Bistro Mitte

Everything is so good!! The food and the service. I can't remember the last time I've had German food.. I ordered the Wiener schnitzel with lemon. Even the jäger schnitzel is delicious with the mushroom sauce. Ours came with salad but we ordered a side of red cabbage. That's delicious!!!The only oddity was the music!! It was country, Amy Winehouse, more country. I hoped for German music. Or none...it's really not necessary for dinner!!We shared the German chocolate cake for dessert. It was SO moist.

This is a new German restaurant located in downtown San Carlos. I thought the experience was neat since I don't see a lot of German restaurants around these parts. Service was nice and prompt except for the beer my friend ordered at the beginning didn't show up until we had to ask for it again.They have bread on the side which I thought was tasty. However, a lot of German food is very carb heavy so I'm not really sure if you need extra bread...We started with the Bavarian pretzel and it was solid. But it was of course carbs so it's definitely a snack / appetizer.We ordered the spaetzle and it did taste like upleveled mac and cheese. It was not bad? Just a bit too heavy for me to eat this all the time. Once again another carb though heh.We got some schnitzel and the pieces of meat they give you are quite large. I had to take some home. I tried mine with the capers sauce and felt that to be a hint too sour for me to eat this all the time. I did like the Jaeger schnitzel sauce better since it was more of a white creamy sauce so I'd consider getting that next time. The meat was very thin and breaded nicely, not super oily.I did feel super heavy after I left dinner though. I guess next time I could just use one carby appetizer!

Like my coworker said, the word "Bistro" for a German restaurant might mean it's like a cafe and to lower our food expectations.Came here for lunch and it was empty which is never a good sign. First off the service was great, no complaints there.The food however was very bland. The sausage I got tasted like underseasoned pork. That's it. The mashed potatoes tasted like they're from a TV dinner and so did the cabbage and sauerkraut. Just complete underwhelming. I'd rather have some name brand chicken apple sausage from a packet in the grocery store.My coworker's pasta was greasy and lukewarm, but I think the saddest dish was their strudel. Nothing like a cold apple strudel with like a couple of raisins and barely any flavor for like $10. More than underwhelming, just plain sad.Personally I can't see this place surviving in San Carlos.

I wanted to try something different for my Birthday dinner. I felt like German food. Quick search and I find Bistro Mitte. The reviews look good on Yelp. There is some concern on other sites saying menu changed or name changed or something... I almost changed my mind but thought what the heck. What's the worst that can happen? It's no good? So we don't return....I'm glad we went. There was three of us. We ordered some non alcoholic beers, they brought out bread that was hot and delicious with a herbed butter. We ordered apps1. My husband got the Curry wursts- omg this is delicious!2. I got the Spätzle - delicious. Yes its shape is different, but it's amazing!3. Friend got the Lentil soup yumDinner1. Cordon bleu -fabulous 2. Chicken Schnitzel very tasty3. Beef Rouladen amazing Black Forrest cake scrumptious! JayJay was super nice. Great atmosphere and excellent food.

Visited Bistro Mitte with my in-laws and had a great experience overall. The service was excellent--attentive and friendly throughout the evening. Restaurant was clean and welcoming. Great for groups or date night. We ordered the pretzel, spaetzle, Jäger schnitzel, and bratwurst. Everything was tasty, but the Jäger schnitzel was a little underwhelming and could have used a more exciting flavor. Next time, I'd probably try a different dish.The beer menu was impressive and offered a lot of variety, which we really appreciated. Overall, a solid choice for German cuisine with great service.

A newish restaurant in San Carlos that offers a different cuisine on Laurel - some delicious, authentic German food. We came here for a weekday lunch during the holiday break, and there was plenty of seating, both inside and outdoors. They have a kid's menu, which I wasn't aware of, which made things even better. I was able to order a cheese spaetzle and chicken schnitzel with fries for the little ones, while my husband got the paprika schnitzel and I got the jager schnitzel. Pork is the default protein although you can also choose to upgrade to chicken or veal. Be warned - the schnitzel serving size is big! My husband and I should have just shared. He wasn't really a fan of his paprika sauce - it was very similar to a red salsa and didn't pair as well with his schnitzel. I, on the other hand, loved the jager sauce - it's a creamy, mushroom gravy and is so savory and delicious. I only wish there was more of it that came on the plate. Both meals came with a fresh, side salad. The schnitzel itself is nicely pounded so it's a thin meat with a light coating of breadcrumbs and fried so it's nice and crispy, but not greasy. Their spaetzle here is like a German version of mac and cheese - so rich and cheesy, it's sure to be a kid (and adult) favorite.

