the spice bazaar - mediterran oriental in München

The Spice Bazar in Munich sounds like a journey into a world full of aromas, spices and exotic taste experiences. In reality, unfortunately, you end up with “pretty okay”, but at prices where you would have expected a little more than just “okay”. The food was lukewarm, the octopus and shrimp were overcooked and all tenderness was lost. In terms of taste? Solid middle class. You'll be full, but it'll be a firework display for the senses. stays out. Food looked great 👍🏼

There were 10 of us, we ate and drank well and of course tipped well. We wanted one last drink (12:00 a.m.) and they said the bar was now closed. We would have been informed. We weren't and the manager had to admit it in the end. But instead of him saying, I'm sorry and here you have your last drink, he sends his employee forward just to apologize to us. We all found that cheap, narrow-minded and shabby.

I had dinner with old friends. This place was introduced as Middle Eastern tapas, but the size of the food was too huge to be called tapas. We ordered two menu items per person, but there were so many that we couldn't eat them all. The food was generally healthy and the variety of cocktails was especially good. The staff's service was warm, friendly and quick. I liked the atmosphere because it was quite hip but not cluttered. It's a great place to have a drink with lovers or friends.

"The Spice Bazaar" at Marstallplatz 3 in Munich transports its guests to the world of 1001 Arabian Nights. With a successful combination of Mediterranean and Oriental cuisine, colorful and tasteful evenings are offered here. The stylish interior, with plenty of wood and warm colors, creates a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger. Particularly noteworthy are the creative dishes that combine traditional flavors with modern influences. A visit to "The Spice Bazaar" is a feast for the senses and highly recommended.

We love this restaurant. It's located in the heart of the city, but in a very quiet and cozy spot. We've been here several times and will definitely come back!! It has a beautiful interior, delicious food, and friendly service. Today we were served by Christl, who was very nice, polite, and professional. Thank you!

It’s my second time I visited this restaurant. The menu changed a bit as I recognized that the crispy beef menu was gone 🥲. Nonetheless the food and the service were great! Especially recommending the bazaar surf & turf as well as the fries! The corn bread dessert was unexpectedly delicious and creative! Please try it!!💛

Unfortunately, I can't share the enthusiasm when it comes to cooking today. Everything was beautifully presented and fresh but unfortunately the taste was disastrous. Beluga lentils, fatoush, even the hummus - all incredibly sour. What was probably supposed to provide freshness was completely exaggerated here and shouldn't really happen at this level. Too bad.

Mega delicious food and great ambience! The service was absolutely outstanding

We visited The Spice Bazaar with our local friend and had a wonderful experience. The place is spacious, clean, and has a welcoming atmosphere. We noticed many people dining with their colleagues and families, making it a great spot for any occasion. The staff was incredibly nice and friendly, adding to the overall great experience. The vegetarian dishes were especially delicious—I particularly loved the fried tofu dish and beetroot tartar but the meat dishes were soso. Highly recommend for those looking for flavorful and well-prepared dishes! 🌱✨🍽️

As part of corporate event, I was in the restaurant for a business diner, the staff was unprofessional and arrogant!

Best service, best food, cool location

Service was good and quick. Food is good. But the prices are quite overpriced. Probably due to the location. Given the prices, I would expect better sanitary facilities!

For groups of 7 or more you can only order a menu (cheap menu price without drinks €63/person). 😂 After confirming for 8 people, they emailed me and asked what kind of menu we wanted. Because I didn't respond, my reservation was canceled. After consultation, they forced me to choose a menu again (price 73€/person). I responded by email because I couldn't select the menu for my colleagues in advance. I wonder why we couldn't order something from the menu like in a regular restaurant? They called me several times and since I was at work and couldn't answer the phone, they emailed me because if I can't choose a menu within 2 hours, my reservation will be canceled again. With a deadline of 4:00 p.m. on dinner days. We ended up going to another restaurant because everything was too complicated and stressful for me. They also told me on the phone that I was the complicated one. This is very disgraceful. Bad experience, so unfortunately I can't recommend the restaurant for 7 people or more.

