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15 Best Arabic Restaurants in Munich

Finding an Arabic restaurant in Munich depends on the kind of meal you want, from quick falafel and hummus to a relaxed dinner built around mezze or grilled lamb. The city’s options also suit different occasions, including student lunches, solo meals, late weekend dining and celebrations.

Compare each restaurant by its specialty, atmosphere and meal timing. If you are planning a popular evening or a larger gathering, reserving with time can make the choice much easier.

How this guide is ordered

The order reflects the range of clearly signalled dishes, dining occasions and atmospheres across the listed venues. Specialties such as shawarma, mezze, falafel and lamb grills help match each place to a particular plan. Some eligible businesses may purchase enhanced visibility, which can influence their placement.

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Ala Kefak #1
What stands out
  • Tender, well-seasoned meat

  • Dine-in, takeaway and delivery

Ala Kefak

4.9938 reviews
Schillerstraße 20, 80336 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany
Best for
Shawarma platters

Ala Kefak brings Arab cuisine to Schillerstraße 20 in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. It suits several occasions, from a quick bite or solo lunch to a late dinner, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available.

Shawarma is the clear focal point: the platter is generously portioned, with tender, well-seasoned meat and fresh, flavorful accompaniments. The straightforward format makes it an easy choice when you want a satisfying meal without a long dining occasion.

Sesam Falafel an der Uni #2
What stands out
  • Quick, friendly service

Sesam Falafel an der Uni

4.8653 reviews
Schellingstraße 20, 80799 München, Germany
Best for
Falafel and hummusStudent lunches

Near the university on Schellingstraße 20, Sesam Falafel an der Uni is a practical Arab restaurant for fresh, made-to-order food. Falafel and hummus are the natural starting points, supported by a salad bar, organic dishes and options suited to lighter meals.

Quick, friendly service and a choice of outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery or dine-in make it especially convenient for students, solo diners and anyone looking for a fast meal with plant-based choices.

Slemani Grill #3
What stands out
  • Lamb grill with freshly baked bread

Slemani Grill

4.81490 reviews
Dachauer Str. 7, 80335 München, Germany
Best for
Lamb grill mealsCasual Middle Eastern dining

Slemani Grill on Dachauer Str. 7 is a Middle Eastern restaurant with a flexible format: breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeaway, delivery and dine-in are all part of its offer. It works equally well for a quick solo meal or a more substantial sit-down visit.

The lamb grill with freshly baked bread and moutabal is a compelling order, with fragrant, fresh-tasting components and a distinctly grill-led character. Service can be less consistent, so the restaurant is best approached for its food rather than a polished, formal experience.

Al Shaam #4
What stands out
  • Kebab, falafel and cacik

Al Shaam

4.81050 reviews
Leonrodstraße 45, 80636 München, Germany
Best for
Lebanese mezze and small plates

Al Shaam is a Lebanese restaurant on Leonrodstraße 45 in Munich, offering both dine-in and takeaway. Its menu brings together familiar favorites such as kebab, falafel and cacik, alongside small plates and healthier choices suited to sharing or a lighter meal.

The restaurant has a cozy, welcoming character, with quick service and a broad mezze-style appeal. A generous multi-dish selection is particularly well suited to groups who want to explore several Lebanese flavors in one sitting, while beer and spirits provide options for a longer dinner. Reservations are worth arranging ahead for busy dining occasions.

LA-FAYETTE Restaurant und Bar #5
What stands out
  • polished Mediterranean dining with the energy of a bar

  • Cevapcici offers a hearty choice

LA-FAYETTE Restaurant und Bar

4.8678 reviews
Josephspitalstraße 15, 80331 München, Germany
Best for
Celebratory dinners with cocktailsSolo lunches

Set on Josephspitalstraße in central Munich, LA-FAYETTE combines polished Mediterranean dining with the energy of a bar. The food range moves from breakfast, starters, soups and substantial salads to pasta, pizza, cheese and fish. Cevapcici offers a hearty choice, while Black King Tiger prawns provide a more distinctive seafood order. Outdoor seating gives lunch and dinner another dimension in suitable weather.

The mood is lively and celebratory, with an upscale edge rather than a purely casual feel. Cocktails and beer make it easy to turn dinner into a longer evening, while attentive service supports the occasion-led setting. Dine-in best captures the atmosphere, though takeaway, delivery, no-contact delivery and kerbside pickup add flexibility for meals elsewhere. Solo diners are accommodated too, so the restaurant works across solo lunches, broad-menu dinners and late-night social plans.

Pizzarei #6

Pizzarei

4.72169 reviews
Sporerstraße 2, 80333 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Best for
City-center pizza

Pizzarei occupies a central Altstadt-Lehel address at Sporerstraße 2, making it a convenient stop for lunch, dinner or a late meal in Munich’s city center. The restaurant offers dine-in and takeaway, with outdoor seating and a drinks selection that includes beer and cocktails.

