MALA Leipzig in Leipzig

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great restaurant – delicious, cozy & great service! We were at MALA Leipzig with a group of ten people and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We were particularly impressed by the selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, which were not only creative but also tasteful. The food was served quickly, the team was friendly and attentive. A nice extra: free water in 2 carafes was on the table and was refilled in between without being asked. The atmosphere was also very cozy, so we all felt comfortable. A really great restaurant – we would love to come back!

Delicious dumplings and great ambience. The Kaiserschmarrn was the best we had ever eaten

Guys, how good was that? I've been looking forward to making the reservation for a long time and how nice it is when all expectations are met. The food was on point, the atmosphere was super cozy and the service was incredibly attentive and prompt at all times. Thank you for the lovely evening 💐

We spent a wonderful evening at MALA. From the aperitif with non-alcoholic alternatives to the snack platter with farmhouse bread and several cheeses to the main course with three dumplings, we were delighted. The very friendly service then persuaded us to try some delicious desserts, along with a great espresso. Overall, a cozy atmosphere and a pleasant clientele. The price-performance ratio was right. It was fully booked on Saturday evening, so unfortunately it was a bit noisy, but still bearable. We're excited to see what the courtyard feels like in the summer. We'll definitely be back.

Delicious dumpling variations, I had spinach dumplings with a mushroom cream sauce, nice atmosphere, super nice service, I felt welcome!

Service super friendly, food super tasty, just great

Insider tip!!! Slightly higher price, but justified considering the menu and the origin of the ingredients!

great food, beautiful and cozy atmosphere, simply great! I recommend making a reservation. The vegan food (especially the beetroot dumplings) is simply incredibly delicious. there are also board games available.

Actually, I don't have much of an emotion, but the food triggered something in me - and I mean in a positive sense.

Wow. Just wow. Mala is not just a restaurant - it is a culinary revelation, a declaration of love for good taste, a homage to the fine art of enjoyment! As soon as you enter the restaurant you can feel that there is magic in the air. A warm, stylish atmosphere, service that is not only attentive but almost clairvoyant - and then comes the food. My taste buds will never forget this experience! It started with caramelized goat cheese, which was so perfect that I momentarily lost track of time. The antipasti – a celebration of flavors – and the balsamic reduction? A divine contrast of sweetness and acidity that left me speechless. Then the Schlutzkrapfen – tender pastries filled with a ricotta-spinach symphony, covered in sage nut butter that melted in your mouth. Plus the crunchy coleslaw, which provided the perfect freshness. A dish that makes you happy. And then, the crowning finale: Kaiserschmarrn! Airy, buttery, just the right amount of sweetness – a dessert that would have made the Austrian Emperor himself cry with joy. The whole thing was accompanied by an excellent La Trigi white wine, which was fruity, elegant and harmonious and took everything to an even higher level. Conclusion? If you haven't been to Mala yet, you haven't really tasted life yet! I'll be back. Again and again. 11/10 points!

The beetroot dumplings were amazing!!! 😍😍🌟

A real gem with great staff, a very good selection of wine and fantastic spinach dumplings. Really nice there.

If you like dumplings, you should definitely go here.

...Restaurant will be closing shortly, very limited selection, high prices

The restaurant's expectations of itself differ from reality. The food was ok to good. The wine pairing didn't go well with the food.

The only thing that really impressed me in terms of taste was the appetizer. I have never paid so much money for a plate of buckwheat with parsley. But it was very nicely prepared. The service left a lot to be desired (wrong choice of cutlery, no tablecloth, wrong drinks brought twice, orders forgotten, etc., different cups) When it comes to prices, everything should be right and really chic. It all gives a bit of a feeling of being intentional and not being able to do it.

Food is interesting in parts and you can feel that they are ambitious to create a menu that sounds appealing. Unfortunately, the combination of elements on the plate and the execution itself have some flaws, so you end with an ok experience. The price tag, however, is quite high for this. The service was quick and seemed to know what they are doing.