The food is really delicious, the atmosphere is fantastic. But unfortunately I have to deduct a star because the service does not meet the restaurant's requirements. We had to wait forever for the aperitif and despite ordering otherwise, dessert came first and a good 10 minutes later the espresso (then without sugar, for which we unfortunately had to wait again).

Great food for Munich at fair prices. The wine list also has a nice selection, but is not excessive.

Delicious, so expensive. The spices are worth every penny, the beef stew needs a slap on the chef's ass. Asking someone to treat me to a meal feels like a bribe. I won’t do it myself.

Absolutely recommended, a taste experience.

Big portions! And such a friendly waiter!

Food & atmosphere are outstanding. We visit the restaurant regularly, the food is excellent, the atmosphere is contemporary and the waitresses are very friendly. Everything is fresh and tasteful. The “spice” in the title refers to the variety of spices used (and not spiciness). The food is particularly suitable for sharing and trying out, it's a pleasure!

My absolute favorite restaurant in Munich. Very tasty food and always nice and good service!

Very good food, friendly service, we'll be back.

In any case, it was delicious and a very attentive, pleasant service lady.

It was really the right choice for a celebration dinner. When you enter the door, you are greeted by the sweet scent of spices and a decent atmosphere. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, modern cooking techniques and delicious fresh spices and fruits that the chef uses wonderfully. Sufficient beverage varieties for the menu. Wines of organic origin. And delicious cocktails. Portions are large so one should make the right choices when ordering food. Because you will want to eat everything. It is necessary to congratulate the waiters. They are small in number, but they provide very good service to their crowded and high-expectation guests. Our young female waitress who took care of our table was prompt and courteous. Those who happen to be in this beautiful part of Munich should not forget to make a reservation. I can only say this: Could there be better ventilation? Because the upper floor is a bit unlucky in this regard. A place we would like to go again.

I recently visited the Spice Bazzar restaurant in Munich and loved it from start to finish. The lovingly and comfortably furnished ambience immediately creates an inviting atmosphere in which you feel completely comfortable. I was particularly impressed by the extremely courteous and friendly service staff, who were always attentive and helpful. The culinary offering also left nothing to be desired: every dish was a delight, lovingly prepared and presented with a lot of creativity. It is obvious that the work here is done with passion and high quality. An all-round successful evening that I can warmly recommend to every gourmand. Five stars for the exceptional experience at the Spice Bazzar restaurant.

You pay for the ambience. The food is average.

Best food in Munich. The service is hard to beat. Attentive, funny, friendly and always time for a few words

The food is really delicious and the portions are good even for a restaurant in this price range - just as it should be. Waiter attentive, sometimes too hip for my taste. Yes, the shift manager who has already complained (or similar) is not my taste either, but it's also about food. My octopus was something completely different and the ceviche was really very balanced and delicious 😋. The others' osso buco was also great! Can be recommended.

Like many others, I of course read the reviews before the visit and the few negative ones that there are (always) couldn't be further from reality. The restaurant is a real eye-catcher and the food is top notch. The only tip is that the bread plate could be a little more “oriental” but that’s complaining on a very high level. Crunchy Falafel and Creamy Date were our favorites. We'll be back!

Too much expensive for this kind of plate. No vegetables with the main course

Great food and service. Good for sharing!

Good location. Very tasty selection and very good quality. We'll be back

I recently went there for the second time with friends and was unfortunately disappointed this time. The starter was very average and my fish pot was unfortunately not good at all. There was also apparently a power outage that day, which meant that it was incredibly cold in the restaurant with the temperatures outside being below zero. Everyone either had their jacket on or their scarf wrapped around them. There was neither a proper apology nor, as befits a restaurant in this price range, a free hot drink or something similar. For the price level I was really disappointed.

Food very special, beautifully served, delicious vegan selection. Good card. Modern atmosphere with impressive lighting. The service was very cool and matter-of-fact, a little more warmth would have been nice.

That was the last time we visited Spice Bazaar! We were all a bit disappointed with the food, mainly because it was only served lukewarm/almost cold. My friendly inquiries about this were not taken seriously; I was treated condescendingly and like a supplicant. The service staff seemed annoyed from the start. My wife kindly asked to change seats because it was too cold for her so close to the front door. This was immediately dismissed in a very unfriendly tone. This could certainly have been explained in a more friendly way. The service staff didn't have any better manners with other guests either. As we unintentionally noticed, a lady was also treated very unkindly. I think this manner of dealing with guests is intolerable. Apparently Spice Bazaar doesn't put much emphasis on guest satisfaction.

