Spatenhaus at the opera in München

Real Bavarian food amazing place great choices of local food. Very friendly and the food is delicious. Worth going for sure. We went with our German friends who suggested the place and we loved it. Excellent choice for excellent food, drinks and company

We were looking for a Bavarian food restaurant and was introduced by the Rimowa staff to have lunch here. We were not disappointed. The service wasn’t great but nether was she rude. Wondering what a Schnitzel was. Turned out to be just a fried meat. Had the more expensive original Wiener (veal) Schnitzel which was alright. But the beefbraten was excellent. The beef was very tender. But it was surely expensive. The decor and ambience were great. We also had the spaten beer. Looking at the crowd, there were a lot of rich locals, I think.

Miserabel! Tafelspitz zwei trockene dunkelbraune Scheiben Fleisch auf einem undefinierbarem Haufen Beilagen. Das Fleisch war extrem trocken und zäh! Wer schafft das bei einem Tafelspitz, frage ich mich. Stehen in der Küche überhaupt noch gelernte Köche? Ochsenbackerl, das ich als zartes Fleisch kenne, war ebenfalls ausgetrocknet und zäh. Zusätzlich wurde ein Stück Bürgermeisterstück serviert, ohne dass wir darüber informiert worden sind. Dieses Gericht sollte Surprise-Teller genannt werden. Über den Preis möchte ich mich jetzt hier nicht äußern... Nie mehr wieder, sehr schade, wir haben das Restaurant geliebt. Nun zum wiederholten Male sehr enttäusch davongezogen.

Το επιλέξαμε λόγω τοποθεσίας απέναντι από την Όπερα και μας δικαίωσε απολύτως . Απολαύσαμε την ζεστή ατμόσφαιρα , το εξαιρετικό service και τις υπέροχες γεύσεις.

War mal gut, Tafelspitz trocken und schlecht geschnitten. Bratkartoffeln matschig, teilweise verbrannt und fettig. Schnitzel ….

Was recommended this place by many people Thought it was good but not amazing

A very nice Bavarian restaurant close to the opera. The lower floor is more informal, the upper floor is "fine dining". The ground floor is good. The Munich Schnitzel was delicious and extremely filling: There wasn't even room for dessert! Their wines are very good. I think their beer is good too. The environment is very nice, the service is good.

Very good service staff with a strong focus on guests! The ambience in the two guest rooms with a view of the Resistance Theater was very nice. Food is of high quality, which doesn't generally justify the high price! Would come again.

Gosse invitation with over 100 people worked great.

If you want to eat something before going to the opera, this is a good place to eat.

Resteraunt on the beautiful Residenzplatz in Munich. There are Bavarian specialties that taste very good. Price level raised. The service is very nice.

Brunch is a delight! Great ambience, excellent service and very tasty food. I really like the concept, a mixture of a cake stand at the table, a small buffet and a flying buffet.

Good food, but considering the extremely high prices, not worth the money. More for tourists

Surprisingly good kässpatzn with delicious salad, the price-performance ratio is just about appropriate given the location and the Kuffler markup😊

Celebrated my 40th birthday there! Was very good. The waiter very friendly. Good food at reasonable but also ambitious prices. White tablecloths and cloth napkins create a nice ambience. It was a very nice celebration!

Beautiful Bavarian inn. Great service Very nicely decorated. Super authentic food selection. Thank you very much, keep it up

Definitely recommended! If you like great, “noble” Bavarian food and want to experience very pleasant and attentive service, this is the right place for you. A seat by the window allows a view of the National Theater and, when an event is taking place, of the illuminated chandelier. In summer you sit outside and have a direct view of one of Munich's treasures. Of course you pay for all these “views” and fantastic food.

Three different lounges at upper level and perfectly clean and warm.

It seemed kind or not friendly, but on average it was kind. The schnitzel, salad, sausage, and soup were all delicious. They didn't force you to pay for the bathroom.

Brazilians in Germany. Spatenhaus an der Oper in Munich is a highly rated restaurant known for its authentic Bavarian and Austrian cuisine. Located at Residenzstraße 12, near the Munich Opera House, the restaurant offers a cozy and elegant atmosphere, with two floors that provide different dining experiences. Guests praise the quality of the food, highlighting dishes such as the sausage mix, as well as the pleasant atmosphere and friendly service. If you are looking for an authentic dining experience in Munich, Spatenhaus an der Oper is an excellent option, especially if you enjoy Bavarian and Austrian cuisine. Look for Chanel.