Quite tasty, but 10 euros for a soup or 22 euros for some mashed potatoes with a slice of tomato is a lot. Roasted fennel was served burnt black.

I am always amazed again and again! The food is simply delicious and always a new culinary experience. The atmosphere invites you to linger and the service is super friendly.

We really, really liked it. Can really recommend it.

MALA is amazing! Food from local producers, creative dishes and a space that is very cared for and nourished with love, faithful to the spirit of its team. The patio is a luxury, to start with a coffee and end with a toast!

Completely blown away by exceptional cuisine! I have rarely eaten such exciting and varied vegetarian/vegan dishes. Plus excellent service in a very pleasant atmosphere with a super nice beer garden. Absolutely recommended, I've been there several times and will go again!

A lovely vegetarian family restaurant with great outdoor seating. Affable staff, fantastic wines and very child-friendly too

The food is a taste explosion every time! This is food at the highest level of taste. Prices are therefore completely reasonable. Especially when you consider that the ingredients all come from local suppliers and farmers and are seasonal! The staff knows what they are doing - each course is explained to you and is perfectly matched with the recommended wines and cocktails. You can tell the expertise of the employees!

Very cozy and stylish atmosphere. Plus always changing vegetarian or vegan dishes and good wine. Accompanied by friendly service. A recommendation in the east of Leipzig

MALA is a small and pretty restaurant with a nice ambience and a calm atmosphere. The service was very friendly and accommodating and was able to give us good advice. Both the main course and dessert were incredibly tasty and therefore the price-performance ratio is only justified.

The Mala restaurant in Leipzig is a true gem! This little oasis never ceases to amaze us. The vegetarian dishes are absolutely unique and bear the chef's creative signature - far from the mainstream and full of surprises. Added to this is the exceptionally friendly and familiar service, which makes your visit a special experience every time. For us, Mala is an absolute must when we are in Leipzig. It's like a fine chocolate in a box - you just have to discover it (it's a little hidden) and enjoy. Many thanks to the whole team – keep it up!

Too expensive for such an atmosphere. It says a lot about the manager that even the toilet doesn't flush. Even with such an attentive kitchen staff, I unfortunately can't give it more than one star.

It's OK, you can do it. Food is actually a little less. I've been there a few times, but I can never really satisfy my hunger there. I always order another appetizer afterwards. So unfortunately I have to agree with the other comments. There really isn't much on your plate for what you pay. In terms of taste, I was really happy with some of it. Sometimes it was so-so. I found the toilets really terrible. You definitely have to go there again. The changing table was a disaster. Then you can actually leave it alone and go somewhere else if possible.

It was nice and you can sit nicely in the courtyard. Unfortunately, the main courses are very expensive at 22 euros and won't really fill you up. The ingredients are mostly regional, which is great. The cooking was creative, but the taste wasn't that convincing as it was rather bland. Fresh herbs and spices would have helped.

Too loud, too alternative You have to like it.

The sign with the inscription “MALA” seems almost inconspicuous when you walk through Schulze-Delitzsch-Straße. If you enter you will find yourself in a backyard where the MALA is. The atmosphere there is rustic and slightly alternative, which tempts visitors to sit down and breathe in this atmosphere. The menu is - and this is very commendable - regional and seasonal. The menu, which predominantly contains vegan dishes, shows who MALA's partners are. This transparency is commendable given the current discussion about sustainability and MALA is taking a pioneering role in this regard. You can choose from the menu three starters and/or three desserts at EUR 10 each and four main courses at EUR 22 each. Depending on the offer, there is also another daily offer for EUR 22. We recommend the wines from the menu, which cost EUR 7.20 per glass; Cost around EUR 28 per bottle. The presentation and quality of the food justify these prices. The service is also good and courteous. MALA is an absolute recommendation if you want to enjoy regional and seasonal cuisine in Leipzig away from the well-known hotspots.

An incredible culinary experience.

