapcici being super savory and flavorful, with a great grilled taste to them; here, it seemed as if it wasn't grilled at all and they were kind of mushy. The sausages from the Wurst Platter were super hard and overcooked. The protein from the Mixed Grilled Platter were also overly cooked, even for my taste! We weren't fans of the mushroom sauce that came with the schnitzels - it was thin in consistency, and not the thick-like gravy you expected it to be. The kase spatzle was terrible - it just tasted like drained pasta. The cakes were super cold, and you would think that the Apfeulkeuchle could have been warmed up a bit. Service was forgettable. I feel as if the place was a little grime-y, and they could have done a better job in wiping down the tables. +bland, overcooked food +super cold desserts +inattentive staff +limited street parking available read more

10/10 loved it here! What a gem! Everything we had was authentic and amazing! Favorites include the mushroom sauce, I'll be dreaming about it for a while and the spaetzel. Another shining star were the veggies, we loved the zucchini! Will be back for all my German food cravings! read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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This place is something to try for sure. The food is really German, and is fucking good, sorry for the language. The people are all nice. The service is amazing. The place and ambiance is old German style. Very good. read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - Goulash. Delicious. - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Nice corner spot, parking not to bad on a weekday. Very friendly staff, nice ambiance and plenty of seating. Great Service, our Waiter was Frank and he was very good. The Steak Burger was amazing, cooked to perfection, delicious, juicy and smothered in cheese & onions. I could only eat 1/2 - was still amazing next day. Both my wife & I loved the fries, I asked for a side of mayo and together they took me back to my Army days in Germany. My wife ordered the pork schnitzel with fries, she said a little bland. I asked for mushroom sauce which was more like a soup, I am more used to brownish (this was white). Price was $$$, but in-line with Old Town prices for a sit down restaurant. Will probably be back for the Burger. read more

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Went here due to the reviews about all of the gluten free items. The server didn't know if they had a gluten free menu, nor was aware if any items were gluten free. This immediately makes me nervous so I ordered a salad. This was disappointing as we literally were excited for German gluten free food. Place was cute on the inside with lots of German touches. read more

Service, food, and atmosphere on the upstairs deck perfect. Sampler appetizer and the free table bread and butter very good as well. Recommend the burger with no bun and salad. read more

Great food Good service Clean Independent Good beer Good wine Cocktails good Large portions Best German food in town A must stop read more

Old House Cosmopolitan Grill - German Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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