Ratskellar is a beautiful restaurant with delicious food. It breaks my heart to see that they…read moreclosed at the beginning of 2026. I'm glad I had the opportunity to dine in this beautiful 150 year old restaurant. My review comes after its closure but it serves to honor the restaurant in hosting my visit. The Building is amazing where the walls and ceilings act as palettes for beautiful painted art. Stepping into the restaurant feel as if one is stepping through a time portal where one feels they are dining 151 years ago which is how old the building is. The ambiance is quite lively and energetic. Although the highlight is the space, the food is also very good. Their pretzels are served warm and fresh with a firm exterior and an interior that melts as it enters one's mouth. The soup is flavorful and healthy with not even a drop of oil pooling to the top. The schnitzel is as tender as it gets. The servers were knowledgeable and fast but it is always so busy that the restaurant should consider increasing staff as to improve customer service. Perfect location right in the heart of Marienplatz where the Glockenspiel is a stone's throw away. Overall, a wonderful restaurant to dine with great food and a beautifully historic setting!

You walk into the basement of a literal castle...just the coolest experience ever. The ambience is…read moreauthentic as well. Live music and the polka band was . The food was delicious, homemade, and so much comfort food. We ordered a sausage sampler, goulash, and spatzle, all of which I have no critique for. Just damn good food all around. The service was great. They were slammed so it was a little difficult getting the check, but not too bad still. All in all, I would highly recommend if you are looking for an authentic Bavarian experience and want to know how the Serfs lived back in the day.

We had a late dinner here after returning from our day trip to Nuremberg. It was about 9:30pm, so…read moreeveryone was there having a drink and a great old time. We waited a bit outside - maybe about 15 minutes before we were given a table. Our waitress was great, but it was very obvious that they had a lot of tables to take care of in the extremely giant beer hall. If you need anything after you order and in between getting your food and paying, you'll need to wait a while. That being said, I think we're just used to extremely fast service in NYC. I had the Pork knuckle which was a whole roasted pork knuckle with home-made dark beer sauce and potato dumpling. We also had the Crispy roast pork with home-made dark beer sauce and potato dumpling. Both were excellent and the beer was also quite good. I had their signature wheat beer and then an Oktoberfest beer (because why not) and really enjoyed it. I do think I liked their signature wheat beer better, and would've gotten another one of those over the Oktoberfest one.

The food Is good, the beer is outstanding. But the manager (has a beard) is an a**hole. Also some…read moreof the waitresses are extremely disrespectful. This place looks very bavarian but the people that work there are not bavarian. If you look for German hospitality go elsewhere, not here.

Service was incredible. Fantastic food and wonderful atmosphere. When in town I will go back.read more

We had a wonderful dinner. Had the menu for 2. Huge…read morebasket of bread with cheese fondue, best salad dressing I have ever had. Service was wonderful and very accommodating, for my daughter with allergies. The manager was great and helpful!!

Food is good by standards here. Service is incredible and friendly. Everything is great if you…read morelooking for some nice German foods with a nice beer and you can enjoying the city view from your table. I do recommend here for you.

Great food. Great german ambiance. But it gets packed on the weekends for dinner…read more Make a reservation!!

This place came highly recommended by a couple we met in Vienna. They were from Munich and said it…read morewas a "must stop" and they were so right. Located just behind Old Town on Frauenplatz, it's a little off the beaten track, but not too hard to find. This Bavarian gem has been around for over 125 years. The food was so good. Here you will find traditional German, Bavarian food. We stopped by for lunch and it was packed with mostly locals. We were seated a large table with 3 other couples who were all from the area. One person brought his dog who kept running under the table to sniff my leg. Minus the dog, this was a treat and everyone was so nice. We even toasted when the cold Augustiner beer arrived. Again, we were told to order the sausages so we did. I ordered the 6 and my husband ordered the 8 sausages with sauerkraut. These looked like what we call breakfast sausage, they're thin but pack a a ton of flavor and were delicious, especially with the fresh sauerkraut. The staff was friendly and helpful with an English version menu. The atmosphere was cool and very authentic. Exactly what we were looking for when in Munich.

This is a decent "beer garden" (even though its tables are set up in the middle of a street) to get…read moretraditional Bavarian food, especially grilled sausages. We got the Glöckl Platter which was a mixed plate of sausages. I could not decide which sausage was my favorite because I liked all three. The sausages in Germany taste more pure and less processed than the ones from the United States...and of course they are better in Germany! The side order of roasted potatoes was also delicious, with a crispy bottom, kind of like a cross between hash browns and home fries. The portions were smaller than other beer gardens I have been to though (1 star off). I was not familiar with German beers, so just told the waitstaff the glass size (1/2 L or 1L) and one was selected for me. It was light with some hops -- great with sausages and for summertime. We sat outside at a table squeezed between many other tables, but did not mind the crowd. It was great for people-watching in a busy part of town on a relaxing summer evening.

