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Restaurants in Munich: The Top 10

Our editorial restaurant selection for Munich
Munich's gastronomic scene is rich in first-class Michelin-starred restaurants that offer a variety of culinary delights. Here are the 10 best Michelin-starred restaurants in Munich that attract discerning gourmets from all over the world. From innovative gourmet cuisine to traditional specialities, Munich is a must for every gourmet lover and perhaps the most exciting culinary city in Germany at the moment.

By the way, the Gourmet Club of the Restaurant Rankings meets at irregular intervals in Munich for joint club evenings. This year we were at Tantris** in March. If you are interested, you can find our current annual programme here.

The best restaurants in Munich

Munich restaurants with a view

First, a few of the hottest restaurants with a great view:

1. Cafe Glockenspiel (Marienplatz)

  • Why: Cafe Glockenspiel has been around for over 25 years and is an integral part of Munich's city centre. High above the rooftops of Munich, guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of the town hall with its famous carillon and St Peter's Church. Before, during or after a stroll through the city centre, the café always offers the right thing for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake as well as dinner.
  • Top themes: "Munich restaurant with a view", "Top restaurants in Munich", "Culinary highlights in Munich".
  • Address: Marienplatz 28, 80331 Munich.

2nd Fitzroy (Werksviertel)

  • Why: Modern Australian cuisine in Munich on the 14th floor of the WERK4 tower block with 360-degree views across the city to the Alps. A unique ambience and exceptional cuisine inspired by Asian and European culinary culture. A surprising and light variety of flavours to match the view beyond the horizon.
  • Top topics: "Restaurant recommendations Munich", "Munich restaurants with a view", "Gourmet restaurants Munich".
  • Address: Atelierstraße 22, 81671 Munich.

3. 181 (Olympiaturm) closed for renovation

  • Why: This restaurant is located 181 metres above Munich and offers a panoramic view of Munich all the way to the Alps. It is ideal for special occasions and will soon be reopened in new splendour. Anyone who has ever spent an enjoyable evening in the famous revolving restaurant will never forget this combination of culinary delights and views.
  • Top topics: "Top 10 Restaurants Munich", "Fine Dining Munich", "Munich Restaurants with a View".
  • Address: Spiridon Louis 7, 80809 Munich (Olympic grounds).

Aktuelle Nachrichten über Restaurants in München

Restaurant review

Coup de Coeur, Munich

"I've now been here twice for lunch and I really liked what I had on my plate."

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Restaurant rankings 2025

JAN remains number 1

April update: 1,635 restaurants with new ratings

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in March 2025

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Restaurant review

Japatapa Toshibar, Munich

"It's amazing to me that something like this exists in Munich and that this restaurant isn't fully booked weeks in advance. An unconditional recommendation!"

Mural Farmhouse | Foto: Lenka Li Lilling

Farewell

Mural Farmhouse closes

Michelin-starred restaurant in Munich-Obersendling only open until the end of May

Preisträger der Star Wine Liste Germany 2025 | Foto: Benny Leonberger

Star Wine List 2025

Noble hard and dirty with the best wine list

Awards in twelve categories

Restaurant review

Tantris DNA, Munich

"The Tantris DNA is always worth a visit and is one of the few Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany where you can enjoy lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere without any menu constraints."

Restaurant review

Tantris DNA, Munich

"For me, an absolute recommendation for fine dining à la carte in Munich."

Personalie

New restaurant management at Johannas

Katharina Greifenstein is the new restaurant manager and sommelier at Johannas in Munich.

Concept

The Esszimmer becomes THE CLOUD

Plans for a new restaurant at BMW Welt in Munich

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Restaurant rankings 2025

ES:SENZ in the top 10 for the first time

March update: 69 restaurants achieve new top scores in the rankings

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in February 2025

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Offer

Seafood Tower Friday in the Schwarzreiter Tagesbar

The Schwarzreiter Tagesbar at the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski Munich invites gourmets to enjoy an exclusive selection of the finest seafood on Fridays.

Restaurant review

The Tschecherl, Munich

"The Austrian interpretations are presented very tastefully and with a high level of craftsmanship."

Maximilian Huber | Foto: KKL Luzern

Personalie

Maximilian Huber moves to Lucerne

Former head chef of the Mural Farmhouse takes over the Lucide in Lucerne

Personalie

Julia Kolbeck leaves the JAN

Previous sommelier has new plans

Competition

Prix International ArsNova goes to Germany

Franz-Josef Unterlechner is the first German to be honoured with the prestigious Prix International ArsNova

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Restaurant rankings 2025

JAN is the new number 1

January update: Intense in the Top50 for the first time, Seven Swans, PUR and Kai 3 new in the Top100

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in January

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides at the end of the year?

