Pepenero Schwabing in München

Excellent Italian restaurant, good food, friendly staff, everything clean and tidy. Would gladly return.

I love the food from Pepenero, especially the Linguine Pepenero – they're soooooooooo delicious! 🥰

I don't understand all the good reviews. The pizza was the worst we've ever eaten. The ham was the cheapest you can buy in Großjandel, the dough was nothing special – and the place was decorated without any care. The prices were outrageous! If you want good pizza, walk two minutes further. The service, however, was super friendly.

Essen Suuuper Personal Suuuper!

Not a culinary highlight, just for a quick pasta lunch or something... what I find really awful: the waiters and waitresses handle the bread with their bare hands when cutting it. No napkin, no washing beforehand... For me, that's a no-go.

For us, this is the best pizza in Schwabing. 🤗😋

Delicious pizza! We were lucky and got a table even without a reservation. 10/10 – highly recommended!

When we came in, it looked really cozy. We got a table right by the door, where we quickly noticed a terrible draft whenever people went in and out. Even though there were two doors for the entrance, the outer door was constantly open. When we received our food, I noticed that the pepperoncini were missing from my pizza, even though it was listed on the menu. I asked the waitress about it, and she said she could bring me some so I could add the spice myself or take it back to the kitchen. In my opinion, both options are unacceptable, as the topping should be added before the pizza goes into the oven, not afterward. She added that the kitchen had simply forgotten. The pizza base wasn't cooked through in the middle; you could still stretch the dough. The parts where it was cooked were quite good. But all in all, we won't be returning to this pizzeria.

The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and very accommodating.

As an Italian, I can say that the pizza is very good, the place is well-kept and very nice

Delicious, affordable food. Very friendly service. Outdoor seating is available.

The food tasted excellent. Ordering was super quick and went smoothly. We had a table reservation because the restaurant was very busy. The price was very reasonable. Overall, great and five stars.

It was just AMAZING! A gourmet paradise!

Food was good but not amazing. The workers were very nice.

Lovely curbside dining with very tasty Italian food.

One of the best pizzas I've tried!!!

Pepenero used to be totally cool, but now it's annoying every time. And that's solely due to the unfriendly staff. The girls act like they're supermodels and are just plain snotty. Recently, we wanted to sit outside in bad weather. Some tables were occupied, so we chose one of them. We were ignored for a quarter of an hour until I asked one of the waitresses if we could order. The only answer was, "No. I'm not serving outside anymore, the weather's bad." No, "Sorry, but I'd like to see if we have a free table inside for you. Feel free to come with me." And that was the third time the waitresses were unfriendly, and we left for that reason. I used to really like Pepenero; we also went to Glockenbach and Schwabing a lot. But the staff in Schwabing have deteriorated significantly in the last two years. I'm not going to let those snotty students yell at me again. Maybe the manager should test the staff incognito.

The claim of gluten-free isn't true. I pointed it out when ordering and explained that I had an allergy. Of course, when I accepted the carbonara, for which I paid extra, I asked again. Shortly afterward, I had severe stomach problems. Hours later, I still had them. They definitely don't pay attention to allergens.

Good value for money. Cozy restaurant with good, affordable pizzas. The pasta and schnitzel are also good. The fillet steak is also impressive. Great coffee. Ideal for lunch.

I went to pepenero today with my two children and my wife around 1 p.m. The lady was very patient with my children. She even offered me gluten-free pasta, as I was having trouble choosing a dish. Service was very fast. The food was delicious. And the location was also very nice. We saw a lot of people going to Oktoberfest. My children were very excited. I highly recommend this place.

The staff here are very friendly and welcoming. The prices and portions are reasonable, and the menu offers a wide variety of choices. The food is satisfactory overall, with some dishes being better than others. It is nice to dine with family or friends.

Came from Ireland to have the best pizza in town. My all time favourite pizza Salsiccia Calabrese in Pepenero Schwabing. If I got a chance i will come over and over again. 100 percent the best Italian cuisine.

Excellent value for money. Simple and very good for years. Unfortunately, only two more in Munich...

Very tasty, friendly, top value for money, when something gets full the staff unfortunately can't keep up despite our best efforts.

Pizza was just bad this is the second time this is it

It took like 45 minutes for the first course to be serviced and then it took another 45 minutes for the other food to come. The waitresses are not even looking at customers. Very slow service and customers are ignored.

