Restaurant Pfistermühle

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Pfisterstraße 4, 80331 München, Germany

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Dine on refined Bavarian classics with local wines in cozy vaulted rooms of a 16th-century Munich mill, blending history with haute cuisine.  

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Pfistermühle

"Once a ducal mill dating from 1573, Pfistermühle delights diners with its stylish Bavarian setting (including a lovely vaulted ceiling). The "Pfistermühlen Brettl" lunchtime set menu (Mon-Fri) with its four small courses (including vegetarian options) is great value. Good location only a stone's throw from the famous Platzl." - Michelin Inspector

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My Packing List for a 10-Day Trip to Germany | Condé Nast Traveler

"I don’t believe sneakers have any place at a sit-down dinner—not in Vienna’s fabulous old-school cafés, nor in a Michelin Guide Munich restaurant such as Pfistermuehle."

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"The best Bavarian fine dining in the Michelin Guide can be found at Pfistermühle—dine on salted cod and tenderest veal beneath the vaulted ceiling of this 16th-century mill, or sitting outside on the picturesque cobblestone street."

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"Upscale Bavarian Cuisine in the Middle of Munich’s Historic Center Pfistermühle is known for two things: its cuisine and its atmosphere. The menu changes with the seasons and is continually reinterpreted to keep it fresh. Many products are sourced locally, including wines from Franconia, an area north of Munich . Of course beer is also served, it is the national drink of Bavaria! The restaurant is comprised of four intimate rooms that don’t look like they’ve changed since the building was a former duke's mill dating back to 1573. In fact, part of the renaissance vault is the only originally maintained vault in all of Munich."

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Chris Shenton

Google
We had the excellent Chef's Menu of very carefully prepared dishes, matched with an interesting wine pairing -- all at a very reasonable price. Service was perfect: impeccable but not stuffy. We appreciated the pacing, allow us to savor each dish without being rushed. I only regret not getting a list of those unusual (to us) wines, but after talking with the waiter, many may be only available to specialists like Pfistermühle.

Jessica Feigl

Google
Highly disappointed in our experience! We had a party of 9 for Christmas eve dinner and had the specialty menu. The food was amazing but that is all that we enjoyed. Service was very slow and not very upfront about the additional costs. Table was preset with water bottles; we were unaware we would be charged for these since we did not order them. We were served the “house” champagne when we sat down, again charged for them even though they were poured as we sat and did not order them. The “house” champagne for the evening was priced extremely high – 50 euros per glass (we were not drinking the rose)! Not being aware of this made these charges really soured our experience. I spoke to the manager at the end of the evening, I was not looking for a refund, but offered some advice that some of those things should have been mentioned prior to being poured or offered. I also mentioned the shocking sticker price for a glass of champagne and felt we should have been warned. He was very arrogant and said “If you could not afford these prices then you should not have come here”. I was shocked, who speaks to someone like this? I have never been treated like that before so I do not suggest this location especially for something special like Christmas dinner!

Juhua Liu

Google
I am reviewing this place for the excellency of their seafood. I am very picky about my seafood (freshness and the way it is cooked). This restaurant makes it to the perfection. On top of that, they have a selection of (quite old enough) vintage wines at reasonable prices.

Ej Davis

Google
The waiter was the best waiter we had during our time in Germany. The food was well prepared and the caviar was fresh. This restaurant is great for a special occasion, and it was very good for sharing conversation within a small group. During our time in Munich, this stands out as the best restaurant experience we had. If you can only go to one place in Munich for dinner, this is the place to be.

Fakı AKIN

Google
Located in the heart of the city, this restaurant stands out for its high quality, which is also reflected in its prices — higher than those of a typical restaurant in Munich. We started with the “Rehfilet” and “Kräutersaitling” as appetizers. While the taste was decent, the portions were notably small. For the main course, we chose the “Entenbrust” (duck) and the “Ochsenfilet” (veal). Both dishes were delicious, of exceptional quality, and generously portioned. Instead of wine, we opted for beer, as the wine prices were relatively high compared to other establishments. For two people, including the dishes mentioned, our total bill came to €165.

Amy Dahlberg

Google
Made a reservation for a party of 3 and we all got the prefixed menu and we were all blown away. The quality of each dish was exceptional and the service was also wonderful. Our waiter had great wine recommendations. My favorite dishes were the soup and the raspberry desert. The pasta was also excellent. Overall, very excellent experience and I highly recommend.

Bella F

Google
Great seafood, nice set dinner with a very friendly waiter who introduced us lovely wines. Had no idea this was local German food but we enjoyed all the dishes very much. Easy to locate. Nice ambience. Not any fault of the restaurant, but we were seated next to a family who kept looking over whilst we were eating which made it a little uncomfortable for us. Also they made comments and laughed every time I took photos of my food. (It is for memory’s sake and for me to remember the good restaurants so I can come back again next time- to each his own!)

