Phone: +4989264256
Address: Marienplatz 28, 80331, München, Germany
City: München
Menu Dishes: 29
Reviews: 12864
Website: http://cafe-glockenspiel.de
"We got lucky getting a table on the side of the restaurant overlooking the Marienplatz Glockenspiel. When we arrived, there were a few people lining the hallways, waiting for a random group to get up so they could snag a table. I went into the...dining room we eventually had lunch in to talk to the hostess, and I'm glad we did. We had to wait for maybe five or so minutes, but we were eventually taken to a small table. My husband labeled that persistence, but in reality, I didn't want to have to slog through the rain to find another spot for lunch. It was just after noon, and even though the Christmas Market was open, most of the restaurants in Marienplatz were busy. It was just the season. My request in German for two English menus was met with a smile and acknowledgement, in English. We started our lunch with two pints of a Hofbräu Münchner Weisse their beer menu is slightly slim, and settled in to review the menu. I went with the lamb meatballs, served over potatoes, and with a creamy leek sauce and crispy onions. My husband opted for the Chicken Saltimbocca, which came with a small pasta side and salad. They also brought a basket of freshlysliced bread to the table which I barely sampled. I know, who AM I, even? The food was fresh and tasty, though I did enjoy my meal way more than my husband enjoyed his. He did like the flavor, but said it wasn't as cohesive a plate as he'd expected. The chicken was wrapped in thin layers of prosciutto, and he had a small side of fresh pasta with a red sauce and some vegetables. Meanwhile, I made short work of my dish, which featured irregularlyshaped meatballs you could tell they were handmade. The meat had good flavor, and paired well with the creamy leek sauce and potatoes. The fried onions added a nice bit of crunch and flavor, as well. Our waiter was friendly and seemed to enjoy chatting with us in English I did battle a lot of fear of speaking German, because I'm a ninny. The space was warm and close lots of tables with lots of people and it had a nice view of the square below and the Glockenspiel across from us. We weren't there at a time when the Glockenspiel puts on its show, but we'd caught that earlier in the day from the ground level, so it wasn't a draw for us"
All prices are estimates on menu.
München, lively Bavarian city, famous for Oktoberfest, serves traditional dishes like pretzels, Weisswurst sausage, and hearty pork knuckles with beer.