This is our kind of place. Intimate, pleasant contact with the owner/chef, and delicious food. We drove over from NF, USA. Give yourself time for the boarder cross. It was a Sunday night. Our reservation was at 6P. We left at 5P. It took us 35 minutes. Great meal. Started with the goulash. The beef had been pounded and was small and tender like the potatoes and carrots. I opted for minor spicy. It was served very hot and was perfect. We've had goulash at Grundel in Hungary, and this was comparable. We both had the pork wienerschnitzel, which came with fried potatoes and a smidge of red cabbage. The pork was divine. We've had wienerschnitzel across Central Europe, and this one was perfection. The sprinkle of dill added a nice mild tang (great touch). The portion of pork was not huge, but you get plenty of taters. My lovely had the apple strudel for dessert. I had the crepe stuffed with jam. Both were incredible. I paired mine with the Viennese coffee, which could have been served a bit hotter. It was tasty, though. I also had the berry spritzer and a shot of apricot brandy. The first was refreshing; the second didn't taste very apricoty. Parking is immediately in front of this gem. Wonderful meal expertly prepared. A bit pricey, but worth every penny. Highly recommend. read more

Red Chateau - Crepe and Viennese coffee. - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Beautiful little place. Food made from fresh ingredient. Hostess very friendly and welcoming.

Absolutely relishes. The pickled veggies, which accompany most dishes, were the star! The salmon was amazing.

Very cozy place off the beaten path. European food is made to order and delicious. The lady is an owner , the cook and the server in one. Truly enjoyed our experience there. Fairly interesting vegan and vegetarian options that my vegan friend also enjoyed. It is a bit pricey and it is not for the ones in a rush, but it is worth it. read more

Red Chateau - Dumplings - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

It's unusual to find vegan European food but, amazingly, The Red Chateau has a dedicated vegan menu. We tried everything she (I say she because the owner is female and was serving us) had that was vegan except the soup and it was all delicious. The garlic bread is such a treat, earthy and crispy with obvious pieces of garlic on top. The goulash with spaetzle was everything you'd want, warm, hearty, flavourful, spicy and earthy. The vegan patties are made from shiitake mushrooms! The owner was also the server and it made for a lovely ambiance, very warm and inviting. The owner grows much of the produce herself, organically! The Apple strudel was good, could have used a little bit of cinnamon, IMHO, but other than that was very enjoyable. Her mulled red wine is the perfect drink for a cold Ontario evening. If The Red Chateau was open on Monday, we'd be back again for dinner. It was that good! read more

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Our Orders: Goulash Soup & Chicken Paprikash Pros + Homey ambiance: the restaurant is located in a cute little red house Cons - Long wait: we probably waited 45 minutes for our meals. Granted, we were a big group of 8. I think Jarmila was the only cook in the kitchen read more

Who would have guessed that a Czech-Hungarian restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario would earn one of my coveted, rare five-star reviews? Red Chateau, housed in a building from 1850, is off the beaten path and a mile or so from the Niagara Falls tourist epicenter. It's on a dead-at-night commercial street. We came for the vegan options it proudly advertises. You don't see vegan-friendly Eastern European food often, so this was an unusual treat. We started with the vegan seeds rye sourdough garlic bread (C$11.50) which was great---fresh, from-scratch and with excellent crunch and flavor. Save some to dip in the stews of the main courses. The organic sauteed vegetables (C$29) was really tasty and simple---cooked vegetables with tons of herbs and spices and vegan Czech "dumplings" which were basically just pieces of bread, but with better texture and chew. Get this dish medium-hot or hot, as the owner will put her own garden-grown chili peppers into the dish. The Hungarian vegan goulash (C$30) has the texture of a hearty stew and, while not as flavorful as the sauteed vegetable dish, went perfectly with the garlic bread appetizer. Red Chateau has two vegan desserts---the mixed berry cake (C$12) and the apple strudel (C$12). We got both. The mixed berry cake is awesome---it comes to you freshly baked, with moistness, subdued sweetness and delicacy. The apple strudel is good, and not too sweet, but I found the pastry texture to be dough-y. The interior of the restaurant calls to mind a 19th century tavern; it's dimly lit, full of old furniture and quaint. The service is friendly, though the chef-owner is also the waitress. This was fine in our case, as we were the only diners for most of the evening, but I could see backups occurring if a lot of people came all at once. While Red Chateau is expensive, it's also one-of-a-kind, fresh and flavorful. I'm glad we went. read more

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Fold was delicious and healthy. Ambiance was authentic and delightful. And the owner/chef was very friendly!

