Veslo Family Restaurant

Veslo Family Restaurant is located on 100 Arnold St. in Kitchener, Ontario,^[1] "hiding on the edge of a residential neighbourhood".^[5] Its two dining rooms seat 40 people.^[1] The restaurant, a converted house, has a red brick exterior and is described as a place "you don't notice as you drive by".^[1][5] The interior uses wood furniture and has a European feel, according to a 2017 Record article.^[1]

The restaurant specializes in Serbian cuisine.^[1][6] The 2017 Record article described the menu as "hearty, sometimes smoky, and often [featuring] substantial portions of meat".^[1] Options for appetizers include Serbian salad and goulash.^[7][5][4] Some main dishes served include schnitzels, sausage, minced steak, and chevapi.^[1][5] According to a 2018 Record article, the Karadjordjeva Schnitzel is a customer favourite.^[3] Dessert options include baklava and krempita.^[1]

Veslo Family Restaurant was reviewed by The Record in 2008,^[5] 2014,^[7] and 2017.^[1] In 2008, Drew Edwards, praised the food and atmosphere, writing "eating at Veslo is like eating in [the owners] home kitchen".^[5] Edwards rated the restaurant 3.5 on The Record's 4-point scale.^[5] Sylvia Pond's 2014 review praised the large portions, service, atmosphere, and food.^[7] In Jasmine Mangalaseril's 2017 review, they praised the food, but disliked the service and timings.^[1] They rated the restaurant 1.5 out of 4 (between "fair" and "good").^[1]