RestaurantsThe Munich restaurants below have been hand-picked by our guide author and are grouped into three pricing categories:
Expensive (over Euro60)
Moderate (Euro30 to Euro60)
Cheap (up to Euro30)
These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including two glasses of house wine or equivalent, and VAT. Normally, a 5-10% tip is expected for good service.
Only a small percentage of all restaurants in Germany accept credit cards and visitors should check before getting a table.
ExpensiveRestaurant Mark's
Dining at Restaurant Mark's, the Michelin-starred 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 setting with fine crystal and china, flowers and fruit nestling on the wooden tables. The cuisine is just as sumptuous - merging a variety of world cuisines, with special emphasis on modern French cooking and Asian influences.
Altstadt
Neuturmstrasse 1
Munich
80331 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 2909 8875.
Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/munich
Boettner’s
This long established Munich favourite (first opened in 1901 as a tea and oyster shop) continues to please traditionalists while also drawing a host of younger fans. The original woodened panelled interior has travelled with it to its new location, as have its legions of devotees, who come to enjoy fresh ingredients and Bavarian dishes cooked with an appealingly French lightness of touch. The menu changes every three to four weeks, and the desserts are renowned.
Altstadt
Pfisterstrasse 9
Munich
80331 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 221 210.
Web: www.boettners.de
Käfer-Schänke
One of a number of Munich restaurants run by gourmet company Käfer, this high-end Bavarian eatery was fully renovated in 2013 and has a long history of famous chefs and guests. Although it is one of the most upmarket restaurants in Munich, 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 rooms, so accommodating group sizes from a romantic two to a jolly 40 is no bother.
Prinzregentenplatz
Prinzregentenstrasse 73
Munich
81675 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 416 8247.
Web: www.feinkost-kaefer.de/schaenke10
ModerateAugustiner am Dom
Located in the shadows of the Frauenkirche's twin towers, this unashamedly Old World tavern is one of the city centre's best options for a traditional feed. If you've ever wanted to try schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), this is the place to do so, and as the eatery is affiliated to arguably the best of the city's big six breweries, namely Augustinerbrau, the beer's pretty good too. It's a cosy, warmly decorated restaurant, and one that draws far more than tourists through its doors.
Altstadt
Frauenplatz 8
Munich
80331 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 2323 8480.
Web: www.augustineramdom.de/en
Chinesischer Turm Restaurant
It may not be one of the more elite restaurants in Munich but Chinesischer Turm is definitely among the most famous and popular. Situated in the picturesque English Garden and open all year round, the 'Chinese Tower Restaurant' serves a diverse range of menu items, from Bavarian staples and fresh salads to international dishes and modern culinary creations. There's also a large outdoor area, as well as some bright, Mediterranean-influenced dining rooms.
Englischer Garten
Englischer Garten 3
Munich
80538 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 383 8730.
Web: www.chinaturm.de
Dallmayr
Dallmayr is the city's top delicatessen, drawing in well-heeled Münchners with its lavish displays of fruits, vegetables, fish, cheeses, meats, chocolates and celebrated coffee. What's more, its onsite restaurant, cafe-bistro and champagne bar offer the chance to indulge in their fine fare, so visitors can enjoy it without having to don chef whites. Its light and airy first-floor eatery is an elegant lunch spot, serving up quality items such as seafood and carpaccio, all washed down with something from its 700-strong wine list.
Altstadt
Dienerstrasse 14-15
Munich
80331 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 213 5104
Web: www.dallmayr.de
CheapCafé Puck
A laidback choice situated close to the university, Café Puck is popular with the student crowd who are drawn by the affordable, but good quality fare. The breakfast menu is particularly extensive, offering everything from French brioche to New York BLTs, and as the day wears on you can expect everything from pasta to wiener schnitzel (breaded and deep-fried veal) for main courses. Its location is also ideal for those heading to any of the nearby Pinakothek art galleries.
Maxvorstadt
Türkenstrasse 33
Munich
80799 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 280 2280.
Web: www.cafepuck.de
Hofbräuhaus
Probably the most famous brewery and restaurant in Germany, the world-renowned Hofbräuhaus caters primarily for tourists, although it still attracts some Bavarian stalwarts. It sprawls over three floors, with the typical beer hall boasting long wooden tables and dramatically low chandeliers. Vaulted ceilings, rustic décor and live oom-pah music make this a highly atmospheric venue. During the summer, it is possible for guests to sit outside in the courtyard. The beer is superb, as are the hearty local dishes, including the tasty Munich speciality, 'white sausage' served with sweet mustard.
Altstadt
Platzl 9
Munich
80331 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 2901 3610.
Web: www.hofbraeuhaus.de
Mangostin Asia Restaurants
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. Décor is oriental with East Asian sculptures and plants decorating the space. The biggest attraction, however, must be the huge Mangostin garden on balmy summer evenings, and the sensational Sunday brunch buffet (reservations essential).
South Munich
Maria-Einsiedel-Strasse 2
Munich
81379 Munich
Germany
Tel: (089) 723 2031.
Web: www.mangostin.de
