Old Europe Bistro

Wow! What a disappointment. I had the meatloaf which was dense and nearly tasteless (probably refrigerated for days) and my wine had viewer schnitzel dry and hard and plain potato salad. She thought it would be German! We had to ask for graveyard to eat the food. I brought my concerns to the owner who said perhaps I liked a different tasting meatloaf. I asked for the bill which was higher than the menu prices. Paid and left, never to return!
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Absolutely amazing. My boyfriend’s mother is German and so we are constantly on the lookout for good German food. She loved everything we ordered there and said it reminded her of her childhood! Also, the service was fancy steakhouse quality.
Our appetizers were: the mushroom pirogies (so good I’ll probably dream about them tonight), potato pancakes (unbelievably crispy on the outside and soft on the inside), meatball soup (really good as well), and a mixed salad (very fresh veggies). Traditional German rye bread complimentary as well.
Our delicious entrees were: the Atlantic salmon (perfectly cooked and the dill sauce was delicious), Jäger schnitzel (crunchy crust with tender meat on the inside. Mushroom sauce was also great), Wiener schnitzel (got the veal. Was extremely tasty and they brought us gravy for the mashed potatoes upon request), and the sauerbraten (this is was my boyfriend’s mom got and she said it really took her back to the old country and it was extremely tasty).
Dessert was the blueberry dumplings which tasted like a bun stuffed with blueberries and topped with cinnamon sugar and fresh whipped cream. It reminded me of a blueberry cinnamon bun. They also brewed us a fresh pot of coffee to have with dessert. Everything was absolutely delicious.
I recommend you come here at 4:30 right as their dinner shift starts, to get the best service. There was no one else in the restaurant at this time! We will definitely be returning.

Love Unilocal!helped us find this German food restaurant. So good. Quality flavorful and a great service. Worth the stop. What a treat!

I was traveling from out of town for the month of october. Have eaten here 3 times! The food is excellent, service is outstanding. I love that the owner is visible to the customers. Everything is made from scratch. Can’t wait till I come back. Definitely try the blueberry dumplings!

Very nice experience. Was literally blown away with the goulash soup, simply one of the best soups I have sampled! The perogies were delightful, light and fluffy dough with just the right amount of filling. I wasn’t a big fan of the spaetzle, mine was pretty gloppy and dry. The wiener schnitzel was cooked to perfection but the «gravy» was strange for me, probably very authentic but I just don’t know better. The red sauerkraut side was tasty but a bit sweet for me. The service was outstanding and I was really impressed overall with the experience, that’s saying a lot because i’m not really a big fan of German/​Czech cuisine. Well worth a trip if you would like a pleasant change of pace. The owner deserves applause for doing everything right, I can’t see this place not being successful.

The food was very authentic and delicious, I highly recommend the Czech dish, roast pork medallions, bohemian dumplings and sauerkraut. David (owner) was a gracious host and the service was excellent. He even talked Czech to my Czech mother on the phone which made her day.

Food was excellent went there last Thursday night. Our waiter was very attentive. My only knock is there is only 1 beer on draft, Pilsner Urquell, which is a wonderful Czech pivo, but I was wanting a Paulaner which he did not have on draft.

My family and I live right down the street from Old Europe Bistro, and we LOVE German food, so we were eager to give this place a shot as it has lots of great online reviews. I wish I could report that it met our expectations, however the food was mediocre. We’ve been to the Bavarian region of Germany multiple times. The food there is BURSTING with flavor. At Old Europe Bistro, the food was just «blah» (I suspect because it’s not cooked by Germans, but we weren’t aware of that before visiting).
I was also a little disappointed with the beer selection. We visited in October, yet there were no Oktoberfest brews. (They weren’t OUT of it – the waitress said hadn’t started serving it, yet.) We ended up drinking Spaten, which we can get at just about any beer and wine chain.
The restaurant is VERY small – about 10 tables max inside – with a biergarten area outside that is «über» cool. We were the only patrons during our visit, so the service was good, and the atmosphere is fantastic – cuckoo clocks, German artwork and music … Unfortunately, these factors weren’t enough to draw me back in a second time. Ultimately, for $ 20 – 30 per person, I hoped for much more.