Pizza is the obvious draw, complemented by a lively, bustling atmosphere and comfortable seating. The setting works for casual meals, solo dining or a relaxed evening with drinks, while the central location makes it easy to include in a day of sightseeing. Reservations are advisable for busy periods, particularly when planning a group or a fixed-time city-center meal.

Sim Sim #7

Sim Sim

4.71941 reviews
Augustenstraße 67, 80333 München, Germany
Best for
Falafel meals

Sim Sim is a falafel restaurant on Augustenstraße 67, offering dine-in, takeaway and delivery for lunch or dinner. Its compact, practical format suits a quick bite, solo meal or small-plate order, with vegan options and healthier choices available.

Falafel is the natural specialty, with a reputation for being particularly good in Munich. The food-led experience is strongest when ordering for pickup or eating in, while service can vary from warm and welcoming to more abrupt.

Baal #8
What stands out
  • a cozy, distinctive interior shaped by its library

Baal

4.7966 reviews
Kreittmayrstraße 26, 80335 München-Maxvorstadt, Germany
Best for
Relaxed evening drinks in MaxvorstadtTapas in a cozy library setting

Baal is a Mediterranean evening venue in Maxvorstadt, with a cozy, distinctive interior shaped by its library and a relaxed atmosphere for unhurried drinks or dinner. Tapas sit alongside pasta, while cocktails, beer, coffee and late-night food broaden its appeal beyond a conventional restaurant stop.

The atmosphere is the clearest reason to choose it. Tapas make a stronger culinary case than the pasta: one truffled mushroom dish was dominated by salt, and the service response to the problem lacked attentiveness. Outdoor seating and takeaway add flexibility, and the room also works for solo dining. Baal opens from 6 pm Monday through Saturday, stays open until 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and is closed on Sundays.

Levante - Mezze Bar & Restaurant (mediterrane, orientalische Küche) - Schwabing #9

Levante - Mezze Bar & Restaurant (mediterrane, orientalische Küche) - Schwabing

4.7795 reviews
Franz-Joseph-Straße 45, 80801 München, Germany
Best for
Shared mezze dinnersBirthdays and group occasions

Levante – Mezze Bar & Restaurant brings modern Levantine cuisine to Franz-Joseph-Straße 45 in Schwabing. The menu is built around sharing and enjoying a broad selection of mezze, making it equally suitable for couples, families, birthday gatherings and larger groups.

Its warm, welcoming atmosphere is matched by a polished service style and a setting designed for lingering. Lunch and dinner are available, with delivery and takeaway for a more informal meal. Cocktails, beer and coffee broaden the offer beyond the food itself. The venue also positions itself for brunch and private events, including Sunday brunch, so it can work as a destination for celebrations as well as everyday dining. Reserving ahead is sensible for groups and popular evening slots.

KLIMENTI'S Restaurant #10

KLIMENTI'S Restaurant

4.8376 reviews
Kellerstraße 1, 81667 München, Germany
Best for
Date-night dinnersMediterranean evening meals

KLIMENTI'S Restaurant brings Mediterranean-inspired dining to Kellerstraße 1 in Au-Haidhausen. Its outdoor seating and evening-focused schedule create an appealing setting for relaxed dinners, date nights and small celebrations.

The kitchen delivers a broad Mediterranean choice, with healthy options and organic dishes alongside beer, cocktails and coffee. A flexible approach to individual requests adds to the welcoming character, while the intimate setting is better suited to a considered meal than a rushed stop. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays, so its strongest fit is a planned weekday or Saturday evening.

Beirutbeirut #11
What stands out
  • Manousche, falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and flatbread

  • honest flavors over unnecessary formality

Beirutbeirut

4.61592 reviews
Lindenschmitstraße 18, 81371 München-Sendling, Germany
Best for
Casual sharing meals with one or two friendsQuick Lebanese lunches in Sendling

Set in Sendling on Lindenschmitstraße, Beirutbeirut is a cozy Lebanese restaurant built around straightforward, freshly prepared staples. Manousche, falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and flatbread give the menu a sharing-friendly character, with a mixed plate suited to sampling several dips and bites at once. The falafel stands out for its freshness, while the cooking favors honest flavors over unnecessary formality.

Its relaxed atmosphere and warm service make it particularly appealing for lunch, dinner or an easy meal with one or two friends. Quick Middle Eastern dishes also suit a solo stop, and outdoor seating adds another option in suitable weather. Dine-in can be swapped for takeaway, kerbside pickup or delivery, while beer and other alcoholic drinks are available.

BAALBEK #12
What stands out
  • warm, almost home-like setting

  • private dining room

BAALBEK

4.6901 reviews
Karlstraße 27, 80333 München-Maxvorstadt, Germany
Best for
Shared small-plate dinners

BAALBEK brings authentic Lebanese cooking and a personal sense of hospitality to Karlstraße in Maxvorstadt. Photographs of Baalbek give the dining room a strong connection to its namesake, while the friendly welcome and relaxed atmosphere create a warm, almost home-like setting. Swift service adds to the ease of the evening.