Soichiro

Google
I had really lovely time. The courses are fantastic and all of them are delicious. Specially, non-alcohol paring drinks are very creative and I enjoyed them. The waiter was so friendly and polite, and entertained us. Danke😊
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Christine L.

Yelp
Cozy dining with lunch menu. Pluses Bread and butter homemade was delicious. Chestnut soup was amazing. The boiled beef was the best so juicy and tender. Service was less helpful could have confusion with English. We did not understand how the lunch menu worked. The fried fish was overly salty on the inside. His beef dish entree was huge amount and it would have been better value if he had ordered from the lunch special instead of a la carte. Recommended if you only order from the lunch menu because you get a tray with a small soup, small salad, entree and dessert all at once and it's better value.
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D Y.

Yelp
Probably 4+. It was delicious. We had the parpadelle and chateaubriand with broccoli and mash potatoes. Everything was well executed and well flavored. The steak was a good medium rare, maybe slightly too medium for my taste but not bad at all. The flavor of jus was nice. The parpadelle was perfectly al dente and sauced very nicely, not too heavy which is my preference and the chanterelles were very nice paring. The broccoli was perfectly tender, al dente also. And the truffle mash potatoes were delicious. Can't go wrong with truffles. I also liked the salt crystals that came with the break. Nice touch. Overall, great meal. Although never my main focus, the venue was beautiful. We had an outside table. It was so quaint and relaxing, surrounded by the old building and cobblestone road. Nice.
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Melody L.

Yelp
I made a reservation for an early dinner here, and we were the first ones in the restaurant. We were seated at a corner table and enjoyed the rustic and classy ambiance. Our waiter was a lovely man who was like a waiter god - seriously, he did his job perfectly and was never overwhelming. I had the trout, and the first thing I noticed was how meticulously plated it was. I usually just stick to salmon, but the trout was fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. My friend had a pasta dish that unfortunately wasn't to her taste. In the reservation, I noted it was my friend's birthday, and they were nice enough to bring out a dessert with a candle!
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Gary N.

Yelp
After asking many people, we chose Pfistermuhle for our super important business meeting while in Munich. We wanted upscale, authentic food, great service and a cozy quiet atmosphere...we were not disappointed! The meeting went well for us but in large part due to our server Sabine and her terrific service and knowledge of the menu. The wine list is strong and the food was spectacular so next time you are in Munich, get a reservation and you will love it!!!! *thank you Sabine!
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Dang N.

Yelp
Made reservations online for an early Sunday dinner (around 1700). Didn't really need to, plenty of people walked up and got tables. Had the 4-5 course meal and it's really tasty. The outdoor seating is perfect on a beautiful day. You not only enjoy the weather but can people watch. Great place just to stop and have a small break and a drink. I saw more than 1 couple do this.
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Ryan R.

Yelp
My husband and I came for a wonderful dinner on the evening of the 25th. It was a six course meal with some pretty delicious and surprising dishes. The first course was a foie gras platter with some sweet bits that complimented the foie gras. The second course was an amazing chestnut soup. I would never have thought chestnut soup could be something delicious, but Pfistermühle completely proved me wrong. Third course was a baked fish dish wrapped in pastry of some kind. It was good, but not my favorite. The 4th course was a raspberry sorbet palate cleanser. 5th course was a delicious prime rib. The 6th and final course was a dessert course, a mouse pastry. It wasn't the most amazing thing, but it was tasty. The table next to us had brought their dog with them and he was so cute and well behaved. He just sat under their table the whole time with a little bowl of water. I thought it was really cool how the restaurant would let them bring their dog.
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Elane S.

Yelp
As my husband just said, all restaurants will have to compare to Pfistermuhle. There's just no going back. We had their tasting menu in November of 2021 and it was phenomenal. The scenery is warm and welcoming. Our server was not only excellent at his job (while also training a new server), but was funny to boot. The food was excellent and truly a memory we could never forget.
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Andy M.

Yelp
Absolutely incredible food, beer, and service! Too bad I can't keep coming back here since I was only visiting. Highly recommend to anyone that is in the area, and it is worth the commute if doable. You will not be disappointed.
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Nick N.

Yelp
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Decor & Style: 5/5 This was our favorite "higher end" restaurant in Munich. It was high priced with small portions, but the quality and taste was very, very good. We only ate starters because we wanted to leave room in our bellies for more eating later on that evening, oh and also to keep our wallets full as well :) We ordered the Marinated beef tatar (truffle, mustard ice cream, cream of egg yolk, grated horseradish), Smoked saddle of sucking pig (praline of sauerkraut, black pudding, stock from ham and bread, marinated pomegranate), and Cream of potato soup. We're no connoisseur so I can't describe exactly how it tasted but I can tell you it was amazing! Just those three items and our bill was already about 50 Euro before tip and tax! If we had the money I would try the entire menu. Overall this place is highly recommended if you have the wallet for it!
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Werner L.