What a hidden gem! The owner is chef, bartender AND server. It is a dining experience, not to be rushed. EVERYTHING is homemade and cooked to order. The venue is small and intimate, best for couples. We started with a a Mulberry Vodka and Raspberry Courvoisier, both delightful. You must try the garlic bread...the bread is thick and homemade. Also try the achocha salad, homegrown, homemade with vinegar and onions. Different and light. Must try the Cheese Triangles...not a ravioli, not a pierogi. A light cheese filling in the dumpling with a butter sauce. Really delicious. Entrees: my husband had the Gypsy Weiner Schnitzel and I had the Smoked Pork Potato Dumplings. Hands down, the best Weiner Schnitzel he's ever had. Cooked to perfection and the Gypsy style with a little kick made it extra special. The smoked meat in the dumplings would challenge the best pitmaster, and it was wrapped in a potato dumpling shell that was incredible. We got her handmade walnut crescent cookies to go because 1) we were stuffed! and 2) a group of loud tourists stumbled in with 2 screaming kids. The venue is small, suited best for couples. Suggest reservations. Not a place for children or large, loud groups. Please, keep them both in the loud, tacky tourist area and don't ruin the experience for others! PS, the cookies were also phenomenal. Save room for her homemade apple strudel and tell us what we missed! read more

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What a unique and cozy little place only minutes away from the big and bright lights of the casino district. You are literally eating in the dining room of a 175 year-old home, eating awesome European comfort food - all cooked by the owner, using products from her own garden out back. Can't wait to go back - excellent alternative to the hustle of the big chain restaurants that dominate Niagara Falls and these little finds are getting more and more extinct but offer so much more in terms of a "made with passion" dining experience. read more

Red Chateau is a Red "House" but so you know, it is less French in cuisine and more towards authentic Czech/Euro flavours done beautifully by Jarmila who is the owner, hostess, chef all-in-one. A wonderful friendly woman that made our experience excellent in this traditional vintage interior decor. We were the only ones on a cool Sunday December night which made it even more over the top romantic mood depending on how dim you ask the lights to be turned while a candle lights our home cooked meal by this culinary schooled Jarmila. We warmed up with some Mulled Wine($7.50/glass) Goulash Soup ($7.50)(Beef, Potatoes, Carrot in Red Paprika base with fresh Garlic and organic Herbs) - Delicious and unlike any Goulash I've ever had before and way better than my previous tragic attempt to make it. Drowned Sausage ($7.50 )(Marinated Sausage in Vinaigrette w/ Onion, Olive Oil, served w/Green Garnish, Housemade Rye Sourdough Bread) - This seemed less unique to me as a room temp Sausage with Vinaigrette. Rabbit ($32.95)(Braised Rabbit w/Root Vegetables, Cream Sauce accompanied by Czech Dumpling, Vegetable Garnish and organic Mulberries) - Presented very homestyle like any other dish we had. Jarmila will give you a plate so you can eat the Half Rabbit with your hands which makes it easier. Beef Stroganoff ($33.95)(Beef Tenderloin sauteed with Onion, White & Portabella Mushrooms, organic Pickles and organic Herbs, finished as Sour Cream Sauce with a touch of Lemon. Accompanied by Vegetable Garnish and Roasted Potatoes or Czech dumpling, topped with organic Herbs) - Beef was so tender and delicious with the Sour note from the Creamy Sauce. Torte(European style 3-layered Torte $11) - We chose a Mocha filled Meringue Torte which was perfectly light without feeling sugary or heavy. Jarmila gave us some cute Vizovice Christmas Decorative Pastry as we ended our stay but a lovely intimate dining experience overall, something that not many restaurants within this Niagara region can provide. read more

