Cafe Katja is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

1. Cafe Katja

8.6
79 Orchard St (btwn Broome St & Grand St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 135 tips and reviews

Caroline G.Caroline G: The service, the food, you really can't go wrong. The spaetzle and pretty much any sausage on the menu are ridiculously amazing. If its your birthday, prepare for something special...

Donna C.Donna Chan: Perfect for a casual brunch to catch up with friends. Yummy spatzle, cute decor, and the nicest service ever!

Jenna O.Jenna Odett Laskin: excellent austrian food and charming service - ruben sandwich is for 2 people, loved the spatzle, sausage sampler, pickle platter

Dudley's is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

2. Dudley's

8.7
85 Orchard St (at Broome St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 183 tips and reviews

Travis R.Travis Ramsey: Chicken schnitzel salad is great. And wild mushroom egg benidect.

Katie N.Katie Needs: This place is delicious. Try the schnitzel salad & Brussels sprouts.

Trista K.Trista Kempa: The schnitzel salad is incredible. Service is hit or miss. But they deliver so...

Loreley Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

3. Loreley Beer Garden

8.1
7 Rivington St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Lower East Side · 192 tips and reviews

Mike M.Mike M.: Awesome beer selection and a great back patio. Try the schnitzel fingers!

Anna H.Anna Heim: Authentic German food and refreshing patio - perfect on a warm summer evening!

BonobosBonobos: Great German beer garden with a German food menu and an outstanding beer selection. Lots of outdoor seating when the weather's nice.

Paulaner on Bowery is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

4. Paulaner on Bowery

265 Bowery (Houston), New York, NY
Bavarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 76 tips and reviews

Pinsi L.Pinsi Lei: Must try the Pork Wiener Schnitzel! And potato pancakes of course

Fueled CollectiveFueled Collective: The Munich based brewery and restaurant finally opens in New York City. Amazing brew and genuine German food makes this place a great after work option.

Anne Mai B.Anne Mai Bertelsen: If you like amber ales, order the Munich dark. It's only dark in color; tastes like a caramelly amber. Order the spaetzle with mushrooms. Comfort food for a cold night

Wassail is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

5. Wassail

162 Orchard St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 70 tips and reviews

PureWowPureWow: This Lower East Side locale boasts close to 100 varieties of cider, and with dishes like leeks with spaetzle and truffle butter, the vegetarian, British-centric menu isn’t to be overlooked. Read more.

Dina R.Dina Rughani: Great ciders on tap. Also try the apple juice. Order the scotch egg and jalapeño fritters. I would like to try other things on the menu

Ari G.Ari Greenberg: So good. Will be coming back. Great place to take vegetarian and non-vegetarian friends alike. The food was innovative and excellent and the cider was fantastic. Highly recommend.

Schapiro's is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

6. Schapiro's

120 Rivington St (at Essex St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Meghan KathleenMeghan Kathleen: Need to make a decision for dinner? Go with the Veal Schnitzel or the Meatloaf. Both are flavorful and hearty.

Lauren S.Lauren Santiago: Baked cauliflower, bone marrow, veal schnitzel. Do all of that.

Noah X.Noah Xifr: Cauliflower, Spinach, Drinks all fabulous.

Zafis Luncheonette is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

7. Zafis Luncheonette

7.4
500 Grand St, New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 10 tips and reviews

Jon Y.Jon Y: Two eggs any style, potatoes, toast and coffee - $4.60 including tax. How can you go wrong? Been going here since before I was born; the food is still great every time.

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: For $4.50 you can get 2 eggs, homefries, toast, and a coffee. That's the most amazing cheap deal ever.

Jenny G.Jenny Grange: Good value breakfast

Mezetto is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

8. Mezetto

161 E Houston St (Allen St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 65 tips and reviews

Era S.Era Singh: Yum! Get the truffled gnocchi and falafal buns!!! And the service/waiters are great!

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Bottomless mimosas seven days a week! Read more.

laura t.laura temel: Gnocchi was excellent, a must. The grilled avocado salad and Mezetto trio both stood out as well. Great service! Highly recommend.

Russ & Daughters Café is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

9. Russ & Daughters Café

9.1
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews

Greg W.Greg Wong 🎯: Get the Pastrami Russ. Pastrami cured salmon, cheese, sauerkraut, mustard, pickle on a pretzel roll. The perfect combination.

Amy Z.Amy Ziff: Go for the classic lox and bagel. The pickles are amazing too.

Jen S.Jen Snow: After 100 years, it was time for a restaurant.

Shopsin's General Store is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

10. Shopsin's General Store

120 Essex St (btwn Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Diner · Lower East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Chef Eddie Huang recommends the ABC: chicken schnitzel, sausage gravy, eggs, grits.

Robin F.Robin Farrell: Santana Pete could be the best sandwich I've ever had. 3 eggs turn it into a stunning brunch. Order it.

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: Don't offer anybody a bite of your sliders, because they probably won't give it back.

The Pickle Guys is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

11. The Pickle Guys

8.7
357 Grand St (Essex St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 61 tips and reviews

Emilie F.Emilie Futterman: Best pickles NYC. The spicy spicy ones in particular. Closed on Saturday but open Sunday all day.

Zhen C.Zhen Chu: Awesome pickled pineapples!

Jason K.Jason Kapler: These guys don't play around. I buy the Hot Sour or Horseradish Pickles, Jalapeno Stuffed Olives, and the Pepperoncini. I could be a masochist.

Freemans is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

12. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 569 tips and reviews

Valentina M.Valentina Monte: this is where i am CONVINCED i spotted Rooney Mara. i enjoyed the pork schnitzel and spaetzle, and though i'm not an artichoke dip fan, it's apparently a must and didn't disappoint.

İpek A.İpek A.: Perfect place for brunch & cocktails... Cheddar Sandwich, White omlette and negroni higly recommended ;)

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of The 15 Best Places for German Food in Lower East Side, New York.

13. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1447 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Can't decide? Try the Reuben Brisket Combo Sandwich (beef brisket and corned beef dry cured month long using a secret pickling formula, topped with Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Sauerkraut.

Kevin Jan M.Kevin Jan M: Really delicious pastrami sandwiches. 😋 You have to get the "Rueben"! (Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut) Go, Go, GO!

Jim A.Jim Anderson: Try the Rueben - Rueben 16.55 - "For years we've been keeping our Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Russian and Sauerkraut combo under wraps. Now we're ready to go public"