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Update: I have now also tested the Laurin as part of my cooperation with Deliveroo (thank you for that!). You can read more here.
Laurin was recommended to me on my blog, made it onto my "to-try" list, and was recently tested by me and a companion. Many thanks again to the person who recommended it – we felt very comfortable, were treated very kindly, the food was delicious, and there were no complaints or negative points. Laurin is located right next to the Viktualienmarkt and is very easily accessible via the Marienplatz S-Bahn station.
We had reserved a table for 7:30 pm, arrived a little early, and upon entering the inviting-looking restaurant, were shown to a table in the back of the relatively small establishment. A small table in the corner next to it was free, and when I asked if we could have that corner table as well, the friendly server kindly agreed. Of the approximately 15 tables, only about 5 were occupied.
Laurin has a friendly and warm atmosphere. Light walls, wooden tables, logs stacked around a flat-screen TV on the wall, a dark wooden bar with great lighting (see photo), an impressive original stucco ceiling, soft lighting, and comfortable, large cushions on the benches.
The menus are presented on a wooden board – not very extensive, but a good mix. (See photo for an excerpt). We opted for two glasses of wine, two main courses (four pork sausages on South Tyrolean Gröstl for about €11 and goat cheese salad for about €10) and a dessert – Kaiserschmarrn.
The wine (a South Tyrolean Pinot Blanc) was served well chilled and tasted fruity and light. The portion of pork sausages, or rather the hash underneath, seemed a bit small at first, but we managed to finish it. The sausages were delicious and served with a small disposable jar filled with mustard. The goat cheese salad was very attractively presented with cherry tomatoes, cress, cucumber, chives, and a well-roasted goat cheese cut into four pieces – a good portion. I would have liked a little bread, though. A woman at the next table ordered the same salad and was served bread without even having to ask. I briefly considered ordering the Hokkaido pumpkin and ginger soup (for €5.90) as a starter, but then decided against it. This soup was then ordered at the next table and looked very delicious. (I'll try it next time).
Those who don't fancy sausages or salad can choose from a wide selection of cold cuts, schnitzel, Schlutzkrapfen (filled pasta) with potato and truffle filling, venison goulash with pretzel dumplings, spinach and potato gnocchi, tomato risotto, or beef tenderloin. Main courses cost between €11 and €23. Dessert – Kaiserschmarrn (shredded pancake) – costs €6.90 per person, almost €14, which is borderline too much for the portion size (see photo). It tasted okay, but in my opinion, it wasn't a typical Kaiserschmarrn – very large pieces and a bit doughy, served with two small mounds of applesauce on a large wooden board. If you don't like Kaiserschmarrn (or something similar), you can also choose from apple strudel with ice cream, tiramisu served in a cup, and fresh (homemade) cakes every day.
In addition, Laurin also offers "Drinks of the Week," such as a Tequila Sunrise, Gin and Tonic, or mulled wine, for an average price of €4. (Gin and Tonic €4.90 – very reasonable!)
Overall, you can't go wrong with Laurin. Very friendly staff, a cozy atmosphere, great ambiance, and excellent food – combined with great company, it made for an unbeatable evening :-). Together, we paid €63 including tip for two wines, a bottle of water, two main courses, and a dessert. Laurin accepts card payments. Give it a try!
I'll be back: Yes, definitely. If I want to enjoy a cozy atmosphere combined with very friendly staff and delicious, affordable food. No, if I expect a very extensive menu.
Place visited: Café / Restaurant Laurin
Address: Heiliggeiststraße 6, 80331 Munich
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