The selected restaurants have been divided into five categories: Gastronomic, Business, Trendy, Budget and Personal Recommendations. The restaurants are listed alphabetically within these different categories, which serve as guidelines rather than absolute definitions of the establishments.
Only a small percentage of all restaurants in Germany accept credit cards and visitors should check before getting a table. Prices usually include 16% VAT. Normally, a tip between 5% and 10% is expected for good service.
The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over €55)
$$$ (€40 to €55)
$$ (€25 to €40)
$ (up to €25)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one; they include two glasses of house wine, and VAT but not tip.
Only a small percentage of all restaurants in Germany accept credit cards and visitors should check before getting a table. Prices usually include 16% VAT. Normally, a tip between 5% and 10% is expected for good service.
The restaurants below have been grouped into four different pricing categories:
$$$$ (over €55)
$$$ (€40 to €55)
$$ (€25 to €40)
$ (up to €25)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one; they include two glasses of house wine, and VAT but not tip.
Gastronomic
Käfer-Schänke
This very typical Bavarian gourmet restaurant has a long history of famous chefs and guests. Although it is one of the most upmarket places in town, the delicious Bavarian dishes with a kick of innovation can be comfortably enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. This big traditional restaurant is divided into 12 cosy rooms, seating from a romantic two to a jolly 40.
Prinzregentenstrasse 73
Tel: (089) 416 8247.
Website: www.feinkost-kaefer.de
Price: $$$$
This very typical Bavarian gourmet restaurant has a long history of famous chefs and guests. Although it is one of the most upmarket places in town, the delicious Bavarian dishes with a kick of innovation can be comfortably enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. This big traditional restaurant is divided into 12 cosy rooms, seating from a romantic two to a jolly 40.
Prinzregentenstrasse 73
Tel: (089) 416 8247.
Website: www.feinkost-kaefer.de
Price: $$$$
Mark's Restaurant
Dining at Mark's, the signature restaurant of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is a luxurious experience. Diners arrive at the mezzanine restaurant by climbing a grand marble staircase, which opens out onto a lavish but intimate setting, with fine crystal and china, flowers and fruit nestling on the wooden tables. The cuisine is just as sumptuous - merging traditional Bavarian ingredients with oriental influences.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Neuturmstrasse 1
Tel: (089) 2909 8875.
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/munich
Price: $$$
Dining at Mark's, the signature restaurant of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, is a luxurious experience. Diners arrive at the mezzanine restaurant by climbing a grand marble staircase, which opens out onto a lavish but intimate setting, with fine crystal and china, flowers and fruit nestling on the wooden tables. The cuisine is just as sumptuous - merging traditional Bavarian ingredients with oriental influences.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Neuturmstrasse 1
Tel: (089) 2909 8875.
Website: www.mandarinoriental.com/munich
Price: $$$
Tantris
Red and black are the dominating colours of this dramatically decorated, long-established restaurant. Spaciously designed, Tantris offers an extraordinary dining room, the Garden Salon, for special occasions or conferences. In summer, tables on the elegant terrace are much sought after. The creative food follows the restaurant's motto - a pure celebration of the senses.
Johann-Fichte-Strasse 7
Tel: (089) 361 9590.
Website: www.tantris.de
Price: $$$$
Red and black are the dominating colours of this dramatically decorated, long-established restaurant. Spaciously designed, Tantris offers an extraordinary dining room, the Garden Salon, for special occasions or conferences. In summer, tables on the elegant terrace are much sought after. The creative food follows the restaurant's motto - a pure celebration of the senses.
Johann-Fichte-Strasse 7
Tel: (089) 361 9590.
Website: www.tantris.de
Price: $$$$
Trendy
Barysphär
This is one of the most trendy places to eat out in Munich. The restaurant, or 'food club' as they like to call it, is on the ground floor, with an equally popular bar venue in the cellar. Its name, which comes from a derivation of the Greek for 'inner earth', is reflected in the warm elemental colours of the decor. The most innovative and exciting feature, however, is the menu, which includes some extremely unusual and exotic offerings, such as alligator steak.
Tumblingerstrasse 36
Tel: (089) 7677 5021.
Website: www.barysphaer.net
Price: $$
This is one of the most trendy places to eat out in Munich. The restaurant, or 'food club' as they like to call it, is on the ground floor, with an equally popular bar venue in the cellar. Its name, which comes from a derivation of the Greek for 'inner earth', is reflected in the warm elemental colours of the decor. The most innovative and exciting feature, however, is the menu, which includes some extremely unusual and exotic offerings, such as alligator steak.
