The 10 best traditional restaurants in Munich

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Bavarian gastronomy is known for its down-to-earth, hearty dishes and its cosy, rustic atmosphere. The Falstaff list of the best traditional restaurants celebrates precisely this culture with some great representatives from Munich.
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The Käfer-Schänke is a safe bet: the best basic products, classic dishes as a set menu or à la carte. Lobster cocktail, carpaccio, turbot or venison naturally come with the right choice of wine.

Prinzregentenstraße 73, 81675 Munich, Germany

Bavarian cuisine has a firm place in this historic building, and regional dishes are served for lunch and dinner. In good weather, the wonderful beer garden beckons with hearty classics.

Von-Kahr-Straße 87, 80999 Munich, Germany

Haute cuisine, but casual. Johann Landersdorfer's cooking is divine – fresh daily, and always market fresh, too. This is accompanied by Robert Innerhofer's impressive wine selection with both rarities and new discoveries.

Hackenstraße 6–8, 80331 Munich, Germany

The Ratskeller on Marienplatz is open seven days a week. Hearty Bavarian classics such as knuckle of pork, roast pork and veal patties are always available here, as well as specialities from all over the world.

Marienplatz 8, 80331 Munich, Germany

Bavarian kitchen classics, down-to-earth and solid, are set in the stylish ambience. In the fall, fine game dishes are added, as are well-made dishes from seasonal produce. Favourite: calf's liver.

Schönfeldstraße 22, 80539 Munich, Germany

In the discreet art nouveau setting of the trendy restaurant in the old town, people like to meet for coffee, a drink or a cocktail. The kitchen offers small tasty snacks, a relaxed place-to-be.

Tal 41, 80331 Munich, Germany

Ambitious cuisine that remains down-to-earth is served in historic rooms - and a wine selection that attracts many guests and makes them stay. Tip: Chicken fricassee with puff pastry topping.

Herzogspitalstraße 8, 80331 Munich, Germany

The atmosphere is inviting and dignified. There are many fattening ox specialities on the table, from white pork shoulder to tongue, but of course also the best schnitzel, fish and sweets such as apricot dumplings.

Oberföhringer Straße 189–191, 81925 Munich, Germany

Fine cuisine with the best ingredients from the foothills of the Alps, innovative menu options at lunchtime and a remarkable wine list. Plus: competent, charming, personal service. In the middle of the city centre!

Pfisterstraße 4, 80331 Munich, Germany

Hidden away on Dreifaltigkeitsplatz is a cozy, well-run gem that has made the leap into the modern age. There are local specialties - from pasture ox tartare to pretzel dumplings with mushrooms.

Dreifaltigkeitsplatz 3, 80331 Munich, Germany