Old House Cosmopolitan is a highly rated European restaurant in Alexandria, VA, known for its cozy atmosphere, wooden floors, brick walls, and inviting rooftop seating.
Located at 1024 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, this Alexandria restaurant serves lunch, brunch, dinner, dessert, and weekday happy hours with fast service, great beer, cocktails, coffee, dessert, and wine selections. Guests enjoy dine-in, takeaway, and on-site service, along with comfort food, healthy options, happy-hour food and drinks, and local specialty dishes.
With a 4.80-star rating from 1,056 reviews, Old House Cosmopolitan is a popular choice for romantic dinners, casual meals, solo dining, and reservations for dinner. The restaurant also offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet facilities, plus credit card, debit card, and NFC mobile payment options.
To experience one of the best European restaurants in Alexandria, VA, visit Old House Cosmopolitan at 1024 Cameron St or call +1 703-717-9361 to reserve a table.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Old House Cosmopolitan
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Cucumber, Tomato, pepper and onion in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette topped with feta.
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.
Cucumber, Tomato, pepper and onion in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette topped with feta.
Romaine, tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion in a lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.
Bratwurst and Debreziner sausages served with cheese spread and a fresh pretzel.
Tomatoes and mozzarella dressed with basil pesto, olive oil and balsamic.
Hearty paprika and tomato-based beef stew.
Homemade beef sausages grilled and served with onion and ajvar.
Tomatoes and mozzarella dressed with basil pesto, olive oil and balsamic.
Bratwurst and Debreziner sausages served with cheese spread and a fresh pretzel.
Homemade beef sausages grilled and served with onion and ajvar.
Hearty paprika and tomato-based beef stew.
Grilled veal topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with grilled vegetables.
Tenderized pork cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
Tender strips of veal sautéed in creamy mushroom sauce, served with spätzle.
Grilled branzino filet served with grilled vegetables, with a garlic lemon parsley sauce.
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.. Grilled baby lamb chops served over vegetable rice
Tenderized, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet stuffed with feta cheese and spicy peppers, served with roasted potatoes.
Homemade German pasta sautéed with cream and cheese, served with mixed salad.
Tenderized veal cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
Grilled shrimp served over vegetable rice, with a garlic lemon parsley sauce.
Pork schnitzelstuffed with ham and cheese, lightly breaded and fried, served with roasted potatoes.
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.. Grilled and topped with roasted onions, served with roasted potatoes (10 oz).
Two Gluten-free crab cakes with mixed salad, lemon wedge, and sauce
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Steak, chicken breast, and cevapcici served with fries or salad.
Assortment of grilled zucchini, mushroom, pepper, potato, and asparagus.
Grilled chicken breast topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes.
Wiener schnitzel topped with sunny-side-up egg, served with fries or mixed salad.
Tenderized chicken breast lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.. Grilled baby lamb chops served over vegetable rice.
Tenderized, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet stuffed with feta cheese and spicy peppers, served with roasted potatoes.
Grilled chicken breast topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with roasted potatoes.
Grilled shrimp served over vegetable rice, with a garlic lemon parsley sauce.
Tenderized chicken breast lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
Pork schnitzelstuffed with ham and cheese, lightly breaded and fried, served with roasted potatoes.
Tender strips of veal sautéed in creamy mushroom sauce, served with spätzle.
Homemade German pasta sautéed with cream and cheese, served with mixed salad.
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Steak, chicken breast, and cevapcici served with fries or salad.
Assortment of grilled zucchini, mushroom, pepper, potato, and asparagus.
Grilled veal topped with creamy mushroom sauce, served with grilled vegetables.
Grilled branzino filet served with grilled vegetables, with a garlic lemon parsley sauce.
This item may be served undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.. Grilled and topped with roasted onions, served with roasted potatoes (10 oz).
Wiener schnitzel topped with sunny-side-up egg, served with fries or mixed salad.
Gluten free crab cakes, seared and served with mixed salad.
Tenderized veal cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
Tenderized pork cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried, served with fries or mixed salad.
Sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, onions, and mozzarella.
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Hungarian style sausage grilled and served with fries.
Steak, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and mozzarella.
Marinated and grilled, served with mixed salad.
Traditional german sausage grilled and served with sauerkraut.
House-ground steak burger with mushrooms and cheese.
Hear from our valued guests
Old House Cosmopolitan is an absolute gem! The schnitzel was hands down the best I’ve had in the U.S., perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, while the crepes were just as delicious; add to that the warm, polite, and attentive staff who made us feel right at home, plus the charm of sitting out on the balcony, and it all came together for an unforgettable dining experience that I can’t wait to repeat.
Amazing European food! One does not need to say more to describe this place. 👍🏻 We enjoyed everything we ordered from Balkan cepavcici (ćevapi), Bulgarian Shopska salad, Hungarian goulash soup to German schnitzel and Apfelküchle pastry. We will definitely come back. Highly recommended!
Great outside upper porch seating. The food is always amazing. The best German Restaurant in the area. Reasonable pricing on food and drinks. The only negative is my OCD. The outdoor TV was on saying only "No Internet Connection" I wanted to turn the TV so badly.
I stop there every time I am in Old Town Alexandria. Their mixed grill is always my favorite. The staff is very accommodating. They always honor my request for half salad, half fries. The meats are all individually cooked and come out as ordered. The seasoning highlights the meal without overwhelming. My one suggestion is serving the butter in pats rather than the disposable little cups. There is an upstairs dining room which tends to be quieter than the downstairs. There looks like there is also an upstairs outdoor seating area.
1st time to visit German cuisine. Schnitzel was so taste good. And grilled branzino also recommend to seafood lovers. I will try to visit soon.
I spent many of my younger years living throughout Germany in the early 2000s as a military brat. It’s very rare that I find a place that does jaeger schnitzel the way I remember but this place nailed it. My friends loved their dishes as well. Great spot and really friendly staff.
Had one of the best German meals of my life. The currywurst and fries was an excellent start for appetizer.. I had the Jager Schnitzel and it was life changing. Yum! Service was great. Highly recommend.
This is actually a large restaurant with seating on the ground floor and upstairs and outside balcony. We ordered the Züricher Geschnetzeltes which was delicious, and the Wiener Schnitzel which was very good. It was tender, not dry, and flavorful. The highlight was the black forest cake. One of the best cakes my wife has ever had. Smooth, moist and creamy. Service was quick and friendly.
Slightly off of King street, in an unassuming building, I found the best Schnitzel and Spaetzle. Pounded thin, tender and moist, with perfectly seasoned crust. Service was excellent as well. Atmosphere is utilitarian, but perfectly fine. Go for the food !!!
Great spot right off of King St! The atmosphere is good with lots of aged wood interiors. The rooftop patio is very comfy. My Bloody Mary was perfect. We were here for lunch - highly recommend the steak sandwich and the grilled chicken sandwich. Nice portion sizes.
Common questions about Old House Cosmopolitan
Old House Cosmopolitan is located at 1024 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States, Alexandria, VA, United States.
You can reach Old House Cosmopolitan by calling +1 703-717-9361.
Old House Cosmopolitan has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 1056 customer reviews.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following service options: On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Rooftop seating, Serves local specialty.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Old House Cosmopolitan features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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