Red Chateau - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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In search of Czech food wherever I live or travel, I quickly spotted Red Chateau in a restaurant search on Yelp in Niagara Falls. While their website left me a bit nervous about the atmosphere (mostly due to the black background, bold red font and flickering candle lights), the one review on Yelp gave me hope for some tasty Czech food. I made a reservation same-day and by the time we showed up at 7:30pm (on a Monday), the place was empty. It was a pretty dark space, and small with maybe 6 two-person tables in the front room of the first floor of this house. The CBC (Canadian Broadcast Channel) was streaming classical music from the bar. Nice touch. We ordered from the Red Wine menu a "sweet" bottle of U.S.A. wine. Since it wasn't on the dessert menu, I thought maybe it was just sweeter than usual. Turned out to be just slightly fermented Concord grape juice. Way too sweet. The owner is a one-person show: phone answering, food serving, cooking and entertaining. The pattern of the meal went like this: she would walk over, she'd chat us up, we'd ask for something, she'd write it down, she'd head to the kitchen and then bring it back what we ordered. Our first request was wine and water. Our second request was an appetizer -- Czech dumplings. After she ceremoniously wrote down the order, she went back into the kitchen. We heard small noises, and then my favorite sound, the microwave beeps... The dumplings came out, with sauerkraut The sauerkraut was dry (maybe the liquid would ruin the texture of the dumplings) and the dumplings did not seem fresh. They reminded me of defrosted pastry on the outside, completely edible, but not fresh. The inside consisted of the smoky pork promised on the menu. I wouldn't recommend the dumplings. The reason I can give 4 stars, however, is the main course! Holy cow, so good! I had the Hungarian Chicken Paprikish, and my "husband" (appointed by the owner) had the Hungarian Pork Goulash. Both came with delicious Czech dumplings (slices of boiled water and yeast bread) and the sauces extra spicy. I tried both dishes. Their meats were both very tender, and the complexity of the sauce made them both worth the $29. I'd highly recommend going for the entrees. Last came the dessert, the "Pavlova," a merengue with berries, berry compote and whipped cream. The berries, we were told, came from the garden and were mighty tasty. At $13 I'm not sure I'd get it again, but then again, I wasn't there for dessert. All in all, try this place out for the entrees. Czech and Hungarian food is some of my favorite and I rarely find an authentic place to grab some. It's also a nice reprieve from the crazy neon lights of Niagara Falls. read more

Red Chateau - Entrance - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Love this cute place with old charm... it's off the beaten path, so you won't see it being full but the food is good!!! And with organically grown vegetables, and the friendly host... it's worth checking out!! read more

Red Chateau - Menu - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant when we arrived in Niagara Falls on Sunday. Although it was Sunday evening, the restaurant was not busy and in a way it worked fine because the owner is also a cook as well as a server. She was very friendly and the food was uniquely delicious to our taste. It was a little too dark inside because the chandelier had only one light and a little candle on the table was blown right away when she brought it to us. We had a red cabbage salad for appetizer and it was good to make our mouth watery. The main dishes were good too, even though I now don't really remember how to pronounce them! Yes, like some reviews here said the plates were pricey, but the experience and the food was quite unique and the ingredients were all organic. Since I enjoyed my company most of all, I liked having my first meal in Canada at this kind of restaurant that I wouldn't be able to find easily in the States. read more

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Homemade Czech dishes served by the chef herself! The owner/chef gave us quite a memorable meal with amazing vegan options for me and many meaty choices for my sister. The dumplings were outta sight, can't wait to try the vegan goulash next time! If you are looking for an authentic meal off the beaten tourist path in Niagara Falls, Canada, this is the place. read more

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What a gem!!!! In a town full of tourist traps and chain restaurants, we found one of the most charming, intimate, incredible restaurants. It is a little bit away from the falls, and in a quiet neighborhood, but please do not let that deter you! My friend and I went on a Saturday night at around 7pm and we were the only ones dining in the restaurant - so we received a private dining experience! And it was an incredible one. The vegetables were fresh from the garden and the food was made-to-order, the wine was fantastic, and the personal attention was beyond anything we expected. There is a whole page of vegetarian/vegan options, and everything we tried was phenomenal. Absolutely amazing!! read more