Yelp
unfassbar unfreundlich !!!! völlig überteuert !!! null sterne als gast wird man schlecht behandelt personal launisch und genervt habe sowas noch nie erlebt never again !!!touristennepp für reiche russen und ukrainer
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Susan C.

Yelp
Das ist lecker! A must stop for anyone really craving Bavarian good tastefully and eloquently prepared. We had lamb and potatoes au gratin with cream of mushroom soup. Excellent. Great pairing of white wine as my sister-in-law had fish with mushroom risotto. I cannot say enough to about the fine service and friendly staff. I will go again. For such a large restaurant the seating rooms were intimate and cozy. Dessert was offered but out of the question as we were quite replete!
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Peter T.

Yelp
Food is just ok here. But when you add in incredibly slow service and high prices I would avoid this place. Soup was very tasty. We had asparagus soup, really sweet, not like asparagus soup in North America. Not sure if they deserve the credit here or if it is just the sweet asparagus that is grown here. The garlic was ok but very strong flavour. Then we had the char fish, it was ok but I found the dish under seasoned, very bland. Others had the venison which was salty and dry. Worst of all was how slow this place is, the waiter was very knowledgeable but it took hours for the meal. The table behind us got up and left after waiting an hour for soup. Dessert even took 30-40 minutes. Too much of an ordeal to go through for a meal, I would avoid this place. We went on to have some lovely way better meals for less money, in a shorter period of time.
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Nathan L.

Yelp
First stop in Munich. Fantastic stop in Munich. Great way to start the trip! Welcomed by fresh bread at the entry - smelled amazing. Friendly attentive staff, delicious food, must have the champagne parfait
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Jasmine W.

Yelp
Followed Yelps enthusiastic reviews and strolled into this very charming restaurant. The food was delicious. The salad tasted as if the greens had been picked on the way to our table! Incredibly fresh! Both chicken and veal dishes were superb. A memorable night in Munich!

K H.

Yelp
Ate here two nights and the fish was expertly prepared. They make good cocktails and the red wine served was great. Dishes tried were lamb, salmon, char and chicken - all a thumbs up. The service was warm and personable. Only reason not given 5 stars was the atmosphere. It is not remarkable.
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Penny D.

Yelp
Excellent food and wine. Marco did a stellar job taking care of us. Our first course was white asparagus and potatoes which were delicious. We shared the sea bass for the main course. It was cooked to perfection. Marco suggested a Austrian Sauvignon blanc that pared well with both. We shared a dessert combination that was to die for. Sweet, but not too sweet.
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Peter N.

Yelp
Their website promised a much cheaper lunch menu, but this was not in offer. Instead the place was rather expensive. Service was efficient and charming. The food was good. This place would receive a 4 if it wasn't for the lunch menu debacle. I would not have gone here had I known lunch would set me back €35.
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Nola G.

Yelp
I have wanted to try the historic Pfistermuehle restaurant in Munich for years. Located near the Marienplatz, I have loved the old restored building, that had once been a flour mill, and watching its exterior change with the seasons. On a beautiful day, you can either eat alfresco or inside. Either way, the ambience is cozy, comfortable, and inviting. I thoroughly enjoyed my three-course lunch. The Bavarian food was light and lovely. The service was attentive and pleasant. You can book on-line reservations at www.pfistermuehle.de
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William J.

Yelp
Super restaurant with character, good friendly service and excellent food. I had tuna and avocado followed by lamb, each of them with a delicious German wine. The finale was a delicious chocolate with a sweet wine. Maybe a little pricey but for that special occasion go for it!
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Yangyuqian M.

Yelp
Marvelous restaurant, perfect food and good services. Definitely will be visit again if I return to Munich~
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Andy S.

Yelp
We were walking to the Hofbrauhaus and planning our meal when we stumbled upon this place. We were just looking for something other than sausage and potatoes. This place was a pleasant surprise. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice German weather and views. The food was different than other meals we had in Germany, but was still pleasant and a nice change of pace. The prices are not low so be careful.
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Jaina S.

Yelp
This is quite a good place for a special-occasion dinner. Excellent Bavarian food made with fresh local & seasonal ingredients, nicely executed. Not your standard big pile o' pork. nice wines too. The building is quite interesting, very old, and although the restaurant is quite large (should be easy to get a reservation), it feels 'intimate' because it's divided up into several smaller rooms. the ONLY downside is, it seems to be quite popular with the convention crowd, so a few times I've noticed people have LOUD business conversations (e.g. on Saturday evening). that slightly killed the mood for me, although that is not the restaurant's fault at all.

