This has been my favorite restaurant for years. The service is fantastic and the food is always awesome. I love bringing people to this restaurant as it is always a hit and the prices are very reasonable for the quality.

Went: 12:00 pm Sun Apr 12 2015
Ordered: creamy shrimp dish and beef dish wrapped in pastry
Cost: incl. tax and tip $25-30
Comments: I am reviewing restaurants that I've been into in the last 3 months, but I'm forgetting the details. My apologies.
I've been to a lot of German restaurants and generally find it bland and the best and worse of all those experiences would be like 3.4 to 3.7 stars.... more

i love it when everything out of the kitchen looks super appetizing as goes by! you can order KRAINER (smoked sausages) or BRATWURST (pan fried sausages), or, you can have the best of both worlds and get one of each. both are super juicy, good texture, and a nice snap from the casing. served with mustard, "home fries" (boiled, seasoned potatoes - not fried), and sauerkraut. remarkably tasty.
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A rare treat for the wife and I as we managed to find a baby sitter crazy enough to watch our four kids :)

We wanted to do something different, as it is very easy to fall into the Pan-Asian Cycle in Markham -- (chinese, japanese, thai, hakka, indian, repeat) and this is very very different!
Opened 30 years ago (and not changing since) this is a very nice romantic location for a quiet meal. In... more

Everything was perfect : the atmosphere, the service, the food. I will definitely come back

I've been coming here with my family since I was born. The food is always good and the wait staff and owner are extremely friendly. I adore the potato soup, even if it is a bit too slaty. The gulasch and gulasch soup are also both excellent. I usually go with the weiner schnitzel which comes with home fries (ok) and broccoli with a cheese sauce. I've never left here disappointed.

I came back a second time and the experience is fantastic! The waitress was a bit on the slow side but the food was great and the prices are amazing as well.

We order the house platter for 2 but it could have probably fed 4 people. We also asked the resturant to reserve a pork hock for us and it was very tender. Still can't eat the skin though... more

I really really like this place. I came here on yelp's recommendation as I had a huge, random craving for schnitzel. This place is surprisingly huge and so old-school atmospheric. Located inside a former doctor's mansion in Unionville, it really was perfect for a double date night.

I came here specifically for the classic weiner schnitzel, and the huge, thin, lightly-breaded thing was... more

Wiener Rostbraten (10oz New York Centre cut) $18.95
Medium rare

Was perfect, done to perfection

Couldn't have asked for a better dish.
Would recommend this place in a heart beat.

Please do give this place a try if you happen to be in the Unionville area..

Yo lemme say firstly I love em Germans. Ima snatch me a blue eyes german Blondie soon after bulking season. Also fifa. Schweinsteiger. GOAT

Now for this. The place itself and the staff. Legit. The old white dude that greeted us and gave us tables. Dude needed an Oscar for how nice he was. That short cute white waitress that kept eyeing me. Oh mia MA, just might be using a tank of gas to see... more

Came here before for christmas and waffles and it is a really nice german restaurant. Once a house, this restaurant is very large with many rooms and a patio. They bring the outside in with vines and greenery among the ceilings and open french doors. My friend and I shared the classic schnitzel and a sacher torte for a weekday lunch because reviews here said they were good.

First, a basket of... more

German/Austrian comfort food, in a restaurant with menus and decor possibly frozen in time. The atmosphere is quaint with lots of flowers and greenery surrounding the restaurant building, and if you're looking for a casual, tableclothed dining experience, come here! Our server was generously polite with Thank Yous and we loved that. We never get "service" service in the city these days (for the... more

This was the first German/ Vienna restaurant I have been to. There was quit a few dishes I wanted to taste; however, I choose to eat the Schnitzel. The dish comes with a standard vegtable which I swapped out for sauerkraut.

The dish was delicious and the sauerkraut was good too. I did find the portion lacking as I was still hungrey afterwards.

The most surprising dish was the red cabbage. My... more

Great food, absolutely delicious, but, incompetent staff and even worse management. We waited one hour for our food because our winner of a waitress and kitchen had a mixup which resulted in the delay. She came by our table numerous times and noticed we weren't eating and when I asked what the issue was she said it was being prepared(which was a lie), they were busy, etc. 15 minutes after I ask... more

Read the review Mel C. wrote and it was very helpful.

