Munich Restaurants

  1. Café Osteria La Vecchia Masseria

    This is one of the best Italian places in Munich, loud but unquestionably romantic. Earthy wood tables, antique tin buckets, baskets and clothing irons conjure up the ambience of an Italian farmhouse. The chef comes out to greet customers in his trademark straw hat.

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  2. Conviva

    Great food in a theatre restaurant? The Conviva folks show it can be done. Clever but unfussy dishes like carrot-lime-ginger soup, goat cheese flan or rabbit with porcini are prepared day by day by a kitchen staff that integrates people with learning disabilities.

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  3. Fraunhofer

    This classic brewpub brings tradition into the 21st century. The olde-worlde atmosphere (mounted animal heads and a portrait of Ludwig II) contrasts with the clued-in, inter-generational crowd and a menu that offers progressive takes on classical fare. The tiny theatre in back has some great shows and was among the venues that pioneered a modern style of Volksmusik (folk music) back in the '70s and '80s.

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  4. Hippocampus

    One of Munich's top restaurants, this trendy, upmarket Italian place right near the Prinzregententheater serves a great range of Italian specials. It has a stylish interior, romantic ambience and celebrity clientele.

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  5. Il Mulino

    It's got a new owner but the food is as sharp as ever at this neighbourhood classic that's been feeding Italophiles for three decades. All the expected pastas and pizzas are accounted for, although the daily specials will likely tickle the palate of more curious eaters.

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  7. La Fiorentina

    This small local hang-out has a cosy atmosphere that attracts a young, unpretentious crowd. It serves up good value Tuscan country cooking, mouth-watering pizzas and lovingly prepared daily specials.

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  8. Nido

    This popular place is a trendy spot with lots of brushed aluminium and big picture windows. They serve a small menu of simple Italian-influenced dishes and a large dose of unpretentious cool.

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  9. Paros

    You'll kick up your heels like Zorba himself after filling your tummy with Greek soul food at this simple yet sophisticated nosh spot. The menu features all the usual suspects (gyros, moussaka, avgolemono soup) but daily specials like veal cutlet grilled on lava rock are worth exploring as well. Opa!

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  10. Rue des Halles

    Excellent but expensive French cuisine attracts a 'Rolls-Royce crowd' to this bright modern restaurant near the Gasteig. Count on going into debt for a three-course meal, including a glass of wine.

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  11. Showroom

    Andreas Schweiger's crossover creations strike just the right balance between adventure and comfort, which is why his restaurant is among the hottest in town. Foie gras spiced with lebkuchen or quail and shrimp with pear-lentil salad pack plenty of substance to please even demanding palates.

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  13. Taverna Paros

    The simple wooden tables and photos of earthy Greek islanders belie the sophistication of this splendid little eatery. The lamb roast stuffed with fetta cheese will melt in your mouth.

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