We had lunch on the ground floor today for lunch The service staff was very friendly and accommodating. The quality of the food defies description. All three dishes were carelessly prepared and completely devoid of any taste. In addition, the vegetables in one dish were spoiled and almost fermented. The waiter apologized and offered a drink on the house as a small compensation. In summary, poor quality at overpriced prices.

I had the pleasure of enjoying the "crispy farmer's suckling pig" in the restaurant and drinking draft beer with it. The dish was simply perfect – wonderfully tender and tasty! The atmosphere of the restaurant fits perfectly with the city of Munich, and the service was incredibly friendly and attentive. An absolute insider tip that I can only recommend!

Perhaps the best beer hall in Munich. Divided in two, ground floor plus stube, first floor plus restaurant. Excellent dishes and perfect service

Service was very poor, unfriendly. Not helpful. Was on the menu for 20 minutes even though there was nothing going on

Nice ambience, delicious drinks - but weak service. We played cards - which we were forbidden to do. Communication from the service was insufficient, I like to drink Spaten but were really disappointed with the way it was served. Location would be for eating and not for playing.

After a long time, visiting the Spaten at the Opera again. However, overall disappointing in terms of service and quality of the food. As always, I had suckling pig, which was always sensationally good before the pandemic. A plate arrived with a piece of fibrous meat with a somewhat soft crust. My wife's roast pork was a chunky piece of roast, already overcooked and fibrous. The quality of the service is more appropriate for a business and not perfect as before, as should be self-evident for a hotel with such standards. We will have to find better alternatives in the future.

Don't suggest eating at the restaurant on 1st flr. The 2nd floor has much better food.

The food was a bit pricey but extremely good.

I have been a loyal customer since 2013, and I’ve always loved this place—the food is excellent, and the atmosphere has always been pleasant. Unfortunately, my recent experience in December 2024 left me very disappointed due to the unprofessional behaviour of the staff. Firstly, the restroom situation was far from what I would expect in a restaurant of this level. The staff were loudly chatting non-stop, which completely disrupted the atmosphere. It felt more like a train station than a central restaurant. Secondly, when I paid my bill, the waitress asked about tips, and I politely declined. However, I later noticed that my total was €20 higher than what was listed on the receipt. When I questioned this, she claimed I must have pressed the “tip” button on the card machine, which I had no intention of doing. I asked for a refund of the extra €20, but instead of resolving the matter calmly, the waitress argued with me and only returned the money after a lengthy discussion. When she finally handed me the cash, she did so in a hostile manner, stating that tips are not included in bills in Germany. This response was completely unnecessary and unprofessional, as I was only asking for what was rightfully mine. While I’ve always enjoyed the food here, this experience has made me reconsider returning. I hope the management addresses these issues to ensure the staff provide the level of service expected from such an established restaurant.

Excellent restaurant. The waiters are excellent. Traditionally excellently prepared knee. Well done.

By far the worst duck I have eaten at a customer event. Price/performance (€38) is catastrophic. Only the ambience in the Opernstüberl was nice.

Excellent business dinner venue ! Try the beef soup with pan cakes …no regrets

Recovering strength in the traditional Bavarian style 😉. Native sausages with sauerkraut, pretzels 🥨, two good Spaten and Franciskaner 🍻 and a gentian schnapps... Remedy against the cold!!!

Do not recommend going here - bad quality of food, bad hygiene of food, terrible management stay away ! We came for an early dinner before the opera and my husband and father in law both ordered the duck. They thought it tasted very gamey but didn’t think too much of it. Later that evening they started getting very sick and it turned out they had food poisoning from the food at the restaurant. They both ordered the same dish- the lacquered duck and they both got very very sick. They couldn’t move for 3-4 days. When I got in touch with the management at the restaurant to let them know about this they refused to accept any kind of responsibility claiming they “continue to believe and trust in our high standards in food quality and hygiene measures.” (LOL) They have done nothing to help us despite the exchange of several long emails explaining the horrible days we had with the poisoning. I understand mistakes can happen in any restaurant but the way they handled this was truly disgraceful. Both guests only had the duck and both guests feel extremely sick after eating the dish. Clear case of food poisoning. All for 180 Euros! In their last email the restaurant tried to claim we must have gotten a viral infection at the opera… given we are 4 people and only 2 (the two that ate the duck) got sick this is a really pathetic way of handling a complaint and a great example of how not to handle such a case Do better !