It was a very nice day so had the meal outdoors. Waitress brought out some bread to start off. To my surprise there was no butter. I thought to myself, "maybe this is a German thing?" - so I ate the bread without butter. After finishing the bread there were other customers seated across from us and when the bread arrived at their table it... more

Nice little place

Hot day the pub patios were full so we gave this place a try on their patio (Which is small).
I ordered a schnitzel sandwich which was very good. It's a lot like eating at someone's house.
The cost was reasonable, the food was good.
My only complaint was the draft beer was not very cold. My girlfriend drank 1/4... more

Best food and service in town

OMG! The best schnitzel ever...the owner greated us at the door and was very friendly. The waitress had a smile and treated us like we were at her home for dinner. The schnitzel was the best. We had their home made apple strudel for dessert and were not disappointed (made on site). I have found my new family restaurant, no... more

Horrendously rude and illogical service. Dont go here

The service at this restaurant is absolutely abominable. I've been going there for years, because my grandmother enjoyed the "Old Country" environment and we wanted an authentic Schnitzel. However, when I recently went there their manager treated us like utter garbage. We came for a snack/dessert at 430 and were told that it's dinnertime and that we would have to... more

My boyfriend and I came here for lunch on Friday. We were greeted right away and there was no wait for a table.

It took us a while to decide on what we want but we finally settled on fried Camembert cheese with fresh melon ($9.95) for our appetizer, he ordered the schnitzel fingers with french fries ($9.95), I got the wiener schnitzel with home fries and vegetables with cheese sauce ($11.95)... more

Very cozy restarant and the waitreses are very friendly. Food is good - we had the platter and we love the sausages. We recommend to give it a try!!

If you're looking for some authentic german grub, this is the place to be! I wouldn't have known "Old Country Inn" was a German restaurant if not for Yelp!

I made a dinner reservation for five and thank goodness I did otherwise we'd be waiting awhile for a table. Our server had a thick German accent and I admit I had a hard time understanding her when she provided details on the menu..
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Home cooking

As long as your home was someplace in Austria. Excellent food prepared in a very traditional fashion. This is not new cuisine, and not adventurous. However, if you are looking for value, taste and well-presented meal, try the Old Country Inn.
We ordered the Jager Schnitzel -- excellent, tasty and filling -- Chicken Belvedere -- which was perfectly cooked but... more

Great Schnitzel here

I had a business lunch today with two of my clients and this restaurant was their pick.
Funny I never knew this was a german/Austrian restaurant, though I pass by it so often.
Once seated, the service was prompt. The interior can look a bit dated but this is in line with a trypical home style restaurant in Germany. I... more

Great food

We dined at this restaurant a couple of months ago. Excellent "home style" meals. The house speciality is weiner schnitzel. Good service with very reasonable prices.

Old Country Inn

Our favourite restaurant in our area that serves a fine selection of wild game meals in the fall season. Or they have a sampler plate for two of several different wild game. If you are looking for authentic tasting German beer, try their beer on tap or many others in stock.

Not as good as it once was

I have been going to this restaurant, whenever I am in Toronto, for over 10 years. When I went the other day I ordered a salad and wiener schnitzel. First off the menu does not specify what the meat is. Veal or pork. The schnitzel was not pan fried it was deep fried. I asked for spaetzle and it was... more

Maybe a 3.5, Old Country Inn is a step back in time

The Old Country Inn provides a step back in time, The 140 year old relic of a building gives an intimate setting you to enjoy your meal. Located in historic downtown Unionville, you are walking into the past. It provides an ideal romantic background for a special night and or occasion. The decor is pretty nice, the stained glass beer... more

Wonderful

A great restaurant ., with loved atmosphere . The staff were friendly , the food was delicious . I really recomend

Excellent food

My husband and I made a reservation at the Old Country Inn as we wanted to try the food there. I read the reviews on trip advisor and most were positive. We loved the atmosphere in this older buiding...felt so warm and welcoming. The staff were awesome! We ordered the platter for 2 and the food was delicious! The price... more

The Viennese Wiener Schnitzelis fantastic. It is made fresh! The portion is large!

The service is very good, it's not unusual for the owner to come by and ask about the service. I have been going here for 15+ years.... I have never been disappointed. however the china is very old... do it's time to get new china.

The washrooms are clean, however, you have to walk upstairs (fine for me, but... more

Ho hum

Thought this place was ho hum. The restaurant feels dated, and old. The schnitzel I had was nothing special. It came with a deep fried peach which sounded interesting, but it was really just a slightly oily canned peach half.

Always good

Friendly staff, good food, especially the schnitzels. A rare occurrence: the owner always stops by the tables to enquire if everything is satisfactory.