Restaurant review

Tantris, Munich

"December 1971 was a memorable month in culinary terms: two restaurants were opened that were to characterise German food culture in different ways."

Restaurant review

Sparkling Bistro, Munich

"The finest product quality and first-class craftsmanship, combined with a clear, purist and flavoursome style."

Guest chefs

Jan Hartwig cooks in the rainforest

Munich star chef and other top chefs as guests at The Datai Langkawi

Restaurant review

JAN, Munich

"The cuisine is a testament to incredibly precise craftsmanship, combined with creative, complex and intense flavours."

"Bar Tatar"

New concept for the Schreiberei

When you plan a trip for a tartare - new profile puts a dish centre stage

Personalie

Reinforcement for the Schwarzreiter Tagesbar team

Nina-Theresa Mihilli, Maximilian Paris and Lena Schenk are now part of the team at the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski in Munich

Restaurant review

KOMU, Munich

"A convincingly harmonious and creative culinary experience."

Schwarzreiter day bar

Feudal indulgence at the start of the year

Franz-Josef Unterlechner presents the Cordon Bleu Royal

Benjamin Chmura | Foto: Nette Sandner

Guest chef stay

Benjamin Chmura on a business trip

Tantris Executive Chef Benjamin Chmura cooks 7-course menu at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

Restaurant review

Tohru in the Schreiberei, Munich

"The individual courses were elaborately composed with beautiful plate aesthetics and coordinated to the very finest."

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Restaurant rankings 2025

JAN in the top 3 for the first time

January update: Lakeside in the Top 50 for the first time, Red Rooster and The Sorcerer's Apprentice in the Top 100 for the first time

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in November and December

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides at the end of the year?

Product

Tantris expands its product range

In collaboration with coffee roaster Dinzler, the Munich Michelin-starred restaurant offers TANTRIS ESPRESSO NO 1

Podcast

Interview with Timo Fritsche, Mural Farmhouse

Timo Fritsche worked in leading positions for Thomas Bühner and Andreas Caminada - now he is further developing the concept of the Mural Farmhouse in Munich.

Felix Adebahr | Foto: Lenka Li Lilling

Personalie

New head chef at Mural

Felix Adebahr has moved to the Michelin-starred restaurant in Munich

The gourmet

Benjamin Chmura voted chef of the year

The Tantris chef is a "cosmopolitan" who knows his craft inside out and cooks in the tradition of great French cuisine

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Restaurant rankings 2024

PURS returns to the Top50

November update: Eight restaurants achieve new top scores

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in October

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in September?

Recipe

Cheesecake, rethought

Executive pastry chef at Rosewood Munich combines classic elegance with modern sophistication in a distinctive cheesecake

Early menu

New gourmet brunch at Schwarzreiter

Fine dining meets champagne, caviar and oysters

Competition

Hospitality industry chooses its youth champions

Baden-Württemberg wins team gold - young talents prove their skills and competitive strength

Art photography

"Culinary Timepieces" at Tantris

Honouring classic cuisine as a "match made in heaven"

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Competition

Chef Balfegó: Julio Pizarro represents Germany

Qualifying for the international final in Madrid

Restaurant review

Das Tschecherl, Munich

"This is a wonderful, not too heavy, feel-good kitchen that is a tremendous pleasure to use."

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Restaurant rankings 2024

Louis achieves new record

October update: Marburger Esszimer and Troyka new in the Top100

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in September

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in September?

Personalie

Bobby Bräuer leaves EssZimmer

Sous Chef to take over as successor according to SZ

Personalie

Joshua Leise has left Mural

Star chef now works in Austria

New opening

Restaurant Florio opens at The Charles Hotel

Rocco Forte brings the essence of the Dolce Vita to Munich

Podcast

#147 Maximilian Huber, Mural Farmhouse in München

Regionalität mit engem Radius und eigenen Hochbeeten – Wie setzt Küchenchef Maximilian Moser das Konzept im Miural Farmhouse um?

Personalie

New head chef at the VINOTHEK by Geisel

Benedikt Arps comes to Munich from Söl'ring Hof

Taste 2025

Rosina Ostler voted "Chef of the Year"

Gusto publishes special awards and book edition 2025

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Restaurant rankings 2024

ES:SENZ in the top 20 for the first time

September update: Vendôme overtakes The Table

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in August at a glance

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in August?

