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Metro Restaurant

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Metro Restaurant - Best Schnitzel Place in Town Since 1961

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History of Schnitzel

Schnitzel - this delicious, light, crispy delicacy is the main dish we serve here at the Metro. Many of our patrons are familiar with all the wonderful, tasty variations we serve, but what is a schnitzel exactly? And what are the dish’s origins? This eastern European dish has roots in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. Typically called wiener schnitzel, from its veal fillet style. At the Metro, we serve schnitzel in the traditional Czech style, where it’s called a rizek.

Possibly originating in Northern Italy (as cotoletta alla Milanese), the schnitzel may have appeared in Vienna during the 15th or 16th century. It’s also believed that the spaniards may have had an influence on the dish. The Spanish had seen the Moors prepare schnitzel during the Moorish occupation, having brought the technique from Byzantine. According to yet another theory, it was introduced by Field Marshal Radetzky in 1857. The name “wiener schnitzel” was coined in 1900.

Schnitzel is traditionally prepared from a thinly-sliced piece of pork tenderloin, which is further tenderized by pounding with a hammer, then dipped into, flour, eggs and breadcrumbs before being fried in oil. Sometimes the readcrumbs are seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. This process, when done by hand, produces the most delicious schnitzel. We make schnitzel at the Metro from scratch, with the freshest ingredients, which is why it is worth the wait! It’s delicious with many side dishes and toppings, which is why we serve the variety we do. A mix of classic Czech sides, such as sauerkraut or red cabbage.

Originally a festive dish-in the 17th and 18th centuries, sometimes gold dust was mixed into the breadcrumbs to provide an extra golden, luxurious colour-it has become one of the most popular meals among many European cultures and is now enjoyed at all kinds of occasions. There are many restaurants across the Czech Republic that serve mostly schnitzel in the same way we do here at the Metro. No matter what schnitzel you choose from our menu, we hope you truly enjoy this traditional dish as much as we enjoy serving it!

Address: 164 &, 168 Victoria St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 5C6, Canada
Phone: (519) 578-9189
moc.liamg@leztinhcsortem
State: Ontario
County: Waterloo Regional Municipality
City: Kitchener
Zip Code: N2H 5C6


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM


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Reviews
I feel like Metro gets by on reputation. The schnitzel is great, really great. Get the classic Vienna schnitzel and you will be very pleased. If you want some variety tray a combo plate, but get that schnitzel. The service is slow, painfully slow. The dining room is cold in winter because people are crowding the door hoping to get a table. My advice: come at an off peak time / night.
7 years ago (10-03-2018)
We have gone to the Metro for many years. If you are looking for delicious schnitzel then this is the place. They also have the best perogies I have ever had. Wait staff are friendly and helpful. Well worth the trip.
7 years ago (03-04-2018)
Schnitzel has won a lot of awards over the past years. Our small group tried 3 different types and all were enjoyed. Soup was absolutely delicious. Overall a good experience. Not inexpensive at all but serving sizes were pretty generous. Service was pretty good too.
7 years ago (06-01-2018)
Awesome food. Schnitzel was delicious and the servings are big. Got take out, never dined there. Definitely will go back. If you're looking for authentic European cooking without breaking the bank, check them out.
7 years ago (10-02-2018)
The food is definitely traditional german food, so if that is what your after this is the spot for you. We went for lunch with a group of people and it was ok. This is an old restaurant so don't expect an updated interior. The food was good for what it was but I wouldn't personally go back again. It was also difficult for us to call ahead and make a reservation for our group. This is an old school schnitzel joint!
7 years ago (14-04-2018)
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