An oasis in a culinary wasteland. Really quite possibly the best meal I've ever eaten. Top five to be sure. Niagara Falls offers few restaurants that aren't the big touristy chains, so you've got to make an effort to find something worthwhile, but this is the real deal. You'll need a car to get here, but it's well worth the trip. Owned and operated by a charming middle aged lady who is more than eager to tell you about how she grows all the vegetables in her back garden, this place seems a little like having dinner in someone's home dining room. In a good way. We were there on a Wednesday night and were the only customers there. We shared a garlic bread appetizer (FUCKING AMAZING) I had Pork Count Dracula entree, which I would have ordered even if it didn't have such an awesome name. It was Pork medallions covered in hot peppers (no kidding around with the hot peppers) which was delicious. Vegetable-Head had some sort of veggie-stuffed crepe*, which she seemed pretty happy with. Then we shared some sort of apple pastry desert, which was also amazing. And really, if you're going to drop the $$$ on a place like this, go ahead and order dessert. There is some person on Trip Advisor who called this place the worst meal she'd ever had. I'm going to find her and punch her in the back of the head. *There is a separate vegetarian menu you have to ask for. read more

I've dined at the Red Chateau five times now - twice with my boyfriend for a date night and our anniversary and 3x with my girlfriends. Jarmala is a sweetheart and will make you feel right at home. Its a cozy, unique dining experience and my favorite dish is the chicken paprikash although the goulash is amazing as well. The pickled cabbage and tomatoes are a great starting dish as well as the garlic bread. There are usually only 4-8 people dining at once as Jarmala runs the whole show. If you want to have a great home cooked meal with a nice bottle of wine, this is the place. Ive gone both dressed up in a cocktail dress and heels as well as in jeans and a fun shirt, so all attire is acceptable. Jaramala grows the vegetables and garnishes in her backyard and all food is organic. She is well versed in numerous topics from healthy eating to the story of how Swarovski the jewellry designer got his start so makes for a great hostess. You can pick up a few pieces of jewellry from her collection as well. Gentlemen - if you're taking your sweetheart here for an anniversary, bring some extra cash to buy a fun piece to make the night even more epic. Most of her pieces run from $30-$150 and again, Jarmala makes it herself. Enjoy the experience, you won't find anything like this anywhere else! read more

This quaint little house in the outskirts of Niagara will leave your stomach full and satisfied, but your wallet rife with FAMINE!! What you get is a truly 100% homemade meal (even the dessert), beautiful quiet ambiance, yet minus $120 for two (appetizer, 2 glasses of wine, 2 entrees, desert), not to mention sore legs or a $20 (to & fro) cab fair for hauling out into the Niagara suburbs from the hotel area. I know the poor little old lady makes all the food by herself, but $120!!? Really?? I'm between jobs right now and am making delicious, healthy multi-ethnic meals everyday for CHEAP!! I'm guessing that the appetizer, entree, and minuscule ice cream desert easily cost less than $25 to buy, and 2 glasses of wine (from a nice ~$23 bottle, so maybe $8 for 2 glasses) that's $33 for the cost of meal, plus $87 for preparation & service..... W...T....F....?? The entree contained about half the dollar value of the meal described above. I recommend buying JUST appetizers, wine, and desert. You'll keep about half the bill, get roughly the same amount of calories, and have the same experience. All else considered, we were overall satisfied. The owner was a nice and talkative, the meal was pretty delicious, the restaurant quiet and eerily empty... Shivers actually ran down my spine more than once when the old lady came out of the darkness holding a shiny knife and utensils; I wonder where she gets her meat... read more

Cute quaint place. Would never have found it without online reviews! Romantic ambience, mood lighting, unique European decor. The whole thing is run by Chef Jamilla on her own. She serves and cooks for you. All homemade food, she even grows food in a garden in the back! There are homemade pickled vegetables, jams, preserves, jellies, sauces, and pastry treats as well that you can buy. We were lucky to have the whole restaurant to ourselves, so it was very romantic. And apparently a couple got engaged there the night before we came! read more

It's hard to describe how amazing this restaurant truly is when you're in Niagara Falls please get away from the strip along the river and come a few blocks to this incredible place. read more

