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Old House Cosmopolitan: Authentic German Food in Alexandria, VA

Old House Cosmopolitan: Authentic German Food in Alexandria, VA

30 reviews between Jan 29, 2021 and May 25, 2023.

Old House Cosmopolitan is an authentic German restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, serving delicious food with excellent service. The menu features German specialties and modern touches, like unbreaded grilled veal and fresh vegetables. The pork schnitzel and goulash stew are highlights, along with the apfelkuechle dessert. The restaurant has a cozy, inviting atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating options. Reservations are recommended, and the restaurant is family-friendly. Prices are reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Old House Cosmopolitan is a neighborhood gem worth visiting.

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  • High quality food and service!

    We have known the owners of this restaurant for more than 15 years, from the beginning of their business, and enjoyed their food food for all these years. The food quality and the choice are amazing, they have kept the high standards of cooking and...serving throughout the years. Every meal in this restaurant is memorable, and everybody feels at home sitting there. The BEST restaurant in the area!More serving throughout the years. Every meal in this restaurant is memorable, and everybody feels at home sitting there. The BEST restaurant in the area!

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Food
    May 25, 2023
  • Not actually veggie friendly

    The food is very good, everyone in our large party enjoyed their meal. I did not save room for dessert, but definitely will next time, they looked great. I am not giving 5 stars because the menu is not vegetarian friendly, there are only a...couple of meat-free items and they are not very interesting, and because a number of our group were directed to the wrong room on arrival, which was stressful for the new arrivals and also for the private party that we were being sent to.More couple of meat-free items and they are not very interesting, and because a number of our group were directed to the wrong room on arrival, which was stressful for the new arrivals and also for the private party that we were being sent to.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Food
    May 11, 2023
  • We enjoyed our dinner

    Came here on a Thursday night in mid March, we even made a reservation. When we arrived, the place was not crowded at all. One of the worker took us to the second floor dining room ( all tables had table cloth ), not sure...if eating on first floor will be cheaper （ without table cloth ). Our server was friendly and efficient, and the food was good.
    No complaints.More if eating on first floor will be cheaper （ without table cloth ). Our server was friendly and efficient, and the food was good.
    No complaints.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Location
    Apr 28, 2023
  • Rated #1 in Alexandria for Good Reason

    Everything was top notch…the decor was warm and inviting, and the staff was just the right amount of attentive. We had the pork schnitzel and both of the daily specials, a grilled seafood platter and stuffed pork schnitzel. Every entree was delicious. The mixed salad...was fresh and light and the roasted potatoes were perfectly crispy. The Apfelkuechle dessert was warm and lightly breaded sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with ice cream and whipped cream. After the large meal, it was perfect for three of us to share.More was fresh and light and the roasted potatoes were perfectly crispy. The Apfelkuechle dessert was warm and lightly breaded sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and served with ice cream and whipped cream. After the large meal, it was perfect for three of us to share.

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Food
    Apr 04, 2023
  • Excellent place!

    The food here is delicious and a quaint vibe as restaurant is in an old building. Authentic German food with some modern touches- I had the veal that was unbreaded and grilled with loads of fresh vegetables! Excellent mushroom sauce over it! My family had...schnitzel - which was good-and seafood platter. Seafood platter just ok in my cousin’s opinion. Good but unusual crunchy cinnamon something? in the Black Forest torte. Cocktails good and good wine list. Service excellent- we got stuck in the metro while sightseeing and the restaurant so gracious to hold our table as we were a big party! Just four stars due to seafood but overall delicious! We would definitely return!!More schnitzel - which was good-and seafood platter. Seafood platter just ok in my cousin’s opinion. Good but unusual crunchy cinnamon something? in the Black Forest torte. Cocktails good and good wine list. Service excellent- we got stuck in the metro while sightseeing and the restaurant so gracious to hold our table as we were a big party! Just four stars due to seafood but overall delicious! We would definitely return!!

    Sentiment
    • Positive
    Content
    • Food
    Mar 28, 2023
    • Cozy old Europe restaurant

      Definitely get a reservation, this place is very busy. Very German looking menu and polite service. Good of high quality, but veal was a bit lacking in flavor. Recommend, really nice experience overall.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Mar 05, 2023
    • Even better than 3 years ago

      Very good food and empeacable service. Cocktail and wine were perfect. Looks like an oasis of moderate pricing and perfect attitude. Every plate was delicious. We will be back for sure

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      Feb 06, 2023
    • Amazing food, Nice service, Allow substitutions

      We've come here several times. The food is so good, we always each order another meal to go. The staff is friendly. You have the option to eat inside or a few tables outside. A few times they accommodated our parties of about 8 people....My favorite is the spaetzle dish. I'm not usually a fan of cooked onions, but they top it was caramelized onions and I ask for 2x the amount. The salad they serve with it is nice, but I ask to sub potatoes instead, and they do so without complaint.
      You'll probably need to park a few blocks away and walk, but we've never had an issue doing that.More My favorite is the spaetzle dish. I'm not usually a fan of cooked onions, but they top it was caramelized onions and I ask for 2x the amount. The salad they serve with it is nice, but I ask to sub potatoes instead, and they do so without complaint.
      You'll probably need to park a few blocks away and walk, but we've never had an issue doing that.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Jan 25, 2023
    • Goulash

      Excellent Goulash! Better than any we had in Germany, Austria or Hungary ! Can’t say enough! Will be making this a regular dining experience.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Dec 26, 2022
    • Delicious

      Absolutely delicious dinner with great service in a nice location! We visited after enjoying the Old Town holiday festivities and it was a great way to end our day.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Location
      Dec 04, 2022
    • Excellent food, great service

      We had a lovely meal at the Old House Cosmopolitan. The portions are huge and delicious. The bread they give you to start is just divine. Our waitress did an excellent job, and the host was friendly and welcoming. It is a bit of a...walk from the main King Street drag but worth it!More walk from the main King Street drag but worth it!

