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Strip-mall counter serve offering traditional German fare, desserts & pastries in a low-key setting.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7213 Olde Salem Cir, Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: (630) 855-3596
Website: http://www.renatesgermanrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Bob Brandt
It was our first time here and we loved it. Great German food and service. Excellent desserts! We look forward to our next visit soon!
As a follow-up we went back and had a second delicious dinner and we both got the sampler platter which has a big variety of things and it was delicious and looking forward to going back again on a regular basis.
… moreAs a follow-up we went back and had a second delicious dinner and we both got the sampler platter which has a big variety of things and it was delicious and looking forward to going back again on a regular basis.
A Star
Dory was fantastic!
If she doesn’t get a raise after this, then you all better do something about it. She was fantastic with our group, steadily checking in and keeping the area clear. I apologize for the kids, and thank you wholeheartedly for the patience she had when it came to keeping everyone’s order in check.
The food and atmosphere was superb. It took a while, but we had a large group and it was expected. When the food arrived, it was hot and fresh! Couldn’t ask for a better wait staff, but I do have 1 suggestion: please add a diaper change station in the bathroom. Otherwise it was an amazing first time dining here to eat some german food.
The cleanliness and decorations were beautiful. There’s plenty of parking and open seating. The menu may be small, but the flavors are packed.
What I loved the most-outside of the beer- was the affordability of the food. We’ll be coming back, and looking forward to the beer and seeing you again Dory!
… moreIf she doesn’t get a raise after this, then you all better do something about it. She was fantastic with our group, steadily checking in and keeping the area clear. I apologize for the kids, and thank you wholeheartedly for the patience she had when it came to keeping everyone’s order in check.
The food and atmosphere was superb. It took a while, but we had a large group and it was expected. When the food arrived, it was hot and fresh! Couldn’t ask for a better wait staff, but I do have 1 suggestion: please add a diaper change station in the bathroom. Otherwise it was an amazing first time dining here to eat some german food.
The cleanliness and decorations were beautiful. There’s plenty of parking and open seating. The menu may be small, but the flavors are packed.
What I loved the most-outside of the beer- was the affordability of the food. We’ll be coming back, and looking forward to the beer and seeing you again Dory!
Sasha Federiuk Burg (Sasha B.)
Come here for delicious German food just like your Oma used to make – I got the Rouladen meal and it was exceptional! I will definitely be back.
… moreMarcus Bordeaux
I’ll start this off by saying that this was one of the best restaurants I’ve had in a while. The food, decor, and service were wonderful.
The complimentary pretzel buns were amazing. I shared both the sausage platter and pork knuckle with a friend and the portions were very generous. The pork knuckle says it feeds two and it really does mean that.
… moreThe complimentary pretzel buns were amazing. I shared both the sausage platter and pork knuckle with a friend and the portions were very generous. The pork knuckle says it feeds two and it really does mean that.
Nicholas P
I was really excited to try this place because normally I love German food. I wanted to try out another restaurant vs the usual spot close to us. First thing I noticed was that the restaurant was unusually empty on a Saturday night, we were the only ones there. No problem because we have been to other empty restaurants before but the food was good. Second thing I noticed was that we can hear the microwave turn on frequently and the sound is disturbingly obvious. We ordered apple pancakes, Renate’s sampler platter, cheesy spaetzle, and Kleiner haxen. We got the liver dumpling soup with each of our entrees. Most of it was bad but I’ll talk about the good first.
Complimentary bread was fine, it tasted like pretzel. It was soft and not too salty. Liver dumpling soup was hearty and the meat was tender. Broth was good. The brat was fine, tender and flavorful. Mashed potatoes were fine.
