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The quirky pizzeria "Fabbrica," which I tried out with a companion some time ago, is located in Munich's former power plant – not far from Königsplatz. The restaurant's concept is somewhat unusual and different from the norm. Besides friendly service in a place with many colorful chairs, very high ceilings, exposed pipes and valves, you can order various square-shaped pizzas.
When my companion and I were there recently, we only found the restaurant after wandering around for a while, wandering through a huge courtyard and only recognizing it by the tables and chairs set up under large umbrellas in the expansive outdoor area. The restaurant itself has ceilings about six meters high, exposed brick walls, and everything you'd expect to find in a factory. Colorful chairs are screwed to the walls along one side of the restaurant, and numerous herb pots and decorative elements create a rather cozy and inviting atmosphere. It was quite warm during our visit, and we sat at a table outside. There seems to have been little emphasis on stylish furniture; our table wobbled, the tablecloth resembled a camping blanket, and the chairs were too low for the table surface. Nevertheless, the restaurant is somehow comfortable and very quiet – there are no immediate neighbors, so it doesn't bother anyone if it gets a little noisy.
As soon as we sat down, we were presented with the menus, the cover of which featured a picture of a naked woman, and we chose our dishes. After some deliberation, we opted for tuna pizza and a delicious arugula salad. The food arrived relatively quickly, as did our drinks – a Hugo (€5.50) and a Radler (shandy). The Hugo wasn't served in a wine-like glass, as one might be used to in Munich, but in a regular drinking glass. My companion's tuna pizza was square, but unfortunately, it looked better than it tasted. The crust was a bit too dark, and overall the pizza was very hard – I tried a piece myself. My salad was okay. Certainly not a culinary highlight and more of a side dish, but perfectly satisfactory nonetheless.
The service at Fabricca was very satisfactory. Our food was served by a friendly young man who, after a while and as dusk fell, also lit the tea light on our table. The two Italian owners of Fabricca also run the restaurant "Pizzesco," which has been known for its square pizzas in Munich for about five years. When we were there, all the free tables in Fabricca's outdoor area were occupied, including two long tables with larger groups who were clearly celebrating something and enjoying Italian wines, antipasti, salads, and pizzas.
The pizzas are made with spelt dough and cost between €6.50 and €11.50. They are offered with a wide variety of toppings. If you're really hungry or coming in a larger group, you can also order a whole meter of pizza ("Pizza Pala" for €28). This pizza has 50 cm of vegetarian toppings and 50 cm topped with salami and ham – ideal for three or four hungry guests. As mentioned, there are also antipasti, salads (e.g., Insalata Fabricca for €9 or arugula salad with tomatoes and fresh Parmesan for €7.50), and pasta dishes (e.g., lasagna for €8), which you can enjoy with a fresh Hugo (for €5.50). Fish or beef carpaccio (for €11.50 or €9.50 respectively) are also on the menu. The restaurant itself has a separate menu with daily changing lunch specials, priced between €7.50 and €9.50. It's best to take a look. here the card.
We paid €27 that evening – which, in itself, is okay, but since the pizza wasn't really enjoyable, it felt like too much. I ended up only having a salad. I wouldn't necessarily advise against visiting Fabricca altogether – but I wouldn't recommend ordering their pizzas. The tuna on the pizza was very fresh and the service was friendly, but for a little more money, you can certainly find better food in Munich's city center. The location is unique, of course, as you're right in the heart of Munich, but you can dine in a quiet courtyard away from passersby and street noise. If you're planning to visit, I recommend making a reservation. The entire terrace was full when we were there. I have a feeling that Fabricca is rapidly becoming a trendy Italian restaurant in Munich – simply because of its location and its somewhat different, yet simple, menu. Just give it a try. Enjoy your meal!
Fabricca is open Monday to Wednesday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and on Thursday and Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and from 7:00 pm until late. You can also expect to find Fabricca open on Saturdays from 7:00 am until late.
I'll be back: Basically yes, but I don't necessarily need to come back just for the food.
Place visited: Fabricca
Address: Katharina-von-Bora-Straße 8a, 80333 Munich
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Rachel
Oh, that's a shame. Since they're the same people who make Pizzesco, I was hoping the pizza would be incredibly delicious. I do like the location though – I'll have to try it sometime.