Red Chateau - Ambience and warmth! - German Near Me - Niagara Falls, Ontario

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Red Chateau is an experience and I wasn't really prepared for what it is, so I'm going to start there. This restaurant is run by one woman who seems to do everything. She's a sweet wonderful person who really makes you feel like you've come over to her house and she's made a special meal just for you. But if you're expecting a more typical restaurant experience, this isn't it. I called for reservations and she seemed surprised. When we got there, we found ourselves in a very small space with maybe eight tables and there was another couple there who was nearly finished. The eight tables are mostly in one small room and other two or maybe three are a few in another room. We were greeted like family and given menus. The lighting is at best, dim and gloomy. There's one light in the middle of the room and a fixture that has the bare bulb glaring at you. At one point she turned up the light a little bit, but it still wasn't good light for dining. The space that the restaurant is in is a house which is over 150 years old and maybe installing decent lighting just doesn't make any sense because of the way the house is built. After spending some time in Heidelberg and Dusseldorf, I was excited to see goulash soup on the menu, but it wasn't the same. It was very tasty, but I guess Czech goulash is different. We got two different chicken dishes and while they were both good, I expected more based on the reviews both here and on tripadvisor. Our server and chef took time to tell us about the dishes and explained how she grew many of the organic herbs and vegetables she used right on the property. And I really enjoyed the Czech dumplings too. We didn't have room for dessert but it did sound good. One thing about the Red Chateau is that it isn't cheap for what you get. That's probably not a surprise given that it's a touristy area, but a bowl of soup, two entrees, and a sparkling water came to about $100 with tax and tip. Granted, we tip like Americans and that might have helped to drive the price up, but it wasn't inexpensive. No one else came into the restaurant when we were there and I hope that was unusual because I'd like to see the woman that owns it do well. Seriously, she did a great job of making us feel at home and that was special. Five stars for the owner, four for the food, and three for the dark and dingy atmosphere. read more

If it wasn't for Yelp, I would never have found or gone to Red Chateau. Atmosphere (4): This restaurant has a very homely and cozy feel to it. But of course, the restaurant was basically located in the first floor of a house and it was owned, served, and cooked by the owner (Jarmila). Service (4): The service was great considering Jarmila had to do everything on her own. She served us, got our orders, and cooked for us. Considering she did everything on her own, it was a good service. But because it was just herself, things did take a bit slow. So go if you want a nice slow dinner! Staff (4): It was just Jarmila and she was very busy with the customers in their (maybe 1/3 full) but overall, I'd say she did a very good job handling everything. Appetizer (5): My bf and I ordered the Drowned Sausafe and the ricotta cheese triangle. The drowned sausage surprised me. It was delicious but it was served cold. I didn't particular think of anything special of it besides the way it was served while my boyfriend enjoyed it. The ricotta cheese i LOVED. It was served instead these dumpling skins and for some who doesn't really love cheese, I LOVED IT. Entree (5): For entree, between the two of us, we just shared the Chicken Paprikash. This was definitely unique. The chicken was cooke so tender it would almost fall off the bones immediately. The sauce of the paprikash was very delicate, homecooked, and light to the point that I really enjoyed it. Nothing was too strong for me and everything was cooked to perfect. The interesting thing was, iif you've ever had Paprikash in america, this is not what you'll expect. There isn't as much sauce and the sauce isn't as overpowering. I truly enjoyed tasting hungarian chicken paprikash. Must order! Overall (5): Come for a authentic European cooking and in the mood for a nice slow homecooked meal!!! Jarmila owns this place on her own and you can just tell her love for cooking. It's a very nice small restaurant that more people should come to enjoy! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! It's certainly not your standard restaurant (especially in touristy Niagara) but the food is out of this world. It's very authentic and you are basically eating in the parlor of Jamilla's home. I was very impressed that everything is made from scratch and she grows produce in her garden! We arrived when another couple was leaving so for most of our dinner we were the only patrons there. It was a very cozy atmosphere. Also impressive was the selection of vegetarian dishes. I love Czech food but it can be hard to find places that offer vegetarian options. I had the cheese triangles were were phenomenal. They were great paired with the pickled vegetables, especially the pickled green tomatoes that my friend and I shared. We also had the garlic bread, which was hearty and very good. I enjoyed my mulled wine drink ("the elixir of love" I think it was called) and had fun taking in the unusual atmosphere. I really wish I had not been too full to try the dessert, as they all looked amazing. I would absolutely be back to try her other dishes, this is a must-try for anyone visiting the area! read more

