Reservations: 202-333-7600
2434 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC 20007
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LUNCH MENU

Please inquire about our DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS.
We offer a daily changing "Chef’s Special" at $11.00
including dessert and coffee
... the best deal in town!

Salate - Salads

Haus Salat sml. $3.00, lrg. $5.00
A medley of fresh garden greens marinated in our house dressing,
presented with german cucumber, cabbage and lentil salad

Heringssalat mit roter Beete $5.50
Pickled Herring salad with red beets served with garden greens

Cäsar Salat sml. $3.00, lrg. $5.00
Romaine lettuce tossed in our house made Caesar dressing,
with croutons, bacon and Parmesan cheese

Cäsar Salat mit Hühnerbruststreifen $7.50
Succulent pieces of tender chicken breast
on top of a traditional Caesar salad.

Suppen - Soups

Tagessuppe - Soup of the day $4.00
Goulaschsuppe - Goulash Soup $5.00


Belegte Brote – Sandwiches

Old Europe’s Reuben Sandwich $9.50
Lean corned beef on rye bread with Russian dressing,
Old Europe Sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese
served with German potato salad and tossed greens

Deluxe Triple Club Sandwich $10.00
Sautéed chicken breast on toasted rye bread
filled with mayonnaise, lettuce, ham,
crisp bacon, tomatoes, Swiss cheese served with
German potato sald and tossed greens.

Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich $9.50
Breaded chicken Schnitzel on rye bread
with Thousand Island dressing, lettuce, tomatoes,
sprouts and red onions served with
German potato salad and tossed greens

Westphalian Ham Sandwich $10.00
Thin slices of Westphalian ham
served open faced on pumpernickle bread
presented with German potato salad and tossed greens.

Weißwurst Sandwich $8.50
Pan seared veal sausage
presented in a "Brötchen" with Bavarian sweet mustard
and sauerkraut served with a side of cucumber salad.

Strammer Max $9.50
a traditional German Ham sandwich
topped with two sunny side up fried eggs.

Leberwurstbrot $7.50
a traditional German Liverwurst sandwich
topped with onions and pickles.

Für den kleinen Hunger - Light Fare

Kartoffelpuffer mit Apfelmus $5.50
Homemade potato pancakes,
sautéed to a golden brown, served with applesauce

Bauernfrühstück $9.50
Farmers omelet with sausage, potatoes, pickles
and onions served with a salad garnish

Gemüseomelette $9.50
An egg omelet filled with vegetables and Swiss cheese,
topped with sautéed mushsrooms and served a salad garnish

Hering Hausfrauen Art $7.00
Filet of herring in a delicious sour cream sauce
with apples, onions and pickles
presented with a salad bouquet

Gebeizter Lachs $8.00
House cured salmon served with
our honey mustard sauce and a salad bouquet

Geräuchertes Forellenfilet $8.50
Smoked trout filet with horseradish cream sauce and salad bouquet

Old Europe’s famous Wurstsalat $9.50
German Sausage salad with onions, cheese and bell peppers
served on a bed of garden greens

Traditional German Sausages

"Bratwurst" - pan seared pork & beef sausage
"Bauernwurst" - boiled or pan fried smoked pork & beef sausage
"Weißwurst" - poached veal & pork sausage

A lunch platter includes one sausage of your choice $8.50
served with Old Europe sauerkraut and potato dumplings.
Each additional sausage $3.00

Combination Sausage Platter $14.00
Bratwurst, Bauernwurst and Weißwurst
served with Old Europe sauerkraut and potato pancakes

Hauptgerichte - Entrées

Wiener Schnitzel $15.00
Breaded veal Schnitzel served with
home fried potatoes and a house salad on the side

Jägerschnitzel vom Schwein $14.00
Pan seared pork loin steak topped with a mushroom cream sauce,
served with home made spätzle and seasonal vegetable