*Parking: Located in the pedestrian only section of downtown San Carlos, there's street parking or little lots nearby. *Experience: We got here around 6pm on a Tuesday for a party of 3 and was seated immediately. Everyone was extremely friendly! We asked what was the most popular items on the menu and was introduced a couple top picks and they were all solid choices.*Food: We were served complimentary bread when we waited for our mains. I ordered the pork jager schnitzel and my husband got the beef rouladen. Both were really well made! The pork cutlet was super juicy and crispy. The beef was super tender. Both dishes were well-balanced entrees as it included veggies, protein, and carbs. We trusted the recommendations so much that we also asked for a recommendation on beer. We really enjoyed the food and can't wait to come back to try other items!

We stopped here for lunch today because it was convenient and we've been wanting to try this restaurant now for a while. We asked the waiter if it was possible to get service in time to be out an hour later for a kid's soccer game and he assured us we would be. He was right. The service was terrific. Our waiter was funny, personable, and very attentive.Because it was lunch, I did not choose one of the heavier dishes that I thought I would enjoy like rouladen, but instead picked the Thuringer bratwurst, which was accompanied by red cabbage, as well as white and potatoes. The dish was excellent, although given that Ditmer sausages always are excellent, I'm not surprised. What convinced me of the authenticity and quality of the cooking was the potato salad. If you don't find dill pickle and a very clear vinaigrette on a potato salad, it is not German. This most definitely was, and we loved it. The pork weiner schnitzel was also excellent as was the frankfurter sausage, although the thuringer had more flavor. The beer (Dunkle) we had was the perfect drink with the food. We all agreed to return soon for a full dinner. Great addition to Laurel Street!!

Went here after an afternoon of walking around Fioli Gardens so we were pretty hungry! Had reservations for 8 and got seated pretty quickly. The service was friendly and pretty fast.We got the Spaetzle and Bavarian pretzel (2) as appetizers! OMG they were amazing! The pretzel came with a cheese sauce and a honey dijon mustard. I would suggest - eating it with the cheese sauce first so you can get the flavor because once you dip in the honey dijon - you want that full on flavor! The pretzel was pretty spot on - we had gone to Germany and tried all kinds and this one was pretty good. The spaetzle was a little different than what I was used to? It was thin and long - like chopped up spaghetti noodles - where the ones I'm used to are more curled? BUT regardless the flavors were so good and texture was perfect. That caramelized onion in the sauce really makes the flavors POP!! Could have gotten another order but luckily we didn't.Most of us got either the schnitzels (Jager) or the German Beef Rouladen. Nephew just got the hamburger but he seemed to really enjoy it! :) First off the schnitzels were so tender and juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside - and the Jager sauce (Mushroom) - honestly you can't go wrong. My dad LOVED the potatoes - the way they cut it had flavor all around. Needed a bit of salt but I love that they let you decide how salty you want it. The salad was "eh" with very little dressing but it provided me less guilt cause I did eat my veggies! :)We actually tried the pork and the veal. Veal was delicious - a bit thin but the pork was AMAZING. Very juicy and next time I'm going for the pork...Hubby and middle got the German Beef Rouladen - it's beef that has been pounded and rolled with their mustard, bacon, onions and pickles and came with a wine gravy/sauce on top of mashed potatoes - they also got veggies and pickled cabbage. I wish our schnitzel had picked cabbage - it was delicious - cuts the heaviness of the food and more effective that a a salad of spring greens.Overall we definitely will go back - in fact this will be my choice for girls get together when it's my turn to choose!! LOL

Prost to the Pints, but the Brat Needs a Boost!If you're looking for a place where the staff are as warm as your first sip of gluhwein in winter, look no further than this bierhaus! The servers are a delight--like an Oktoberfest hug in human form. They've got a great selection of traditional German beers on tap, which is fantastic, because nothing says "I'm cultured" like sipping on a fine Pilsner while contemplating the mysteries of life. And for those who like to keep it classy, there's even a wine list! Because nothing says "Germany" like pairing your weinerschnitzel with a fine Cabernet, right?Speaking of food, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The weinerschnitzel? Pretty good! Crisp, flavorful, and makes you feel like you're in the heart of Bavaria. But then there's the bratwurst. Ah, the bratwurst. Let's just say it's not quite the wurst but could definitely be better. It's like they took a detour through Kansas before landing on my plate. I mean, I've had more authentic brats at a baseball game.So, come for the beers, stay for the banter, and maybe skip the bratwurst if you're a purist. Prost!