Here comes the bad. Apple pancakes were too crunchy like reheated. It’s not soft like regular pancakes. Not a lot of apples inside. The hammock was still frozen which was why it was so difficult to cut. I’ve had hock before and if it’s made fresh, it’ll cut easily. This one was frozen solid in the middle. We can hear them putting it back in the microwave. We took it home to reheat it in the oven. The sampler platter was mostly terrible. The schnitzel didn’t even look like one (I’ve had it many times at other German restaurants). The sauerbraten and the gulasch bowl both had tough meats. You’ll be chewing on this for like forever. The cheesy spaetzle they actually forgot but reheated it when I inquired about my order. Definitely wasn’t fresh. It was unflavored.
The owners did give us the cheesy spaetzle for free and 20% of the hock order. However, I think they should have given us the entire order of hock for free or 75% off. After all, it wasn’t even cooked fresh and was still frozen in the middle. The husband was very apologetic but yeah apologies couldn’t save this horrendous experience. I do not recommend coming here. If you do come, eat at your own risk.
… moreComplimentary bread was fine, it tasted like pretzel. It was soft and not too salty. Liver dumpling soup was hearty and the meat was tender. Broth was good. The brat was fine, tender and flavorful. Mashed potatoes were fine.
Here comes the bad. Apple pancakes were too crunchy like reheated. It’s not soft like regular pancakes. Not a lot of apples inside. The hammock was still frozen which was why it was so difficult to cut. I’ve had hock before and if it’s made fresh, it’ll cut easily. This one was frozen solid in the middle. We can hear them putting it back in the microwave. We took it home to reheat it in the oven. The sampler platter was mostly terrible. The schnitzel didn’t even look like one (I’ve had it many times at other German restaurants). The sauerbraten and the gulasch bowl both had tough meats. You’ll be chewing on this for like forever. The cheesy spaetzle they actually forgot but reheated it when I inquired about my order. Definitely wasn’t fresh. It was unflavored.
The owners did give us the cheesy spaetzle for free and 20% of the hock order. However, I think they should have given us the entire order of hock for free or 75% off. After all, it wasn’t even cooked fresh and was still frozen in the middle. The husband was very apologetic but yeah apologies couldn’t save this horrendous experience. I do not recommend coming here. If you do come, eat at your own risk.
Brian Peña
Service is great, The Veal Mahl Schnitzel was really good and the pasta as well!
… moreKit Wolf
Renate’s is located in a strip mall but once inside it has a comfortable feeling. The service was very friendly and courteous. The food was good and the portions were large. Although not a 5 star overall it was worth the drive as authentic German restaurants are far and few between so if you have a taste for German dishes Renate’s German Restaurant will satisfy your taste. They do have a large selection of dinners along with sandwiches and desserts. German beer is also served along with non-alcoholic beverages. The dining area was clean and organized and German music was playing giving a festive happy feel. We took home our leftovers and ate looking forward to a German lunch!
… morePat McCoy
Renate’s has great German food. Their liver dumpling soup is exceptional – be sure to try it. We had various Schnitzels from the menu and all enjoyed them. The potato pancakes were great. Spaetzel was very good. Sorry to say the apple strudel isn’t the greatest. I felt the pastry was chewy rather than flaky with not enough apples. But this was the only downside to the experience.
The restaurant is located in a shopping plaza but the interior is decorated beautifully. The pictures a very nice. One wall has an assortment of German hats. Another has an assortment of beautiful cuckoo clocks.
I recommend this restaurant if you are craving good German food.
… moreThe restaurant is located in a shopping plaza but the interior is decorated beautifully. The pictures a very nice. One wall has an assortment of German hats. Another has an assortment of beautiful cuckoo clocks.
I recommend this restaurant if you are craving good German food.
Geetha Fisher
We had a good dinner and really liked this place.
Our server was attentive and had set up a cute bday table, since we were celebrating a bday. Service was great ! Also had German music playing in the background, which was nice.
Atmosphere , well it is a strip mall restaurant and was a extremely hot day. Given that the place was still clean , comfortable and organized.
