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Wirtshaus in der Au Munich

Wirtshaus in der Au

Dumpling paradise

"Wirtshaus in der Au" Munich is my suggestion for a typical Bavarian restaurant with all the Schmankerl. Pro tip: after you have eaten, ask for a schnapps.

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Viola

Reise

Apr 20, 2025
Manouche Munich

Manouche

Munich's first Lebanese bakery

"Manouche" in Munich is a Lebanese restaurant that specialises in their namesake, a small Lebanese pizza. I'd like to eat there every day, all day...

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Unser Fischmarkt Munich

Unser Fischmarkt

Best fish in town

"Unser Fischmarkt" is a Turkish fish market and shop in Munich with the freshest catch you can get! Protip: visit on Friday for their fresh grilled fish...

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Johannis Café Munich

Johannis Café

Oldest café in Munich

"Johannis Cafe" is one of the oldest cafés in Munich. I absolutely love the atmosphere & the diversity of people you can meet there. Don't forget to Prost!

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
The Flushing Meadows Munich

The Flushing Meadows

Matchpoint

"The Flushing Meadows" in Munich reminds me of tennis, not a hotel with a rooftop bar. The point is that it's one of the best hidden rooftops in the city.

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Zur Gruam Munich

Zur Gruam

Get lost in pit

"Zur Gruam" Munichis was once a place where many illegal and suspicious activities took place but has now turned into a bar, with a dangerous nostalgia.

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Trattoria Da Paolo Munich

Trattoria Da Paolo

Delicious Sardinia

"Trattoria Da Paolo" is a typical Italian restaurant in Munich, but real typical is not what you might expect... The owner is funny and the food excellent!

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Gasthaus Isarthor Munich

Gasthaus Isarthor

The last traditional isle

"Gasthaus Isarthor" Munich is a local spot that brings back the pride of traditions and beer. This restaurant is perhaps one of the last traditional isles.

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Valentin Stüberl Munich

Valentin Stüberl

Bar with basement atmosphere

"Valentin Stüberl" in Munich is one of my favorite spots in my favorite district called Dreimühlenviertel. It's an all-season bar but I love it in Autumn.

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Jennerwein Munich

Jennerwein

For poachers and hunters

"Jennerwein" in Munich has been around since before the turn of the century and looks like a hunter's home, with deer antlers and a cosy bar...

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
INGE Ladencafé Munich

INGE Ladencafé

World of ginger

"INGE Ladencafé" is not in one Munich's most popular quarters - fortunately. What I love most about this cafe? Their home-made ginger syrup and 'Inge'...

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025
Bar Centrale Munich

Bar Centrale

La dolce vita a Monaco

"Bar Centrale" proves the saying that Munich is Italy's northernmost city. I do believe it's impossible to get more Italian outside Italy than this.

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Stefan

Hermansdorfer

Apr 20, 2025

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