The Best Munich Restaurants

Pfistermuhle

Often promoted for its romantic and charming character, this restaurant is perfect for a warm and cozy dinner. The exterior of the restaurant is decorated with green ivy, contributing to its comfy character. In the summer you can find many people sitting outside, enjoying a traditional Bavarian beer with a traditional Bavarian meal. Pfistermuhle is on a walking distance from Marienplatz, one of the many historical sites in the city.

Bratwurstherzl

This Munich restaurant offers a traditional Bavarian menu in a traditional Bavarian area. It is one of the many restaurants to be found around the city, but this particular one is famous for its quality in simplicity. The restaurant might be difficult to find in the inner streets of historical Munich, but well worth the search for one of the greatest Bratwursts yet. For the budget travelers out there, this restaurant offers a price-competitive menu that blows your mind, but not your wallet.

Weisses Bräuhaus

Popular, in a good way! People flock to this restaurant for a dinner with beer, and beer is something that has to be tasted in this place. Especially the Weissbier, a sweeter form of beer, is famous in this place. It’s where the restaurant got its name! Also, of the many Munich restaurants, this one is probably the friendliest as well and the staff is not afraid to go the extra mile for your wonderful dinner or lunch. If you don’t know what German dish to choose in this place, go for the veal sausage (Weisswurst).

Zauberberg

“The hardest thing about cooking is that it’s never that simple.” The restaurant gets the most out of simplicity. Chic and stylish, you get most for the price. Away from the tourist locations, the restaurant offers you a calm and friendly atmosphere. Dishes are an elegant mixture of international finesse, but the real saturation comes from the menus composed by the cooks. 

Riva

Should you be looking for an escape from the bratwursts and other Germanic and Bavarian dishes, go to Riva! This Italian pizzeria is hip, cool and excellent. Its laidback vibe comes from the happiness the place reflects. A restaurant that is often turned into a bar, it’s also a place where football fanatics often come to watch sports. All this contributes to the sociable vibe of Munich, with a taste of southern Europe. 

Boettners

This restaurant is truly chic and world famous. Many celebrities ate here and continue to make their way to the most fashionable restaurant in the city. The meals are excellent and truly satisfying. Should you be in Munich during the crowded times of the Oktoberfest and the Christmas Markets, this place is away from the crowd and offers you a peaceful atmosphere.

Before trying these restaurants, brush up on your knowledge of Bavarian food.