Wow! One of the best schnitzels and beer I have had. I have…read morebeen traveling around Austria and Germany and this is one of the best I have had. I stopped by here by myself maybe around 6pm on a Monday and was seated at a table because the bar was full, but told I only had an hour since they were full for reservations. That was totally fine and knew I wouldn't be more than that. If you are coming here with other people, you definitely need to make a reservation. The servers are dressed in traditional German clothes which is a very cool touch. Everyone I spoke to also spoke English. I ordered the schnitzel and whichever beer they recommended with it. I am typically NOT a beer person, but of course I had to try one and whatever this was, was very good. The schnitzel was so crispy and also very delicious. Highly recommend this place!!

My wife and I were in in Munich for five days and my friend recommended this place to me. It is…read moreright across from the Haufbrauhaus and I am glad I went here. The service at Haufbrauhaus was terrible. I ordered a seasonal beer and it was fantastic and the outside seating was wonderful on a perfect day. Our server was awesome and spoke perfect english. I ordered the charcuterie board and it had a couple of hummus scoops and a beef stick and this scoop of stuff that was way too rich for me with pieces of butter in it, but the Germans love it. The pretzels that came with it were great and the cream cheese scoop went perfectly on the pretzel. One of the best meals in Munich, give it a try.

Amazing! Best sausage and potato salad I've ever had. My burger was also top notch. Thought it…read morewould be a tourist trap and we were willing to pay for the view and convenience, but we were pleasantly surprised!! Service was awesome as well.

Classic German beer hall. I loved that they actually have a bar to sit at. All I wanted was to grab…read morea beer and ended up staying for a few. The bartenders and servers were very kind and inviting. The beer was fresh and cold! It's right off the main platz so easily accessible and a great place to escape the cold Christmas markets. It's warm and a lively spot. Perfect for grabbing a beer and next time I'll try the food!

I did some research and wanted to find a place to eat in this area and read the reviews of this…read moreplace and thought it might be a match. Unfortunately it was not. We had 1 beer, the bar tender was a bit preoccupied or something and we never even saw a menu. The macaroni and cheese mentioned in the review I had read may well have been the only food offered but I can't say for sure (didn't see the menu). The bar is small and quirky. There is a big wood treen built right inside the door. The two seats there look like they might be comfy, but they were not. The bench was quite far from the bar. So while we came to spend a while and eat a meal, we just had our beer and left. Bummed.

We went here based on a recommendation by our tour guide from earlier in the day and were so glad…read morewe did. It's tiny and feels like a neighborhood bar but don't let that scare you. We ordered the Kasenspatzle (spelling?) which is basically a delicious Mac and Cheese made with spätzle and had a spicy sausage chopped up into it. We ordered a large portion and split between the two of us we could barely finish it. It is delicious and goes great with a German beer! Highly recommended!

It's 2026 and I went back in October 2022... but we seriously can't stop thinking about this place!…read moreWe were in town for Oktoberfest and stayed at an Airbnb a few blocks from this restaurant. We came across it on our first night and went back at least 2 more times on our stay. Everything we tried was great and even for it being such a busy season we had great service and while packed didn't feel overwhelming or crowded. From current reviews it sounds like they may have switched to a digital menu but we had a paper one when we were there. Seriously can't wait to go back and hopefully it's as good as we remember. I'll have to remember to take more photos of the food.

We dined here a couple of times while visiting Munich. It is in a super convenient location, just…read morea short walk from the Munich Hfb train station. They have indoor and outdoor seating and great service no matter where you sit. The outdoor seating was far enough away from the walking thoroughfare, so that you could enjoy the people watching without having them pass right next to you. The food was very good, much better than I expected. In fact, we liked it so much we went back for a second visit, which was a different meal choice and another very good experience. In total we ordered the white asparagus, the side salad, meatloaf with potato salad, rosemary potatoes and a prosciutto pizza. The meatloaf was really a loaf of Ham style meat. They served it with some mustard and potato salad. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. The prosciutto pizza was very good with a good amount of cheese. The side salad had just about every color of the rainbow and was very good. A salad like this is such a difficult thing to find when you are traveling, I definitely enjoyed some greens with my meal. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Fairly quiet when we went but food was surprisingly really good…read more We stumbled upon this gem while walking around, starving. Ordered roast beef and cheesy Spätzle without much thought--and were pleasantly surprised! Rich, comforting, and satisfying. Summary: A hidden gem off the tourist trail--worth stopping by if you're nearby!

