Central European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Indianapolis

3 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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German American Klub
German American Klub
93/100 (55 ratings)
Restaurants
American
European
European
Central European
American
German
Central European
German
Dinner
Salad
Sit down
American
German
Central European
European
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
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"I love going here for Oktoberfest!!!🍻🥨🌭 This is my 3rd year in a row and I'm never disappointed. I mean, to be fair, it's a gravel pathed..."
Jenn Gadsden
"This place is absolutely amazing! The grounds are incredible, the restaurant is delectable, and everyone is so friendly! There is a dance group who..."
Zachariah Schrink
"Love the food at Oktoberfest, brings me back to when my Mimi was the manager for the Edelweiss. Many family recipes have stemmed from..."
Casey Mandabach
"Very Good Food, very good service! Much fun & joy for all..."
sandra wagerman
"I love this place and had a great time last Oktoberfest. I wish I lived..."
Chris Bowen
"Good food, service and great staff... nice to eat out on the patio..."
Susan Dennis
"Here for Wednesday night buffet! Delicious! Service was the..."
Donna Mueller
"Fantastic group, the klub hosts events like the Oktoberfest and supports the Edelweiss restaurant at German..."
Anthony Sahm
"Ate supper there. Great food and..."
Douglas A Winn
"Octoberfest was..."
Nancy Harris
"Great place and good..."
doug Capps
"Really good German food and..."
Myrna Dowden
"Like the restaurant so much I joined the..."
FRED SMITH
"Excellent food and..."
linda Albright
"Loved the..."
E Nancy Dunlap
"Love this..."
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Heidelberg Haus Gift Boutique
Heidelberg Haus Gift Boutique
89/100 (2616 ratings)
Dessert
Restaurants
European
Central European
European
German
Cafe
Central European
German
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sit down
German
Central European
Café
European
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
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"Great people, awesome authentic home-style German food, big selection of all things German, including German language music and videos. The only..."
Roger H Smith
"Stopped in for the first time today and was completely blown away with the amounts of amazing looking food and top notch customer service. I probably..."
Vinson Smith
"What a gem!! My husband was on a job near here a few weeks ago and a co-worker suggested they have lunch here. He went on and on about it when he..."
Diana Bergen Thornburg
"Best German food in central Indiana! My mother is from Eltmann, Germany, so I have grown up with German food all my life. This is by far the best..."
Allison Simmons Chaplin
"It was so nice and cozy there today. We came in from a cold and drizzly day. It was so much fun to talk to new people and look at all the cultural..."
Shana'e Le-Poet
"I love the Heidelberg Cafe, it's always a special treat for me and the special people I bring to enjoy the experience with me, the ladies working..."
Rebecca Springer
"My favorite place in Indy. It's a magical wonderland inside, complete with delicious delectable of all varieties, and a sausage/brat selection that..."
Benjamin Jay Taylor
"Everything about this place was awesome! The food, staff and pastries all were..."
Alison Victor Zickuhr
"One of the best places in the entire city! Incredible food and service with a fun, kitschy..."
Joey Fleenor
"Love everything about it. Good place for everything from a cup of coffee to a hearty lunch to wedding..."
Tom Mann
"I have been going here for over 40 years. When we moved here from Germany my mom took us at least once a month. I have had at least 20 birthday cakes..."
Barbara Shackelford
"Lots of great, authentic German grocery products. The baked goods (we had the Black Forest Cake and the Raspberry Cheesecake Cake) were delicious -..."
Calie Dickey
"Beautiful and delicious pastries, cakes and cookies, lots of things to shop, from kitchen items and food to t-shirts, candy and..."
Susy Moran
"Such neat things to see, wonderful service, friendly staff and the food is amazing. It's not just going to eat, it's a whole..."
Jessica Newman-Hoyt
"Been going for years, best cakes, pretzels and potato salad. A must..."
Denise McHenry
"If you love Great German food, great German atmosphere, & great people, this place is a..."
John J Kelly Jr
"Great German food, pastries, and many other German items. Kitschy and quaint ambiance, but cool, too! The kind of place where you can sit, eat, and..."
