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Quattro Tavoli is a very small Italian restaurant in Munich. Or rather, it's more of a small Italian bistro on Dreimühlenstraße in Munich. My friend Kerstin recommended it to me, so I didn't hesitate and went there with my companion. Thanks again for this great, "alternative" tip ;-). To give you an idea of the restaurant: Inside, there are five tables for different numbers of people, a small bar, a small kitchen, and a guest restroom. We sat at a small table for a maximum of four people on a small platform in the corner opposite the small, dark wooden bar. The small Italian restaurant, which also has about seven additional tables outside, is run by two brothers with dreadlocks, a relaxed style, and a slightly exaggerated Italian charm.
I called ahead to make a reservation, and the gentleman on the phone was very friendly and even said, "We look forward to seeing you, Madame!" Then I called again to move the reservation forward, but he misunderstood the time. When we arrived and I gave him my name, he barely remembered our phone call. We could have saved ourselves the reservation, as we were the only ones inside, and a few other tables outside were occupied. At the slightly larger table opposite us, a huge flat-screen TV was being assembled while we ate, and there was Styrofoam and cardboard lying around everywhere. 🙂 Of course, it wasn't really a problem and actually fit the overall atmosphere of the place, but it was still a bit... well... noticeable. I generally imagine the place to be busier in the evenings, with a focus on drinks and simple snacks – at least that, in my opinion, better suits the ambiance of the bar/restaurant.
We were asked what we wanted to drink, and I asked for a Hugo. The waiter and owner joked, "Hugo? You can't have a Hugo here, Madame! We're in Italy!" I didn't say anything about the handwritten drinks board behind him that said "Radler €3.30," decided against the offered Spritz, and ordered two white wine spritzers (€4 each) for myself and my companion, which were very tasty and had a good ratio of ingredients. Then the Italian gentleman disappeared for a while into the equally small kitchen in the back, tidied up, and didn't come back for a while. When he finally found us again, he offered us an appetizer as a starter. We declined it initially, and I told him that I didn't eat meat and asked if there were any menus showing what main courses he offered. He had to write the evening menu first, so we waited a bit longer, and he gave us a preview of what would be available. We had time, and it wasn't a problem for us that we had to wait. After writing the menu, he leaned it against the doorframe of the open, red entrance door, read out the menu to us (tagliatelle with salmon and asparagus – €10.50; tagliatelle with walnuts and ricotta cheese – €8.50; vitello tonnato with mixed salad – €12.90; classic lasagna for €8.50 and tiramisu for €5), and also made up a few vegetarian options from memory for me to choose from.
I opted for a plate of assorted cold antipasti, salads, and buffalo mozzarella (€10.90). Very tasty and completely filling. I would order it again in a heartbeat. My companion chose a lasagna (€8.50). Both arrived at the same time and relatively quickly, within a normal waiting period. The lasagna was made with green pasta, looked delicious, and tasted just as good. So, no complaints about the food. We were asked if we enjoyed our meal, and overall, the service was quite good for such a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant is furnished with simple, dark furniture, wooden chairs are screwed to the walls as decoration, there are pin-up pictures on the walls, the words "Quattro Tavoli" are tiled on the wall, and overall it's quite simple and understated – but it fits the overall concept perfectly.
We ended up paying €30 including tip. It's worth mentioning that we gave a €2.60 tip, which apparently wasn't enough for the waiter, as he said goodbye rather soberly and with a hint of dissatisfaction. We found this somewhat inappropriate, as the service wasn't outstanding and the ambiance wasn't anything special. The food was okay, but for what was offered, €2.60 was quite reasonable. I would generally come back, but only if I wanted to sit comfortably, have a drink, or eat something simple but delicious, and didn't care at all about what was going on around me. The place itself is quite nice, and the two guys there obviously haven't been doing this for just a few days.
The restaurant is open Monday to Thursday from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM and Friday until 2:00 AM. Saturdays from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. Enjoy! In my opinion, it's not suitable if you're looking for a classic Italian restaurant with a typical Italian atmosphere. It's more appropriate for casual evenings with younger people.
I'll be back: The food is simple but delicious. If you value a nice atmosphere, this isn't the place for you. But if the food is your top priority and you appreciate a relaxed vibe, then go for it.
Place visited: Quattro Tavoli
Address: Dreimühlenstr. 10, 80469 Munich
Website: unavailable
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