Good Home Cooking just like Mom's

I had been here a number of years ago with friends from Unionville and was thrilled at the quality of food and the draft Hacker Pschor beer. ( excuse the spelling). I always remembered the Holstein Schnitzel that so reminded me of home cooking. Unfortunately, I lived in Oakville at that time so my visits were few and far between.... more

Great German / Austrian Food for a reasonable price

I took my family for a nice Sunday Lunch. I was a little bit apprehensive since I hadn't been to this restaurant for 20+ years. We were pleasantly surprised. The food selection, quality and price are still significantly better than most German / Austrian restaurants. The quaintness of the old town, and the ambiance of the restaurant will have us... more

The best Jagger Schnitzel ever

We went with friends that have been there before. 2 of them are German and raved about this quaint restaurant. I had the jagger shcnitzel and it was fantastic! I wanted spatzle but forgot to ask to substitute for the dumplings. I've never had dumplings before. I enjoyed them even more than the spatzle to my utter amazement! I've only... more

Best schnitzel and crepes in Toronto area

This is our favorite restaurant. On Unionville Main Street, an old house (once the doctor house) is a place to remember.
The food is great, the service good and the front rooms have character.
The price is reasonable and the owner George together with the super nice server Ruhla always make dinner a wonderful experience.
Not to miss the genuine... more

I just changed the restaurant "type" to German. I went here based on the number of Yelp reviews and the fact it said "Canadian (new)" for restaurant type. I was intrigued enough to take some friends here.

The good news is that we discovered a quaint little area of GTA with a bunch of restaurants, pubs and shops. The bad news is that when we come back, we won't be heading back to Old Country... more

Excellent Value

In an area where restaurants generally cost a fortune, this place serves up great food at a very reasonable price. With half a little of Italian wine, two apps, entrees, one huge (shared) desert and coffee the bill was still just over $100. The decor was nice and the tables were well spaced so we weren't elbowing the next table.

Good restaurant, good food, great staff and in a good location. I had a Jager Schnitzel and I recommend it. It's slightly pricey and their service is a bit slow which did not bother me at all because I was not in a rush.

To look at Old Country Inn from the outside it's possible, that like me, you might judge it. The historic home that has been transformed to accommodate this Unionville Main St legend looks ornate, old, and perhaps not really your bag. I would strongly implore you to look past the fancy facade and venture to the side of the restaurant where its main entrance lives. There you'll find yourself in... more

Always a reliable place to visit for quality home style meals that are reasonably priced. The house wines are of good selection and also well priced. You wont feel hungry 2 hours later after you had a great meal here !

Good food, good beer, good value for your

Service is attentive but not overpowering. Food- and drink-wise it is as close as you can get to Austrian/Bavarian kneipe without leaving the Greater Toronto Area, Reservation recommended on weekend. We didn't bother to call in advance and were seated on patio (not that we regretted it in warm summer afternoon).

Simple, consistently great food in a pleasant atmosphere

I have been to this restaurant several times these past few years, and it doesn't get old. It has the family run feeling, the staff are friendly, relaxed. The food is consistently tasty - they absolutely nailed the schnitzel, and the apple strudel. Good value for the money, enough parking at the back of the restaurant, "no hurry" meals, and... more

Old Country Inn is a staple in my family. Every year for my Brother-in-law's birthday, we take a trip away from the city, to the quaint town of Unionville.

Every year we order the same thing. The Schnitzel. Where we disagree is what type of schnitzel we want. Do you want to cheese and ham? Do you plain? Do you want one of the many other options available?

Every year I tell myself there is... more

Wonderful Austrian/German Fare, Cozy Atmosphere

The Old Country Inn offers classic Viennese food in the middle of beautiful and historic Unionville, Ontario. Service is always attentive and warm. The food (get the schnitzel!) is reliably above average, and the major advantage to this restaurant is that it is simply very hard to find good food from this part of old Bavaria in North America. The... more

Delicious cuisine

One of my favourite restaurants. The food is delicious and the service is good.
The building itself can use a refresh, but if you can get past that, give it a try....you will not be dissapointed.

I like that this is not a franchise/chain restaurant and they have a hundred year old wine press from Austria, so that earns them 1 star right off the bat. I have been to this restaurant a few times and it is nice, if a bit dated. On our most recent visit I had the Szegediner Gulasch which was just ok. I tasted the schnitzel that my husband had and it was very good. My brother enjoyed the baby... more

Delicious authentic food from Vienna

My husband and I have been here several times. The food and service is always wonderful. I highly recommend any of their signature snitzels. I had the one with mushroom sauce once. It was delicious. My husband had the traditional sausages. They were delicious as well. The Sacher torte is to die for. If you love European cuisine, you will... more

Original Hungarian food. Schnitzel is amazing and also the mushroom soup. The place has a unique historical atmosphere and it's worth to see the many pictures that represent life as it was 200 years ago. You MUST enjoy the delicious Apple Strudel! Amazing.