One of the top Restaurants in Munich !!

A modern and cozy restaurant. The service was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The name of the restaurant doesn't promise too much; different and harmoniously balanced spices explode in the dishes and then in the mouth. We were thrilled and would come here again and again if we were in Munich again.

Very nice evening at Spice Bazaar! Great food and nice atmosphere

Very stylish restaurant with great food and good service. One of my favorites in Munich.

Super tasty and creative food. I particularly like that the dishes are unique and not offered in other restaurants. The duck was delicious, the salad dressing is intensely aromatic and the calamari melon salad was wonderfully fresh. The beef balls are a poem. The service is excellent and extremely friendly with the necessary humor. Additionally, a really nice terrace for warm summer evenings. We always enjoy visiting the Spice Bazaar. A pearl in Munich.

The service is great as is the food. Beautiful flavors. Everything prepared with care and love as you can taste. Everything in balance.

Very tasty and exceptional. Eating together in a larger group was a great experience. Delicious rib of beef but also great vegetarian and vegan dishes, which I'm usually not a fan of :) it's worth it

Very friendly staff, delicious food, reasonable prices. Absolutely recommended.

Insanely chic restaurant with a great ambience. The food tasted really good. Personally, I think the portions are much too big and will share something next time. So I think it would be better if the portions were a little smaller. The service was really very friendly and attentive. Only the waiting times were sometimes a bit long but the restaurant was completely full. All in all, a great concept and certainly great if you want to eat something unusual. Definitely coming back!

Beautiful shop. Great, professional service and above all: an outstanding menu, well executed. It's just difficult to decide because you can't try everything at once. The Spice Bazaar clearly stands out from the "uniformity" of Munich gastronomy. Exceptionally good and not even expensive for the level.

My first visit to the Spice Bazar will definitely remain my only one. I think it is unacceptable that a restaurant - which after all speaks of a "modern interpretation of the Orient" and sees itself at a "fork in cultures and traditions" - places clearly racist depictions of the "Sarotti-Mohr" prominently and without context in the entrance area , from which Sarotti himself distanced himself 20 years ago for obvious reasons.

Super tasty, nice staff but a bit loud. Toilets could be cleaner.

Great selection of meals, very attentive service and super tasty

We had dinner for four, the reception was not so polite. I expected more from the food. In my opinion it doesn't match the price/performance ratio.

Third time there and so far every dish has been a hit! The cocktails are also highly recommended.

Still years ago and I am in town, I like to come here. The food is amazing as always and you still need to make reservations any time you come. Service was a little slow this time but always worth to come and experiment with the cuisine and what they create

Very tasty, exceptional food. The oriental note predominates. Service was excellent. However, prices are also extreme. For a main course with extra side dishes, €50 is not a small amount. But yes, it's worth it.

Nice interior, friendly staff, however food a bit disappointing.

Top innovative concept, high quality, rather large portions to share, extremely varied. Very courteous service.

I used this restaurant for a company party of 150 people, and it took a very long time for the course meal to come out, probably because of the large number of people. We were seated on the second floor, so the atmosphere was great. The food was very delicious.

Great place with great food, ideal for a nice dinner with a couple.

Been a regular customer for years and extremely satisfied with the restaurant, the food, the quality of service and the ambience. It is definitely one of the best 5 star restaurants in Munich.

I am constantly impressed by the stylish ambience, the super friendly but at the same time first-class service and of course the fantastic cuisine. It's worth every penny and we will definitely come back

Testy creative Mediterranean food with excellent service

Lovely and very tasty Arabic food also creative dishes.

Wow 🤩Mega service, great ambience great food ❣️

The best place to eat after a visit to the National Theater - it's open for a relatively long time and the cuisine is exceptionally good. Very good wines. And we are always greeted and served very friendly. The restaurant is always a pleasure.

