East Side - New Britain

Honestly, we have coming to the East Side since 1979…always awesome. Post Covifwe have been there 5 times, the last being June 29, 2024 for a birthday celebration. The venue and the wait staff were awesome, our meals were not so there were 6 of us) The saurbraten was tough, the prime rib was way overdone, and the dinner salad was missing several items. And their Schnitzels are no longer offered with veal. This is not the old East Side…sorry to say

My family and I went to East Side Restaurant to celebrate my sister's graduation from college. The East Side is an authentic German restaurant serving dishes from Schnitzel to bratwurst.We had the wurst sampler as an appetizer, which consists of bratwurst, knockwurst, and German sausage, all served over sauerkraut dressed with mustard and demi glaze. Even though I'm not a big fan of sausage, the bratwurst was my favorite because it was much easier to chew and had more flavor. The mustard and sauerkraut added great and complex flavors!I got their Paprika Schnitzel for my meal. All of the entrees are served with the seasonal vegetable and your choice of potato: spatzel (potato noodles), mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, or fries. I opted for the potato pancakes; they were delicious and had an excellent crust to them. The seasonal vegetable were buttered carrots a reliable and safe side. The crispy schnitzel was hearty with the creamy paprika gravy. The components worked very well together.The members of my party each enjoyed their beers of choice, a crowd pleaser being their grapefruit beer which was equally refreshing and tasty. If you’re ever in the vicinity of New Britain, I would highly recommend going here! Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp upfront and a accessible bathroom in back

Th food is a little too blended for me, but still, the service and the atmosphere are great.

Going to Germany and enjoying the food and atmosphere

Having lived in Germany many years ago, I was thrilled to discover East Side Restaurant. When I walked through the door I felt like I was back in Bitburg….and the food just reinforced that wonderful feeling. Danke for your fabulous food, great service, and a very authentic experience! We can’t wait to go again! ?? Kid-friendliness: The times I have been at East Side, there were always numerous happy families enjoying a nice, family-friendly meal.