Old House Cosmopolitan Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Old House Cosmopolitan, a charming German eatery nestled in the heart of Alexandria, VA. Here, culinary tradition meets modern comfort in a delightful menu bursting with authentic flavors. Each dish tells a story, starting with their savory Chicken and Crab Cake Sandwiches and the iconic Jager Schnitzel, which many patrons rave about for its tender cutlet topped with creamy mushroom sauce.
The menu also features mouthwatering options like Curry Wurst and Stuffed Veal Schnitzel, all served alongside crispy fries or vibrant salads. Guests can also enjoy thoughtfully created salads, such as the classic Greek Salad.
With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, Old House Cosmopolitan is the go-to destination for both cravings and comfort, making every dining experience memorable and satisfying.
Starters, Soups and Salads
Goulash Soup
Greek Salad
Caesar Salad
Mixed Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pepper and onion dressed in light lemon and olive oil vinaigrette.
Sopska Salad
Cucumber, tomato, pepper and onion in a light lemon and olive oil vinaigrette, topped with feta.
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella dressed with basil pesto olive oil and balsamic.
Calamari
Fried and served with homemade dipping sauce.
Chicken salad
Grilled chicken breast with mixed salad
Obazda
Bavarian style cheese spread served with tomatoes, red onion and bread.
Pfannekuchen Suppe
Clear beef and vegetable soup with sliced savory crepes.
Burger
Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese, served with fries.
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast sandwich with lettuce, tomato and mayo served with fries.
Steak Sandwich
Grilled steak with sauteed mushrooms, onions and topped with melted mozzarella, served with fries.
Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab cake patties topped with lettuce, tomatoes and house sauce, served with fries.
Vegetable Sandwich
Sauteed mushrooms, zucchini, peppers and onions topped with melted mozzarella, served with fries.
Curry Wurst
Grilled German sausage topped with curry ketchup, served with fries.
Weiss Wurst
Traditional Bavarian sausage, grilled served with mustard and fries.
Cevapcici
Homemade grilled beef sausages served with homemade bread.
Sandwiches
Entrees
Wiener Schnitzel
Tenderized veal cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried and served with fries or salad.
Schweine Schnitzel
Tenderized pork cutlet lightly breaded and pan fried, served with french fries or salad.
Chicken Schnitzel
Tenderized chicken breast lightly breaded and pan fried and served with fries or salad.
Stuffed Veal Schnitzel
Tenderized veal cutlet stuffed with feta cheese and spicy peppers, lightly breaded, pan fried and served with roasted potatoes.
Cordon Bleu
Tenderized pork cutlet, stuffed with Swiss cheese and ham, lightly breaded and pan fried, served with roasted potatoes.
Jager Schnitzel
Tenderized veal cutlet, grilled and topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with grilled vegetables.
Chicken Jager
Grilled chicken breast topped with creamy mushroom sauce and served with roasted potatoes.
Zuricher Geschnetzzeltes
Tender strips of veal sauteed in creamy mushroom sauce and served with spatzle.
Mixed Grilled Platter
Grilled steak, chicken breast and cevapcici, served with choice of french fries or salad.
Shrimp Rice
Grilled shrimp served over vegetable rice and topped with a garlic lemon parsley sauce.
Kase Spatzle
Homemade German pasta sauteed with cream and cheese, served with mixed salad.
Spinat Spatzle
Homemade German spinach pasta sauteed with creamy mushroom sauce, ham and onion served with mixed salad.
10 oz. Ribeye Steak
Grilled and topped with roasted onions served with roasted potatoes.
Trout salad
Whole boneless grilled trout served with mixed salad and garlic lemon parsley sauce
Branzini Salad
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass in garlic lemon parsley sauce served with mixed salad.
Crab Cakes
Served with house sauce and grilled vegetables.
Filet Mignon
8 oz. grilled beef medallions served with grilled vegetables.
Holsteiner Schnitzel
Wiener schnitzel topped with a sunny side up egg served with fries or mixed salad.
Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb chops served over vegetable rice.
Seafood Platter
Crab cake, mussels, shrimp and scallops served with veggie-rice
Vegetable Plate
An assortment of grilled zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, potatoes, asparagus and onions.
Combo Platter For 2
Rib eye steak, chicken breast, cevapcici, lamb chops and grilled shrimp served with sopska salad.
Combo Platter
Sides
French Fries
Side Salad
Grilled Vegetables
Mushroom Sauce
Roasted Potatoes
Spatzle
Vegetable Rice
Ajvar
Crepes
Palacinke. Homemade crepes with Nutella or marmalade.
Baklava
Homemade dessert with walnuts.
Black Forest Cake
Homemade layered cake with chocolate, cherries and cream.