Munich — Where We Ate & Drank
We tried 11 restaurants and 6 bars across two Munich trips—June and Oktoberfest season. From Ory Bar's cocktails to Michelin-starred dining and Italian spots like Osteria il tenore.
Munich hosted us twice — one June, one Oktoberfest-adjacent September — and both versions work. The beer halls are the beer halls; our list adds the Ory Bar's serious cocktails, eight Michelin-starred saves, and Italian spots (Osteria il tenore) the city does surprisingly well.
September reservations need lead time; the Christmas markets are the quieter second season. We've listed 11 restaurants and 6 bars below — only places we actually visited and can vouch for.
- 2 visits since 2022, most recently September 2024
- Best months to visit: May, July, September
- 8 Michelin-starred tables · 1 Top-500 bar
- Worth timing: Oktoberfest (September–October), Christmas markets (December)
Plan your Munich days with these picks →