Nice atmosphere and friendly service. The taste of the food is not convincing, especially in terms of price/performance. We were disappointed.

Super nice beer garden, special location. Beer was delicious, food too. Super nice people, a great deal for me. Will definitely come back! Recommendation ;)

We were there yesterday. The main courses all cost over €20 and the price is not justified given the portion size and taste. The food was simple but tasteless. Not recommended 🥴

Super delicious breakfast and dishes for when you're hungry Update: Breakfast is no longer available and prices have increased dramatically

We only found the Mala because it was mentioned in a magazine years ago. Now finally tried it out. Definitely go here. Totally inconspicuous and somewhat remote, we would never have discovered it that way. Even the telephone contact was super nice. The welcome was warm, the backyard was incredibly cozy and the interior was great too. The food is top and the price-performance ratio is more than fair. Thank you for this wonderful evening. We will definitely come back and can only warmly recommend you. Even if it means a detour. What I also really liked was the layout of the menu.

A great experience for all senses! The menu is small but nice, the food is perfectly matched to wine/non-alcoholic drinks and tastes simply delicious! The staff are approachable, friendly and simply know what they are doing and saying. A very special shop, hidden behind Eisenbahnstrasse :)

The MALA in Leipzig is a very nice restaurant 🥰 has a cozy atmosphere and delicious food 👍🏻👍🏻

Was there by chance and saved food via Toogoodtogo. Was plentiful and tasty.

We thought it was really nice and probably sat here for a good 2 hours. I would say a bit of a hidden location but also a chilled backyard vibe. Food was great. Had the vegan white sausage, kimchi grilled cheese sandwich and the egg salad (it could be that it was even vegan). We all had spaghetti to drink (beer, lemon, aperol), which I've never seen before but can recommend in full. Friendly service. I can't quite get what we paid but I remember it as ok. Come back safely.

Super tasty and creative food and the nicest and most accommodating service in a long time! We'll be back ❤️

I've eaten at Mala twice in the last few months and to be honest I'm not entirely convinced. The card was creative and looked promising. Some of the food tasted good but some of it was very bland (chickpea pasta). I certainly understand that the prices are somewhat higher for high-quality regional ingredients. However, some of the prices here are completely incomprehensible to me. Over 5 euros for a few peanuts is simply an announcement. Although the main courses are moderately celebrated as 'haute cuisine', I don't find them to be as special in terms of taste as they are advertised by the staff and the high prices. In addition, the first time we had to wait about 2 hours for our food. I also understand that it was a huge stress for one waitress to serve so many guests at the same time. However, it is a strange feeling when you pay so much money and then are not satisfied with several points. There are also places like Café Hackel where delicious food is cooked with great ingredients at really fair prices. For me, Pekar is also an example of regional organic ingredients at fair prices. All in all: - high prices (sometimes a bit justified/sometimes not) - some good food - sometimes very long waiting times

Nice ambience, service is slow but good. The food looks fancy, but that's about it. Quite expensive for what you get. "Roasted" broccoli that was completely fallen apart and not seasoned and 3 potatoes with some sauce for 20 euros.

We had a wonderful evening with great service. We'll definitely be back!

Fantastic vegetarian cafe! Diverse selection, great ambience and friendly staff. Absolutely recommended for all vegetarians and lovers of good food!

Great little restaurant with great service and delicious vegan/vegetarian dishes

It was a tip from our daughter. We immediately felt comfortable. We will definitely come back here. Thank you!

And really liked the MALA. During our Leipzig weekend it was important to us to have vegan alternatives. There were different offerings for breakfast, which we really liked. Everyone was also super nice and attentive. Our dog was welcome 🙏

Who would have thought that such a magical and exquisite restaurant would be located in the backyard of a residential area. The service was very attentive and personal, and the atmosphere was very cozy. All dishes were explained and were really particularly delicious. So if you want to enjoy top vegetarian cuisine, head to Mala in Leipzig.