Tumblingerstrasse 36
Tel: (089) 7677 5021.
Website: www.barysphaer.net
Price: $$
Nage und Sauge
This quirky little restaurant always seems to be full to brimming with a young, trendy crowd, soaking up the fantastic atmosphere and indulging in the excellent food. The main speciality is foccacia, and a huge variety of different options, both savoury and sweet, are available. Another draw is the extremely unusual toilets, which have to be seen to be believed, and which have TV monitors in the cubicles to allow you to get a better view of yourself (if you want one), and thermometers in the urinals (apparently inspired by a Japanese health craze).
Mariannenenstrasse 2
Tel: (089) 298 803.
Website: www.nageundsauge.de
Price: $
This quirky little restaurant always seems to be full to brimming with a young, trendy crowd, soaking up the fantastic atmosphere and indulging in the excellent food. The main speciality is foccacia, and a huge variety of different options, both savoury and sweet, are available. Another draw is the extremely unusual toilets, which have to be seen to be believed, and which have TV monitors in the cubicles to allow you to get a better view of yourself (if you want one), and thermometers in the urinals (apparently inspired by a Japanese health craze).
Mariannenenstrasse 2
Tel: (089) 298 803.
Website: www.nageundsauge.de
Price: $
Ododo
Thanks to its ideal location at the centre of one of Munich's most fashionable districts, the Gärtnerplatzviertel, and its very late opening hours, this bar/restaurant has become a regular stop off point for revellers on a night out. The stylish clientele make the most of the wide selection of fondue and sandwiches on offer in trendy, minimalist surroundings.
Buttermelcherstrasse 6
Tel: (089) 9260 7741.
Price: $$
Thanks to its ideal location at the centre of one of Munich's most fashionable districts, the Gärtnerplatzviertel, and its very late opening hours, this bar/restaurant has become a regular stop off point for revellers on a night out. The stylish clientele make the most of the wide selection of fondue and sandwiches on offer in trendy, minimalist surroundings.
Buttermelcherstrasse 6
Tel: (089) 9260 7741.
Price: $$
Budget
Chinesischer Turm
Not one of the most stylish places in Munich but definitely one of the most famous and popular. This is one of the settings for the main action during the annual Oktoberfest. Situated in the picturesque English Garden and open all year round, the Chinese Tower serves huge amounts of original Bavarian beer and traditional food. Punk or politician, student or star, everybody can be seen here. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for every visitor.
Englischer Garten 3
Tel: (089) 383 8730 or 3838 7327.
Website: www.chinaturm.de
Price: $$
Not one of the most stylish places in Munich but definitely one of the most famous and popular. This is one of the settings for the main action during the annual Oktoberfest. Situated in the picturesque English Garden and open all year round, the Chinese Tower serves huge amounts of original Bavarian beer and traditional food. Punk or politician, student or star, everybody can be seen here. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for every visitor.
Englischer Garten 3
Tel: (089) 383 8730 or 3838 7327.
Website: www.chinaturm.de
Price: $$
Hofbräuhaus
Probably the most famous brewery and restaurant in Germany, the world-renowned Hofbräuhaus guesthouse is no longer appealing to the true Bavarian, seeing as it has turned into a venue that primarily caters for tourists. It sprawls over three floors, with the typically Bavarian banquet hall boasting long wooden tables and dramatically low chandeliers. Vaulted ceilings and heavy decor make this a highly atmospheric venue. During summer, it is possible for guests to sit outside in the courtyard and music is often played. For those still interested, it does still serve amazing beer and original dishes, such as the typical Munich white sausages with sweet mustard or the rich roast pork.
Platzl 9
Tel: (089) 2901 3610.
Website: www.hofbraeuhaus.de
Price: $
Probably the most famous brewery and restaurant in Germany, the world-renowned Hofbräuhaus guesthouse is no longer appealing to the true Bavarian, seeing as it has turned into a venue that primarily caters for tourists. It sprawls over three floors, with the typically Bavarian banquet hall boasting long wooden tables and dramatically low chandeliers. Vaulted ceilings and heavy decor make this a highly atmospheric venue. During summer, it is possible for guests to sit outside in the courtyard and music is often played. For those still interested, it does still serve amazing beer and original dishes, such as the typical Munich white sausages with sweet mustard or the rich roast pork.
