The Village Lanterne – German
Stepping into this cozy Bavarian retreat feels like a journey to a rustic European village, where timber-framed walls and the soft glow of lanterns set the stage for a festive, communal feast. The air carries the irresistible scent of golden-fried schnitzel and tangy sauerkraut, while oversized steins of frothy ale flow freely amidst the hum of spirited conversation. It is a sanctuary of hearty comfort, where time-honored recipes and old-world hospitality create a dining experience that warms the soul.
155, North Wellwood Ave, NY +1-631-225-1690 https://thevillagelanterne.com/Rating: 4.4/5 (1411 reviews)
Cuisine: German
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, zone, tlc, detox, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate The Village Lanterne for its warm, community-focused atmosphere and authentic German cuisine. Diners consistently praise the cozy, festive ambiance, often enhanced by enjoyable live music and friendly interactions between tables. Standout dishes include the "Best of the Wurst," schnitzel with spaetzle, sauerbraten, and homemade desserts, though some noted the potato pancakes could be less oily. Service receives high marks, with specific shout-outs to attentive staff like Olivia who provide knowledgeable recommendations. It’s widely considered a reliable spot for a memorable me
Menu
Appetizers
GF - Gluten Free, V - Vegetarian
- Potato Pancakes (3) - $11: Served with apple sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Loaded Potato Pancakes (3) - $12: Topped with cheese & bacon. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Stuffed Pretzel Rolls (2) - $11.5: Two stuffed pretzel rolls. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Ruben Eggrolls - $14: Two eggrolls filled with corned beef, sauerkraut & Swiss cheese. Served with Russian Dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Muenster Cheese Sticks - $12.5: Muenster cheese, hand breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served with beer cheese dip. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Jumbo Wings (10) - $16: Salt & Pepper | Hot | Barbeque | Curry | Janica (Blackened) | Mild. Served with bleu cheese dressing & celery. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ribs (1/2 rack) - $18: Fall off the bone baby back ribs in our in-house blended barbeque sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Wurst & Kraut - $12.5: A combination of bratwurst, knockwurst, weisswurst & bauernwurst with sauerkraut & rye bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Curry Wurst - $12.5: Sliced wurst with curry sauce, dusted with curry powder. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wurstsalat - $12: The finest beef bolongna thinly sliced, tossed in white wine vinegar & oil. Served with onions, salt and pepper and rye bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins
- Schwabisches Cheese Dip - $18.5: A blend of smoked gruyere, sharp cheddar cheese & Hofbrau lager accompanied by soft pretzels, grilled wursts, cauliflower & gherkins. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Creamed Herring - $16: Creamed herring appetizer. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Maryland Crab Cakes - $16.5: Lump crab meat with our house blend of herbs & spices served on a bed of wilted greens with remoulade sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Calamari - $16: Served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Clams Casino (12) - $18: Topped with bacon, pepper, onion & herb stuffing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Flammkuchen
German style flatbreads
- Traditional Flammkuchen - $14.5: 2 cheeses, speck, ham & sauteed onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salami Flammkuchen - $15.5: 2 cheeses, speck, ham, sauteed onions & salami. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vegetarian Flammkuchen - $15.5: 2 cheeses, sauteed onions, assorted vegetables, & tomatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Mediterranean Flammkuchen - $15.5: 2 cheeses, sauteed onions, red peppers, olives & feta cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Soups & Salads
Fresh salads and homemade soups
- Schwarzwald Haus Salat - $16: Field greens, potato salad, carrots, radish, peppers, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, cheese & our house made cucumber dill dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cobb Salad - $16: Field greens, hardboiled egg, bacon, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, avocado, crumbled bleu cheese & thousand island dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Caesar Salad - $16: Romaine hearts with Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Portobello Mushroom Stacker - $15: Portobello mushroom, zucchini, squash, eggplant, red onion, melted muenster cheese, balsamic reduction. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- French Onion / Cream of Potato / Soup of the Day - $8.5: Choice of daily soups. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Crock of Goulash - $11: Hearty beef goulash soup. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Volumetrics
Sandwiches
Served with house made German potato salad or French fries. *Select sandwiches not available weekends.