Restaurant world ranking list 2024

Plénitude is the best restaurant in the world

JAN as the best German restaurant follows in second place / 22 restaurants form the absolute top group

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Restaurant rankings 2024

Tohru and ES:SENZ set new records

August update: Berlin-based Rutz defends top position

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations at a glance in July

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in July?

Restaurant review

KOMU, Munich

"Christoph Kunz's cuisine is convincing - with a creative interplay of flavours, but also with interesting and unusual products and preparation of the products. Overall, the menu seems a little more purist and therefore more focussed than I last experienced at Alois."

Personalie

A breath of fresh air at the bar at Portun Munich

Bartender Filip Kadlec offers imaginative cocktails

New opening in Munich

New restaurant at the Theresienwiese

Marie-Therese restaurant with contemporary Bavarian-Austrian cuisine

Podcast

Interview with Christoph Kunz, KOMU

His KOMU is currently the rising star of the year in our restaurant rankings. Christoph Kunz on the leap into self-employment and creativity in top cuisine

Restaurant review

KOMU, Munich

"The visit ended, however, with me sitting there completely stunned by the top-quality food on offer and how skilfully it had been processed and presented."

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations at a glance in June

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in June?

Restaurant rankings 2024

Rutz is the sole leader for the first time

Berlin restaurant overtakes Schwarzwaldstube - Ikigai and 100/200 with new top rankings

Fresh air

Mural Farmhouse moves to the roof

In good weather, the fine dining menu is served in the roof garden of the Wunderlocke Hotel

Restaurant review

Mountain Hub Gourmet, Munich

The dishes are characterised by precise craftsmanship, which emphasises the aromatic and flavourful finesse."

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Ranking

OAD Europe: JAN voted third place

Alchemist confirms top position in European ranking

Personalie

New F&B Director at the Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski

Daniel Herrmann strengthens the team of the traditional Munich-based company with his expertise and international experience

Platzl Hotels

Fermented drinks as non-alcoholic menu accompaniments

The Pfistermühle restaurant in Munich is following the trend towards alternative menu accompaniment

Luxury hotels

New ‘Königshof‘ opens

Roof top restaurant GRETA OTO with Latin American cuisine under the direction of Peruvian chef Michael Cánepa.

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in May at a glance (Kopie 1)

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in May?

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Restaurant rankings 2024

ES:SENZ: Top25 for the first Time

May update: The Alois returns to the Top30

Restaurant-Kritik

JAN, München

"Ein baldiger Wiederbesuch ist aber erstmal nicht geplant – dafür war die Küche bei unserem Menü gemessen am aufgerufenen Preis nicht beständig genug,"

Restaurant review

Mural Farmhouse, Munich

"The Mural Farmhouse offers a vegetable-orientated cuisine that achieves a remarkable quality in terms of texture and aroma in most courses."

Ranking

50 Best: JAN and CODA in the Top 100 for the first time

Tantris and Ernst are also back

Interview

Rosina Ostler, head chef at the Alois in Munich

Rosina Ostler shows her own style of cooking at Alois and has confirmed the two Michelin stars for the Munich restaurant. What does her cuisine taste like? She provides the answers in this episode.

Foto: rely1ch Food: Restaurant JAN, München

Restaurant review

JAN, Munich

"The style of Jan Hartwig and his team is still complex and strong in flavour"

Personalie

Das Tschecherl with its own chef

Nico Sator cooks Austrian dishes

Restaurant review

Tantris, Munich

"This was another very satisfying meal at Tantris."

Competition

Copa Jerez: German finalists found

Jan Nachtigall and Lily Hartley from Teko in Essen represent Germany

Restaurant review

Alois, Munich

"Rosina Ostler is a young chef who has a very good command of pronounced flavours and takes great pleasure in combining them"

Foto: Alexnader Koch

Competition

"Chef of the Year": finalists have been announced

Culinary highlights in the Allianz Arena at the preliminary round

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Restaurant rankings 2024

New record for Tohru Nakamura

May update: The Alois returns to the Top30

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in May at a glance

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in May?

