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Read 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 MoreFranziskanerkeller
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...
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 MoreGesellschaftsraum
Tattooed chef Bernd Arold has assembled a young crew of cooks, servers and sommeliers. His Gesellschaftsraum is one of the most renowned restaurants in the city thanks to the laid-back, congenial atmosphere and Arold’s innovative take on farm-to-table. If this...
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,...
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 MoreSchuhbecks in den Südtiroler Stuben
Alfons Schuhbeck is a celebrity chef and TV personality in Germany, and his restaurant overlooking lovely Platz has one Michelin star. The vibe (and crowd) in the wood-paneled dining room is old-world (and older), the menu features an updated version...
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...
