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If you’re looking for Italian hospitality and the food that goes with it, Martinelli offers seasonal, modern cuisine including dishes such as pecorino ravioli with walnut and balsamic vinegar or saddle of venison with quince. And to whet your appetite, there’s always a plate of air-dried ham and some delicious bread.

Housed in a newly built complex in the Werksviertel, a neighbourhood close to Munich's Ostbahnhof station, this restaurant presents a stylish, contemporary interior. Diners can sit at the counter overlooking the kitchen, at the bar, at high tables or in one of the booths. Floor-to-ceiling windows mean the space is flooded with natural light during the day. Dishes are freshly prepared with great care and technical skill. Mouthwatering examples include poulet noir with swede, cabbage and capers, or golden trout with borscht broth, sweet pepper, lángos and chervil. Lunch features a streamlined me

In the city's well-heeled Bogenhausen area, Hippocampus is no run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant; it is a ristorante with real character. The reins of this family business have now been passed on to the next generation, which is upholding the tradition of serving Italian cuisine. Order à la carte dishes or opt for the surprise menu. A two-course set lunch is available Wed-Fri. The impressive wine list features around 160 Italian labels. Expect attentive service, delivered with Italian charm. Add to this an attractive interior with stylish details such as half-wall panelling in walnut wood, mar

Sandra and Michael Huber run their sleek, minimalist-style restaurant In an attractive residential area of Bogenhausen. Here, they serve flavoursome and ambitious contemporary cuisine that makes a pleasingly down-to-earth impression. There is a choice of two set menus (one of which is vegetarian), each comprising four or six courses, with dishes such as spinach with organic egg and Perigord truffle or skrei, beans and 'nduja. The wine list has a few gems in store, with plenty of appealing options for every budget.

Environmental awareness has always been key in every aspect of this restaurant certified as organic – from the tasteful interior design to the staff uniform and not least the food. Following a change of concept, the menu now features meat and fish alongside the tried-and-tested vegetarian and vegan dishes. Mouthwatering options include radicchio risotto with pan-fried oyster mushrooms and mushroom foam, or brook trout meunière with brown butter, almonds, lemon, creamed spinach and potato mousseline. The front-of-house team is exceptionally friendly and attentive. Most of the wines – which are

The name "Käfer" has become synonymous with Munich's gastronomy scene. The ace up the sleeve of this Munich institution: the restaurant and delicatessen being under one roof means you can be sure that you are dealing with top-drawer ingredients. These are used in classics such as beef tartare, lobster stew or roast duck for two, served in two courses. The atmosphere is cosy, the service professional and friendly. An additional feature is that they have a number of individually designed function rooms available for special occasions.

Vinaiolo has brought a slice of la dolce vita to Haidhausen since opening in 1997. A charming, well-drilled team provides attentive service, with a spirit that is tipicamente italiano. The Italian cuisine includes dishes such as medium-rare veal chop, thinly breadcrumbed alla milanese, served with date tomato salad, crispy potatoes and basil mayonnaise. In the evening, diners can opt for a set menu or à la carte choices. At lunchtime, a tempting, keenly priced set menu is written up on the specials board. The wine list features an appealing selection of Italian wines. The cosy, authentic atmos