Schweineschnitzel Wiener Art $13.50
Breaded pork loin Schnitzel served with
German potato salad and tossed garden greens

Rheinischer Sauerbraten $13.00
Slices of delicious marinated beef,
topped with a sweet and sour raisin sauce,
and toasted almonds served with
potato dumplings and apple red cabbage

Rindergoulasch Ungarische Art $12.50
Beef goulash Hungarian style
presented with spätzle and apple red cabbage

Kassler Scheibchen $12.00
A slice of Smoked pork loin served with
Old Europe sauerkraut and potato dumplings

Zwiebelsteak $15.00
Sirloin steak smothered in roasted onions,
served with mashed potatoes and a house salad on the side

Schwarzwälder Hühnerbrüstchen $12.00
Sautéed Breast of chicken topped with
a mushroom cream sauce and sour cherries,
served with home made spätzle and seasonal vegetables

Fischgerichte - Seafood

Forelle Müllerin Art $13.50
Pan seared Trout served with a Riesling dill cream sauce,
parsley potatoes and seasonal vegetables

Pochierte Lachsschnitte $13.50
Poached Salmon filet served with a Riesling dill cream sauce,
parsley potatoes and seasonal vegetables

We are proud to serve you fresh and housemade dishes,
however our authentic German fare takes time!
Should you be pressed for time, please inform your server before you order.


Süßspeisen - Dessert

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte $5.00
the world famous Black Forest Cake,
layered chocolate cake flavored with Kirschwasser,
whipped cream, cherries and chocolate shavings

Apfelstrudel $5.00
apples and raisins wrapped in puff pastry and served with vanilla sauce

Schokoladenkokosnußtorte $5.00
layered German chocolate cake with crushed coconuts

Käsekuchen mit Himbeersoße $5.00
delicious chocolate swirl cheesecake with our house made raspberry sauce

Sachertorte $5.00
chocolate layer cake filled with apricot marmelade

Haselnußtorte $5.00
layered cake filled with hazelnut butter creme

Vanilleeis mit Schoko oder Himbeersoße $5.00
vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate or raspberry sauce

Getränke - Beverages

House Wines by the glass $5.50
Riesling   Gewürztraminer   Spätlese   Weißburgunder
Liebfraumilch   Maywine   Applewine   Roseé
Spätburgunder   Spätburgunder   Spätburgunder
also available by the bottle

German Spirits - Schnapps - Specialty Cordials
Jägermeister   Becherovka   Berentzen Apple   Bärenjäger
Goldwasser   Obstler   Kirschwasser   Williamsbirne
Killepitsch   Steinhäger Gin   Prestige Vodka   Asbach Uralt
Getreide Kümmel   Alter Friese   
Reichs-Post-Bitter   Riemerschmid Cherry   Echte Kroatzbeere

Non alcoholic Beverages $3.00
Refills for soft Drinks, Iced Tea and Coffee
Coca Cola   Diet Coke   Sprite   Fanta   Spezi   
Root Beer   Ginger Ale   Soda Water   S. Pellegrino   Tonic Water
Apple Juice   Orange Juice   Cranberry Juice   Tomato Juice
Iced Tea   Hot Tea Selection   Milk   Hot Chocolate   
Freshly Brewed Coffee   Espresso $4.00 double $5.00   Cappuccino $5.00

Our Coffe Specialties

Kaffee Wiener Art $4.00
Coffee topped with a generous scoop of whipped cream

Kaffee Franziskaner $7.00
Coffee laced with Frangelico
then topped with whipped cream

Rüdesheimer Kaffee $7.00
Coffee flavored with Asbach Brandy
then topped with chocolate shavings over whipped cream

Deutscher Eis Kaffee $5.00
Chilled coffee with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
and topped with whipped cream and a garnish


Upon request, any selection can be made with decaffeinated coffee

We reserve the right to place a customary gratuity (16%) on tables of five or more,
for separate checks (20%)

* * Prices subject to change without notice * *