We found this restaurant by chance while looking for a place to have a drink. We also ordered pizza, and my goodness, it was delicious! We'll definitely be back. Thank you for a great evening and great food.

I specifically ordered gluten-free pasta and paid a €1.50 surcharge for it, but I was still served regular pasta with gluten. For people with intolerances or celiac disease, this is absolutely unacceptable and can have serious health consequences.

TBH... This is more of a 4 stars but the service was great. The staffs repeatedly made sure that "is everything alright?" and seeing the way they serve their customers diligently, it warms my heart and thus the extra star for them. I only had a beer, and a Linguine allo scoglio aka some kind of seafood pasta, which was good! It had little pieces of clams and squids, 2 decent sized prawns and 2 mussels, which were all good. But the tiny little squids and clams when combined, felt like they were dancing happily in my mouth with the tomatoes based linguine. It's a very decent meal for sure. Something that I didn't like...? The Spaten Hell beer... It's Abit gassy and tasted Abit different from normal German beers. I can't remember the others I drank here, but most were great and all were better than this. It's not bad, just not to my liking. Overall, this is a 8.25/10 and dining in a nice quiet neighbourhood, adds to the whole experience!

Great selection of pasta and pizza. Deliciously prepared. Very good salads and an excellent selection of drinks. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Close to the Münchener Freiheit subway station. Good opening hours, even during the day.

No complaints. Service was so fast that I almost thought that the waitress had the wrong table. Pizzas are easily the star of the show too, absolutely huge and tasted great. The pizza diavola (attatched below) was huge, and it's worth noting that the plate was abnormally large too (picture of knife and fork attatched for scale). Very affordable too, nice outdoor seating. Waitresses were quick to refill drinks.

Delicious food, prices still reasonable. Overall, it was really good. I'll be back.

As evident in other comments over the past few weeks, the service seems overwhelmed. I left after 20 minutes without even having a card in front of me...

Terrible service. Waited 10 mins not even offered a menu and the service was light. Avoid

Everything was just perfect, thank you so much for the lovely evening.

I'm sorry, but I paid €13.95 for my "César" salad. The price doesn't reflect the quality at all... I got a bit of bread with it, just two thin pieces... I didn't like the salad at all; I'll never come back here again.

I was very disappointed with my visit to this restaurant. I waited 20 minutes without being served – even though I tried twice to politely inform the waitress that I'd like to order. Each time, I was fobbed off with an arrogant remark: "I'll be right with you." But that never happened. Instead, I was completely ignored, even though other guests who arrived after me were served immediately – by the same waitress! When I complained to another employee, all I got was a disinterested "So what?" I then left. The staff's behavior was completely unprofessional and rude. No service, no friendliness, no respect for the guests. I've never experienced anything like it. I will definitely never come back – and I can't recommend this restaurant to anyone. One star is still too many!

We were able to spontaneously drop by on Monday evening with eight people, and the food and drinks were great! We'd be happy to come back :)

Excellent food and service. Nice outdoor seating surrounded by cobbled streets, and very reasonably priced:)

Little casual but we’d enjoyed a dinner at here with colleagues. They offer range of pasta and pizza menu and I chose the spaghetti scampi which is my favorite pasta. With nice white and red white together with very enjoyable moment with colleagues.

I received the wrong food, so I can't rate it. When I contacted the restaurant, I was slapped away mid-conversation and subsequently ignored. Not recommended!

Definitely a solid restaurant. It's a great place to spend an evening. The food isn't particularly high-quality, but the taste is okay. The pizzas were delicious; you can also take them with you if you can't make it or want to go. The pasta, however, could be improved. Vegetarian options are simply carrots and peas 😱. Service could be better. Communication issues. A bit dark at the table. Missing candles. Parmesan cheese was rationed. 🥹

We visited the Pepenero restaurant on June 28, 2025, and were largely satisfied with our visit overall. Food & Value for Money: The food was excellent – ​​very tasty, freshly prepared, and attractively presented. The waiting time was also pleasantly short, and the food was served promptly. The fair value for money is particularly noteworthy. Here, the quality matches the price. Atmosphere: The ambiance of the restaurant is generally cozy. Unfortunately, the overall positive impression was marred by very loud guests, who, among other things, sang loudly and thus significantly disturbed the peace and quiet in the restaurant. A friendly but firm response from the staff would have been desirable to ensure a more pleasant experience for other guests. Service: The service was generally attentive and quick – however, we would like to note one point that struck us as unpleasant: The attention of the service staff was strongly focused on the male companions. For example, only the male guest was asked whether the food was tasty, while the female companions were ignored. In a modern, hospitable restaurant, we expect respectful and equal treatment of all guests – regardless of gender. Conclusion: Pepinero impresses with its excellent food and fair prices. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of service and handling disruptions in the dining room. We would nevertheless give the restaurant a second chance – hoping for a thoroughly enjoyable experience on our next visit.

