I promise this will be the best or at least one of the best schnitzel you’ll have in the US. Lots of meat and side options. All authentic and homemade. Several German beers on draft. Very small place so get there early or be prepared to wait. A must visit if in RVA.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeremy Duke
A bit cramped as it was busy, but the food was truly fantastic - tasty, traditional, good portions. The German beer was delightful as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauerbraten, Gurkensalat, Nordsee Frikadellen the Shortstack, Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
Coleen
Rude and abrasive owner. We have frequented here many, many times due to good food for the past 4 years, but after tonight, we are done. We'll find another restaurant that appreciates our service and treats us with a little more respect.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Judi Ducklynn
Took my German client to this amazing restaurant and she was blissful! I’ve been many times and try to share this phenomenal dining experience with others whenever possible. High quality ingredients, all dishes are made to order and fresh and hot and delicious, generous portions and the bread is to die for! The server was delightful and so was the gentleman running the front. I can’t say enough good things! Go, enjoy!
John Dove
Good food but don't be in a hurry. Waited an hour between ordering and food getting to us, but it was quite good and the staff are wonderful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Joe Kampman
Very good German restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Gallagher
The food here is always amazing. The staff is awesome. It’s probably the best bang for your buck you can find. The team at Cafe Rustika is doing it right. You should eat here because you deserve to be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erin Hodge
An awesome German experience. The service was incredible and the people are so kind. Not enough words to describe how incredible the food was. So authentic and fresh. Glad to have found this quant spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaetzels, Cucumber Salad
Ryan Smith
Food was amazing, beer fresh. Thank you for the taste of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Schnitzel a La Holstein
Breana Montgomery
Great service , really nice guy behind the bar. The schnitzel was so good! Get the chicken with the lemon cream sauce, potato salad, and braised cabbage. You will love it! I’ll be back !
Sehr lecker! The food was amazing, the beer was great, and the environment was warm and authentic. It was just a long wait for food that night (60+ min or so).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Courteney Little
Absolutely delicious! $20 for schnitzel and two sides- a steal! Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff were wonderful. We will be back ASAP!
We love Cafe Rustika, as do A LOT of people so we often cant get in without a wait....tonight was our lucky night, no wait! This is a quaint spot featuring true German comfort food. The schnitzel is ALWAYS on point! Great friendly service and generous portions. Bar seating, 2 high tops and a row of booths. Street parking - free after 6
What we ate: *Schnitzel À La Holstein- veal Schnitzel with lemon, capers and fried *Spätzle-housemade egg noodles sautéed in butter *Blaukraut- red cabbage braised in stock, vinegar and spices *Schnitzel special - mustard dill sauce *Blackforest cake ( to go)
My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Schnitzel a La Holstein, Housemade Bratwurst, Spaetzels, German Chocolate Cake
CB
This place is all about the food. Great schnitzel
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Joshua Briere
Fabulous food, great selection of German beer, friendly & attentive service.
I promise this will be the best or at least one of the best schnitzel you’ll have in the US. Lots of meat and side options. All authentic and homemade. Several German beers on draft. Very small place so get there early or be prepared to wait. A must visit if in RVA.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A bit cramped as it was busy, but the food was truly fantastic - tasty, traditional, good portions. The German beer was delightful as well. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauerbraten, Gurkensalat, Nordsee Frikadellen the Shortstack, Potato Salad and Sauerkraut
Rude and abrasive owner. We have frequented here many, many times due to good food for the past 4 years, but after tonight, we are done. We'll find another restaurant that appreciates our service and treats us with a little more respect.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Took my German client to this amazing restaurant and she was blissful! I’ve been many times and try to share this phenomenal dining experience with others whenever possible. High quality ingredients, all dishes are made to order and fresh and hot and delicious, generous portions and the bread is to die for! The server was delightful and so was the gentleman running the front. I can’t say enough good things! Go, enjoy!
Good food but don't be in a hurry. Waited an hour between ordering and food getting to us, but it was quite good and the staff are wonderful
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very good German restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is always amazing. The staff is awesome. It’s probably the best bang for your buck you can find. The team at Cafe Rustika is doing it right. You should eat here because you deserve to be happy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An awesome German experience. The service was incredible and the people are so kind. Not enough words to describe how incredible the food was. So authentic and fresh. Glad to have found this quant spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spaetzels, Cucumber Salad
Food was amazing, beer fresh. Thank you for the taste of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Schnitzel a La Holstein
Great service , really nice guy behind the bar. The schnitzel was so good! Get the chicken with the lemon cream sauce, potato salad, and braised cabbage. You will love it! I’ll be back !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rahmschnitzel
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Sehr lecker! The food was amazing, the beer was great, and the environment was warm and authentic. It was just a long wait for food that night (60+ min or so).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious! $20 for schnitzel and two sides- a steal! Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff were wonderful. We will be back ASAP!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bitburger Pilsner, Housemade Bratwurst, Gurkensalat, Cucumber Salad, Side Salad, Jägerschnitzel
We love Cafe Rustika, as do A LOT of people so we often cant get in without a wait....tonight was our lucky night, no wait!
This is a quaint spot featuring true German comfort food.
The schnitzel is ALWAYS on point!
Great friendly service and generous portions.
Bar seating, 2 high tops and a row of booths.
Street parking - free after 6
What we ate:
*Schnitzel À La Holstein-
veal Schnitzel with lemon, capers and fried
*Spätzle-housemade egg noodles sautéed in butter
*Blaukraut- red cabbage braised in stock, vinegar and spices
*Schnitzel special - mustard dill sauce
*Blackforest cake ( to go)
My rating rationale
+1 Service
+1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality
+1 Presentation
+1 Atmosphere/vibe
+1 Value
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Schnitzel a La Holstein, Housemade Bratwurst, Spaetzels, German Chocolate Cake
This place is all about the food. Great schnitzel
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fabulous food, great selection of German beer, friendly & attentive service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Schnitzel a La Holstein
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