Stafford is located in northwest Virginia, only about 15 miles north of Washington, D.C. With its close proximity to such a diverse city, the area has a variety of ethnic restaurants. The Stafford area is home to a number of authentic German restaurants and cafes that should make anyone seeking a taste of Eastern Europe smile.
Zum Rheingarten Restaurant is located on the north end of Stafford, Va., and right off Route 95. Roughly 2 miles from border of Maryland, Zum Rheingarten has been owned and operated by the Harold family who have been committed to bringing authentic Eastern European to the Stafford area. All throughout the cozy restaurant are hand-painted murals from books and fairy tales such as the Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten and the Der Gestiefelte. The menu of Zum Rheingarten Restaurant feature high-end classic German dishes such as the weiner schnitzel served with home fried potatoes and the jagersteak vom schwein, a porkloin steak served with Hunter-style sauce. Zum Rheingarten Restaurant also offers a diverse collection of international wines and German beers.
Zum Rheingarten Restaurant
3998 Jefferson Davis Highway
Stafford, VA 22554
703-221-5530
zumrheingarten.com
Roughly 15 miles north of Stafford is Café Mozart located in Washington, D.C., Café Mozart is both a restaurant and deli that offers a variety of German goods including German chocolates, coffee, baked goods, seafood and meat items and even candles and Marzipan. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and serves both American and German favorites such as the buttermilk pancakes in the morning and German potato soup. Café Mozart also has a full menu for both takeout and delivery.
Café Mozart
1331 H St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-347-5732
cafemozartgermandeli.com
Café Berlin is located roughly 15 miles north of Stafford in Washington, DC and just a short walk from Union Station. Since its opening in 1985, Café Berlin has been serving authentic German cuisine in its rustic townhouse style building and large outdoor patio. The restaurant is open for brunch, lunch and dinner and the menu includes such German specialties such as turkey roulade, which is served with a peppercorn sauce. They also host a variety of events throughout the year including an annual Oktoberfest party that features a special menu.
Café Berlin
322 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Washingon, DC 20002
202-543-7656
cafeberlindc.com