We have waited only for the menu for 30 minutes. They just ignored our request even to bring the water

Friendly service, really good food, and they also offer gluten-free pasta dishes. It's nice inside, but you can also sit outside! You definitely can't go wrong.

Very, very tasty, and reasonably priced! Very friendly service. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Perhaps a little too small for a big eater, but with a main course and a salad, it was more than enough for us. - Spicy Sausage Penne - Pepenero Linguine - Chef's Salad We would love to come back if we're in the area!

Waiting for the pizzas for 1 hour, on a Friday afternoon .. Sorry but no

Hello, ladies and gentlemen, we had a wedding reception today and ate at Pepenero. The woman with the braided hair served us excellently. Even though there were a lot of us and we had many special requests, everything was brought very quickly and every wish was fulfilled. What was also very kind was that the waitress rearranged the tables especially for us. The food was great, especially the spaghetti scampi. I highly recommend it. Best wishes from the family with the wedding reception.

"Eat well and affordably, and get your fill" – this successful concept has been working for 15 years now! We judge a restaurant primarily by its value for money, and that's even better at PepeNero's. Just like the always friendly and patient service. More than just pasta and pizza, always worth a visit.

Pretty decent prices, good food and portion size, nice service. Would definitely come back

It's simply incredible what you always conjure up. I've never had such good pizza delivered in Munich. And it's by far the best Pepenero in Munich. Kudos to the chef.

The girls serving the tables were completely uninterested, unhappy and rude, the pizza was not up to the standard of an Italian restaurant

The food there is delicious, but it's a shame that when you order pizza, the pizza box tells you to bake it yourself for another 10 minutes at home. You want to eat it as soon as your order arrives, but I don't see the point, so you won't order there again.

Precioso restaurante de ambiente, personal amable y cálido. Comida innovadora y deliciosa. También excelentes precios, relación calidad-precio. Lo recomendaría totalmente.

I really liked everything, the food was good, the service was also very good, the only thing that was disturbing was the large crowd and the noise that came with it, hence the average rating of four stars.

We were there last night shortly after 7 p.m. and I'm actually very lazy about writing a review, but yesterday's visit has practically given me the impetus to give one. Reading the reviews, I find Kaya74's review very apt, and we have exactly the same impression. It couldn't have been described better: The waiters are truly unfriendly and give you mummy-like looks (I think Kaya74's review is spot on). We didn't have a table reservation, so we fully understand having to wait a bit longer. We waited "dutifully" at the entrance so that a waiter could greet us appropriately and at least briefly say a few words to us about whether there was a chance of a table. If not, that would have been fine, too. After waiting 15 minutes without anyone speaking to us, we ended the "tragedy" and left, which ultimately turned out to be a good thing, since we were expecting Italian food yesterday and were looking for another restaurant. We then found one near Leopoldstrasse/Ungererstrasse. It's called Restaurant Italy. It was the complete opposite of Pepenero. Very friendly waiters (it was also very busy, but the waiters were willing to give us a table), the food was excellent, the atmosphere was very pleasant and friendly, and not to forget: the prices were much better than at Pepenero (but that's probably unnecessary. I think everyone knows that Pepenero isn't exactly cheap).

We were there last night for dinner and I must say I was thrilled. The food was delicious and the service was very nice. We will definitely go back.

We had a very good Pizza Regina there yesterday! It was incredibly delicious and very, very large! See you next time!

Great value for Munich, delicious food, friendly service, and a lovely restaurant…

They forgot my salami pizza after I ordered, I'm so angry!

I had dinner here for the first time yesterday. The staff was quick and friendly. The food was also very good. Recommended.

We went there for dinner last night and sat outside on the sunny side. Although it was very busy, the service was very friendly and accommodating and you didn't have to wait long for your food. Everything was very tasty and the atmosphere was great too. All in all, highly recommended!

Waited 20 min to be served, and 40 min to be able to pay, the restaurant wasn't even full so there was no excuse why the long waiting times. I kindly asked one young employee if she could attend us and she didn't even bother to reply, she just saw and ignored us

The espresso tastes like tobacco. Employees are likely to use the cup as an ashtray.

