9 Best Trendy Restaurants in Munich

Tohru is built for an ambitious dinner rather than a casual drop-in. Its cooking combines Japanese precision with German and French influences, with high-end dishes presented in a notably polished style. Healthy and vegetarian options broaden the appeal, while dessert completes the fine-dining progression.

COCO Munich is a Mediterranean restaurant on Barer Straße in Maxvorstadt, with a cosy interior and outdoor seating. The menu works well for sharing, with small plates suited to groups, while lunch, dinner, coffee and cocktails make the setting versatile throughout the day.

It is a lively choice for a casual meal with friends or a larger party. Service can be helpful and menu guidance is useful when ordering several dishes to share.

Restaurant JAN – Jan Hartwig is a fine-dining destination on Luisenstraße in Munich’s Maxvorstadt. Its cooking combines French technique, Japanese influence and distinctly German references, creating a sophisticated menu with a playful, more relaxed atmosphere than the formal setting might suggest. The experience is built around a polished progression of dishes rather than a casual drop-in meal.

Atelier im Bayerischen Hof brings fine dining to Promenadeplatz in Munich’s Altstadt-Lehel. Its appeal lies in the combination of a special atmosphere, highly attentive service and dishes that balance refinement with vivid flavour. A rock lobster tom yum is one particularly distinctive example of that approach.

With dinner, wine, cocktails and vegetarian options, it suits an elegant celebration or a focused meal for one.

Brothers Restaurant is a small, intimate fine-dining address on Kurfürstenstraße, designed for evenings when the meal itself is the occasion. The close-knit room creates an engaging atmosphere, while polished hosting and a seafood-focused tasting approach give the restaurant a distinctly special-occasion character.

Acquarello in Bogenhausen offers a refined restaurant setting at Mühlbaurstraße 36, with indoor dining and outdoor seating. Its pasta stands out within the menu, while special menus such as truffle-focused courses create a more immersive choice for an evening centered on food.

The atmosphere suits a leisurely lunch or dinner, with wine and other drinks available alongside the meal. Acquarello is best approached as a destination for a relaxed, considered dining occasion rather than a quick stop.

Les Deux is a fine-dining restaurant in Munich’s Schäfflerhof at Maffeistraße 3A. Its chef’s tasting menu brings together complementary flavors and textures in a carefully paced format, making the restaurant especially appealing for a significant celebration or an evening devoted to a full culinary experience.

A brasserie option provides a more flexible alternative within the same destination. The central setting and formal character make advance planning appropriate for special occasions.

Set on Maximilianstraße in Munich’s Altstadt-Lehel, Schwarzreiter combines a polished Tagesbar setting with a restaurant format that works for lunch, dinner and solo dining. Its smart visual character gives it particular appeal for date nights, while cocktails, wine, beer and coffee allow the occasion to move easily from a daytime meal to an evening out.

DO & CO Restaurant München brings contemporary Asian cooking to Filserbräugasse, in the heart of Munich. This Japanese restaurant has a warm, inviting character, while its charming outdoor seating lends itself to a more relaxed evening.