A must-see place. The second floor is especially beautiful and elegant where you can also enjoy a view of the opera house. Friendly and kind staff. I arrived alone and in a short time they served me a starter and second course. Very good beef carpaccio, quality meat cut thin. And cognac and pepper beef with spazle very good. Soft meat, tasty sauce and very good spazle. They also brought me a salad dressed with a very good sauce. The wine, I think it was German, was also very good. A wonderful experience eating in these rooms with frescoes and ornate ceilings. Absolutely worth trying.

First of all, I grew up in Munich and have lived in this beloved city for as long as I can remember. So I know the Munich pub culture very well. But what I had to experience last night in the Spatenhaus was really cheeky. We were checked in and cashed in the way you only know from holiday resorts that you then never want to visit again. Maybe it was because my wife had reserved and she has a foreign name. Maybe it's standard in this restaurant.

super nice service, great atmosphere but i was not impressed with the food

the food was very good. The service left a lot to be desired because it was just too crowded unfortunately very touristy... We sat near the door, it was very loud. Too bad 😞

Very expensive for what they serve, a typical brownie is 15 euros, and they also charge to go to the bathroom even if you are a customer, unacceptable! For the rest, the service is good and so is the beer.

lautstarker Maitre d' (Mann in Lederhosen, Herr kann man wirklich nicht sagen ) , ein Sommelier, der einem partout seine Auswahl aufzwingen will, das schlechteste, weil geschmacksneutrale Wienerschnitzel meines langes Lebens Panade klebte durchgehend fest am Fleisch, wurde flächendeckend auf einem zermaschten Kartoffegurkensalat abgelegt. Auch keine der anderen 5 Haupt und - Vorspeisen war wirklich gut.

Nothing exceptional, normal food. There are better places in Munich

Excellent, Bavarian-style food in the fine dining on the upper floor. The service was friendly, unobtrusive and professional! Thank you!

Really amazing. The location and quality of the food justifies the prices. The service was impeccable. It is apparent that they try to show you some of the tradition of Munich with food, ambiant and clothes that the waiters wear.

Brewery located in front of the München Residenz. In a unique building. One of the great brands. To eat Bavarian classics and drink excellent beer. In this case Spaten and Franziskaner. Excellent service and adequate price quality.

Amazing sauerbraten, the best I have ever had. And the beer...say no more

The best restaurant in Munchen if you ask me. Food is very tasty and portions are more than enough for one person. Service was excellent especially waiter from Slovenia and Italy. Whole ambient was also very nice because it's literally in the city center. I recommend it to everyone.

We celebrated New Year’s at this restaurant, and it was an unforgettable experience. The menu was exquisite, showcasing a perfect balance of creativity and flavor—every dish was a delight. What truly elevated the evening was the exceptional service. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful, making us feel right at home while maintaining the elegance of a fine dining experience. They checked in on us regularly to ensure we were comfortable, which added a personal touch that we deeply appreciated. It’s also worth noting that the restaurant is pet-friendly, which made it possible for us to include our furry companion in the celebration. This level of inclusivity is rare in fine dining, and it speaks volumes about the restaurant’s commitment to hospitality. If you’re looking for a place that combines culinary artistry with warm and attentive service, this is it. Highly recommended!

The worst cordon bleu ever. Greetings from the deep fryer and then left in there far too long, far dry and just bad.

Buon ristorante dall'atmosfera che ricorda il Südtirol, con piatti tipici. Il personale è gentile. I prezzi un po' alti.

A traditional pub well worth a visit.

A very interesting restaurant in the very center of the city. Its interior design and the atmosphere it creates certainly make it stand out. I went there twice because of its proximity to the opera. Fast, friendly service, sensitive to customer needs. Just look at the waiter and he is immediately at the table. Prices are moderate for Munich, but not low. The food was good, the portions were large, but it lacked something that would make it delicious. The beer served in the restaurant is certainly delicious and perfectly chilled. Generally, I recommend it, it's a pub worth visiting and feasting on. The guests are middle-aged and older people, so everything is at a certain level.