Niagara Falls is not a city known for its off-beat cuisine. If you want giant steak from any one of a dozen overrated US-based chains, you're in the right place. Otherwise, good luck finding something edible - not to mention affordable. A quick search for vegetarian options ahead of a recent visit yielded the usual suspects - Indian, Chinese, even Italian spots. Pretty much anywhere that had a salad on the menu was included. So we were pleased to find the Red Chateau, which turns out to be relatively close to the action, and yet, just far enough away to feel secluded. We arrived early for our reservation. In fact, we were the first people in the place. The owner/cook/server (see other reviews) even opened the front gate to let us in. I'm firmly from the when in Rome school of epicure. In this case, it's Prague, but whatever. We started with a couple of homemade apéritifs, which began the evenings mulberry theme. The drinks come in several different varieties, and make a nice way to launch into the meal. Garlic bread, which doesn't intuitively come to mind when you think about Eastern European food, was delicious and buttery and hot. My wife wanted the cheese triangles; they were unavailable. So we settled on the homemade cheese, which was nothing like saganaki. It was, in fact, delicious. I had the vegetarian goulash, which was hearty with just the right amount of heat. It also felt very authentic. The owner proudly announces which ingredients are from her own garden, and their number is larger indeed. The only slight misstep was when I ordered the vegan dessert and it came with whipped cream. "It's listed on the menu," she insisted. So is the fact that it's listed as vegan. The place is a cultural museum as much as a restaurant. The owner also makes and sells her own preserves and costume jewellery. Be warned - it's cozy. That makes good sense, however. You really get the sense that the owner treats you like a guest in her home. read more

Wow! An amazing surprise. I did some research online for our overnight in Niagara Falls & happened enough interesting info about this place that we gave it a shot. First off, it's definitely NOT french food. The owner/waitress/hostess/chef is Czech and the food is solidly Eastern European. That said, you must throw out your image of what that means. She has a garden out back where she grows most of her own vegetables, everything she buys in is organic, and alll dishes are made from scratch. There is nothing heavy or bland about this food. Amongst us, we had an amazing salad with black walnuts & flaxseed, pickled cabbage, rye sourdough bread directly out of the oven (mmmm), chicken paprikash with potatoes and goulash with dumplings. Even the dumplings were light! Dessert was a crepe with organic mulberries and apple strudel, both lovely. Go a 1/4 mile beyond the horrendous main strip of Ruby Tuesday and Tim Hortons and seek this place out! read more

The food was delicious, the ambience romantic and the proprietor charming. It was more than I hope for in the abomination that is Niagara. Way more than I hoped for. If you are looking for a non-chain dining experience this is the spot. Minus one star because the proprietor runs the whole thing by herself, no lie. She's the hostess, waitress and chef. You will wait for your food, but I thought it was worth the wait. read more

Nice, cozy restaurant. It feels like you are eating a good home-cooked meal at a friends house. The ingredients are fresh and everything comes out piping hot. Because everything is cooked to order, the food does take a little long to come out, but if you aren't in a rush then just enjoy the experience. It is a little on the pricey side, but it's a nice place with good Czech/Hungarian food. read more

I really enjoyed my meal at The Red Chateau and I was excited that they had vegan options! I had the Hungarian Vegetarian Goulash (vegan), vegan spaetzel and the vegan garlic bread which were all delicious! I also had a tasty berry drink. Chef Jarmila cooked and served our meal. She was very friendly. I've never been to Europe but I image it would be like this restaurant. It's quaint with only 10 tables--it feels like someone's dining room. The food is pricy but good for a cozy dinner out. I also had the vegan cookies to go but I didn't like them that much--not sweet enough for me and very dry. I highly recommend this place! read more

First signage is poor and place is hard to find at night. There were 0 people there on a friday night at 7;00, which I found odd. OWner was pleasant, but didn't care if we stayed or not , I understand she seemed tired . Looked at menu and would of paid the prices . The place was very dark , hard to see ! Outside and inside rather beat, may try for lunch sometime, , Complete silence inside another spooky , odd thing . read more