Tantris

Chocolate for Mother's Day

Limited chocolate bar 'Thé Earl Gray et Citron Confit'

 

Competition

Looking for the best food and sherry pairing

Teams for the "Copa Jerez" German final have been finalised

Young talent

JRE Genuss-Akademie: Trainees pass with flying colours

13 students are cooked for by five chefs from the Jeunes Restaurateurs when they pass their final exams

Symposium

Spanish cuisine conquers the Allianz Arena

Spanish chefs and products in Munich

Tim Mälzer | Foto: Erik Witsoe

Preview

Kitchen Impossible: Tim Mälzer has to cook the "Chef of the Year" winning dish

Miguel Marque's main course in the competition becomes a challenge with Tim Mälzer

Competition

Sixteen candidates compete in the "Chef of the Year" competition

Record-breaking top jury at the Allianz Arena in Munich

New offers

Lunch, brunch and wine bar at the Mural

Munich Michelin-starred restaurant expands its product range

Personalien

Tailwind for broeding

Benny Darchinger and Daniel Pietsch join the team at the Munich restaurant

Restaurant review

Japatapa Toshibar, Munich

"The next time you're looking for Japanese cuisine in Munich and want to try your hand at fine dining, you should come here."

Overview

All revaluations and devaluations in March at a glance

Which restaurants in Germany received better or worse marks from the guides in March?

Restaurant rankings 2024

Rutz and Schwarzwaldstube remain at the top of the German rankings

April update: KOMU storms into the top 100

Restaurant-Kritik

Sparkling Bistro, München

„Mal freue ich mich über puren Produktgeschmack, mal über einen Wohlgeschmack, der die Seele wärmt.“

Restaurant-Kritik

Gasthaus Waltz, München

"Was er hier auf die Teller bringt, ist sauber gekocht, fein abgeschmeckt und würde auch jedem österreichischen Beisl alle Ehre machen, erst recht, wenn es so frisch und modern präsentiert wird wie hier."

Angebots-Erweiterung

Neues Business-Menü-Angebot im Tantris DNA

Sternerestaurant bietet eine genussvolle und kulinarische Mittagspause

Restaurant-Kritik

KOMU, München

„Meistens aromenstark, manchmal mit eher subtilen Tönen – aber immer überzeugend. Damit unterstreicht diese Küche auch, was das ganze Restaurant mit seinem hellen Ambiente vermittelt“

Restaurant-Kritik

Werneckhof, München

Neuer Bericht über das Restaurant von Sigi Schelling

Restaurant-Kritik

Atelier, München

"Nachdem es in München viele interessante Adressen gibt, die Schlagzeilen machen, verbirgt sich hier im Atelier ein stiller Star."

Restaurant-Kritik

Brothers, München

"Der Stil von Küchenchef Daniel Bodamer, viele der Gerichte auf zwei Teller aufzuteilen, führt zu einer Vielfalt an Zubereitungen und handwerklichen Ausführungen."

Restaurant-Kritik

Werneckhof Sigi Schelling, München

"Hier heißt es in erster Linie: Entspannung und Zurücklehnen und der Genuss kann beginnen."

Restaurant-Kritik

JAN, München

"Detailschärfe und Intensität so gekonnt zu kombinieren, versetzt mich in den Zustand 'glücklich sein'."

Restaurant-Kritik

Sparkling Bistro, München

"Das Restaurant bleibt spannend"

Restaurant-Kritik

Tantris DNA, München

"Neben dem Ris de veau, welches ich in zwei Gängen genoss, war noch Platz für eine kleine Vorspeise - Jakobsmuschel- und ein Schokoladendessert. Ich kann mich nicht beschweren, Finesse, Zutaten, Zubereitung und Service waren alle auf sehr hohem Niveau."

Restaurant-Kritik

JAN, München

"Mein Gesamteindruck ist jedoch, dass Jan Hartwig eher noch besser geworden ist als im Atelier, er sich nochmals weiterentwickelt hat."

Restaurant-Kritik

Brothers, München

"Alle Gänge absolut ausgewogen, meist komplex und ohne Fehl und Tadel. Wenn das keinen Stern wert ist, weiß ich es auch nicht."

Foto: Tischnotizen im JAN, München

Restaurant-Kritik

JAN, München

Tischnotizen: "Jan Hartwigs Küche ist wie gewohnt souverän"

Restaurant-Kritik

Jin, München

"Schärfe ist ein wiederkehrendes Merkmal, aber immer in differenzierter Form und nie dominierend"

Events in Restaurants in München

Tohru in der Schreiberei:

Kochen bei Tohru

Ein Tag in der Küche von Tohru Nakamur: Kochen, Essen und Trinken

Tohru in der Schreiberei:

Kochen bei Tohru

Ein Tag in der Küche von Tohru Nakamur: Kochen, Essen und Trinken

Tohru in der Schreiberei:

Kochen bei Tohru

Ein Tag in der Küche von Tohru Nakamur: Kochen, Essen und Trinken

Tohru in der Schreiberei:

Kochen bei Tohru

Ein Tag in der Küche von Tohru Nakamur: Kochen, Essen und Trinken

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