A big surprise for us! The oasis of gastronomy is somewhat hidden in the east of Leipzig. Anyone who finds the way will be rewarded with a lot of warmth and absolutely fantastic cuisine. We ordered various 3- and 4-course combinations with accompanying drinks (with/without alcohol). Every course was a pleasure and the non-alcoholic accompaniment in particular had a number of surprises in store. With the 4-course meal, the cheese platter was almost too much. But it can be easily shared. Three courses are enough to fill you up. Thank you for this wonderful evening with you! Greetings from table 35. :)

We went to MALA for the first time with friends for Sunday breakfast. Super nice staff, very cozy atmosphere with a fireplace and a great selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. My meal was extremely tasty and filling. We would love to come back 👍

Very creative seasonal dishes with regional ingredients. The baked celery was a delight. Will definitely come back.

We were here for the first time and were very excited!! We chose the 3-course menu with wine accompaniment and were fascinated by the service and the quality of the food and drinks. We can definitely recommend the Mala. It is one of our new favorite restaurants 😁

We didn’t have a reservation, but we’re lucky to be seated at the bar. We could chat with the waiters and chef, watch him preparing the meals. The food was really delicious, saisonal and regional. We had a really good experience there.

Super cozy restaurant, extremely delicious vegan food, top service. Quiet atmosphere. Even the stove (fireplace) was on with a real fire to warm you up. Feels a bit like star cuisine but very relaxed. The portions were the perfect size. We've had enough. Starter; Miso soup and porcini mushrooms Main course: stroganoff and gnocci-style The stroganoff was extremely delicious! Highly recommended.

Nettes gemütliches Ambiente. Guter Service. Leider etwas wenig Auswahl beim Essen und davon einiges noch ausgegangen (daher nur vier Sterne für Essen). Das Essen selbst aber kreativ und geschmacklich sehr gut.

Mala has good vibes in terms of ambience. It is a place where you would take your date or a lover for a nice dinner and enjoy the conversations along with some quality wine. Food is quite tasty, my meal lacked toasted nuts or breadcrumbs for some crunch. I would visit Mala again, mostly for the ambience.

Uneingeschränkte Empfehlung: ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen & Genießen! Herzlicher, aufmerksamer Service, köstliches vegetarisches/veganes Essen, viel Liebe zum Detail, saisonale & viele regionale Produkte. Überraschend ein leckeres amuse bouche (Sauerteigkräpfle mit veganer Zitronenvelouté), Hauptgang Kürbis, Mangold, Haselnüsse, Balsamico-Vinaigrette, Salbei (umwerfend, vor allem der Kürbiskuchen mit Weizenpolenta & in veganer Butter gebraten) & zum Nachtisch Quitte, vegane Milchmädchencreme, Minze & Schockomousse mit ausgewogenem Süße-Säure-Spiel. Vielen Dank für dieses Highlight <3

Wunderbarer Ort, an dem man einfach sitzen bleiben will. Die Frühstückskarte wurde leider stark ausgedünnt. Von selbstgemachter Marmelade und Aufstrich, wie noch zuvor erlebt, leider keine Spur. Die Karte sollte dringend nochmal angepasst werden..eine Käsesorte und etwas mehr Obst auf der Käseplatte wäre auch nicht verkehrt.Dennoch war unser Frühstück sehr schön angerichtet und hat geschmeckt. Die Bedienung war sehr zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Summasummarum immernoch sehr empfehlenswert, wenngleich nicht preiswert. Aber einer der wenigen sich abhebenden Läden um die Eisenbahnstrasse!

Sehr lecker, gut umsorgt worden, vielen Dank für den schönen Abend!

Heute das erste Mal dort gewesen und absolut begeistert. Tolles Essen, sehr nettes Personal!

Sehr gutes Essen. Sehr nettes Personal und ein gemütlicher Gastraum.

