K-F. K.
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Marti – Disappointing Experience Without the Chef
From the moment we arrived, the staff seemed unmotivated and lacked the passion one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. There was a sense of disorganization, as though leadership was missing, and the team was just going through the motions. This lack of energy set the tone for the evening and extended to the food, which felt overly prepped and uninspired, with no creativity or finesse on display.
The absence of Chef German, who was on vacation, seemed to further impact the overall experience. From the start, there was confusion with the menu. We were eager to try the 8-course menu but were strongly encouraged to opt for the 4-course menu instead. This felt strange, almost as if the kitchen staff preferred to take the easier route that evening.
The bread options were the highlight of the meal, offering a great variety and setting high expectations for what was to come. Unfortunately, the main dishes and desserts did not live up to this promise.
For the mains, we trusted the waiter’s recommendation and selected the mushroom shawarma for two, a dish we had seen featured on both the Michelin Guide website and the restaurant’s Instagram as a beautifully layered, grilled shawarma-style creation made entirely of mushrooms. What arrived, however, was far from that—simple pan-fried mushroom pieces served with pita bread for stuffing, lacking any shawarma-like spices or complexity. It was extremely underwhelming. The ricotta gnocchi with spring greens was another main dish we tried, but it was disappointingly bland and lacked any memorable flavor.
Among the other courses, the humita with cumin meringue was overly sweet, missing the balance needed to make it enjoyable. On the positive side, the roasted watermelon with goat cheese was the best dish of the evening. The strawberry juice elevated the flavors, balancing the sweetness of the watermelon with the tanginess of the goat cheese and creating a genuinely enjoyable and well-thought-out dish.
While the restaurant boasts a stylish and modern interior, the atmosphere and food did not match its aesthetic. Perhaps the experience would have been different with Chef German present, but based on our visit, we cannot recommend Marti for those seeking a memorable culinary experience