Best Restaurants in Munich Old Town: 7 Places to Compare

Ristorante Risotto serves Italian cooking on Hirschgartenallee, a convenient choice after visiting Nymphenburg Palace. The menu spans bruschetta, aubergine dishes, baby calamari, shrimp pasta, tiramisu and cappuccino, creating a full meal from antipasti through dessert.

Dine-in, outdoor seating, takeaway and delivery make it suitable for both leisurely dinners and flexible local dining. Gluten-free needs are also catered for, adding a useful option for diners with gluten intolerance.

Pescheria brings a focused fish-restaurant concept to Pettenkoferstraße 1 in Munich’s Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt. Set on a quiet side street near Sendlinger Tor, it offers a cosy setting for lunch, dinner or a relaxed solo meal, with outdoor seating and takeaway available.

Osteria Il Tenore brings Italian cooking to the heart of Munich, close to the opera. The kitchen focuses on homemade specialities, Italian classics and Mediterranean variations, with vegetarian dishes and lighter options alongside more indulgent plates. A selection of Italian wines and drinks rounds out the menu.

Steinheil 16 is a lively German restaurant in Maxvorstadt, at Steinheilstraße 16, where an energetic dining room and outdoor seating suit both quick lunches and relaxed evening meals. Its central setting and late service make it a practical stop when you want a substantial meal without a formal atmosphere.

Near Sendlinger Tor, Andy's Krablergarten brings together hearty Bavarian cooking and a pleasant beer-garden setting. Schnitzel is the clearest draw, served in notably generous portions and in distinctive combinations such as sweet mustard and horseradish breading, or with pepper and mushroom sauces. One order can be substantial enough for two lighter appetites, making it especially appealing when value and a filling meal matter; a beer completes the classic pairing.

The format works equally well for a sit-down dinner, a quick bite or takeaway, with outdoor seating available when the beer garden is the preferred setting. Solo dining is practical, while organic dishes broaden the selection beyond the best-known specialty. The Thalkirchner Straße address places it in Ludwigsvorstadt-Isarvorstadt, within easy reach of central Munich. Advance reservations are important, so this is better treated as a planned meal than an impromptu stop.

Wirtshaus in der Au has been serving Bavarian cuisine and house-made dumplings in Munich since 1901. At Lilienstraße 51, the restaurant combines a traditional Wirtshaus atmosphere with a beer garden, bar, and outdoor seating, making it a versatile destination after visiting the nearby cultural attractions or for a dedicated city-centre meal.

Servus Heidi combines traditional Bavarian foundations with a more contemporary feel at Landsberger Straße 73 in Schwanthalerhöhe. The interior keeps a warm, old-world character while adding modern comfort, making it suitable for an easy lunch, dinner or evening in central Munich.