Munich Restaurants

  1. Alois Dallmayr

    Prosperous picnickers not tied to shoe-string budgets might enjoy the world-class selection of deli goods at the legendary Alois Dallmayr. It boasts a raft of exotic foods from every corner of the earth.

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  2. Bar Tapas

    A phalanx of 30 tapas - boquerones (anchovies)to octopus salad to garlic chicken - report to duty behind glass along the bar of this convivial Iberian outpost. Write down the numbers, then sit back with a jug of sangria and wait for your tasty morsels to arrive.

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  3. Bergwolf

    At this favourite pit stop for night owls, the poison of choice is Currywurst , a sliced spicy sausage provocatively dressed in a curried ketchup and best paired with a pile of steamy fries. Hangover prevention at its finest.

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  4. Bobolovsky's

    The varied menu at this bustling bistro includes all the old favourites, such as fajitas, quesadillas and chilli. Portions are very generous and on weekdays this place takes the Happy Hour concept to new lengths, with incredibly cheap deals on breakfast, lunch and cocktails.

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  5. Bratwurstherzl

    Cosy panelling and an ancient vaulted brick ceiling set the tone of this Old Munich chow house with a Franconian focus, awarded an Umweltsiegel (ecoseal) by the Bavarian government. Homemade organic sausages are grilled to perfection on an open beechwood fire, served on heart-shaped tin plates and best enjoyed with a cold beer straight from the wooden keg.

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  6. Bräustübl

    This hill-top Benedictine monastery was rebuilt in rococo style in 1675 after being ruined during the Thirty Years' War. These days the pilgrims are beer-lovers rather than religious types, drawn here by the delicious beers the Andechs monks have been brewing for 500 years or so. Eat on the terrace if possible.

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  7. Brik

    This slick Japanese-style café, bar and lounge is a temple of minimalism and draws a hip crowd as much for the delicious sushi snacks as for the drinks. From Thursday to Sunday, DJs usually play a wicked mix of indie, techno and top 40. Child-friendly during the day.

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  8. Buxs

    One of Munich's few outposts of veggie culture, this bright self-service place serves 40-plus varieties of soups, salads and antipasti - not to mention the glorious smoothies and desserts.

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  9. Café am Beethovenplatz

    This relaxed café with a musical theme has high ceilings, chandeliers and a cultivated atmosphere. The breakfast selections are named after famous composers; the divine evening meals are accompanied by live jazz or classical music.

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  10. Café an der Uni

    Anytime is a good time to be at charismatic CADU. Enjoy breakfast (served until a hangover-friendly !), a cuppa Java or a Helles in the lovely garden hidden by a wall from busy Ludwigstrasse.

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  11. 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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  12. Café Voilà

    High stucco ceilings, giant mirrors and large windows make this café a great place for watching the world go by. It's buzzing for breakfast and later in the day for fairly priced baguettes, burgers and interesting vegetarian dishes.

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  13. Café Zeitgeist

    Simply a perfect spot to pore over coffee and cake to watch, from a shady courtyard, the steady flow of students and trendoids pulsing along Türkenstrasse.

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  14. Casa de Tapas

    The painted ceiling and rustic elegance of this buzzy bodega transport you straight to the Iberian Peninsula. There's a fine menu of meat and fish mains, but it's also a top spot for such tapas as Serrano ham, marinated squid, garlic prawns and other tastebud ticklers.

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  15. Cohen's

    Tucked away in a quiet courtyard, this refined, brightly-lit eatery serves up big portions of German and Eastern European dishes, like Königsberger Klopse (veal dumplings in caper sauce), Hungarian lamb goulash and gefilte (stuffed) fish. The menu changes with the seasons, but the mixed appetiser platter is always a good choice. Live klezmer music on Fridays.

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  16. 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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  17. Creperie Bernard Bernard

    The best crepes in town can be found at this small place that serves up delicious savouries oozing goat's cheese or shrimp, and lavish desserts dripping with the finest French chocolate.

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  18. Dallmayr

    A deep-pocketed gourmet, famous for its coffee but has so much more, including cheeses, ham, truffles, wine, caviar and exotic foods from every corner of the earth.

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  19. Dönertier

    This spacey döner bar takes the humble snack to new heights. Go classic or try the 'deluxe' version with rucola and mozzarella, and definitely top it off with the refreshing mango yogurt.

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  20. Dukatz im Literaturhaus

    A stomping ground for the chic and the intellectual, the Dukatz serves up designer sandwiches and latte macchiato in its cafe section, and stratospherically priced but impressive mains in its restaurant.

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  21. Eiscafé Sarcletti

    Addicts brave rock-star-worthy lines to get their gelato fix at this Munich institution which has been working its frozen magic since 1879. Choose from more than 50 mouth-watering flavours, from not-so-plain vanilla to honey-yogurt or caramel.

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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Hundskugel

    Munich's oldest tavern, founded in 1440, has only 40 seats and is so intimate that it feels like sitting inside a cutesy doll house. The food's honest-to-goodness Bavarian home cooking, and the roast suckling pig with dark beer sauce is the undisputed speciality.

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  25. 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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