Love this place! Have been many times, including after coming off the train! Beautiful building and…read morethe staff are always so sweet! I cant rave enough about the food, though!!! It is family style, so, be prepared to share! Very nice portions! Ill always recommend the pretzel, just, GET THE SMALL ONE!!!!!! The big one is BIG. Like, BIG. Enjoy!

I feel like I just visited Germany! Alpine Chef has all of the authentic German cuisine. My grandma…read morewas Italian but this place reminded me of her because you can taste the love, time , and energy put into the sauce and food. It's like stepping in grandmas kitchen. Staff was so nice and gave great recommendations. They also treated my toddler aged niece so nicely and gave her crayons and a coloring book which she enjoyed. The place has German decoration and a nice vibe. I got the chicken schnitzel with the mushroom sauce, potatoes , and red cabbage. It was heavenly! Yummy! They have a big parking lot for customers. They did a sweet Mother's Day Photo Booth outside. It is such a cool place! You can also see the trains go by.

The staff were attentive and observant. We never had empty glasses. We were asked if we needed or…read morewanted anything. The meal was exceptional!! I grew up with a first generation German Great-grandmother and the Bierock and the Schnitzel were on point. My compliments to the chef. We came during the week so the Biergarten was not open, due to limited staff, but all the biers were available. The place is small but can support a couple of large groups inside (6-8people). They were half full and the noise was quite low. If you are in Fredericksburg,VA and want German food you will not be disappointed. Come and enjoy. They would have made my Great-grandmother proud.

Super friendly service And the food was authentic…read more Every bite was delicious. It will be a must-stop when passing Fredeicksburg.

I had an excellent, generous, gracious meal at the Bavarian Chef this afternoon for my birthday…read more I'm still groaning! The food was fabulous and we got the full complement of sides--whipped potatoes, green beans, creamed corn, spaetzle, carrots and apples, potato dumplings, zucchini, braised red cabbage, German potato salad, maybe more (my belly's so full, I'm not remembering well...)--rye rolls, red pepper soup with crab, trout with almonds (yum!). We had a very nice dry German Riesling and. German Pinot Noir. The five of us shared a piece of the amazing German chocolate cake. Our server, Nick, was very pleasant, efficient and professional--good at his job and possessing a beautiful, warm smile. I had an Asbach Sidecar that was very well made. I see a negative review from a couple of months ago (~February 2026-ish?) that sounds like it was written about another restaurant, not the delightful Bavarian Chef I know and love. The writer of that poor review seems to have been enjoying the sound of her own writing (which leans toward the overly dramatic and away from anything like an honest review) more than trying to express anything real about the Bavarian Chef. She seems to have an ax of some kind to grind, as she could find not one nice, decent thing to say. I disagree with her with every well-seasoned, perfectly cooked vegetable and flavorful rye roll digesting in my belly right now. The Bavarian Chef is a treat. You'd be a fool to miss it!

it was a little busy at the lunch time of our visit. we ended up in the tiny tables in the bar…read morearea. quite cramped. it detracted slightly, but only slightly. the service was a touch slow, but very gracious, friendly, and helpful. a party of about a dozen were seated immediately after us, so that probably accounts for a lot of the delay. the food was quite exceptional. delicious!! snail appetizer was delightful. the breading seemed over the top, but it was very tasty. we had scheinhaxen & alpine schnitzel, the latter was a daily special. both were perfectly prepared, and we each took at least half of the portion home for later. the sides we selected were potato dumpling, spätzle, rotkohl, and glazed carrots. all were excellent - the rotkohl heavier on spice than we are used to. in all, we were very happy with the choice we made for lunch.

Getting ready for Oktoberfest? This is the spot to stock up on brats and beer!…read more If you're looking for authentic German ingredients for a meal, German Gourmet Deli won't disappoint. They've got an excellent selection of brats and sausages, salamis, cheeses, pierogis, German novelty items, chocolates, and--of course--wine! The only downside? Not all staff seem familiar with German specialty foods. I actually asked about pierogis and was told they didn't know what they were... until I stumbled across them in the freezer myself. ‍ and BTW... the potato onion had a nice pepper flavoring. Still, the variety and authenticity make it worth the trip--just be prepared to browse and discover some gems on your own. Perfect for all your Oktoberfest cravings!

Wow! going to the German Gourmet brought back so many beautiful childhood memories. It was truly…read moreamazing to see all the candies and items I used to eat and grow up seeing back in Austria. Walking through the store felt so nostalgic and special. Such a wonderful experience, and I can't wait to come back again.

Service is awesome! Great ambiance and wonderful food! Highly recommend!!! Adriana is wonderful…read more She gave us excellent service!