We went wine tasting in Niagara for the day, then stayed near the falls for the night. Our group was looking for a good place for dinner, and found this place on Yelp with great reviews so we gave it a try. This place is truly a gem, but you should be prepared to be transported to another time and place during your visit. While the food is great and the atmosphere is insanely unique, just be prepared for a restaurant like you've never been to before (well in Canada or the US). We went on a Saturday night in December at 8pm, and our party of 6 was the only table in the restaurant (which based on other reviews doesn't seem uncommon). The place is quaint with decor very similar to your grandmother's home. As mentioned in previous posts, the proprietor does it all - hostess, bartender, chef, server - and she also grows much of the food herself organically. If you've seen the Fawlty Towers episode about the Waldorf salad (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waldorf_Salad_%28Fawlty_Towers%29), you'll find it a bit similar and humorous. While not extensive, there is a full bar. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and a few cocktails. The food is definitely more Czech than French, and it is the epitomy of home cooked - flavorful, fresh, grown and made with love. Three of us had the salmon, two had the beef stronganoff, and another a steak. My salmon was a bit over cooked - what can you expect when 1 person is running the entire show and trying to have 6 meals ready at the same time. The desserts are made from scratch as well. While the food was unique and tasty (it wasn't the best meal of my life in terms of food, experience maybe), I would recommend everyone check it out more for the decor, the precious proprietor, and for the experience of a tasty made from scratch meal in a town where it is hard to escape chain restaurants. read more

My family (3 daughters + wife) and I were in Niagara Falls for a weekend and wanted to go somewhere that was a bit special, a bit unique and (most importantly) that would have really excellent food. We had read the reviews about Red Chateau and Jarmila's personal touch so we figured we give it a try. Simply put it was a fantastic experience. The food was very good. For context, I'm Austrian so I know good food. The home-made pickles, the dumplings, etc. - all were sensational. The desserts were really off-the-charts delicious - so good in fact that we took an extra piece of cake home for later (in additional to the several pieces we enjoyed on site). Jarmila is charming and a delight. The restaurant is intimate and feels sort of like you've been invited to someone's house for dinner. Strongly recommend to anyone who is a fan of Austro/Hungarian/Czech cuisine and who is looking for something that isn't generic or a chain restaurant. Thank you Yelp for letting us know and thank you Jarmila for a really memorable evening (especially for our daughters who discovered all sorts of new culinary delights). read more

This is my kind of restaurant! Everything is super fresh and home made, including the bread and the cheese. The vegetables come from their garden and they have lots of vegetarian/vegan options. We heard our waitress giving other diners a hard time for not finishing their plates but ours were completely clean bc the food was delicious. Also I was told they had no decaf coffee because it is very unhealthy! If you don't mind that kind of service (I did not!), I recommend you try this very good restaurant! read more

My boyfriend and I called an hour ahead and got a reservation for 5:30. We were the only customers there the whole time. My boyfriend ordered the beef goulash and the mulberry drink, which tastes like carbonated grape juice. He found the goulash delicious, as did I! I ordered chicken paprikash, which Jarmila recommended because it wouldn't take too long to make, and it was also amazing! I'm sure if this place were somewhere like San Francisco it would be super popular. In the meantime, I'll have to figure out how to make chicken paprikash and beef goulash as deliciously as Jarmila does... read more