The Worst Experience of My LIFE !!!! (Das Schlimmste…read moreErlebnis meines LEBENS !!!!) This restaurant visit ruined what was supposed to be a wonderful day near Christmas. The service was shockingly unprofessional, unfriendly, and, most disturbingly, blatantly racist and discriminatory. Here's what happened during our visit on 20.11.2024, from 19:00 to 20:30: (Dieser Restaurantbesuch hat einen sonst wunderschönen Tag kurz vor Weihnachten vollkommen ruiniert. Der Service war schockierend unprofessionell, unfreundlich und, was am schlimmsten ist, offen rassistisch und diskriminierend. Hier ist, was während unseres Besuchs am 20.11.2024 von 19:00 bis 20:30 passiert ist:) 1. Unfriendly and Hostile Behavior When we ordered drinks, the female server practically threw the beer mat onto our table, displaying an outright lack of courtesy. (1. Unfreundliches und Feindseliges Verhalten Als wir Getränke bestellten, warf die weibliche Bedienung den Bierdeckel praktisch auf unseren Tisch - ein vollkommen respektloses Verhalten.) 2. Disruptive Conduct During the Meal While we were eating, she carelessly threw items intended for other tables onto ours, disrupting our meal in the most unpleasant way. (2. Störendes Verhalten während des Essens Während wir aßen, warf sie achtlos Dinge, die für andere Tische bestimmt waren, auf unseren Tisch und störte dadurch unser Essen auf die unangenehmste Weise.) 3. Inappropriate Comments During Payment During the payment process, which we handled one by one, the card machine malfunctioned briefly. The server sarcastically remarked, "Thanks to the energy of the table..." or in German, "Die Energie des Tisches..."--a completely unnecessary and rude comment when we were simply sitting quietly and waiting. (3. Unangebrachte Bemerkungen beim Bezahlen Während des Bezahlvorgangs, den wir nacheinander abwickelten, funktionierte das Kartenlesegerät kurzzeitig nicht. Die Bedienung machte daraufhin eine sarkastische Bemerkung: "Danke an die Energie des Tisches..." - oder auf Deutsch: "Die Energie des Tisches..." - eine vollkommen unnötige und unhöfliche Aussage, während wir einfach nur ruhig dort saßen und warteten.) 4. Insulting Treatment After a Complaint After one of the guests at our table expressed dissatisfaction with the service, the server retaliated in an incredibly degrading manner. She used two beer mats to carry our used napkins into the tray, as though we were disgusting or unworthy of respect (see below illustration). This happened even after I had tipped for my part of the meal. (4. Beleidigender Umgang nach einer Beschwerde Nachdem ein Gast an unserem Tisch seine Unzufriedenheit mit dem Service äußerte, reagierte die Bedienung auf eine unglaublich erniedrigende Weise. Sie benutzte zwei Bierdeckel, um unsere benutzten Servietten in ihr Tablett zu legen, als wären wir ekelhafte oder unwürdige Menschen. Und das, obwohl ich meinen Teil der Rechnung bereits mit Trinkgeld bezahlt hatte.) 5. Dismissive Attitude While Ordering At the start, when I tried to order food and drinks together, the server rudely interrupted me, refusing to let me finish my sentence because I mentioned food (Schnitzel) before the drinks. (5. Abweisendes Verhalten bei der Bestellung Zu Beginn, als ich Essen und Getränke zusammen bestellen wollte, unterbrach mich die Bedienung unhöflich und ließ mich meinen Satz nicht beenden, weil ich zuerst das Essen (Schnitzel) erwähnte.) The service was not only terrible but deeply offensive. As a scientist, I am committed to reporting facts accurately, and every detail I've shared here reflects the absolute truth of what we experienced. This dinner, so close to CHRISTMAS, should have been an enjoyable and peaceful experience. Instead, it was destroyed by the disgraceful behavior of the staff. I do not know what we did to deserve such treatment, but I strongly urge anyone considering this place to think twice. If you value your peace of mind, avoid this restaurant--it could ruin your day too! (Der Service war nicht nur miserabel, sondern zutiefst beleidigend. Als Wissenschaftler lege ich großen Wert auf eine präzise und sachliche Beschreibung - und jeder Punkt, den ich hier erwähnt habe, entspricht der absoluten Wahrheit. Dieses Abendessen, so kurz vor Weihnachten, hätte eine angenehme und friedliche Erfahrung sein sollen. Stattdessen wurde es durch das beschämende Verhalten des Personals zerstört. Ich weiß nicht, womit wir eine solche Behandlung verdient haben, aber ich empfehle jedem, der dieses Restaurant in Betracht zieht, dringend, es sich noch einmal zu überlegen. Wenn Ihnen Ihr Seelenfrieden wichtig ist, meiden Sie dieses Restaurant - es könnte auch Ihren Tag ruinieren!)