Always mainly because of the good food

I am surprised why so many ppl rate this place five stars. I barely comment here but I have to this time since this place is nothing I can appreciate! The food is normal but stuff (the three waitresses) were very arrogant and disrespectful.

We had reserved a quiet place for three people, with a dog. We then ended up in a corner with a bunch of small children who were actually just crying and stressing the whole time. After we organized ourselves, the waitress wasn't happy at all, but at least it was the relaxed dinner we wanted. The starter was a real joke for the prices, but the pizza was quite good. As soon as we entered, the waitress pointed out to us that they were totally understaffed and that we had to be prepared for longer waiting times. This was clearly noticeable even after we received our food and drinks. We weren't asked whether everything was okay or whether we had any further wishes. Our request to be allowed to pay was actually complied with, even after repeated requests. The waitress was visibly surprised by the very sparse tip given to the waitress, which nevertheless acknowledged the poor service. Things are different, especially in Munich!

Unfortunately, the service was very inattentive and listless. Pizza wasn't seasoned enough.

Very normal food and nothing special, the service is not the best and the environment is too chaotic. If someone is looking for an intimate place I don't recommend it.

Very good food at fair prices. Service is super attentive and friendly. An excellent combination with down-to-earth prices.

Unfortunately, the pasta sauce was very thin and too salty for my taste. I would have liked a creamier consistency.

Nice location, varied food, the mixed drinks (***-Spritz) could have a better mixing ratio. We'll be back

I have to say, I was there yesterday and canceled the order because the staff is so unfriendly, all the girls who wait there have mummy faces. Like you're at a funeral. And the restaurant is no longer suitable for families with strollers. You have to leave the stroller at the bar, which is not possible if you have a small baby. This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but after experiencing this unfriendly behavior for the second time, I no longer go there.

We were not lucky to dine there when there was a party - even from the separate room the noise was overwhelming. The service was somehow slow maybe because they need to serve about 20-30 additional guests from the party. Food was delicious! True Italian style.

We ordered food, but it never arrived! When we asked the restaurant by phone, they said there was no order in our name and hung up. I can only praise Wolt customer service, who responded extremely well.

I was there with my wife and three children, and we wanted to eat. Sat down today at 5:10 p.m. and wasn't served for 35 minutes. None of the employees seemed interested. 0 customer service. Worst service, the waitresses prefer to gather around the corner instead of taking our order. I recommend everyone to save themselves the stress and disrespect.

Food and service top Unfortunately, the restaurant was far too loud and too narrow and too dark

Ordered via Lieferando. Sausage tasted strange and I've had a stomach ache ever since. My husband's pasta wasn't good at all either. We would definitely not order here again.

Excellent quality/price ratio, perfect for take-away pizza in the Schwabing/Englisher Garten area.

I don't recommend anyone to eat here. We had lasagna, canelloni and spaghetti bolognese as well as a Caesar salad. Bolognese tastes watery, unseasoned and bland. There was no sauce on the plate but rather a light red soup with minced meat. It wasn't even remotely eaten. The 3 spinach-ricotta canelloni were dry and baked with cheese in a baking dish. In terms of taste, I only tasted Iglo spinach, nothing more. The canelloni were not round “tubes” but were rolled up from lasagna sheets, you can do that but you don’t have to…. The salad had far too little dressing, there were loose Romaine lettuce leaves on the plate with croutons (very greasy) and Parmesan. It could be nicer but okay, whatever. The horror was the lasagna. The same bolognese as mentioned above, but old, soggy lasagna sheets were used. You could press the “lasagna” into a pulp with a fork. It was terrible and wasn't eaten. When we paid we said the food was terrible but the lasagne was criminal. The waitress then said that guests were constantly complaining about the lasagna! That says it all, but nothing is changed. Of course we still had to pay. However, we were not offered an espresso on the house or anything similar. Wasted €70! Thanks for nothing.