Platzl 9
Tel: (089) 2901 3610.
Website: www.hofbraeuhaus.de
Price: $
Tizian
This relaxed and friendly restaurant serves great pasta and pizzas and is a good place for one to chill. On hot days guests can sit on the terrace near the fountain. Tizian is a lively place on Friday and Saturday night, when there is live music on offer. The restaurant is decorated in an art nouveau style, with yellow walls hung with a changing series of paintings and photographs. Lunch is good value and evening meals are tasty Italian dishes, including some good pizzas.
Maxburgstrasse 4
Tel: (089) 2916 3938.
Price: $
This relaxed and friendly restaurant serves great pasta and pizzas and is a good place for one to chill. On hot days guests can sit on the terrace near the fountain. Tizian is a lively place on Friday and Saturday night, when there is live music on offer. The restaurant is decorated in an art nouveau style, with yellow walls hung with a changing series of paintings and photographs. Lunch is good value and evening meals are tasty Italian dishes, including some good pizzas.
Maxburgstrasse 4
Tel: (089) 2916 3938.
Price: $
Personal Recommendations
Dallmayr
Dallmayr is a vast delicatessen most famous for its coffee - which is available to buy as delightful brown beans or in a cup, for one to sit down and savour, as a break from a shopping trip just outside at Marienplatz. The light and airy first-floor restaurant exudes elegance and is often occupied by the aristocratic circle, wearing horseriding and hunting outfits. It does classy lunch snacks, such as seafood and carpaccio, and is also fantastic for indulging in oysters and lobster in the evening.
Dienerstrasse 14-15
Tel: (089) 21350.
Website: www.dallmayr.de
Price: $
Dallmayr is a vast delicatessen most famous for its coffee - which is available to buy as delightful brown beans or in a cup, for one to sit down and savour, as a break from a shopping trip just outside at Marienplatz. The light and airy first-floor restaurant exudes elegance and is often occupied by the aristocratic circle, wearing horseriding and hunting outfits. It does classy lunch snacks, such as seafood and carpaccio, and is also fantastic for indulging in oysters and lobster in the evening.
Dienerstrasse 14-15
Tel: (089) 21350.
Website: www.dallmayr.de
Price: $
Mangostin
United under one roof are three exotic experiences - Papa Joe's Colonial Bar and Restaurant, serving colonial food, Keiko, a Japanese restaurant, and Lemon Grass with Thai cuisine and an open wok kitchen. All three are in the same price range and offer Asian delicacies, from sushi, tempura and bento to a variety of stir fries and noodle dishes. Decor is oriental with east Asian sculptures and plants decorating the space. The biggest attraction, however, must be the huge Mangostin garden - the first Asian beer garden in Munich. A real pleasure on a warm summer evening.
Maria-Einsiedel-Strasse 2
Tel: (089) 723 2031.
Website: www.kuffler-gastronomie.de
Price: $$
United under one roof are three exotic experiences - Papa Joe's Colonial Bar and Restaurant, serving colonial food, Keiko, a Japanese restaurant, and Lemon Grass with Thai cuisine and an open wok kitchen. All three are in the same price range and offer Asian delicacies, from sushi, tempura and bento to a variety of stir fries and noodle dishes. Decor is oriental with east Asian sculptures and plants decorating the space. The biggest attraction, however, must be the huge Mangostin garden - the first Asian beer garden in Munich. A real pleasure on a warm summer evening.
Maria-Einsiedel-Strasse 2
Tel: (089) 723 2031.
Website: www.kuffler-gastronomie.de
Price: $$
Stadtcafe
There might be some similarities with a rather cold and unwelcoming waiting room of a train station, but despite its modest interior design, Stadtcafe is usually packed with movie directors, talented new actors and film critics (it is close to the film museum). Conversations about movies get spiced up over great French wines and seductive nouvelle cuisine.
St-Jakobsplatz 1
Tel: (089) 266 949.
Website: www.stadtcafe-muenchen.de
Price: $
There might be some similarities with a rather cold and unwelcoming waiting room of a train station, but despite its modest interior design, Stadtcafe is usually packed with movie directors, talented new actors and film critics (it is close to the film museum). Conversations about movies get spiced up over great French wines and seductive nouvelle cuisine.
St-Jakobsplatz 1
Tel: (089) 266 949.
Website: www.stadtcafe-muenchen.de
Price: $
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