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...