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Mugolone is an Italian restaurant that I visited with a companion some time ago. I hadn't been to this restaurant before, but I would definitely eat there again, even though not everything was perfect.
I arrived a little earlier than my companion, so I was able to get a good impression of Mugolone both inside and out. Inside, there are dark tables with white tablecloths and equally dark chairs, white walls with simple, framed photographs, flowers on the windowsills and tables, a substantial bar in the entrance area behind which the kitchen is hidden, and overall a rather pleasant atmosphere.
On the evening we visited, it was quite warm, and we were able to sit at a table outside that we had reserved by phone. There are seven tables outside along the street, also with tablecloths, spread on both sides of the building. We sat on the opposite side from the entrance and were somewhat forgotten during our visit. One of the two young, friendly servers presented us with the rather concise menus, written in somewhat difficult-to-read handwriting, and promptly asked for our drink orders. We opted for a Hugo (€5.50) and a house wine – a Pinot Grigio (0.2l/€5.90). The Hugo was missing a straw, which is a matter of personal preference for many. However, I wanted one, so I waited a few minutes to see if another server would come, as we hadn't yet placed our food order. No such luck! So I went inside and got my own straw from the bar at Mugolone. The whole straw thing, and I might sound a bit picky about it: the friendly lady behind the bar touched the end of the straw, the end I put in my mouth, with her fingers. Not ideal, but okay.
After I sat down with my companion again and we had studied the menus, which offered dishes such as buffalo mozzarella on zucchini salad with lemon oil (€9.90) or tagliolini – pasta with lamb ragu, tomatoes, and rosemary (€14.90), etc. – we opted for "Pane Ovoli" (€17.90) (thinly sliced emperor sirloin with shaved Parmesan, egg, and cheese) and Tortelli Neri (€16.90) – black pasta filled with lobster and arugula on a ragu of moscardini and various seafood. Yes, I know, neither of these sounds like "pasta with sauce," and they weren't. From that perspective, however, after eating them, they weren't anything special. My dish, in particular, was essentially a very cheesy pizza with egg and – despite its delicious taste – too expensive and also a bit small, even though the cheese did fill me up. My companion's portion was also too small and not worth €17. Certainly, one pays for the location and (often) a bit of the atmosphere, but it was still too much for the food on the plates. Recently, after visiting friends, I walked past the restaurant again and caught a glimpse of the now... current map (Early August 2014). This menu offers a good mix and, in that respect, the prices are acceptable. We paid a total of €50 including tip on our evening, which was definitely too much for two simple drinks and small portions of food.
Overall, there's really nothing to complain about regarding the service at Mugolone. Admittedly, the two waitresses were a bit infrequent, and although we indicated we wanted to pay, one of them was sitting at a table occupied by another guest, chatting away. Certainly not ideal, but perfectly acceptable if the evening is relaxed and you're not in a hurry. All in all, I can definitely recommend a visit if you'd like to dine in a pleasant atmosphere, perhaps on a balmy summer evening, and enjoy a delicious aperitif while chatting. As mentioned, the food is overpriced, even though it tastes good. The service was a bit slow, and the fact that I had to get up twice for relatively simple things (once for a straw, as mentioned, and the second time for salt and pepper) because no one came for ages wasn't a big plus. All in all, though, the service was very friendly, the ambiance was pleasant, the interior was cozy and inviting, and it's just the right spot in Munich for slightly more unusual dishes.
Getting there is easy. The U1 subway line (Mailienstraße stop) will take you to the restaurant, which is about 100 meters away. Parking isn't exactly straightforward, but still easier than in the city center. Although the restaurant is near the rather busy Nymphenburger Straße, you won't hear any street noise; it feels more like a small Italian alley. It's cozy, and the food is generally delicious, but the prices are a bit high. It's certainly a nice place for lunch. By the way, there's no website, or rather, it's been under construction for ages. For the evening, I'd recommend making a reservation by phone – especially if you can't sit outside. Oh, and if you can't find a table: Medici and also that Hans in Luck is not far away.
Mugolone's opening hours vary. According to the staff, there's no set closing time; they can sometimes stay open until 1 a.m. Lunchtime is from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner service resumes at 6 p.m. Enjoy!
I'll be back: Generally, yes. The prices are a bit high, but if that doesn't bother you, there's not much to complain about. It's a good option if you're looking for a small Italian restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere for a cozy evening.
Place visited: Mugolone
Address: Maillingerstraße 12, 80636 Munich
Website: unavailable
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