Ideal for a stop before or after going to the opera or theater. Well attended, so better reserve. Friendly service, Bavarian classics at a reasonable price for Munich.

Very nice place to taste good Bavarian cuisine

If you love classic and typical bavarian Ford and Ambiente this is a very good Spot on Bush das you need a Reservation to get a place

Nice inn with little corners. Very busy but great service. The white sausages were super tasty and melted in your mouth. Unfortunately, the price-performance ratio is not that good. 2.90 for a baked pretzel is definitely too expensive. Per white sausage 4.20. For 3 pretzels, 5 white sausages, 2 cola and a beer, 50 euros is already very high - beware of the tourist trap! Still good restaurant, good service and very tasty.

A wonderful institution opposite the opera.

Great restaurant! Food was of great quality and served quickly. The atmosphere is very comfortable with nice servers.

What matters most is the quality-price ratio. The cuisine is very average and crude for more than reasonable prices. The value for money is really not there at all. The service was expeditious and became downright unpleasant. The waitress, who did the minimum during the meal, asks if I want to leave a tip with the card. When you ask for such a thing, you still have to have a lot of self-confidence. I replied "no", justifying that the meal was not up to standard. She looked down on me, condescending: "Why didn't you say that before? It's your right. Have a good evening. Goodbye." I told her that I hadn't been able to find the space to tell her before because she's quick and, even, I had the right to only say it at that moment. She didn't even take care to listen to me, to ask me precisely what had gone wrong. She said her little sentence, offended, condescendingly. Amazing. This bad service has finally convinced me that this place will never see me again. I don't recommend.

For me it's still the best pub in Munich. All classics are top quality, suckling pig to duck are unsurpassed.

Food overpriced. Everything tasted good, the quality of the meat was also good, but the gravy was half fat. Never seen anything like that. Carelessly prepared, dirty edge of the plate. . Apple strudel not particularly tasty.

Very tasty, service was very fast despite the large number of guests

Good view of the world if lucky enough to get a good table. Superb service. Here for experience, menu almost an afterthought but it's decent

I have nothing against the establishment except the food and the price. The taste of the food does not match with my asian background. The pork chop and the schnitzel were too salty; it is more salty than the whole meals i have had in my adulthood. I guess this is fine for the german people while for travelers like us this is too bad. The atmosphere was great though as it gave the vibe of bavarian and rich culture but yeah the food still messing up my stomach! the price is a bit expensive but maybe this is a typical price in this kind of restaurant. Expect to spend at least 100 euro for the dinning out and some tip at the end. oh god I cannot wait to return to grandma noodle shop (free drinking water :)).

As soon as we entered, the waitress told us that we only had an hour and a half to eat, even though we had reserved a table and wanted to enjoy the meal with the family. I think it's beneath anyone's standards to treat guests like that. You just felt uncomfortable. Unfortunately I cannot recommend the restaurant.

Very good, traditional restaurant! Mostly friendly service.

The quality of the food has deteriorated a lot and there is no longer any relationship between the price and the performance. It's a shame that the tourists are ruining a lot of things in Munich's living room

Delicious food, great beer, and excellent service. We enjoyed it very much.

Stylish restaurant with good quality German cuisine.

The classic Munich experience. Spatenhaus an der Oper offers an authentic Bavarian dining experience with exceptional food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service. Unlike the more touristy Hofbräuhaus, this spot feels refined yet approachable, making it a favorite among locals and visitors seeking quality over hype. The menu features delicious traditional dishes, perfectly complemented by an impressive beer selection, including Spaten brews and other local favorites. Its prime location near the opera house adds to its charm, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy great food, outstanding service, and a true taste of Bavaria.

We were here as a team event. Main course was very good. Kaiserschmarn was ok, nothing special Personally, the cheese plate wasn't worth the money. The waiter tried hard, unfortunately he forgot something twice The restaurant was full but also a bit noisy but ok. Very high priced.

The food was decent, but honestly, I was there for the view of the beautiful plaza. I’d recommend sitting upstairs, especially if the weather's chilly. The window-side seats offer a nice view of the entire square.

