Great traditional German cuisine.
Address: Prinzregentenstraße 73, 81675 München, Germany
The flagship tavern of the Ayinger private brewery, directly opposite the Hofbrauhaus in Munich's Old Town. Unpretentious Bavarian cooking done properly: crisp roast pork with dark beer gravy, slow-braised ox cheeks and house-made sausages, matched to Ayinger's own beers. Lively and wood-panelled.
Address: Platzl 1A, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Bavarian fine dining inside Munich's oldest mill building, a ducal mill dating to 1573, with a beautiful vaulted ceiling and a quietly elegant room. The kitchen works to the seasons with regional Bavarian ingredients, refining classic dishes without losing their roots. Recognised by the MICHELIN Guide.
Address: Pfisterstraße 4, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Munich's oldest wine house, set in vaulted rooms with dark wood and stained glass just off the pedestrian zone. The deep cellar leans on German and Austrian growers, while the kitchen serves refined Bavarian and southern German cooking. An atmospheric, grown-up choice for a long lunch or unhurried dinner.
Address: Herzogspitalstraße 8, 80331 München, Germany
Traditional Bavarian restaurant with homemade sausage and pretzels.
Address: Residenzstraße 9, 80333 München, Germany
A tiny jewel box of a chocolate shop and cafe tucked into the western edge of the Viktualienmarkt. The draw is the drinking chocolate: pick a cube in flavours like salted caramel, hazelnut nougat or chilli orange and stir it into hot milk at your table. Handmade pralines, cakes and good coffee round it out.
Address: Viktualienmarkt 6, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
Munich's grand coffee house tradition, alive since 1888. Near Odeonsplatz, it pairs a light, airy palm-court room with a serious patisserie counter: house pralines, elaborate cakes and proper coffee specialities. Breakfast runs daily until 3pm, with a full menu into the evening. A civilised place to linger.
Address: Brienner Str. 11, 80333 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
