JAN 3 ★ ★ 4.9
Jan Hartwig's eponymous JAN in Munich's Maxvorstadt holds three Michelin stars; the chef-led tasting reworks German classics into precision plates.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Munich.
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Tohru in der Schreiberei 3 ★ ★ 4.9
Tohru Nakamura's three-star Tohru in der Schreiberei in Munich's Altstadt cooks a German-Japanese tasting in the city's oldest townhouse, up a wooden stair.
Tantris 2 ★ ★ 4.8
Tantris has anchored Munich fine dining in Schwabing since 1971; Benjamin Chmura now cooks the two-star tasting menu in the original room, only at dinner.
Alois Dallmayr Fine Dining 2 ★ ★ 4.7
Rosina Ostler runs the two-star Alois on the first floor above Dallmayr's Munich Altstadt delicatessen; the kitchen reads French and Nordic, the room is hushed.
Komu 2 ★ ★ 4.7
Christoph Kunz's Komu in Munich's Altstadt opened November 2022 and took two Michelin stars in its first year; the eight-course tasting reads French with Asian asides.
Tantris DNA 1 ★ ★ 4.6
Tantris DNA in Munich's Schwabing is the a la carte room behind the Tantris townhouse; Benjamin Chmura runs the one-star kitchen on a modern French carte.
Les Deux 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Nathalie Leblond's Les Deux in Munich's Altstadt holds one Michelin star on the first floor; her husband Vincent Leblond runs the room and the 600-label wine list.
Werneckhof Sigi Schelling 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Sigi Schelling, formerly sous-chef at Tantris, holds one Michelin star at her own Werneckhof on a quiet Schwabing street near Munich's English Garden.
Sparkling Bistro 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Jürgen Wolfsgruber's Sparkling Bistro in Munich's Maxvorstadt holds a Michelin star in a 24-seat room off Amalienpassage; the beverage list runs sparkling-led.
Showroom 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Dominik Käppeler's Showroom in Munich's Au district is the city's smallest Michelin-starred restaurant at 20 seats; the surprise menu rotates every two weeks.
Gabelspiel 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Sabrina and Florian Berger run the one-star Gabelspiel in Munich's Giesing in a 20-seat room; the six-course tasting reads modern, the service runs informal.
Acquarello 1 ★ ★ 4.5
Mario Gamba's Acquarello in Munich Bogenhausen has held a Michelin star on cucina del sole since 2000; the dining room is hushed, the Italian list runs deep.
1804 Hirschau 1 ★ ★ 4.4
Lukas Adebahr cooks the one-star, Green-Star 1804 Hirschau inside Munich's English Garden; the farm-to-table tasting uses herbs grown on the Hirschau grounds.
Fine Dining in Munich, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Munich?
Peak food season in Munich is year-round.
What time do people eat in Munich?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Munich?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Munich?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Munich rewards trust.