Warm Atmosphere on a Cold Winter's Day

Deliberate, attentive and pleasant service in an atrium-like setting. Good menu choices for lunch with a great, fresh, hot, shared apple strudel for dessert. Made the planning process for the forthcoming fly fishing season that much more enjoyable...would return.

Terrible food and service

Last December I took my staff for our Christmas party.
As soon as we were sat,George the owner told the waitress to start pushing the alcohol sales.
I overheard while I was coming back from the washrooms which by the way were filthy.
The food was disgusting.2 of my staff got sick after eating the schnitzels which,by the way were... more

I came here for dinner with family. What caught my eye was the affordable pricing on the menu, as well as excellent service from whom I presume is the owner. Food wise though, I thought the restaurant was fairly mediocre. We ordered a sausage as an appetizer, which tasted like a specialty hot dog that I could have bought at a grocery store, unfortunately. I also tried the variety of schnitzels... more

Great Austrian food in a quaint old home setting

The food is very good, great schnitzels, goulash and many other Austrian specialties, but also many other dishes. I think anyone would find something on the menu. The service by friendly waitresses is excellent. As one would expect from an Austrian themed restaurant the desserts are are really delicious. On weekends the place is very busy and without reservations one... more

Austrian food in Unionville Village on Unionville Main St

The Old Country Inn serves Austrian food such as varies types of Schnitzel, Bratwurst, Rostbraten and Schwcinlende Bakony. The portions are a very good size and the quality is consistently very good. They also have lunch specials. They have a large selection of wines including Austrian wines and other wines from around the world. There is a shady terrace on... more

Best restaurant in unionville

The food is fantastic and the service is excellent. We were seated by the owner (George) who was very helpful explaining the menu and the history of the restaurant. The food was hot and plentiful. George came over twice to check on our experience, you don't get that kind of personal service at most restaurants. Very charming setting.

Definitely try the chicken schnitzel here! You won't be disappointed. Great ambience and perfect place to hang out with a bunch of beer loving friends.
You sort of do feel like you're in Germany.

Bad Bad Service. Don't go

We were greeted by two waitresses at the front with no smile on their face. The man who looks like either the manager or the owner of the restaurant was even worse. For sure I would not go back again and would not recommend any of my friends to go there. I rather go to the restaurant next door "Jakes"... more

Still providing a consistently good Austrian-style meal

When I worked in Markham this restaurant used to be a favourite of many in our company. We enjoyed taking friends and customers to the Old Country Inn to offer them a view of the quaint village of Unionville and a taste of German beer and Austrian cuisine. Twenty years ago, the menu was very similar to the menu that... more

Great food

My boyfriend and I are very into Austrian food so we decided to give it a try. The gulash and Wiener schnitzel were not exactly like what we had in Austria, but the overall quality was not bad.
The service was good until the end:
1. Our bill came while we were still having dessert. Not sure if it was... more

Fantastic Austrian / German food and fantastic service

Do yourself a favor and go the Old Country Inn- Unionville. "The hills are alive", indeed! Awesome food, awesome service, awesome ambiance- even sit outside for a very relaxing view and count the Porsche Carreras go by (4). The entire menu looks great. Started with Goulash soup- great choice. Got the HousePlatter for 1 (minimum 2 on menu) -schnitzel, pork... more

I wasn't sure what to expect but absolutely loved it. Easy 4.5 stars, maybe 5 stars! Here's the scoop:

- amazing service - they explain everything
- Great German & Austrian beer selection
- For starters, had Goulash soup and Austrian salad plate - amazing
- Main course was the House Platter for two. You get a giant platter to share with chicken schnitzel, two kinds of homemade sausage and... more

Love the decor and atmosphere... very nice, cozy, and like a real country inn restaurant! And the menu is certainly unique... it's the only German/ Austrian restaurant I've come across in Markham.
However, the food is pricy for the quality. I found the dumplings and schnitzel a tad dry, and soft drinks are quite expensive considering the fact that they don't offer refills. As another review... more

From Schnitzel to Sole...delicious food

A main street Unionville fixture for at least 3 decades, the Old Country Inn has decided it doesn't need to redo the wallpaper, update the carpets, lighten up the woodwork....but don't let the dreariness of the space put you off. Our party of 14 -- consisting of some very sophisticated diners as well as some happy with a bun or... more

Beware of George

Beware of George!
I was a happy customer of Old Country Inn for more than 10 years by now. Always liked the atmosphere there, the helpful and friendly staff and enjoyed the menu (partially for it reminded me about my two years spend in Austria long time ago). For these reasons, I held many departmental dinners and lunches in this... more

The Old Country Inn is a 140 year old house located on Main Street, Unionville. The restaurant has been in business for 35 years and is the only restaurant in Markham offering German/Austrian cuisine.

