Munich – Around Town : Schwabing & University District (part 3) – Cafés, Bistros & Bars, Restaurants

Cafés, Bistros & Bars




  1. Café Münchner Freiheit

    Multi-level
    café with large terrace on the north side of Münchner Freiheit. A
    larger-than-life statue of actor Helmut Fischer overlooks the outdoor
    tables. Perfect for lunch.

    • Münchner Freiheit

  2. Café Reitschule

    Located
    at the edge of the Englischer Garten, this traditional café boasts
    three patios, a beer garden, and a conservatory. From the inside,
    patrons have a view into the riding school. A great spot for a quick
    lunch.

    • Königinstr. 34

  3. Café Florian

    Espresso
    bar with a small restaurant featuring Italian cuisine. In the evening,
    you can wander downstairs to the Coccodrillo cocktail bar, located in
    the basement. Pretty terrace.

    • Hohenzollernstr. 11

  4. Amaliencafé

    Both
    students from the nearby university and the business crowd frequent
    this café. Ideal for a quick cappuccino or for a snack at lunch.

    • Amalienstr. 37

  5. Café an der Uni (Cadu)

    Attractive
    small café hidden behind a wall on Ludwigsstraße. Excellent for a
    coffee break during a stroll through this area of the university
    district.

    • Ludwigstr. 24

  6. Terrine

    This Art Nouveau bistro is an offshoot of Tantris, meaning fine French cuisine lunch to dinner.

    • Amalienstr. 89 (Passage)

  7. Tresznjewski

    Located
    near the three Pinakotheken, this café-bistro offers breakfast, coffee,
    lunch, and dinner, as well as cocktails, to patrons from all walks of
    life.

    • Theresienstr. 72

  8. Vorstadt-Café

    There’s something here for all palates, from “Love Breakfast” to lunch menus to Thai-Italian fusion at night.

    • Türkenstr. 83

  9. Schmock

    Art Nouveau bar; its restaurant has a traditional Jewish (part kosher) menu. Hip clientele.

    • Augustenstr. 52

  10. Atzinger

    The 1970s are alive and well at this student bar, which is usually packed with a colourful crowd.

    • Schellingstr.9


Restaurants




  1. Tantris

    Munich’s top restaurant is the Mount Olympus of haute cuisine; the prices reflect this .

  2. La Bouille

    French cuisine perfected by the Werneckhof team for over 20 years – now in a new location with a patio.

    • Neureutherstr. 15

    • 089 39 99 36

    • Open noon–3pm & 7pm–midnight Mon–Fri, 7pm–midnight Sat, 6:30–11pm Sun

  3. Osteria Italiana

    The city’s oldest Italian restaurant is tranquil and understated. Wonderful small courtyard.

    • Schellingstr. 62

    • 089 272 07 17

    • Open noon–2:30pm & 6:30–11pm Mon–Sat

  4. Le Sud

    Good French restaurant with lots of ambience and a romantic patio.

    • Bismarckstr. 21

    • 089 33 088 738

    • Open 6pm–1am daily

  5. Arabesk

    Arabian-Lebanese cuisine at its best. Relax with a water pipe after dinner, or sit back and enjoy the belly dancers on weekends.

    • Kaulbachstr. 86

    • 089 33 37 38

    • Open noon–3pm Mon–Fri, 6pm–1am daily

  6. Mykonos

    Feel-good Greek restaurant serving up ambitious menus that far surpass the standard fare.

    • Kaiserstr. 55

    • 089 33 53 80

    • Open 11:30am–1am daily

  7. Max-Emanuel-Brauerei

    This
    traditional pub dating to around 1800 serves up standard Bavarian fare.
    Prix fixe lunch menu. Beautiful shaded beer garden and legendary Weiße
    Feste parties during carnival.

    • Adalbertstr. 33

    • 089 271 51 58

    • Open 11am–1am daily

  8. Osterwaldgarten

    Family-oriented beer garden with a restaurant in the Englischer Garten offering Bavarian cuisine. Usually crowded.

    • Keferstr. 12

    • 089 38 405 040

    • Open 11am–1am daily

  9. Kun-Tuk

    Swirling red dragons and lanterns surround you in this upscale Thai eatery.

    • Amalienstr. 81

    • 089 28 37 00

    • Open 11:30am–5pm, 6pm-1am Mon–Fri; 6pm-1am Sat, Sun

  10. Casa de Tapas

    Fabulous Mediterranean atmosphere and tasty tapas.

    • Bauerstr. 2

    • 089 27 31 22 88

    • Open 4pm–1am daily