Today, on the recommendation of friends, we ordered from Omar's for the first time (takeout due to COVID-19). We are absolutely thrilled! The dishes are prepared to a high standard, are authentic, and very deliciously seasoned – like an experienced Afghan grandmother would make :) The lamb was truly tender and well-cooked, perfectly paired with saffron rice, orange peel, and pistachios. My boyfriend is a fan of the Ashak dumplings, and I'm now a fan of Bolani dumplings. I will definitely order them again next time. The owner is very friendly. He gave us good advice and gave us a salad and dessert on top. Great food! A great addition to Augsburg.
Addendum: I originally gave it 5 stars. Unfortunately, I later discovered that the prices were higher than stated on the menu. Each dish was simply rounded up. This shouldn't happen, so unfortunately, it's deducting two stars. (We also tipped.)
The food was good, but the waitress was unfortunately overwhelmed with taking our order. The TV was so loud that it was difficult to have a conversation. What was incomprehensible was that, when the menu price would have been €70.00, they charged €100.
Therefore, unfortunately, I can't recommend it, nor will I repeat.
This was my second trip here! The portions here are humongous and delicious. For the level of quality and size the price is not too high, but on average you are going to spend at least €17-28 per person. They do have a parking lot, but it was packed full. I made reservations about 45 minutes before my arrival and was greeted warmly.
Reserving a table: easy
Atmosphere with cloth tablecloths – including napkins
Food – not just pizza – was very good
Service was fast and friendly
In the summer, in the (beer) garden under the chestnut trees – a dream.
Pizza can also be ordered to go and picked up
Child-friendly (child seat)
Lovely destination for short bike rides in the western forests.
Highly recommended!
Unfortunately I can't rate the food or ambience because I called more than an hour after I ordered the food and asked about its whereabouts and then found out that my delivery had probably been canceled by the pizza boys. Curiously, the notification of the cancellation came immediately after I called.
I think it's a complete impudence to make someone wait for over an hour, call them on their own and then find out that they don't get anything to eat!
Love it! I go to Dönner, especially when I'm still hungry late at night. The people are super friendly, the kebabs are delicious, and the place seems to always be open.
The Corso undoubtedly has a long tradition in Augsburg and one of the best locations right on Maximilianstraße. We wanted to enjoy a latte macchiato and an iced latte for two and relax until our appointment.
Arrival & First Impression
The ambiance is quite appealing: the seating is very comfortable, with a view of Maximilianstraße and the option to sit in the shade. A place where you'd actually want to linger a bit longer.
Service Experience
Unfortunately, our visit didn't get off to a particularly pleasant start. It took over ten minutes before a waiter even showed up to take our order. The odd thing about it: We had seen the waiter sitting outside the whole time and thought he was a customer – after all, he looked in our direction several times without reacting. Only when we went inside did he approach us and take our order. Why he had ignored us before remains unclear, but we found it rather unwelcoming.
Drinks & Prices
The two coffees – latte macchiato and iced latte – tasted okay, but lacked a particularly wow factor. At €8.60 combined, they were certainly not a bargain, but still within reason given the location.
Conclusion
The Corso scores highly for its tradition, central location, and pleasant ambiance. However, our experience with the service significantly dampened the overall impression. There's a lingering feeling that you're "overlooked" as a guest, even though you're sitting directly in view. For this reason, we couldn't bring ourselves to tip.
Suitable for a quick coffee in a good location – but those who value attentive service might be better off looking for alternatives.