Old Europe

Pros: Well, it's kitschy German, and they offer the traditional favorites
Cons: The traditional favorites taste neither homemade nor authentic

Having resided in the D.C. area for 8 years, I’ve long lamented the fact that there just aren’t many German restaurants around. I hail from the Midwest (and am ethnically quite German), where good spaetzle isn’t too hard for find, and where sauerbraten, ...

Pros: Food is good quality, not very crowded, charming old world feel.
Cons: You have to really like German food. Also, trendoids should stay home.

Miz Trin's fabulous boyfriend took her to Old Europe on a date. It was at Old Europe that I looked across the table into my boyfriend's eyes and realized this was the real thing. I say this in the interest of disclosure, because such a heady experience...

Pros: excellent, consistent menu.
Cons: lack of vegetarian options

For many years, the Old Europe has been one of my family's traditional birthday places, and it continues to outshine many of its newer competitors.

A nice selection of German and Alsatian specialties make up the menu - From schnitzel to...

Pros: Nice atmosphere.
Cons: My meal was very disappointing.

I lived in Germany for nearly 15 years, and have had many delicious Wiener Schnitzels.  The Old Europe version was the worst I have ever had....very thin.....over-cooked to the point of being totally dry.  They served me two of these Wafer Schnitzels.  Why they don't give give you one piece twice as thick is beyond me.  My wife enjoyed her Jager Schnitzel, but I wouldn't go back on a bet.