2 italian rooms worth the trip across Germany, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Germany.
Acquarello ★ 4.5 · Munich
bogenhausen · Mühlbaurstrasse 36, 81677 München
Mario Gamba's Acquarello in Munich Bogenhausen has held a Michelin star since 2000 on cucina del sole; the Italian list runs over 1,000 labels in the cellar.
Tip: Lunch is a quieter and cheaper way in than dinner; the wine cellar tour is available for groups.
Osteria Italiana ★ 4.3 · Munich
maxvorstadt · Schellingstrasse 62, 80799 München
Osteria Italiana on Munich's Schellingstrasse has been the city's grand Italian since 1890; the dining room runs ceiling frescoes, classic pasta and Tuscan meats.
Tip: Reservations by telephone only; Sundays closed.