We ordered the following :

Gulasch Suppe (Goulash Soup) $6.95 - a thick soup which has potato, tomato, beef chunks

Steak Innsbruck $24.95 - Served with Sauteed Mushrooms, Bacon, Home Fries, and... more

Excellent German Food, and other choices too

We loved our German meal at this restaurant, and will certainly return. The large back room (which they call a Winter Garden) is discreetly lit at night, but looks as if it would be very bright in daytime -- big windows and skylights too. Service was good rather than inspired, but the manager (or owner?) was attentive and moved through... more

Great German Food

The service was excellent, staff was friendly and helpful with the food selection. I would definitely come back here for dinner again but only for a special an occassion as it is very expensives.

Mobile review

Traditional menu at a good price for Unionville. I would stick to the Viennese items like schnitzel rather than the pasta, but overall we were pleased with our lunch there.

The Food Files

Satya got the schnitzel sandwich, the chicken was super crispy and piping hot and the kaiser bun was crisp on the... more

Lunch Specials Review 4.5 stars

I never expect Old Country Inn Restaurant to be that good!! All these time I been looking for good schnitzels in Toronto and all these time, it is Markham!

Nice and homey decor, really old country stylish! Even the waitress has this old time charm, sweet and caring! Giving us really good advice of what to order and how many items to order!

The follwoing were... more

Old Country Charm with Extensive Menu

We have been eating at the Old Country Inn for many years. Although the original owners may well have been catering to a clientele of Austrian / Hungarian/ German descent , the present owner has enlarged the menu to please a larger crowd , and we believe, successfully so. My husband is Canadian while I am Austrian, and sometimes we... more

Its has a unique menu and the best location. Awesome schnitzel. Perfect dining experience

Meeting Place of Choice

We and two other couples meet here to dine at least once per year, partially because it's centrally located to our three homes and partially because the quality is so good.

Went for a wedding. They tried their best but it just seemed to be lacking in several departments. I'll chalk it up to the large crowd we had. the steak was good but the salad was very wet. They were very skimpy on the continents and we had to ask for a fork several times before getting one. As I said, it was a large crowd so I can't overly knock it for its faults and overall I still had a good... more

Pleasant place for dinner

Had dinner early in the week, so it wasn't busy. They only had one waitress on duty, and she got a little overloaded at times, but she was very nice and obviously working hard.
The decor isn't topnotch, but it's nice enough - and that's not why you'd be here anyway, right? It's the food. Very good German/Austrian fare, with... more

Had the Bleu Cheese NY Steak and it was great. The service was very good. I enjoyed the place.

Went here for a taste of the homeland last night.

A very cozy restaurant with friendly staff to greet you.
The only complaint I have it the lighting situation - it's a little too dark. Although the tables have tealights to make a little more 'romantic', I had a hard time reading the menu.

The service was excellent and the meals came fast. The manager even came up to make sure everything was... more

Authentic!

Was very surprised by the authentic feel of this restaurant. The ambiance is just right for an Old Country Inn. A friend suggested the schnitzel and it was outstanding. Not greasy at all and just the way it was meant to be made. Dessert followed with Apple Strudel of course - fantastic! I will be back.

I've been going to this place for over 15 years. People are friendly and warm and make you feel welcomed. The decor / interior looks dated, but to me this is a part of the charm of this place.

Now, the food - really good schnitzels and similar to what we'd had in Vienna; because there are several versions, plain or stuffed, with or without anchovy, everyone I'd gone with was always able to... more

Old Country Inn Restaurant

This is my favourite place to eat in Unionville – in fact, one of my favourite restaurants anywhere! The old house is very charming and comfortable, as is the “winter garden” patio. I have always had impeccable service, and the food is outstanding. Based on 20+ years of being a customer, my favourite dishes are the potato soup, their homemade dumplings and noodles, and the jager schnitzel (with... more

You always feel at home (especially if you're German/Austrian) in this homey restaurant with their great selection of beers, generous portion of schnitzel and friendly service. I'd recommend the schnitzel and the gem salad. The house riesling wine is quite decent. Groups are definitely welcome. If I were a diehard carnivore, I'd give it 4 stars.