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Veslo Family Restaurant

4.6 (21 reviews)
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Casual
Quiet
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Large Schnitzel Dinner. Oh yes.
David D.

A legit European dining experience. Situated in a neighbourhood, somewhat hidden but worth the effort. It may have been an actual house originally. I had a Shopska salad to start, and a Polish 500ml beer. Then a large schnitzel dinner. Ambience was homey and comfortable, service was polite and efficient. Dinner was great and reasonably priced. The experience is the polar opposite of a Montanas, East Side Mario's monoculture assault to the senses. Family restaurants like Veslo need support.

Platter for Two!
Sabrina Z.

Found this gem on Yelp after some amazing reviews and heard about the vibrant German community in Kitchener and Waterloo. My BF and I shared the Platter for Two to sample all the different offerings and we were so amazed by how delicious everything was. The potatoes were soft and pillowy yet crispy. The sauerkraut was not too sour, very flavourful and crispy. The star of the show was the schnitzel which was not too greasy and very tender. Everything else on the platter was all tasty as well! The family running the restaurant were very friendly and kind! Please visit! *also as per the signage on the door, congratulations on your wedding!

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Eric F.

Veslo Family Restaurant is a small restaurant on the east side of Kitchener. They serve balkan foods and Austrian foods, so expect lots of tasty meats! I had the combo platter for 2 on two different occasions. It comes with a wide variety of different meats, and is perfect for sharing between two or three different people. There's no vegetables in the platter, other than a small side of coleslaw and beans so consider ordering a salad too. The cevapi is good, as are the pljeskavica and the grilled sausage. My favourite is the karajordjeva schnitzel, which is a rolled schnitzel stuffed with cheese. The (normal) schnitzel was juicy and tender. You also won't go hungry, the meal sits on a bed of fried potatoes. A lot of the food is quite salty but we were provided with multiple pitchers of water or on one occasion, bottled water at no charge. I wish they also served Kajmak with the platter, or as an extra. Service is excellent. Unfortunately, sometimes it can take the kitchen a while if you're behind a large order. Generally, the restaurant is pretty quiet, but there are large groups that gather for a good meal. There's lots of parking. Aside from the main lot, there's also street parking immediately in front of the restaurant and it's apparently okay to park at the parking lot next door as well.

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Food was great came out quick. The staff was good and friendly. The place was welcoming. Would go again. The ambiance was great and nice.

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Review Highlights - Veslo Family Restaurant

“Best on the menu is the platter for two Inside a bit crowded but OK A meat lovers restaurant for sure.”

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J & B Family Restaurant - Porkchop with veggies

J & B Family Restaurant

4.7(28 reviews)
1.7 km
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I can't say enough about how much I love the food at J&B Family Restaurant. It's easy to miss if…read moreyou don't know to look for it, but it's the definition of a hidden gem. They had a sign out advertising BOGO 50% off schnitzel meals for I think Monday - Thursday. I dined in on a Saturday, so we couldn't take advantage of the deal. The restaurant has taken several precautions to stay safe with Covid and I was happy they were able to accommodate our party of 2. They had many reservations and people coming in for takeout throughout our meal. It made me very happy to see that they were staying busy even with restrictions in place! We can Caesar salads, the fried mushrooms, and gypsy schnitzel. Absolutely everything was perfect. The homemade bread is soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet. Their Caesar salad is probably the best I've ever had. Something about it is so delicious and unique. The fried mushrooms come with a very nice dipping sauce and were yummy. They have a very thin layer crunchy breading on them. Be careful because they come out very hot and can be very juicy! They gypsy schnitzel was amazing and I opted to have it unbreaded. You don't miss the breading with all of the sauce on top. The home fries were also very tasty! I don't like dill very much, so I didn't enjoy my veggies. That is entirely a personal preference, and next time I will order them without dill. The staff is very kind and welcoming. We learned a lot about the restaurant, the best dishes to order, and much more. It was a wonderful dining experience.

J&B Family Restaurant is a quite little nook during the day and super packed in the evenings. It…read moreserves great food day and night; its great for a quite family lunch as well as a dinner party. We were here for a weekend lunch and there were folks there for a late breakfast as well as another family with small children having a meal together. Based on the phone calls, it sounded like the place was booked full out that evening. We had (table of four): - Mixed Grill Platter (for two): it fed more like 3 - 4 people, lots of variety to pick at; Sausage (pork), Chevaps (pork and beef sausages), Raznjici (pork), Chicken Schnitzel and Karadjordjeva Schnitzel (Pork rolled & stuffed with prosciutto and cottage cheese) - Vienna Schnitzel (pork) - all the dishes comes with (potatoes OR rice) AND vegetables (buttered carrots, beans, broccoli, cauliflower); various potato sides (like crispy fries) as available and rice (like tomato gypsy based) There was enough food for four people plus leftovers as a side for dinner. The sauce was great on everything from the schnitzel to the fries. Service was quick, food was great, and it was all at a great value. Will be back to try their buttered fried mushrooms and nature (mushroom) schnitzel in future. A local staple!

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J & B Family Restaurant - Vienna schnitzel w fries and veggies, grill platter w veggies and gypsy rice

Vienna schnitzel w fries and veggies, grill platter w veggies and gypsy rice

J & B Family Restaurant - Delicious plate of meat and wine to share :)

Delicious plate of meat and wine to share :)

J & B Family Restaurant - Meat platter for two (or more lol). Great to try a bit of everything if you're here the first time. The tartar sauce is made in house too!

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Meat platter for two (or more lol). Great to try a bit of everything if you're here the first time. The tartar sauce is made in house too!

Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern - Black beer

Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern

3.4(72 reviews)
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I remember coming here when I was in elementary school. Fast forward now I am close to 30 and went…read moreto St. Jacobs farmers market for a day trip with my mom and sister. It was such a nostalgic feeling walking back into this restaurant. Not a thing has changed and I liked that We were served by multiple waitresses and all of them were super sweet and kind. It really felt like you were in a small town community. They are known for their ham hock but it was super hot out today so we decided to go with the rib and pigtail combo. Super delicious and the meat falls off the bone. We also got some wings for their Thursday wing deal. $1.75 per wing. The garlic dill seasoning was a very pleasant surprise. Now as someone who is Asian and not German... it's a bit odd to see a lot of Asian people coming into this restaurant. But this place has been talked about and recommended by all of my Asian peers since I was a child. Which I think is quite impressive and speaks for the food itself. Because if you know a lot of older Asian parents, they can be quite picky when it comes to non-Asian food.

The smoked pork hock is worth the occasional 2 hours drive from Toronto. The portion is good, food…read moreis tasty and hearty. The servers are friendly and the place is cozy.

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Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern - Bench seats with window decor

Bench seats with window decor

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Rib and pigtail

Heidelberg Restaurant & Tavern - Pork Hock Dinner, Onion Rings, Weiner Schnitzel Dinner, and Country Sausage! What a meal :D

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Pork Hock Dinner, Onion Rings, Weiner Schnitzel Dinner, and Country Sausage! What a meal :D

Veslo Family Restaurant - modern_european - Updated November 2026

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