Restaurants of the week: The best schnitzel in the Toronto area near you

Craving a crispy, golden schnitzel that satisfies your deepest comfort food desires? Look no further! In this week’s edition of “Restaurants of the Week,” we’re serving up the juiciest, crispiest schnitzels in the Toronto area near you. Whether you’re a fan of the classic veal schnitzel or prefer a twist with chicken or pork, these are among the best spots serving up this beloved dish.

Here’s where you can find the best schnitzel in Toronto:

V’s Schnitzel House

These guys take their schnitzel quite seriously, with the menu offering it in different sandwich forms, and as other mains like V’s chicken schnitzel dinner. This comes served with V’s potatoes and a garden salad. Pork schnitzel is also available.

Where: 448 Browns Line
No reservations are needed.

Cafe Polonez

The Polish and Eastern European dining spot offers a variety of mouthwatering items, including chicken and pork schnitzels. Both come with fresh buns topped with garnishes.

Where: 195 Roncesvalles Ave
No reservations are needed.

The Alpine

Another spot with delicious mains, including pork and chicken schnitzels. The former is served with warm mustard, spaetzle, and braised cabbage, while the latter comes with mushroom gravy, spaetzle, and coleslaw. You could also get The Alpine Board for Two, which has grilled sausages, pork schnitzel, pork belly, potato salad, and more if you want to try a bit of everything.

Where: 2872 Dundas St W
No reservations are needed.

WVRST

Craving a schnitzel sandwich? Or maybe a schnitzel plate with a side of fries or salad? WVRST has got you covered on both fronts. For the sandwiches, you can get chicken or pork, and they’re filled with sautéed onions, bell peppers, provolone cheese, and currywurst sauce. You can also get jalapeños, sautéed garlic rapini, and pickled veg as add-ons, each at an additional cost.

Where: Multiple locations
Reservations: Online

Chopin

There are different options for schnitzels available on the menu here. Aside from the chicken one, there are multiple pork dishes as well, like the Chopin, Highlander, and Wiener. There’s also Polish Plate for One and Polish Plate for Two which has an assortment of items, including pork schnitzels.

Where: 165 Roncesvalles Ave
No reservations are needed.

Heavenly Perogy

They may be known for their pierogis but that’s not the only thing that’ll have you going towards the menu. Both chicken and pork schnitzels are available, which come with perogy and coleslaw. The menu also features a Holy Pork Schnitzel Sandwich, with fillings of white coleslaw, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and secret sauce.

Where: 400 Bathurst St
No reservations are needed.

Bonimi

The family-owned business specializes in Serbian cuisine and has a wide range of dishes. Schnitzels are among the entree highlights like Pork Bonimi Schnitzel, Veal Bonimi Schnitzel, and Viennese Schnitzel (available as pork or veal).

Where: 3319 Bloor St W
No reservations are needed.

Prague Restaurant

The Czech & Slovak restaurant has a whole schnitzels section, where you can find chicken schnitzel, in addition to a variety of pork dishes. These include ones with items like mushrooms, brie cheese, garlic, and more.

Where: 450 Scarborough Golf Club Rd
Reservations: Online

Town Crier

There are both individual schnitzels and schnitzel sandwiches available on Town Crier’s menu. There are different kinds like Wiener, Peppercorn Pork, Halloumi, and Chicken Cordon Bleu. For sandwiches, you’ve got veal schnitzel, pork, and chicken.

Where: 115 John St
No reservations are needed.