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Nov 13, 2022
    • Best goulash I've ever had

      I came here on the recommendation of a friend and they did not lead me astray. Hands down the best goulash and one of the best soups I've ever had. I can't say how the rest of the food is because this is now my...go to and I refuse to branch out.More go to and I refuse to branch out.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Nov 11, 2022
    • resonable, generous portions, delicious!

      Prices 20's, quite reasonable for this area, and great value for quality and quantity. .Portions generous. Wurst appetizer could be a main course. Appetizer salad full diner plate. Cordon blue and fish large portions, delicious! Crème brûlé really like France. Get the Black forest, lots...cherries, cream, moist (and liqueur tasting?) cake. Service attentive and appreciative.More cherries, cream, moist (and liqueur tasting?) cake. Service attentive and appreciative.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Nov 05, 2022
    • Delicious

      Delicious! We had the wurst platter for a appetizer. Then everyone at the table had different schnitzel. The mushroom sauce was amazing. There is not a kids menu so it may not be the best for small kids. But I definitely recommend.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Oct 22, 2022
    • A Great Lunch

      All four of our dishes were very good and the portions were large. The Pork Schnitzel was perfectly cooked and amazingly thin. Best I've had outside Germany.

      Absolutely a place I look forward to revisiting.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Oct 05, 2022
    • A gem!

      My husband and I ate lunch here. We really enjoyed the quiet ambiance. The service was impeccable and the food was fresh and delicious. We highly recommend the Wiener Schnitzel.                              ...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      Sep 30, 2022
    • Delicious, ambient, and unique

      Excellent service. The older gentleman who served us was very attentive without being too present. I went to celebrate the birthdays of my family members and it was great. I appreciated having the option to eat inside or outside. The appetizer plate was delicious. I...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      Sep 01, 2022
    • Alexandria fantastic

      This is a great restaurant for authentic food and great service. Schnitzel is outstanding and the chivapy just as good! Highly recommended.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
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      • Food
      Aug 27, 2022
    • Great Food and Service

      Our family had a great experience at Old House Cosmopolitan. We were greeted promptly by a gentleman who led us to an upstairs room. Service was excellent and the food came out fast. I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel with a salad and they were both...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      Jul 28, 2022
    • Germany meets Alexandria

      When you eat with young children you dine where they will not distract other diners, old House Cosmopolitan is like entering your grandmothers’s dining room. The German schnitzel choices are all delicious and the chicken schnitzel pleases any child. Traditional Weiner schnitzel , Holsteiner schnitzel...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Jun 06, 2022
    • Quaint and delicious!

      I had the Goulash Stew....the BEST ever! Very flavorful, no weird things in it. Tender beef, right blend of spices, excellent wait staff, unassuming decor and atmosphere. A lovely place for lunch.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      May 12, 2022
    • Good for families and anyone else

      Excellent service for our party of 9, including 3 toddlers. Staff was extremely accommodating, bringing kids meals first, extra pretzel after they devoured the first one. Adults enjoyed the cold German beer and selection of wine. Most at our table ordered the German specialties, all...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      Apr 08, 2022
    • Go elsewhere.

      Sausage was dry and overcooked. Spatzle was undercooked and oily. Normally it is dry and fluffy. The music wasn't European. It was old 80s songs and Mid-American Latin, and no old European music. The espresso was good. Furniture was worn and torn. The manager said...More

      Sentiment
      • Negative
      Content
      • Others
      Apr 07, 2022
    • neighborhood gem

      This place is a neighborhood gem. They serve great central European food, the schnitzel is delicious. A good selection of wines and very good cocktails. Come on a warm night and enjoy your meal on the deck.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Jan 11, 2022
    • Great food and drink

      We were there for a late lunch. We ordered the draft German lager and Schnitzel (chicken and pork) . They were so good. Just like what we had when we're in Munich, Germany! After the main course, we ordered a Black Forest Cake. Yummy. Service...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Nov 30, 2021
    • Excellent Meal & Atmosphere

      Excellent meal. Diverse food and bar menu, Food was tasty and well portioned. Atmosphere was very comfortable and enjoyable. Very attentive service. Will definitely come back.

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Aug 02, 2021
    • Wonderful, Authentic European Restaurant

      I reserve my rating of 5 for only the best restaurants we have visited in the US and Europe. Owners Ivica and Amela Svalina have created an authentic European gem in Alexandria. The cevapcici appetizer was delicious; like eating the most tender part of steak....More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
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      Jul 25, 2021
    • You’ve Got to Try This Place

      Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. My wife and I visited Alexandria for 24 hours and ate here three times! Very authentic and tasty German fare, great German beer, excellent deserts, and a friendly and knowledgeable staff all make for a memorable visit...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Jun 06, 2021
    • The food is great. The service

      The food is great. The service is exceptional. I highly recommend dining here. Portions are huge. Highly recommend

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Staff and Service
      May 08, 2021
    • Excellent Food and Service!!

      We have been to this restaurant twice. Excellent service, authentic German food, and very reasonably priced! We had the chicken schnitzel, pommes, and kase spaetzle. Everything was delicious! The first time we also had the Black Forest cake and it was delicious! It tasted just...More

      Sentiment
      • Positive
      Content
      • Food
      Jan 29, 2021

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive(29)
    97%
  • Negative(1)
    3%
  • None(0)
    0%
94 Net Promoter
Score

Popular Topics

  • Food(21)
    70%
  • Staff and Service(6)
    20%
  • Location(2)
    7%
  • Others(1)
    3%

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  • English(30)
    100%

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