We had an amazing breakfast here! The staff gracefully provided our dog with a water bowl, very nice experience overall ☺️

A rich-taste of breakfast, a variety of dishes, good coffee. I liked it even though I'm not a vegan.

Wir waren schon mehrmals hier essen und es ist immer wieder ein Festmahl

Wenn ich ein Wort aussuchen müsste, um dieses Restaurant zu beschreiben, dann wäre es "ausgesucht", denn das ist alles hier - die Zutaten sind regional und saisonal, die Karte setzt nicht auf Masse, sondern auf hervorragende, kreative und stimmige Kompositionen, man kann den Köchinnen/Köchen quasi über die Schulter schauen, der Service ist professionell und trotzdem herzlich und das Ambiente bewegt sich geschickt zwischen gemütlich und chic. Im sonst so rauen Leipziger Osten wirklich etwas besonderes!!!

Volle Hochachtung für das kreative und handwerkliche Kochen. Im Allgemeinen hat der Laden ein tolles Konzept. Komplettes Verständnis für generell etwas höhere Preise aufgrund hochwertiger Zutaten etc. Aber: 12,50 für eine kleine Schüssel Gemüseeintopf ist dann doch ein Preis, wo ich mich frage wie er zustande kommt. Hinzu kommt der, dass der Service zwar sehr freundlich ist, aber auch nicht besonders aufmerksam. Beim vorletzten Besuch wurde uns 10 Minuten nachdem wir bestellten, gesagt das Gericht sei aus. Am Ende sollten wir aber trotzdem dafür bezahlen. Beim letzten Besuch warteten wir 20 Minuten auf unseren Eintopf, der dann lauwarm ankam. Wohlbemerkt das einzige Gericht zu der Uhrzeit. Die Getränke (Bier & Wein) kamen nach dem Essen & nach etwas Brot zur Suppe musste extra nochmal gefragt werden...

Ich fand' s toll. Regionale aber außergewöhnliche Küche. Sehr lecker. Viele vegane und vegetarische Angebote. Gemütlich.

Ein außergewöhnlich tolles Restaurant. Sehr gemütlich und toll rustikal eingerichtet. Die Bedienung (und gleichzeitig der Betreiber) war sehr freundlich und hat uns jedes Gericht erklärt. Ich würde immer wieder hinkommen, wenn ich nochmal in Leipzig wäre. Das Qualität und Kreativität des Essens brauche ich gar nicht zu unterstreichen, da sprechen die Bilder für sich!

Eine der besten vegetarischen Küchen der Stadt!

Ein Juwel! Die können aber kochen entfuhr uns spontan bei den ersten Bissen, dazu sehr nette Bedienung, leckerer Wein und gepflegt relaxtes Ambiente. Für Gourmets aller Altersklassen herzliche Empfehlung!

Delicious breakfasts, great coffee, friendly and polite service. We are looking forward to returning.

Das Ambiente ist sehr schön allerdings fanden wir das Essen überteuert. Zu kleine Portionen für viel Geld.

Fabelhaftes Ambiente und noch fabelhafteres Essen. Die Wochenkarte verwundert und überrascht jede Woche gleichermaßen und verzaubert auch die kritischste Zunge. Vegan, vegetarisch, regional - mehr kann man sich wirklich nicht wünschen. Ich komme immer wieder gerne und freue mich jedes Mal Freund:innen für das MALA begeistern zu können. Danke und bis zum nächsten Mal!

Das essen schmeckt fantastisch. Der Service ist locker, authentisch und super freundlich. Stabilstes Frühstück der Stadt ✨👌

hier stimmte für uns alles, service und essen, sympathisches team, essen ohne zuviel schnick schnack, (aber mit durchdachten "einfachen" ideen wie minzeblüten als essbare deko, weil sie halt einfach da war) und auch ohne irgendwie dem anspruch nur fancy sein zu wollen und gerade deswegen richtig gut… sehr gerne wieder, auch das frühstück ist zu empfehlen !