Very Good!
Even though I’m of Eastern European descent, this is the first time I’ve really eaten traditional food. We ordered several dishes. One thing I learned was that this type of food is not overly flavored with seasoning or spices, which makes it much easier to taste the natural ingredients.
The beef stroganoff was so good. It made me realize that all the times I’ve ever eaten it before, it wasn’t the traditional recipe. The beef goulash was good too. We also tried the sausage sampler plate which had 3 different styles of sausage with sour kraut… so good.
The pierogi appetizers were tasty, and the potato pancakes were some of the best I’ve eaten. We finished off with trying the 3 different deserts they had and all were delicious.
Top all that off with Pilsner!

We discovered this place last year almost by accident and came back this year with our relatives. Despite being in a strip mall, the atmosphere is authentic unpretentious, complete with cuckoo clocks and Central European music. We ordered Wiener Schnitzel, trout, meatloaf, and pork shank (daily special). Soups ordered were cucumber (VERY garlicky), meatball and sauerkraut. All delicious. Save room for desert. The strudel was authentic like (my) grandma used to make and the Palatchinka (crepes) were a nice finish. Service was superb. We added this place to our annual «rotation» of must eats.

Perfectly prepared Wiener schnitzel that was tender and lightly fried in a tasty batter. It was served with a cold potato salad that was flavorful and mildly spiced. I was a bit surprised that it wasn’t a more typical German potato dish served hot. The portion was very large; two large, yet very thin pieces of pork. Next time I might spilt the dish with someone or plan to take half home. I also had the garlic soup, which was served in a small covered pot — perhaps to keep the very pungent odor from the noses of other diners while en route to my table from the kitchen. The soup was a hot pot of garlic love. (Though I probably smelled like garlic for 24 hours after the meal!) Service was very friendly and efficient.

Old Europe Bistro is excellent! We had the Eastern European Platter. Every item was delicious especially the Kielbasa & Pierogis. We travel a lot and love German/​Bavarian food and this may be the best we’ve had.
The owners are Czech and the restaurant has a European feel, the service is attentive and the price is great considering what they charge in 5^th Ave & 3^rd St in Naples.
Don’t miss dessert either. Unique & carefully crafted.

The bistro is again in central European hands. The Russian sold it and the new owner and chef are of Czech background. After two recent visits, I can say that their wiener schnitzel is perfect. The portion is huge. The Pilsner beer is on tap and the place is as cozy as always. Go and try it for yourselves.

Don’t let the shopping center location fool you. Old Europe Bistro serves authentic and delicious German and Czech food. The tomato soup was made that afternoon on site and was extremely flavorful. My sister tried the garlic soup and raved that it was outstanding. Her pork shank fell off the bone, no knife needed. I tried my German staple, Weiner Schnitzel, and was not disappointed. The staff and chef are attentive to customers. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. They also have a quaint Biergarten. Worth a try!

Quaint, clean and good service. The prices are a bit high, and the portions are average. We went on a slow Wednesday night (off season), and we were the only ones in the restaurant, so it wasn’t bad. Our food came pretty quick and we all shared what we ordered. Between four dishes, everything was really tasty and flavorful. The desserts were great, too, and the presentation was excellent.

Solid dinner if you are looking for a little German, Russian and Ukrainian food. Borscht was good. Very heavy food but standard. Goulash needed a little more flavor and chunks, in my opinion. Service was ok and restaurant was quaint.

Overall, I had a nice experience, but there were some things that could have been improved. My dinner companion is from Switzerland, and did not find his sauerbraten to be the greatest. My meal was excellent, but for the price, the portions seemed rather small. The décor left something to be desired too… We had a large fake plant right up against out table that was not attractive. We skipped dessert, but the other patrons all raved about their choices.

My husband and I had a nice meal here, Portions are on the smaller side but the food was yummy. My husband ordered the lamb shank it came with potatoes that were lovely. It was also suppose to come with green beans, but he never got them =(. We sat outside and the atmosphere was nice. I was a little stunned when the server asked us if we needed an ashtray. Lucky for us nobody was smoking, or I would have been a little upset.

Lovely little, and authentic German and Czech place with very nice service. We sat outside. We highly recommend the cold cucumber soup.
Side salad is quite large and lightly dressed. Both of our schnitzels were fine.
Polaner and Pilsner Urquell are on tap– very tasty. Wife had a house cab that was very acceptable. Very good value. We will be back.

Went to Old World Bistro this evening! Terrific food, great service, and a generous pour. What more can you ask?