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Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreBratwurstherzl
For a congenial, classic German meal, head to this cozy taverna in the historic center of the city but tucked away from the fray. There are two dining rooms: the more intimate one has a brick-vaulted ceiling and an open...
Read MoreBrenner
The Italian restaurant, by the same team behind Emiko and Cortiina, is the chic foodie queen of Maximilianstrasse, drawing luxury shoppers on a break. Hidden in a courtyard, it occupies a massive space with vaulted archways (the space once served...
Read MoreBrot & Butter
The small cafe at the front of design store Manuufactum makes some of Munich’s best bread and is a good spot for a cappuccino and pastry.
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCafé Aran
A hipster café with multiple branches, Aran is known for excellent coffee and health-conscious snacks, as well as some of the city’s best sourdough bread that are turned into delicious tartines with a variety of toppings. There’s also a focus...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCafé Frischhut
Everyone calls this authentic, old-world cafe by its specialty: die Schmalznudel. This hearty snack is the German version of a funnel cake, but made fresh all day long, these sweet cakes are fluffy, crispy and delicious. You can get a...
Read MoreCafé Luitpold
On first glance, it looks a little touristy, even kitschy, but the Café Luitpold, which hails from the 1880s and is located in a rather grand historic building, is as classic-Munich as it gets. The food is very good, especially...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreCafé Nymbenburg Sekt
Do not expect warm and fuzzy service at this tented restaurant on the periphery of Munich’s central market, Viktualienmarkt. But it has long been a trendy spot for sampling a delicious version of the city’s signature pork sausage dish. Boiled...
Read MoreCafé Reitschule
This lovely café is a great spot for breakfast or brunch, especially if you are traveling with horse-loving children. Some tables overlook the rink of the adjacent riding school, so you can watch the horses in action. There’s also a...
Read MoreChez Fritz
This classic brasserie in trendy Haidhausen has long been a local favorite for celebrating a special occasion and taking your parents out for a lovely meal. The food is excellent, with an often-changing, seasonal menu heavy on French classics (moules-frites,...
Read MoreChina Moon Terrace
The rooftop of the Mandarin Oriental hotel is one of the city’s most scenic places for cocktails, with sweeping city views and a cool, laid-back vibe.
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreDer Pschorr
If badly lit beer taverns are not your thing but you still want to sample some classic Bavarian fare, then the renovated Pschorr (try saying that three times after a pint) is the spot for you. Its large light-wood-paneled dining...
Read MoreEsszimmer at BMW Welt
The two-Michelin-starred Esszimmer presents refined French cuisine with Mediterranean and regional influences. The stylish, wood-paneled dining room boasts a cozy fireplace, adding an intimate vibe to the space. The gourmet tasting menu offers dishes like lobster with watermelon and artichoke.
Read MoreFalk’s Bar
Falk’s Bar, in the Bayerischer Hof hotel, is a great spot for a drink, especially before a performance at the Bavarian State Opera, a five-min stroll away. It’s housed in a stunning Spiegelsaal (Mirror Hall), whose embellishments date from 1839;...
Read MoreGarden
When touring the museums of the Kunstreal, a great spot for a nearby lunch is the Bayerischer Hof’s Garten restaurant. Diners sit in a lovely airy greenhouse-style setting. It’s modern and sleek, a welcome change to the wood-heavy interiors of...
Read MoreHofbräuhaus
Munich is ground zero for German breweries, and the many Brauhäuser (rustic restaurant-beer halls) reflect this. Every Munich family has its preferred beer hall and all of them host tents during the annual Oktoberfest. To the visitor, they will all...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreKaisergarten
This modern-Bavarian restaurant makes a lovely lunch or dinner option when you’re already touring or shopping in Schwabing, arguably Munich’s chicest neighborhood west of the Englisher Garten. With big windows, a high ceiling and modern light fixtures, this restaurant feels...
Read MoreL’Osteria Künstlerhaus
Boisterous, congenial and delicious, Italian favorite L'Osteria has several outposts in Munich, but the most memorable setting is inside the opulent, soaring dining hall of the Künstlerhaus. The original building was opened as a renowned meeting place for artists, musicians...
Read MoreLes Deux
One of Munich's most acclaimed French restaurants, Les Deux is a good choice for a quiet, elegant dining experience. The ground floor houses the brasserie in a modern, understated dining room, while the first floor holds a fine dining restaurant,...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreNürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom
Even the name of this traditional tavern restaurant, located in the shadow of Fraunkirche church, is a mouthful. And that’s before you’ve had a bite of the hearty Bavarian fare. Each of Munich’s traditional restaurants (also recommended: Zum Franziskaner, Augustiner,...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreOskarMaria Brasserie
The spacious interiors of this lovely lunch spot bring to mind the great coffee houses of Vienna more than the cozy brasseries of Paris. The location is a bit hidden in Munich’s Literaturhaus, a cultural institution that hosts more than...
Read MorePassaparola
Reportedly the best pizza in the city is served in this groovy restaurant with interiors by designer Ingo Maurer.
Read MorePost Krün
The tiny town of Krün, a one-and-a-half hour drive south of Munich near Garmisch Partenkirchen, got a major spotlight boost in the summer of 2015 when President Obama visited prior to the G7 meeting (when he stayed at nearby Schloss...
Read MoreSchumann’s
Munich’s beau monde has been coming to Schumann’s for years, competing for the best tables and the best gossip. Owner Charles Schumann is known as a somewhat vain impresario (he “models” for Hugo Boss), but he sure knows how to...
Read MoreSeehaus im Englischen Gerten
Set on a beautiful lake, Seehaus is scenic spot for lunch before or after a stroll in the Englischer Gardens. Sit inside the rustic yet elegant dining room and enjoy traditional dishes or gather at the waterfront biergarten for draught...
Read MoreSpatenhaus an der Oper
Roland Kuffler is one of Munich’s most prominent culinary impresarios, and he has several restaurants, but the Spatenhaus has the best location. Bavarian dishes are served in the beautiful setting of a historic palais just across from the State Opera...
Read MoreSpicery
It’s worth a taxi drive to get to this Thai restaurant in the Haidhausen district (about a 15-minute drive from the Bayerischer Hof). Authentic (spicy) dishes are served in a cool-mod space, with a loungy ambience and rich golden-red color...
Read MoreTantris
One of only two restaurants in Munich with two Michelin stars, Tantris remains the foodie temple in the city; the building it’s been housed in since the 1970s, in Schwabing, was recently landmarked. The backdrop is a dramatic (and definitely...
Read MoreTheresa
The large communal table in the center of the dining room (whose walls are lined with cozy booths) sets the scene at this lovely restaurant. Theresa is renowned for its grilled meats but also delivers in the seafood and vegetables...
Photo by Simone Girner, courtesy IndagareRead MoreZum Franziskaner
Munich is ground zero for German breweries, and the many Brauhäuser (rustic restaurant-beer halls) reflect this. Every Munich family has its preferred beer hall and all of them host tents during the annual Oktoberfest. To the visitor, they will all...
