Stragula
A mixed crowd frequents this down-to-earth pub, a popular night-time destination for a beer. Bavarian-Italian food is served at reasonable prices, and there are a few patio tables in summer.
Bergmannstr. 66
Café Westend
Part café, part bar with food menu. Bowling lanes and pool tables are in the basement.
Ganghoferstr. 50
Marais Ladencafé
Located in what was once a haberdashery, this café still has all the shop’s furnishings and fittings in place. It is a great spot for a coffee.
Parkstr. 2
Café Neuhausen
An attractive café with an ornate stucco ceiling. Three lunch specials are offered daily, and brunch is available on Sundays. A garden patio is open in summer.
Blutenburgstr. 106
Wassermann
Café, bar, and restaurant rolled into one. Daily lunch specials. In summer, enjoy a patio table under the walnut trees. Live music occasionally.
Elvirastr. 19
Café Freiheit
Café, bar, and restaurant with a 25-year history at this location on Leonrodplatz. Patio.
Leonrodstr. 20
Cafégarten
Breakfast in the morning, pastas at lunch, and cocktails at night. In summer, a tree-shaded patio provides relief from summer heat.
Nymphenburger Str. 92
Ruffini
A prototype for many Munich eateries, the Ruffini was the city’s first alternative organic-food café. Absolutely scrumptious are the whole-grain breakfasts and bread from the in-house bakery. The roof patio is popular. Author readings on some evenings.
Orffstr. 22
Closed Mon
Sarcletti
The best Italian- style ice cream in the city. Founder Paul Sarcletti sold ice cream as far back as 1879. The parlour on Rotkreuzplatz was established in 1921.
Nymphenburger Str. 155
Hide-Out
Bar with live music. International and local bands.
Volkartstr. 22
Acetaia
Gourmet Italian restaurant, where Balsamic vinegar is a prominent feature – even in desserts.
Nymphenburger Str. 215
089 13 929 077
Open noon–3pm & 6pm–1am;
closed Sat lunch
Broeding
Haute cuisine in a minimalistic ambience offering a five- or six-course menu served with fine Austrian wines.
Schulstr. 9
089 16 42 38
Open 7pm daily;
closed Sun & Mon
Romans
Elegant atmosphere and romantic patio for fine-weather dining. Perfect choice if you love fine Italian cuisine.
Romanstr. 1
089 168 98 98
Open 10am–1am daily
Zapata
Tex-Mex restaurant with a waterfall as the focal point. Usually packed to the rafters.
Schulstr. 44
089 166 58 22
Open 5pm–1am daily
Zauberberg
Top German and Mediterranean cuisine. Non-smoking restaurant.
Hedwigstr. 14
089 18 99 91 78
7pm–1am Tue–Sat, 6pm–1am Sun; also noon– 2pm Tue–Thu
Marbella
Tapas bar with a bodega atmosphere serving good food and offering excellent value for money. There is a garden patio in summer.
Horemansstr. 30
089 12 779 753
Open 6pm–1am daily
No credit cards
Löwengarten
Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Inexpensive dishes are served in the garden in summer.
Volkartstr. 32
089 16 13 73
Open 5pm–1am Mon–Fri, 10am–1am Sat & Sun
Rüen Thai
Hot and spicy Asian food in Westend. This is arguably Munich’s best Thai restaurant.
Kazmairstr. 58
089 50 32 39
Open noon–2:30pm Mon–Fri, 6pm–midnight Mon–Sun
San Marino
Pizza and house wines at good prices – in summer also on the patio.
Westendstr. 161
089 50 26 000
Open 11:30am–2:30pm & 6pm–11:30pm Mon–Sat
Augustinerbräustuben
Authentic Bavarian brewery pub and restaurant located in former beer cellars and horse stables .