Were there on New Year's Eve, the mussels, a dream, salad, great dressing and the cappuccino was delicious, unfortunately dessert didn't fit anymore, so full, Was a great evening

The food was of very good quality and tasted wonderful. Unfortunately, the food itself doesn't make up the entire impression of an evening, but also how you are served and what the service is like. Unfortunately, the two ladies yesterday (December 30th) had absolutely no desire to serve us, which you could tell by the expression on their faces. The fact that the waitresses bring the food to you chewing with their mouths full doesn't help either. In addition, we sat dry for at least 20, if I even 25 minutes and were not asked if we wanted something more to drink. We would probably have ordered three or four times as many drinks if we had been asked about them more often. As a guest, you don't want to have to call the waitress every 10 minutes. In terms of taste, I can recommend the restaurant, but in terms of overall ambience and experience, unfortunately we won't be visiting it again.

nice atmosphere and clean, Service very friendly/top!!! Food very good, Price/performance okay, It would be advisable to reserve a seat,

Ate very tasty pizza. Service very quick and nice. Of course, getting a table without reserving also makes it very pleasant. The pizza was very large and tasty. A little noisy but a good selection of drinks, some are nice to drink.

EN: We visited this place with my partner, curious about the taste of pizza. The place has its charm, the pizza is delicious, the ingredients are fresh and the only minus is the service of the place, or rather the waitresses, one of them was unpleasant, she certainly served us reluctantly, and the other was Mrs. Than her. When asked about the bill, she asked if she would get a tip and despite the answer " not today” she didn’t give the change back. I recommend it to Pizza lovers. DE: Wir besuchten diesen Ort mit meinem Partner, neugierig auf den Geschmack von Pizza. Das Lokal hat seinen Charme, die Pizza ist lecker, die Zutaten sind frisch und das einzige Minus war der Service des Lokals, oder besser gesagt die Kellnerinnen, eine von ihnen war unangenehm, sie bediente uns definitiv widerwillig, und die andere Dame, Als sie nach der Rechnung fragte, fragte sie, ob sie ein Trinkgeld bekäme, und trotz der Antwort „nicht heute“ gab die Dame das Wechselgeld nicht zurück. Their empfehle Pizza Gourmets.

Being rude in front of a four year old kid is the speciality of waitresses over here, if you are not white. I have been living in Munich since last 8 years and have never experienced this kind of behaviour in any restaurant in Munich. The waitresses was so rude that my child got scared as I asked her about the spaghetti, which we ordered 20 minutes ago as my daughter was hungry.. I wonder if Jungenamt and racism Office in Germany should control this restaurant. Avoid this place, if you’re person of colour as most of the waitresses are from East Europe and are super racist.

Restaurant with semi-raw pizzas and bad service. We arrived without a reservation and they put us at a table between the bathrooms and the kitchen. We asked if we could change since the restaurant was empty and they told us that everything was reserved. When we finished dinner and left, only one other table had entered, also without a reservation, who were placed in a good location. Everything else was still exactly the same empty. The management of the staff leaves a lot to be desired and the food is nothing out of this world. To not repeat.

Very good food in a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended!

A very nice and fast service. Top pizza or a large portion. Baked a lot with love

The food was good and the price-performance ratio was right. The price is really okay for Schwabing.

Per 05.08.24 we ate here again as well located and rather inexpensive meal prices, drinks are the branch usual. Negatively surprised after being told the price and having tipped, that the bill had already a 10% TIP without having been asked ! I got some cash back, but while this is not uncommon in London, we know this is not anywhere near standard in Munich ( yet...)

Nice Italian restaurant with absolutely fair prices.

Super solid restaurant, nice service, good food. That's how it should be!

Great ambience, great food... but extremely loud.

We ordered food through Wolt. Unfortunately it arrived very cold and that was the first no-go. The second was that the garlic pizza bread was simply four thin slices of garlic on a soaked, thick pizza dough. Wow, great cinema! For the mozzarella pizza, halved cherry tomatoes were simply distributed carelessly and three leaves of basil were placed on top. Well, the lasagne was just overloaded with cheese. The taste fell by the wayside and the sauce simply consisted of pureed tomatoes. Complete. Overall, it's a shame. More could have been done with it. That was the last time for us.

Excellent Italian food.. the pasta very well cooked and the meat excellent quality.. the price is reasonable 🤓🤓🤓

I was very surprised by the lasagna, lots of cheese, well baked and simply delicious. it really tasted very good. Also the Vitello Tonnato as a starter the bread together. Excellent service and great evening. Gladly again. The only point of criticism is the amount of ice cream in the apertivos, but I don't think there's any reason to deduct a star.

The wine was too warm, the pizza was good. But it's way too loud and the service is a bit too slow. But they aren't that cheap anymore (35€ per person on average for an evening meal is a bit too much in my opinion...)

Very tasty and you don't have to wait long.

Suitable for people with celiac disease