Schönes Ambiente, toller Service und sehr gutes, natürlich schmeckendes essen!

It's was amazing! Thanks a lot! Stuff great, nice outdoor sitting, amazing toast.

Sehr leckeres Frühstück mit abwechslungsreichen Angeboten. Schöne Sitzgelegenheiten drinnen und draußen.

Leckeres, außergewohnliches und frisch zubereitetes Essen.

Das Essen hat eine Seele und sehr viel Liebe. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr gemütlich, freundlich und man fühlt sich immer zu Hause. Der Innenhof ist im Sommer magisch. Definitiv einer meiner Lieblingsorte und Leipzig

Immer wieder gerne! Sowohl das Essen als auch das Ambiente sind super ❤️

Sehr süß! Gutes Angebot an veganem Essen. Der Innenhof im Sonnenlicht ist Dreamy af. Kaffee lecker, Toilette sauber

Schönstes Café im Osten mit vorzüglichen Essen

Wir waren schon mehrmals im Mala, bisher immer nur zum Frühstück. Ich kann nur sagen ich bin restlos begeistert; wir hatten Fartine, Schakschuka und Omelett; alles super frisch; Service war zuvorkommend und immer präsent, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Ich kann das Mala nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen.

Ist nicht das erste Mal das wir hier essen. Das Essen an sich ist nicht schlecht, aber der Service das aller letzte. Ungenügend Informationen ob wir uns einfach am Tisch setzen können oder nicht, angeblich muss man sich an der Theke wenden. Nachdem wir am Tisch saßen mussten wir den Tisch wechseln weil es angeblich reserviert ist, logischerweise nirgends zu erkennen. Gleich werden wir bedient hieß es, doch nach fast einer Stunde hat sich keiner gezuckt. Leider das letzte Mal für uns.

Wir waren zusammen mit Freunden im Mala zum Frühstück. Die beiden waren seit der Eröffnung schon mehrmals in dem kleinen Lokal und ganz begeistert. Es gibt mehrere Frühstücksvariationen zur Auswahl. Wir entschieden uns für das "Frühstück für zwei" mit Brötchen, einer tollen Käseauswahl, gebratenem Tofu, Hummus, einer anderen Streichcreme, Marmelade, Schokocreme (selbstgemacht?) Eiern, Obstsalat und Orangensaft. Das alles zu einem ziemlich unschlagbaren Preis von 16€. Die Qualität der Komponenten war sehr gut. Auch der Kaffee war super. Auf Nachfrage konnten wir zusätzlich zu den Brötchen auch noch das selbst gebackene Sauerteigbrot probieren. Im Mala wird viel Wert auf Regionalität und Nachhaltigkeit gelegt. Die Atmosphäre ist gemütlich und hip. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Wir besuchten heute nach mehreren Empfehlungen das Mala zum ersten Mal und wollten dort frühstücken. Der Raum ist sehr einladend gestaltet, rustikal und modern zugleich. Angenehme, passend ausgewählte Hintergrundmusik rundet das Ganze ab. Die Auswahl zum Frühstück ist groß, auch vegane Varianten verfügbar. Zusätzlich gab es noch wechselnde Tagesgerichte. Der Kaffee war überragend, die Speisen selbstgemacht und geschmacklich fantastisch. Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis ist vollkommen in Ordnung! Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch im schönen Leipziger Osten wert - egal zu welcher Tageszeit! Wir kommen wieder!

Weiß gar nicht wo ich anfangen soll. Der Innenhof ist super schön, drinnen ist es auch echt schön. Man kann dem Koch beim schnippeln und brutzeln zusehen. Die Karte ist klein, aber mit wechselnden Tagesgerichten. Frühstück, Mittag, Kuchen, Abendessen, verdammt leckerer Kaffee, Bier und Wein, ausgewählte Spirituosen. Der Koch kann einem sagen wo die Lebensmittel herkommen (vom Bauerhnhof um die Ecke). Preis-Leistung ist unschlagbar