Vl D.

Yelp
By far the best Bavarian food (as opposed to food in Bavaria) I've tried so far. Located in downtown Munich less than a block away from the extremely touristy Hofbräuhaus, this restaurant caters to a very different clientele. Most visitors were locals celebrating some occasions. A note: while there is no dress code, a lot of patrons do dress up quite a bit in the evening. In a classic German tradition, the place is much larger inside than it appears to be from outside, Mehr sein als scheinen! The interior is an interplay between classy (white linen, upscale furniture) and traditional (this is an old building, and decor tries to accentuate this feeling of long history). Food follows the similar path: the basic outline and the names of the dishes are traditional, while the chef's imagination transfers these recipes into modern culinary delights. So, if you want to try the suckling pig, but dislike the portions, presentation, and taste that are provided in the beer houses, this is the place for you to try it as a part of the refined Duett vom Schwein. A must-try: Pfifferlings Terrine. Main dishes in the evening will cost 30-35 euro. Pfistermühle offers the Ayinger beer. I was not terribly impressed by it; next time we will go for a wine (as did most of the locals).
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Quan H.

Yelp
I was not impressed with this so called michellin rated place. They had many michellin rating stickers on the front door. I went in and asked for a table and had no reservations, luckily they had a couple of tables, at least that was what i was told. The place had a nice small but pricey atmosphere. I tried their special copper pot experience where they cook the food in this special copper pot for a long time and extract the flavors in the broth. The clear broth was the highlight, the meat was dry and flavorless. After spending a bunch of hard earned cash, i left still hungry and not satisfied. Oh well, your mileage may vary, but on that day my food experience was not so good.
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Guttorm H.

Yelp
Amazing food, among the best restaurants in Munich. You are however lucky to get a reservation unless you are well in advance. Classy and definitely worth a try!
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Vincent D.

Yelp
This is a restaurant that specializes in game( boar,venison ) and fish . It's a five star place: the ingredients are top notch; very tasty and the presentation is Impressive Be sure and get a dessert-

James M.

Yelp
This is a traditional Bavarian menu that varies based on what is in season. I had the Ox fillet and this was very tender and good. I also included rosemary potatoes that were agin very good. The location is near many attractions such as the famous Hofbrauhaus and other city center attractions.
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Kristy C.

Yelp
Beautifully elegant and romantic restaurant where I had one of the best meals of my life. Beef tartar, fresh local fish, German wine, candle lit dinner for the last night of our honeymoon. Absolutely wonderful service, discrete and intimate, in a historical building that's attached to a hotel. The next time we come back to Munich I will most definitely be returning! Hopefully it will be a beautiful night out so we can try sitting at one of the beautiful outdoor tables.

Bob C.

Yelp
An update: an incredible ice-cream based Stollen (German Christmas Bread) for desert. Had the goose special before that. Tasty! The restaurant itself is in the basement of the Platzl Hotel. The decor features arched ceilings, dark wood paneling, and a hunting motif: roe deer antlers and boars' tusk trophies mounted on the walls. Dress is formal and atmosphere quiet. Cuisine is proudly Bavarian. Reservation are required but it you shop up in person and ask nicely they might be able to squeeze you in for a 90 minute early seating.
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Beverly J.

Yelp
We sat outside for Mose of the dinner. The street was crowed for a Saturday evening yet the atmosphere was wonderful. Dinner was excellent. Had the duck roasted with couscous as well as a side salad. It was good the additions sauces was excellent. I would however recommend sitting inside. We missed the true Bavarian dinning rooms.

Sonya S.

Yelp
We had the fish, which was perfectly cooked and accompanied by some nice asparagus and potatoes. The bread was quite good. This has the feel of an upscale restaurant.

Geraldine S.

Yelp
We found this restaurant through an internet search. Before going to Germany i was told that the food was dreadful, so to experience the local dishes properly, we thought a fine dining restaurant would be good. Marco, our maitre d' was excellent, very charming & recommended our wine. I chose the special which was boiled beef. it could serve 3 dishes ie: soup, main & other....I chose to have just the mains as I usually do & my James had the lobster broth for starters, followed by cordon blue. My boiled beef was absolutely superb, so tender & tasty that I have since looked up recipes on the Internet to replicate. The lobster broth was also superb as was the cordon blue, in fact, it was the best we had all week. Our experience was superb as was Marco. We would however caution- this is a Bavarian restaurant serving the best of Bavarian food, the management & staff are extremely proud of their food & extremely friendly. Would definitely recommend to truly experience Bavaria & would definitely go back.

Jorge E.

Yelp
The lobster foam soup and the rack of venison were amazing. Not touristy at all although it might be because of the neighborhood but quite excellent