Outstanding restaurant with incredible atmosphere and never to be forgotten chili. It's a trek but…read morecan't wait to get back! A one of a kind!!

Well Holy Moley... I honestly don't remember the last time I had such fantastic German & Bavarian…read more The Bavarian sandwich - if it's not on the menu - ASK! Be prepared to split it with someone (personally, I recommend the pork though you have the option for chicken schnitzel). Schnitzel cooked to perfection and the size of your head on a pretzel bun half the width with tomatoes, lettuce, cucumber, and a delicious aoli. The ratio just allows you more opportunity to let your taste buds dance with the perfectly cooked schnitzel! ::chef's kiss:: If you see the dill pickle mac salad... buy a tub! Super creamy with the perfect amount of acidity. I was skeptical of the dill pickle element but was curious and I'm so glad we tried it. For those looking for vegetarian options, there were two served today, the Käse Spätzle and what I ordered, the "Un-Routine Poutine" (insert drool face)... spätzle egg noodles, mushroom gravy (incredibly delicious), cheese curds, and fried onions... All to say - WOW! I will purposefully shift plans around to have this again! And for those curious about the Fusion reference - other sandwiches include: The Hawaiian, The Korean, The Thai, The Cordon Bleu, The American... I'll be back to try them all! ... And get more of that dill pickle mac salad!

I felt lucky and Yelp found this food truck on my way home after work. The food truck seemed clean…read moreand the chef was pleasant and informative. I liked the schnitzel sandwich with the beautiful golden cutlet and cucumbers and tomatoes. While I didn't like the spaetzel I am glad I tried it. I will be back to try the other sandwiches.

I never give 5 stars but this place deserves it. The food, combined with the owners treating us…read morelike family, made for a memorable first time experience. I came here after seeing the good reviews and it did not disappoint. Best Spanakopita I've ever had. The Mici sausage was so flavorful and juicy. The chicken shawarma was a huge and delicious, gyro style. The owner was so sweet with our little one and surprised her with a dessert. Overall a perfect experience. Looking forward to going back!

Came here with my wife a few days ago and absolutely loved the food here. Started off with the…read morelangosh appetizer which is fried bread with feta and mozzarella(?) stuffed inside of it. Really good appetizer and pretty big especially for two people, you could easily split it between three or four people as an app. I ordered the veal schnitzel and my wife got the chicken Parmigiana. We both loved our dishes. The restaurant is small and cozy. The couple that own the place are very nice and accommodating. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend you try this place if you haven't already.

Fun place, good atmosphere (modern German w/o being douchy or fake)…read more Had maybe the best schnitzel I've ever had - it was crunchy and tender, but also had great flavor (rare) and was almost "light" - I say almost bc nothing deepn fried is trully light but this ate that way. Excellent spot, look forward to going again next time in in Old Town.

My experience at this restaurant was mixed. While the food itself was fine, the service left me and…read moremy husband feeling awkward and uncomfortable by the end. Our assigned server only came to our table twice--once to take our order and once to drop off the check. It was another staff member who actually provided a majority of the service - she brought us warm bread, delivered our food, and refilled our drinks multiple times. When it came time to pay, I paid in cash using a larger bill. The server assumed I was giving a large tip and was about to walk away with no intention of giving me my change. I made no comment of "keep the change" I then had to awkwardly ask for my change back so I could leave a tip separately. He proceeded to ask how much change I wanted, putting me on the spot and feeling pressured to leave a large tip (mind you, I was going to already leave a tip). Because of this, I ended up leaving a much larger tip (over 50%) than I had intended, especially considering the level of service he provided us. I understand that I could have been more firm about asking for all my change back, but guests should never feel pressured or uncomfortable when paying. Overall, the service experience with our waiter overshadowed what could have been an otherwise enjoyable visit.

Fantastic people and a fantastic atmosphere. What a refreshing place. People make you feel welcome…read moreand wonderful food

We went to Cafe Rustika recently on a Saturday night. We walked in just before 5pm and were told it…read morewould be about a 30 minute wait. They took our number and said they'd call when our table was ready, so we went around the corner to have some drinks while we waited. Our table was ready about an hour later. We were seated and placed our order pretty quickly. Our beers came shortly thereafter and we were brought some bread while we waited, and wait we did. It was another hour for our meals for 2 to come out. The pork schnitzel was crispy and the lemon and capers added a lot of flavor. The käsespätzle was very cheesy and flavorful. We grabbed a piece of black forest cake to go, which was also really good. The service was friendly with our waitress apologizing several times for how long our meal took to arrive. It's obvious that they're used to being so busy on the weekends and do the best they can. The restaurant is small but cozy. A good dinner, but make sure you have the time if you plan to go on a weekend, or go on a weeknight instead.