The 10 best Italian restaurants in Munich

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Whether with pizza, pasta or pesce, it's certainly the dolce vita. Munich celebrates Italian culture with a variety of authentic cuisines from boot heel to shank. The Falstaff editorial team gives you the best tips.
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In the "northernmost city in Italy", Mario Gamba celebrates Italian gourmet cuisine in all its colourful glory and perfection in terms of craftsmanship and product. The room also transports you to the south.

Mühlbaurstraße 36, 81677 Munich, Germany

An upscale Italian restaurant, just as Munich likes it: classic Italian cuisine in an Art Nouveau ambience, lots of fish and handmade pasta - accompanied by a remarkable selection of wines.

Nymphenburger Straße 215, 80639 Munich, Germany

Before you look at the menu, you should ask for the daily recommendations. You are always well advised to do so, because the kitchen knows its craft and brings "Bella Italia" authentically to your plate.

Amalienstraße 38, 80799 Munich, Germany

A lot of love goes into the choice of produce, the preparation and the wine selection. Red mullet, homemade pasta, white truffle and burrata - everything tastes great and brings Italy to Lehel.

St.-Anna-Straße 31, 80538 Munich, Germany

Upscale, dignified and "fine Italy" in its purest form in the "northernmost city in Italy". There are primi, pesci, carni and dolci aplenty in the elegant ambience - also available as a menu. And, of course, matching wines.

Mühlbaurstraße 5, 81677 Munich, Germany

Seasonal freshness of the best produce is a must in the friendly family business. Just like the finest homemade pasta and of course the classic "Tagiolini al Tartufo". You have to try them!

Nordendstraße 58, 80801 Munich, Germany

Just a stone's throw from Marienplatz, the Galleria serves Italian classics from baked octopus and focaccia with burrata to homemade pasta and secondi with fish and meat.

Sparkassenstraße 11, 80331 Munich, Germany

Mediterranean cuisine with fish and meat from the charcoal grill, tartare and pasta. But also tarte flambée with truffles, lobster bisque and fattoush salad with an oriental touch. Great terrace on Wittelsbacherplatz.

Wittelsbacherplatz 2, 80333 Munich, Germany

Fans of fine Italian cuisine have long since made Martinelli their favourite restaurant. The menus with fine fish dishes, homemade pasta and wine accompaniment are really tempting!

Wilhelm-Diß-Weg 2, 81927 Munich, Germany

This is not just a picture-book Italian restaurant. The integrated wine shop provides the perfect accompaniment, for example, to homemade tagliatelle with rabbit salsiccia and truffles.

Steinstraße 42, 81667 Munich, Germany