Stephanie M.
Yelp
How have I gone so many years eating in Fredericton never having tried the Schnitzel Parlour?!
The Schnitzel Parlour is an authentic German restaurant operating out of the ground floor of the owners' house. The owners are a German couple who have lived in Fredericton for a number of years now. In addition to being general chefs, they are also chocolatiers, making various chocolate products year round.
When you walk into the restaurant, you immediately feel welcome and that the dining experience is going to be special. Instead of a big room with tons of tables, the space involves several smaller rooms each with a few tables. On sitting down, you can browse the menu which includes a story about the owners and their pet dogs.
Wanting the full German experience, I started with a stein of beer. This was served with bread and crackers accompanied by a chocolate olive tapenade and a chocolate balsamic dip. I'm not a fan of olives, but the chocolate balsamic was delightfully fruity and rich at the same time.
As a starter, the meals came with a house salad: simple greens topped with the chocolate maple house dressing. Prior to this visit, I would have guessed that a chocolate maple salad dressing would not work at all. However, when you have expert chocolatiers in the kitchen, you can trust their judgment. The dressing tasted of chocolate without being sweet or heavy, it almost took on a balsamic quality which shone against the simple salad backdrop.
For a main dish, I shared two entrees: bratwurst with curry sauce and pork schnitzel with sauerkraut. Every component of the entree was fantastic, from the sharp sauerkraut, the sweet and rich curry ketchup sauce, the hugely portioned meat, and the homemade buttery spaetzle. My one regret was not saving room for dessert, as I imagine the cakes are just as fantastic.
The service was incredibly friendly and personable. On a Tuesday evening in early September, the restaurant was not full up, but I understand they are often full, so I'd recommend making a reservation. They are only open at dinner time, from 5-8, five days a week, so plan ahead if you want to visit.
I can't wait until my next trip back to Fredericton to visit this lovely restaurant again!