- Bratwurst Reuben - $17: Grilled bratwurst, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing served on fresh rye bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pastrami Reuben - $17: Hot pastrami piled high with sauerkraut and topped with melted Swiss cheese. Served on fresh rye bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Braunschweiger Liverwurst - $12.5: Hand carved liverwurst served with slices of red onions, cucumbers, rye bread & gherkins. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Schnitzel Club - $16.5: Fried veal cutlet, topped with ham, muenster cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with brown gravy on a pretzel roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Schnitzel Club - $15.5: Fried chicken cutlet topped with ham, muenster cheese, lettuce & tomato. Served with brown gravy on a pretzel roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Sandwich - $16.5: Grilled angus steak with sauteed onions, mushrooms, topped with muenster cheese. Served on a pretzel roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Prime Rib Melt - $17.5: Fresh cut prime rib served hot, topped with melted Swiss cheese and fried crispy onions. Served with homemade gravy on a pretzel roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Cake Burger - $19: On a brioche roll with gouda cheese, lettuce, tomato & red onion. Served with a side of tartar sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Der Kaiser Burger - $21: 12oz sirloin burger topped with your choice of cheese, bacon, lettuce & tomato. Served on a pretzel roll with French fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pork Entrees
Traditional German pork dishes
- Pork Schnitzel - $24.5: Garnished with lemon slices. Served with spaetzle. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jager Schnitzel - $24.5: Sauteed pork schnitzel, topped with Jager mushroom gravy. Served with spaetzle and seasonal vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kassler Rippchen - $27.5: Smoked pork chops served with potato dumplings & sauerkraut. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Best of the Wurst - $27.5: Three sausages of your choice served with German potato salad, sauerkraut & rye bread. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Oven Roasted Pork - $24.5: Served with dumplings & sauerkraut, topped with pork gravy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Bacon Wrapped Pork - $27.5: Pork medallions wrapped in bacon & sage, topped with a demi sherry cream sauce. Served with mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables.
- Full Rack of Ribs - $29: Fall off the bone baby back ribs in our inhouse blended barbeque sauce. Served with French fries.
- Braised Pork Shank - $27.5: Served with dumplings & sauerkraut.
Beef Entrees
Traditional German beef specialties
- Sauerbraten - $24.5: Covered in gingersnap gravy served with a dumplings & red cabbage.
- Rouladen - $27.5: Covered in a demi-glace. Served with dumplings & red cabbage.
- German Meatballs - $24.5: Covered in muenster cheese & demi-glace over a bed of noodles.
- Hungarian Goulash - $26.5: With potatoes, peppers & carrots, served over a bed of egg noodles. Served with a house salad.
- Wiener Schnitzel - $31.95: Veal cutlet served with spaetzle & seasonal vegetables. Garnished with lemon slices.
- Leberkäse - $23.5: German bologna served with German potato salad & cucumber salad.
- Beef Stroganoff - $29.5: Pan seared strips of rib-eye, sauteed with onions & mushrooms in a burgundy cream sauce. Served with egg noodles.
Platters
Large combination platters
- Cold Cut Platter - $26.95: A tasteful assortment of traditional German cold cuts served with gherkins, German potato salad, cucumber salad, wurstsalat & slices of rye bread.
- The Schwab - $29.5: Sauerbraten, choice of wiener schnitzel or jäger schnitzel & choice of sausage. Served with spaetzle, red cabbage & sauerkraut.
Desserts
Sweet treats to end your meal
- House-made Cakes - $8: Seasonal selection of house-made cakes. Available by the slice.
- Apple Strudel - $8: Served with vanilla ice cream.
- Ice Cream Sundaes - $12.95: Four Scoops of ice cream topped with chocolate syrup, whipped cream & sprinkles. Vanilla | Chocolate | Strawberry | Mint Chocolate Chip.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Village Lanterne
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- The Village Lanterne offers casual dining with a community-focused, festive atmosphere, live music, and moderate ($$) price levels.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Rated 4.4/5, guests praise the cozy, festive ambiance and warm, community-focused atmosphere, which is often enhanced by live music.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The Village Lanterne has a website at https://thevillagelanterne.com/, but the provided data does not confirm if online ordering is available.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.4/5, guests praise the cozy, festive ambiance and warm atmosphere, making it a suitable choice for special occasions.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the "Best of the Wurst," schnitzel with spaetzle, sauerbraten, homemade desserts, Ruben eggrolls, and stuffed pretzel rolls.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with the only specific concern being that the potato pancakes could be less oily.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Rated 4.4/5, guests praise the festive atmosphere, schnitzel, and attentive service, though some noted the potato pancakes could be less oily.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Gluten-free options include Malfouf Mehshi, while the restaurant also offers low-carb and atkins options among its diverse dietary selections.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Village Lanterne has an overall average rating of 4.4/5, reflecting guest appreciation for its authentic German food and service.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the "Best of the Wurst," schnitzel with spaetzle, sauerbraten, and homemade desserts, which guests consistently praise for authenticity.
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