Great evening with delicious food

The restaurant lives up to its name, the composition is surprising, exciting - and simply delicious. Highly recommended: order and share various starters and main courses together in a group.

It was a wonderful evening in a great atmosphere and with perfect, fresh Levante dishes. Exceptional, high quality, fresh. Gladly again at any time

The service was very nice and attentive. The starter was good, the main course was okay, but not great or special. The dessert was bad. The atmosphere was also okay, but a conversation at room volume was hardly possible. It was way too crowded, even though not all the tables were occupied. For a restaurant with this standard and price range, it's definitely only midfield.

After the visit… is before the visit. Today, with three kids, we went to the spice bazaar for the first time - but definitely not the last time. Great staff, super tasty and fair prices - in a top location in the middle of Munich. Thank you very much 🙏🏻 Addendum: I forgot to mention the ambience. Really great 👌

It was perfect! We had a civil wedding and celebrated the evening in the Spice Bazaar in a small circle. Bringing your own cake wasn't a problem either. The service was very good, Markus was very charming. The food was unique. Yunus was also very, very sweet and cut the cake and served it. Thank you again! I hope I remembered the names correctly 😅

Super. Incredible friendly staff, super centrally located location, cozy atmosphere, guests well behaved, well dressed but thank gos no Munich poshs, and the food? Well, amazing, nothing less. Thank you for opening!

We were here on a date night and what amazing food they served. To begin with we were scared that there vegetarian options are too generic and we would miss out on flavours but we were blown away by how delicious the food was. There Falafel were nothing like have tasted! Only down side was getting the table was not easy and even with reservations we were offered an average sitting. Please reserve and confirm booking in advance at least a week

Great location. I always enjoy coming here. Oriental-inspired cuisine in top quality and a very nice ambience. You can also sit outside very well. The staff is courteous and always friendly. The wine and cocktail selection is very good.

Spice Bazaar Munich offers a fantastic fusion of flavors with plenty of delicious options. Andrej provided excellent service, and the meats were especially tender. Overall, a great dining experience not to be missed!

Excellent food, of course a little higher priced, but definitely worth the money. Large portions and very good product quality. The two of us had dinner and were thrilled by the ambience and service. We'll be back!

It was an amazing place with tasty food and big portions, the waiter recommendation was perfect choice for us. Hommos was surprisingly good for me even if come from middle east !

The Spice Bazaar is a hit! The food is incredibly delicious – every dish is a highlight in itself. What's particularly great is that you can perfectly share the dishes here and therefore try out so many things. The atmosphere is very nice and cozy, you immediately feel at home. The service is attentive and friendly – ​​fine dining with a relaxed atmosphere.

Amazing starters, will def.recommend crunchy falafel and to order few other of them. Staff is amazing - for my taste they do even more than needed quality checks. Main courses are overpriced and food quality is not the best- for 40E lamb shawarma was not even hot, rather mid-warm served (obviously no heat-lamps at the pass-line). Food is pre-cooked as mains came out not later than 10mins since we placed the order. Bread basket at 6E is not even freshly prepared, rather cold served. No straws for ‘spritz’ drinks - so you get basil and other garnish while drinking on the top of your lips (bartending has def.space for improvement). Next time we would def.go only for starters.

Always worth a visit: excellent food, perfect service, stylish atmosphere. This was our second time here and we will always be happy to come back. Big praise to the entire team and especially to the kitchen.

Fantastic place with great ambiance and the food is very good and the quantity is very satisfying. This is my second time in two years and they have the same quality.

A restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine The atmosphere is very nice, the waiters are nice and always fill the empty glasses with beer 😉 We arrived for a business dinner (about 15 people). We ordered a menu in advance to share because we wanted to taste as many dishes as possible and there was a good choice for sure 💪

Very unusual menu, perfectly and lovingly prepared and presented. Very attentive service. Rarely have we been cared for so professionally. Advice on the amount and order of food and drinks: Perfect. Very likeable. Gladly again

Magical place, my favorite restaurant in Munich. Excellent food, very stylish and high-quality ambience. However, very expensive. Special recommendation: The bread plate, the burrata and the “crunchy falafel”

So far one of the highly recommended Mediterranean cuisine in Europe. It score high on food, service & atmosphere. Recommended starters are crispy sardines, and side dish bazaar fries. For main dish, coated butter fish was chewy and with glimpse of cod fish aroma. The charred eggplant top with cheese was another great recommendation. Not forgetting to praise the nicely bake bread & hummus. The staff were efficient & courteous. Finally the desert, Greek Yoghurt was a pleasant surprise in which it remove the guilt of high calories intake, where fresh fruit + Greek yoghurt + slices of honey comb mixed bring full course dinner to grand finale. Love this restaurant very much!!

