Laschet's Inn in Chicago is probably the best and most authentic German food I've found in the…read moreMidwest and I say that having lived in Germany for seven years and dining out there often. Finding good German food that hasn't been Americanized is difficult and few places actually serve German cuisine like it is in Germany with their high food quality over there. So I ordered the daily special that was Jägerschnitzel (hunter's schnizel/breaded pork tenderloin with a mushroom gravy or sauce) and for an appetizer I ordered jalapeño poppers along with the authentic German goulash soup and pumpernickel bread were very good. The Jägerschnitzel sauce that is a mushroom sauce was a little unique but very good. I especially liked the spatzle noodles and the red cabbage (rotkohl) and it's just like I would get in Germany so I loved both side dishes a lot. Cool, old-timey feel to the restaurant and the service is impeccable as well. I left full and was sorry I didn't have room for the strudel they make in house, maybe next time!

What a cool and charming place. The bartender is cool and the customers are as well…read more Saw a half chicken dish that looked amazing. This place is cool and funky. Come check it out.

The food is the best in European cuisine. From German to Italian favorites! The service is prompt,…read morefriendly and very helpful! I love the European ambience that oozes with coziness and a hefty dose of Gemütlichkeit. This is a place to call home and return many times!

Gigantic chicken schnitzel, massive calzones, fantastic ambiance and great staff. They also had…read moreRosti which was fantastic potatoey Gruyère greatness. Only other thing I could ask for is Weihenstephan beer.

It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

had lunch at the lodge for the first time. The atmosphere was pleasant and felt like a lodge themed…read morerestaurant should feel. Service was also good. Had the Scotch Egg appetizer and was surprised how substantial they were - and they were almost meal sized. They were really good. The dip wasn't my favorite accompaniment, but it was ok. Then I had the German Sausage Platter with one each of their three types. Decided that I wasn't as thrilled by the Bratwurst. The Knockwurst was better and the Thuringer was best of all. The sausages came with a variety of sauces, so everything was good. In fact, my final judgement was that these were some of the best sausages I've ever had, including some I've had in Germany. So feel safe recommending the Lodge if you have an urge for some Bavarian food.

Authentic menu set in the unique German atmosphere. Traditional music, check the schedule. It's…read morefun to bring the family when the band is playing. Tip the band and you get to ring the bell! Swing by the bar and check out the Bear!

5 Stars for our server for being awesome!…read more We ordered the typical Pork Schnitzel, yes the portion is huge (well, for the price.. it should be). Two people can share. But oh boy, it's bland! If not for the gravy and side dish, no taste at all. Beer is ok. It's a typical biergarten, very loud inside... can't hear the music or the entertainer singing some german songs.

The staff was very friendly. Made the reservation online and asked for a call back to confirm they…read moredid exactly that even though it was a day they were closed. The food was very good. Everyone in my party was happy with their food choices. Nice little hidden gem in the burbs vs going into the city.

My wife and I are big fans of german food and there aren't enough German restaurants around. We…read morefinally remembered Renate's last night and stopped in. They remodelled in May and the place is so charming and quaint, yet updated. The server was wonderful, and dressed in traditional clothing. The food was the highlight though. Saurbraten was tangy and tender and Rouladen was juicy with a wondeful dark brown gravy. The sautkraut was german style, not sweet, which I love and the red cabbage was so good, even my wife who doesn't like it said it was good and continued eating it. Spaetzle was perfect and the warm potato salad was excellent. I love the boiled herb potatoes that came with the main course. Just excellent all around. Highest recommendation.

If you like a good Braühaus, Schnell's competes with the best in my book. The food brings me back…read moreto the Chris Kringle Market and I have my heart strings in a knot over the entire glass BOOT of bier I get to enjoy every time I come here. A weird recommendation I got from one of the bartenders named Christina was to put caramel on the cheese curds. Why you ask? They taste exactly like funnel cake! It's freaking ridiculous. I order them just like that every time now. The Braühaus itself is really cool and clean too. Pretty much an all wood interior and a grand selection of liquors for your choosing. They may open at 4pm but it's ways worth the wait. 5 Stars!

I served in Germany and I love German food! Schnell's is as good as place I ate in Germany! The…read moremost important part of the experience they absolutely nail! The service and the beer is absolutely outstanding!

Hadn't been here in over 25 years. Fond memories were rekindled visiting again. Food was solid as I…read moreremember and service was outstanding. Snug cozy quarters feel almost homey. Having moved from Chicago recently, a visit to Resi's will be on my dance card every trip back.

Quite a fun way to end our Chicago visit. Resi's is based on a less popular adaptation of a German…read moregaststätte or bar/restaurant. A ton of distraction on the walls. Plenty to get lost in. It's a small room but compensated by a nice outdoor patio. At the same time, eight folks is not a problem for these guys to handle. Eight is a most perfect number for us. The rules are simple. Divide up your entree. As each plate passes, drop a portion and pass it on. If you really don't like something, either give it back, find someone at the table who wants it or just finish it anyway. Now you know what to order next visit, when it's just the two of you. The food here is surprisingly good. Not a bad dish on the menu and no shortage of smiles from the staff. Our waitress started off a bit rocky, but really brought it around and rocked the place. Two words, BIG TIP (even though we made her job easier). The steins stayed full and the other drinks flowed very nicely. Everyone ate and drank like kings and enjoyed our last night together. The bill for the evening I'm told was only $300 for 8 guests. Factory in the heavy drinking, I'd say that was more than reasonable. 08/25