Location: Cleveland
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Find out what Central European restaurants to try in Cleveland. Whether rocking out to music legends inside the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or viewing Monets and Picassos at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland is a city that mixes equal parts grit and sophistication. Nosh award-winning food in historic buildings, tip back some craft beers amid a Lake Erie beach party or cheer on a championship team with a hardball of locally distilled spirits. All in Cleveland.
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1. Das Schnitzel Haus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 275 reviews
Reviewed By jpasta
Four of us went for dinner and were extremely pleased. The four different entrees were all good. Veal and pork schnitzel, chicken paprikash and a combo plate. We all agreed this was a place we would enjoy again and would recommend. They had a pumpkin brûlée and it was good as well.
2. Sokolowski's University Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 507 reviews
Reviewed By Robertcopeland
A couple from Cleveland whom we met at a winery near Erie PA recommended this place. It is fantastic. The food from Pierogis, Veiner Schnitzel, to Stuffed Cabbage was terrific. The portions are huge. This is a cafeteria style service, but someone carried our trays to a table for us. The hours are limited and the lines long. This is where the locals eat. If you are anywhere near Cleveland this is a must stop.
3. Balaton Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By kathmartsmith
My husband and I were thrilled to find this wonderful Hungarian restaurant during our visit to Cleveland. My heritage is Hungarian and I have memories of growing up eating wonderful Hungarian cuisine cooked lovingly by my mother. Eating at Balaton was really a treat. When we entered the restaurant we felt like we were in Hungary as the decor was done in a Hungarian motif. We were greeted by Louis, the owner who showed us to our table. We then met his nieces who are the extraordinary chefs at this fine restaurant. The goulash soup was delicious. That was followed by potato pancakes which were absolutely fabulous. My husband had the liver paprikash and I had the chicken paprikash. Each dish was beyond wonderful and brought back memories of my childhood. Service was excellent and we felt like we were dining with family. Our only regret is that this restaurant is in Cleveland and we live in New Jersey. While there, I even got to practice my very limited Hungarian with Louis. If you are ever in the Cleveland area, whether or not you are Hungarian, treat yourself to a wonderful dining experience and eat at Balaton. You will not be disappointed.
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