I would particularly like to highlight the super attentive, friendly staff. The food was very good and I also really like the atmosphere. Thank you very much - it was a very nice evening - we would love to come back!!!

The four of us had dinner in the restaurant last night. Markus looked after us in service and from the greeting to the farewell, the service was incredibly good. We received very good advice from Markus and despite the increasing number of guests over the course of the evening and increasing stress, Markus always took the time to advise us on the next course. So a 10/10 for Markus. The kitchen crew gets another 10/10 from me. I had the BBQ artichoke as a starter and that was the perfect start to the evening for me. For the main course, the beetroot tartare and the balance of acidity, sweetness, saltiness from the capers and earthiness from the beetroot hit the spot. Especially when pickles and capers are involved, a component of beetroot can quickly steal the show. For dessert we ordered a cheesecake and hazelnut chocolate cake with an espresso, rounding off the perfect evening. Thank you for the lovely evening.

Nice, modern restaurant in a good location. You can eat outside and enjoy the sun. The service staff is friendly and helpful. The dishes are rather expensive (Munich standards), but tasty and fresh and wonderfully aromatic. If there are several people, it's best to take each side dish and share...

Really great food and great service

Very tasty Mediterranean food The starters are particularly impressive

Even though it takes a little time in advance to get a reservation at Spice Bazaar, it's worth it. The food is definitely a journey of flavors. There was everything from cinnamon and wasabi, a taste experience for me personally, but if you only season your food with salt and pepper, it might be too much for you. We had a great evening here with excellent service and would love to come back.

The Spice Bazar is a highlight in Munich for me

As always, a dream! So warm, fine and cozy! We keep coming back!

My favorite restaurant in Munich

Fantastic food and experience, the staff were very attentive. 5/5

Incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Excellent food. Sanitary facilities very clean. Reservation worked very well.

Extremely friendly service. It was immediately pointed out that all dairy products are pasteurized (due to pregnancy), which I found very thoughtful and nice. The food is expensive, but very tasty and the portions are large, so the service staff immediately recommended that we take 2-3 starters to share and, if necessary, order more (which was not necessary).

An authentic take on Mediterranean/Arabic food! I’ve never had food creations like this before. Everything was delicious! There were innovative options: starters, meat, fish and veggie mains, great side dishes, etc. All options were bio-based with a focus on sustainability. Everything was fresh, spiced deliciously and presented beautifully. Andrej’s service was top-notch. He was very attentive and kind. The food is quite pricey but you get good value for your money. The interior design is very nice and you can sit outside very nicely.

It was such a lovely evening at The Spice Bazaar. We went there for birthday celebrate for a friend. The service was top. Not only the waiter arranged an extra table for gifts placement, but also extra portions, considering food allergies (tricky one tomato). The food was top top. My favourite is rib, calamari, sesame salad. I can highly recommend this place and can not wait to visit here again!

Nevermind the food and drinks which are delicious, I have to say I received the best service here than I’ve had in all my years in Germany. The Server André was fantastic, with the best attitude. Would recommend going just for the nice treatment.

Simply great, 12 points. Excellent food, great service.

Our waiter was so friendly and professional…. The food was great

Great cuisine, very good recommendations from our waitress

Although I am not a big fan of expensive cuisine, I cannot lie on this one. They have great service, which is not pretentious. They have great food, which was fast and delicious. They have very nice and cozy place, which makes people comfortable. Although the portions are not as big as they say they are. (They want you to share the dishes as they are big they say, but wasnt for me. But I guess its more of a „me“ problem) In conclusion, I am quite happy with this restaurant. Might come back if I feel a bit rich 🙂