Spiegel All Day Bar & Dining

The restaurant is located at the heart of Kota Lama, Semarang. The place is slightly dim, but you can see everything around, except if you’re trying to read the physical menu for people with older eyes. 😅 The staffs are nice and serve guests very well, especially for someone like us who didn’t deserve a table. They also provide a digital menu if you have trouble reading the printed one. After ordering, they serve a complimentary appetizer, garlic bread with a white sauce. The bread is soft and springy, savory from the garlic, and it becomes rich and flavorful if you combine it with the white sauce. I’d say it’s a great start, and couldn’t wait for our main dish to arrive. The Capellini pasta is outstanding. It’s buttery, savory from the Pecorino Romano cheese, has an umami flavor from the black truffle, and the pasta itself is al dente, perfectly cooked. THIS DISH IS LIT 🔥 Then the meatballs, absolutely delicious. They’re savory, with a slight crispy texture on the outside, while the inside is tender. The sauce is also tasty, with a hint of sourness from the tomato. The provided bread has a similar taste to the complementary one, but this one is crispier and more buttery in my opinion. The Tiramisu is on point. It’s sweet, creamy, and has a bit of bitterness from the cocoa powder on top. While every dish I mentioned was overall delicious, the pizza had a small hiccup. The toppings were fresh, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. The problem was the crust, it was undercooked, where I can feel the gooey and slightly unbaked. The staffs were kind enough to offer us options, whether they’ll make us a new one, or reheat it to fix the uneven cooking. So, we chose the second option, but I personally still felt the doughy texture in the crust. The pizza itself is delicious, almost perfect, but I feel like it just needed a little more time in the oven. Overall, I had a great experience with both the service and the food. I’d love to eat at this restaurant again, but I’ll probably pass on the pizza if it’s a busy night.

Spiegel Bistro is superb. The ambiance is excellent and the food exceptional. I had the rissoto Milanese and my friend the Fettucine spinach salmon - both delicious. For dessert we had Tiramisu and the banofie pie, all washed down with an excellent bottle of Chilean chardonnay. Staff are friendly and professional, especially our waiter, Seka, if I have his name correct. I live in Bandung, West Java, and I have trouble to think of anywhere in the city on power with Spiegal. Spiegal is highly recommended. You won't be disappointed!

A pleasant dining spot to enjoy with family or for business. Quite comfortable for casual conversations and lingering, enjoying the atmosphere and F&B. The location in Kota Lama, the Dutch heritage building, and the one and only Spiegel in Indonesia are all strong points for this place. The food we tasted was all delicious: beef carpaccio, tagliatelle a manzo, capellini burro e pepe, and smoked veal tongue. And for desserts: tiramisu and banoffee tart. Our favorite are capellini and tiramisu. During reservations and upon arrival, we were reminded of the recommended and prohibited dress code. We dressed accordingly out of respect for the place. However, this rule seems flexible in practice, as right across from us was a family group, some were wearing t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops. All prohibited items. Yet, they were allowed to enter and enjoy the menu. It did somewhat spoil the ambiance, though it didn't detract from the restaurant's positive qualities. Definitely will recommend this place to others and come back while in Semarang.

It is an incredible find in Semarang! Spiegel isn't just a meal; it's a full experience. The moment you step inside, you're greeted by the wonderful ambiance. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully converted old building that feels incredibly cozy, homely, and full of character. Now for the food—absolutely stellar! I am a truffle lover, and Spiegel has it. We ordered the Truffle Pizza, which was perfectly thin and crispy with an aromatic truffle oil that wasn't overpowering. The Truffle Angel Hair pasta was a rich and creamy delight, and the Burrata Salad was so fresh and creamy, providing a perfect, light balance to the meal. The cafe gelato is another favorite one for me from the resto. The combination of fantastic food, a unique and warm atmosphere, and great service makes Spiegel a must-visit.

- High ceiling old colonial building with cozy atmosphere and vibe - Food is honestly just alright. Good, but not especially great - Service is top notch and efficient - The Al Ragu Pasta is pretty decent without being too sweet like other Italian Restaurants in Indonesia. - The Americano is also surprisingly enjoyable. - Very good place to bring your business meetings to.

I had a quick trip to Semarang and had heard about Spiegel. I came for dinner alone and got sat at one of the lounge tables. There was a live jazz band playing that night which I enjoyed, the singers & band provided a beautiful backdrop for the place. The food was amazing, I ordered the braised veal ossobuco with saffron risotto and a cocktail I can’t remember the name of. The experience was great. Only comment would be that it took a while to get anyone’s attention but once they took my order it was much better

went here as we want to enjoy the old city atmosphere, the place itself is very chic and screams vintage. really really like the ambiance! coffee is nice and strong, surprisingly we loved the tiramisu it was not too sweet with a balance taste of the coffee ;)

Spiegel offers a classy dining experience, with charming ambiance of a Dutch building. Located in the center of Semarang’s Old Town. Tried a few from their menu and all of them are exceptional. Especially their dessert, tiramisu, blown us away. Staffs are super friendly. If you planning to come here on busy hours, better make reservations first. If you ever came to Semarang, please make sure you stopped by!