Food was good. Some really good and some decent but not great. Loved our soups and salad. The German salad and dressing was spot on. The cream of chicken soup was delish. Recommend the sausage platter and the roasted potatoes as a side. Potatoes can use some salt but that is easily added. These were our starters
Our mains were good and large portions sizes. Certainly value for the money.
The fav was the spaetzle with goulash over. The schnitzels were excellent but the sauce was off.wgich took it down overall. You can get a side of Knoedel or balls of stuffing and that was good , however the gravy took away from its flavor.
Beer is served in steins and was awesome! Loved them but they ran out of the radler which was our favorite.
We got complimentary cakes for our bday and appreciated that. All in all we enjoyed the place and most good with a few caveats. Worth checking out if you like German food.
… moreOur server was attentive and had set up a cute bday table, since we were celebrating a bday. Service was great ! Also had German music playing in the background, which was nice.
Atmosphere , well it is a strip mall restaurant and was a extremely hot day. Given that the place was still clean , comfortable and organized.
Food was good. Some really good and some decent but not great. Loved our soups and salad. The German salad and dressing was spot on. The cream of chicken soup was delish. Recommend the sausage platter and the roasted potatoes as a side. Potatoes can use some salt but that is easily added. These were our starters
Our mains were good and large portions sizes. Certainly value for the money.
The fav was the spaetzle with goulash over. The schnitzels were excellent but the sauce was off.wgich took it down overall. You can get a side of Knoedel or balls of stuffing and that was good , however the gravy took away from its flavor.
Beer is served in steins and was awesome! Loved them but they ran out of the radler which was our favorite.
We got complimentary cakes for our bday and appreciated that. All in all we enjoyed the place and most good with a few caveats. Worth checking out if you like German food.
Quinn Calvert
A quaint, authentic German diner with an attached bakery. The food is delicious and generously portioned – especially the schnitzel.
Had a Goulash with sides of Jambalaya & Soup of the Day (Liver Dumpling). The goulash was a tad disappointing as it was just a few chunks of meat (beef, pork, and maybe chicken?) in a gravy, which was less of a “hunters stew” than I was expecting. Don’t get me wrong, though, I was still delectable: tender meat and a smooth, mild flavored gravy that paired perfectly.
The jambalaya was a surprising option of side, but a welcome one. The sausages used in it were amazing and it had a nice tangy heat that provided a complimentary contrast to the goulash.
The soup – liver dumpling – was one that I’ll admit I ordered without hearing that it was liver initially, instead just hearing “dumpling soup”. I’m glad I did, though, as (after a bit of mental suppression of my queasiness regarding organ meats) I found it to be an extremely mild liver flavor that was so excellently seasoned I might not have realized it was liver if I hadn’t seen the signboard with the soups of the day.
Overall, it’s an excellent choice for anyone craving or interested in German cuisine. I’ll certainly have to try to have room next time for the excellent looking desserts in the front entrance/bakery.
… moreHad a Goulash with sides of Jambalaya & Soup of the Day (Liver Dumpling). The goulash was a tad disappointing as it was just a few chunks of meat (beef, pork, and maybe chicken?) in a gravy, which was less of a “hunters stew” than I was expecting. Don’t get me wrong, though, I was still delectable: tender meat and a smooth, mild flavored gravy that paired perfectly.
The jambalaya was a surprising option of side, but a welcome one. The sausages used in it were amazing and it had a nice tangy heat that provided a complimentary contrast to the goulash.
The soup – liver dumpling – was one that I’ll admit I ordered without hearing that it was liver initially, instead just hearing “dumpling soup”. I’m glad I did, though, as (after a bit of mental suppression of my queasiness regarding organ meats) I found it to be an extremely mild liver flavor that was so excellently seasoned I might not have realized it was liver if I hadn’t seen the signboard with the soups of the day.
Overall, it’s an excellent choice for anyone craving or interested in German cuisine. I’ll certainly have to try to have room next time for the excellent looking desserts in the front entrance/bakery.