Small plates make it easy to build a shared meal, complemented by beer and a distinctive wine offering. It works equally well for solo dining, a group occasion in the private dining room, or a leisurely dinner outdoors; takeaway is also available. This is a focused evening address for Lebanese food in central Munich.

Servus Habibi (Maxvorstadt) #13

Servus Habibi (Maxvorstadt)

4.6788 reviews
Nordendstraße 24, 80799 München, Germany
Best for
Hummus and babaghanoushCasual Lebanese bowls

Servus Habibi in Maxvorstadt is a Lebanese restaurant on Nordendstraße 24 with outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Its concise menu focuses on fresh, flavorful dishes such as hummus, babaghanoush, sharing plates and bowls with vegetables and proteins.

The relaxed format works for lunch, solo dining or casual evening food, with beer, cocktails, coffee and happy-hour options adding flexibility. The strongest choice is eating in or collecting directly, where the food and welcoming character are more dependable than delivery.

Yemen star restaurant #14

Yemen star restaurant

4.7400 reviews
Schwanthalerstraße 26, 80336 München, Germany
Best for
Yemeni rice dishesGenerous shared meals

Yemen star restaurant on Schwanthalerstraße 26 offers a broad, casual format with dine-in, takeaway, delivery and even drive-through service. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and solo dining are all covered, making it a flexible choice near central Munich.

The menu’s strongest signatures are fragrant rice dishes with lamb or fish, served in generous portions that can suit sharing. A warm Yemeni dessert with cream, cheese and a crisp topping adds a distinctive finish, especially when served hot in a traditional dish.

Alpasha Restaurant/ مطعم الباشا #15

Alpasha Restaurant/ مطعم الباشا

4.9146 reviews
Lindwurmstraße 33, 80337 München-Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, Germany
Best for
Authentic Syrian dishesCasual family meals

Alpasha Restaurant brings Syrian cuisine to Lindwurmstraße 33 in Munich. The casual dining room welcomes solo diners, families and groups, with dine-in service and a menu suited to both substantial meals and relaxed coffee stops.

Authentic Syrian dishes are the central attraction, supported by friendly service and a warm, welcoming manner. Pickup and dine-in are the more reliable formats for enjoying the food; delivery is available but can be less consistent in execution.

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Map of Arabic restaurants in Munich

The selection covers several ways to enjoy Middle Eastern food in Munich, from falafel-focused stops near the university area to restaurants suited to evening meals and drinks in Maxvorstadt. This makes the map useful for comparing a quick lunch with a longer dinner.

Choose by the part of the city you will already be visiting and by how far you want to travel for the meal. For Friday or Saturday evenings, check availability early, especially when the restaurant is a popular choice for groups.

What you can eat and enjoy

  • Shawarma plattersA practical choice when you want a filling Arabic meal built around shawarma.
  • Falafel and hummusSuitable for a lighter lunch, a meat-free meal or a quick Middle Eastern option.
  • Lebanese mezzeSmall plates make it easier to share several Lebanese flavours across the table.
  • Lamb grill mealsLook for grilled lamb when the occasion calls for a more substantial dinner.
  • Student lunchesFalafel-focused venues can work well for an affordable, casual midday meal near the university area.
  • Late weekend diningSome venues suit a late Friday or Saturday meal when dinner starts later than usual.
  • Celebratory dinnersFor a special evening, consider a more polished setting with cocktails and time to linger.

How to choose your restaurant

  1. Decide whether you want shawarma, falafel, mezze or grilled lamb before comparing venues.
  2. Choose a casual counter-style lunch or a sit-down restaurant according to the occasion.
  3. For shared dining, prioritise Lebanese mezze and small plates over a single main course.
  4. If you are meeting friends late on Friday or Saturday, confirm that the kitchen suits your planned arrival.
  5. Reserve ahead for celebratory dinners or busy evening plans, particularly when several people are dining together.
  6. For a solo lunch, favour venues with a straightforward, casual meal format.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find falafel and hummus in Munich?

Falafel-focused restaurants such as Sesam Falafel an der Uni and Sim Sim are natural choices for this type of meal. They suit quick lunches, lighter dinners and meat-free dining when you want familiar Middle Eastern staples without planning a long meal.

Which Arabic restaurant in Munich is suitable for sharing?

Choose a venue offering Lebanese mezze and small plates when the table wants to try several dishes together. This format works particularly well for groups because diners can share different flavours instead of choosing only one main course each.

Can I have a late Arabic meal in Munich?

Some of the listed restaurants are suited to breakfast through late dinner, while others are specifically useful for late Friday or Saturday meals. Check the current service times before travelling, especially if you plan to arrive later in the evening.

Should I reserve an Arabic restaurant in Munich?

Booking ahead is sensible for a busy evening, a celebration or a larger table. It is especially helpful when you have a specific restaurant in mind, since some venues can fill up quickly at popular dinner times.

Are there Arabic restaurants suitable for a quick lunch?

Yes. Falafel and hummus, shawarma platters and student lunch options are well suited to a shorter midday visit.

Look for a casual format if you want to eat alone or keep the meal moving rather than settle in for shared plates.

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