Lloyd Walker
"Absolutely a treasure! Best German restaurant I've visited in Ohio or Indiana. Delicious food & treats. Go early for best fresh baked selections...."
Rebecca C
"I cannot begin to express how much I love this place! Authentic German food and pastries brought to you by Juergen (Jay Jay). I always stop in here..."
Rae Handy
"Can’t say enough good things about this spot , took my kiddo so they could use their German language skills and I was so impressed, it was awesome..."
Taylor Meyer
"You won't want to miss this! Gorgeous place, with a bright German authentic atmosphere, in every tiny detail, with a cofee smell and taste of crispy..."
Evgeniya Rangaeva
"Had pork chop. Very good. Best Black Forest cake ever. Took home several baked goods and cookies. All..."
Ron RScott
"This place is unique! All sorts of interesting German goods, lovely desserts, a simple menu of authentic German fair, and fantastic service to make..."
Lynda Anderson
"A fun place. Great German food. Friendly staff who will let your kids practice their German with them. Favorites are the butter crust bread, baked..."
Laura Swain
"Such a cute little place. I had a great time having coffee with some girlfriends and trying one of every cookie. I also noticed this place is..."
Alyssa Riley
"The only bad thing about this place is there are no signs to tell you to either wait to be seated or to seat yourself. But the people are friendly..."
Whitney Goodin
The Rathskeller
The Rathskeller
85/100 (5588 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Bar
European
Central European
Bar
German
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Schnitzel
Bread Pudding
Sandwiches
Burger
Pesto
Pork
Noodle
Shrimp
Beef
Pancakes
Pasta
Sit down
German
Central European
Bar
European
Street Parking
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Discover
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Rathskeller serves up a delicious assortment of authentic German fare within a warm and inviting atmosphere. When we went there was a live band..."
Chris Bauer
"Food was great. Grilled portobello mushroom was fantastic! I could have literally just ordered more of that. Beef roast was good but different...."
Kevin Vershay
"Authentic building, authentic food, authentic experience!! So much positive German experience that I couldn't even fit into a single review. This is..."
Jason Kumelski
"Huge place with a variety of seatings inside and outside. Great selection of German beers, delicious food. I like the beer garden atmosphere the..."
Arkady Gubanov
"The Rathskeller is one of our all time favorite German restaurants! The food is always to die for and they have a large beer selection. Their French..."
Madalyn Wilson
"Had beers and soft pretzels with my wife in the Biergarten. There was a band playing music. It was a great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Really..."
Steven Van Elk
"Always a great meal with great service. The pretzel 🥨 are fantastic. My favorite is the smoked pork chops with red cabbage and German potato 🥔..."
Diane Ellis
"This is one of the most fun places I’ve ever been to. We stumbled upon this place during a bachelorette weekend trip, and we absolutely loved it...."
Marissa Heneghan
"Very cool German themed restaurant with great service and the food was amazing. They give you a lot of food, we ended up taking some back with us to..."
Jason Hernandez
"An incredible event, the German food is just delicious. The variety of beers is great , the servers always pleasing, and the atmosphere was just..."
Marcia Bortoletto
"Awesome authentic German cuisine tucked in a Germanian mecca. The beer and food were fantastic though a bit pricey and the service was..."
Trenton Elwood Meenach
"Loved the food and the atmosphere. Comfortable and friendly place with great..."
Janice Falk
"The vibe of this place was wonderful, decorated beautifully for the holiday season. The bartender was wonderful. Great place to grab a drink. Tried a..."
Tab Culp
"My wife and I came to the valentines special with 6 foot blonde last Saturday. It was a fantastic experience. Waitress was top tier, the band..."
Jarrett Helton
"I consider myself a connoisseur of all things German and this is bar none the best place for German food and culture it's ever been my pleasure to..."
Dan Shoemaker
"This is one of my always stops when I’m in Indy, I love the atmosphere and the food and the drinks. This history and the aurora about The..."
Beau Wells
"Everything you could ever want in a German establishment. The portions are large, the service is excellent, and the food is fantastic! There's a..."
Alan Murdoch