I found a cheap deal on a room in a really nice hotel, so my partner and I spent last weekend in Niagara Falls. I had visited the city as a tourist for a couple of hours before, but it was only after spending a couple of days there that I realized how difficult it was going to be to find a decent well-priced meal. I was horrified by the temple of Planet Hollywood, the strip-mall style Boston Pizza, and the "gourmet" Rainforest Cafe. Milestones at the Sheraton seemed to offer a glimpse of hope. There, the black-clad teenage hosts and the pubescent boy that served our table were well-meaning, but it became evident over the course of the evening that the experience was going to be merely adequate (translation: completely disappointing for the price). Enter: The Red Chateau. There is no "central european" cuisine category for Niagara Falls in Yelp, but my partner happened to spot rave reviews for this little place, under french cuisine, which offered "european" food. It was my birthday and I am a foodie. Unlike many of the people in our hotel who spent that evening at the Fallsview casino, we decided to gamble on visiting this place. The reviews were too good to pass up the chance to have some real food on my birthday. We drove past some sketchy streets and found the restaurant in a little heritage house. Jarmila, our host, was professional and friendly. Entering the candle-lit cozy living room, I was reminded of my great grandmother's home. The last time I ate at a place that looked like this was in the Czech Republic. From looking at the menu online, I knew there must have been a Czech influence in the restaurant, but I had no idea what to expect. What came next, course after course, proceeded to be a stunning experience that transformed our weekend getaway. Replace Milestones: "a place to celebrate all your life's milestones..." with Jarmila's Red Chateau: "where, but for a brief couple of hours, you can forget how you ended up in the strip-mall studded, culinary dead zone that is Niagara Falls." We ordered a bottle of red from a small, well-priced list that included some local options. Our first course, the Chateau Greens, was excellent. As the menu promised, the vegetables were from the garden and organic. Home-made mulberry vinaigrette dressing along with shredded beets and carrots on greens were refreshing and original. At this stage, I was intrigued. It was our second course that started to change my life. Jarmila makes a mind-blowingly delicious garlic sourdough bread. I had planned to have only a little bite to save room for the next course, but I could not stop. I basically moaned in awe as I ate. I asked her what she did to the bread when she came to retrieve our dish. She probably saw the food-high on my wide-eyed face, and calmly informed me: "I make the bread." She also makes home-made preserves. Baby green tomato pickles! Amazing! For my main course, I had the "gipsy style" Wiener Schnitzel with bread dumplings (yes, actual freshly made Czech bread dumplings!). I have not had such a satisfying central european food experience since eating in a Heuriger in Vienna or in a neighborhood gem in Prague. It was impossible to believe that this restaurant could exist, of all places in this city, where thousands of tourists spend money on ridiculously over-priced food in restaurants with sub-par food quality that seem to compete with each other in being unauthentic and devoid of atmosphere. We were one of only three tables at the restaurant that night. I would drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls again just to see Jarmila. What this meant about the packaged vacations the hotels and casinos in this city offer people, sent me into a state of depression. There are things the restaurant can do to put itself on the radar for visitors that actually understand food. But that brings me to Jarmila. She serves all her tables exceptionally well, makes all her food from scratch, and is committed to working hard to keep her restaurant up to her high standards. Her restaurant is a gem in this city. Marketing is not as necessary as an education, perhaps. read more

Jamila prepared very nice vegan Hungarian goulash for us. So nice. You must try the roasted potato. The taste is beautiful. We also tried the malberry spongy cake. Again the texture and the balance of different flavours was just right. Loved the decoration and atmosphere of the place. Very classic. 99% of the vegetables used in the dishes were homegrown without chemicals and pesticides. Highly recommended! read more

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Although it looks a little scary from the outside, this place rocks authentic homemade food. We ate like kings. The owner is a dear sweet woman who only allows a few tables per night so that her guests may enjoy the best dining experience. The menu is replete with Eastern European comfort food, perfect after a chilly day at the falls. The food is pricy for the area, no doubt, but I found myself pulling extra twenties out of my wallet with a smile. The food was that good. Ambiance and decor get a pass, as it looked like my grandmothers house, but the food was better than what came out of my grandmothers kitchen! read more

Delicious food. Great atmosphere. If you are in Niagra and looking for something away from the normal tourist traps, the red chateau is a great place to go. read more

We went Dec 2013. We could hear the microwave being used often. It was cold and tough. I would not recommend. I am only posting because we spent well over $100 on food that was in the freezer and defrosted in the microwave. It became a joke every time we heard the opening and closing of the microwave door then the beeping when it was over. I usually do not post unless something is wonderful or horrible. you can guess what this was. We only went because yelp gave such high reviews read more

My boyfriend and I came for a visit to Niagara Falls. We found this gem online and knew we had to try it. We are very into different cuisines and we got a great experience here. Garlic bread, Hungarian Chicken and dessert was all very good. Thank you for the unique and great experience. read more