Renate's German Restaurant

"We have lost a bunch of German restaurants in the area recently so it was awesome to find this hidden gem. Great food love the atmosphere. The wurst platter and schnitzel are awesome, and the pretzel bread rolls are amazing!"

"The food is AMAZING & the folks who own it full of passion. It’s in a strip mall but that adds to the charm & the surprise that one will find the best German food with American influences in the suburbs at this little gem! I go 20 minutes out of my way for schnitzel & cheesy spatzel once a week - it’s a plus they always greet w a smile in the typical German stoicism that grew up with but it’s the FOOD folks! You will not find better German in burbs"

"Great authentic German food and great servie. We were lucky to have Mike take care of us and what a personable guy. We were made to feel like family, this was really one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. Just an all around great experience. Cant wait to come back here."

"A hidden gem in an unassuming strip mall. This is a cute little place with German food and German-themed decor. Parking is easy and there is a small outdoor dining area. My teenage son and I visited for dinner on a weeknight. The service was very attentive. The menu is pretty extensive and has many traditional German options as well as common American dishes. There were several vegetarian options including cheese spätzle, a veggie burger, breaded eggplant, and a grilled cheese sandwich. There is also a children's menu. I had the Cheesy Spätzle and my son had the Jägerschnitzel. The portions were generous and the flavor was good. Everything was very enjoyable. It would have been a bonus to have a hearty dark bread with the Spätzle instead of white bread but that's just nitpicking as everything was great. They have German soda and beer available as well as common fountain drinks. All of their desserts are made on site. I had the Bienenstich (Bee Sting) cake which was made with honey, almonds, and vanilla cream and my son had a mini banana cream pie. Both were delicious. We had a chance to speak briefly with one of the owners who was very personable and friendly. We learned that his wife/partner is from Germany and does both cooking and baking for the restaurant. If you enjoy German food and want to support a local, family-owned small business, I definitely recommend giving this place a try. We will definitely be back!"

"Best German place around! The owners are some of the nicest people; very personable. They make you feel right at home. The liver dumpling soup was awesome. These are my 2 favorite items; I can’t wait to try more. They were also featured on Chicago’s Best."