Wir waren zu viert beim Sonntagsbrunch und absolut nicht zufrieden mit dem was angeboten wurde. Das fing mit der Etagère an, die für 1 Person, max. 2 portioniert war (siehe Foto), ging weiter mit dem Ei Benedict, wo der Dotter schon hart war. Beim Hauptgericht, der Weihnachtsgans war eine der vier Portionen ungenießbar, einfach nur zäh und beim Kaiserschmarrn kam der Zwetschkenröster nachdem wir den Kaiserschmarrn aufgegessen hatten. Auch sonst war der Service nicht besonders, bei uns dauerte es oft lange bis die leeren Teller abgeräumt wurden.

Rudeness at its finest! Thank you for your response the owner. To provide more detail about our experience: when we entered the restaurant, we politely asked if there was a table available for two. Unfortunately, the staff member even didn’t greet us or say anything in return, simply shook their head to indicate no. We felt this interaction was dismissive and not in line with the level of hospitality we were expecting.

We had brunch at the Spatenhaus at the opera in November. The brunch was delicious and the service was quite good. However, due to the advertising and the high price, we hoped for a little more. Some dishes are placed at the table. However, our table was forgotten once. Many things that are more like desserts, like the chocolate fountain with fruit, are already at the buffet at the beginning and at the end there isn't much left when you want to get to the desserts. The buffet is rather carelessly prepared. Other than that, there wasn't really a map where you could see which aisle was next. The highlights are certainly the freshly carved roast and the flambéed Crepe Suzette. I think it would be nice if the price not only included filter coffee but also cappuccino, for example. Or at least there should be a pot of filter coffee at the table and you don't have to pour the coffee yourself. It has more of a canteen feel.

We have been guests in this "traditional restaurant" for years but unfortunately we had to realize that this was the last time. The service was still okay, but the food and prices were just outrageous. Potato salad tasted like it was mass produced and I don't want to mention any of the meat. The whole thing is just a rip off. Sorry, but anyone who wants to say the opposite has no idea about good food. The takeover of Kuffler is a good fit. According to the motto “Quantity is class”, this is how you sell customers with cheaper quality. Thanks, that's it.

Very good cuisine. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere

Good restaurant of Spaten brewery. The food is delicious, the service is at a high level, and the interior is beautiful and interesting. On the downside, the prices are quite high. Good restaurant from the Spaten brewery. The food is delicious, the service is at a high level and the interior is beautiful and interesting. On the other hand, the prices are quite high.

They had mice running around, and the waiters ignored it when we pointed to them. Customers had to stomp their feet to scare them away. Waiter was then very rude to us when we refused to tip them because of the rats. Would not recommend.

Food was ok, but they had rats running under the tables and didn't care. Just said "big buildings have rats" and shrugged. Then demanded a tip at the end, after ignoring rats. They also ask to pay for the toilet. Very rude place. Food and beer decent.

A nice rustic restaurant near the opera. Transport connections are very good and Marienplatz is in the immediate vicinity. The food is okay, the portion of noodles was very small. The service is attentive and tries to keep the glasses full, especially at a Christmas party.

they harass customers for giving tips (this is not the US) and there are rats roaming in the establishment that the staff just ignore and behave like it's normal. the place is just a dirty expensive tourist trap

Un sitio muy auténtico en la plaza de la ópera. Comida tradicional con muy muy bien trato. Un lugar entrañable para comer

Really great food and great professional staff

Yesterday we were there with relatives from the USA - for all of us it was the first visit to Munich and therefore also to the Spatenhaus. It was important to us that there was good home-style cuisine as well as something vegetarian. What was immediately noticeable was the beautiful wooden furnishings and the great, attentive waiter, who also explained the menu to our American guests very well. In my opinion the beer was pretty stale, the food was so-so. We all had different dishes and we didn't really like any of them. The sauce for the roast pork was watery, the beetroot gnocchi was run of the mill (pears with no taste, sauce much too creamy), etc. At the beginning we were given 5 pretzels that we didn't order and we thought it was a "greeting from the kitchen". However, these were then on the menu at €2.90 per piece. It would be good if we had known this beforehand. It's also very, very loud in there. But it was also well attended. The toilets also cost money for guests, which is also strange. In short: Nothing special - except the service which was great.

Fabulous evening. Great food, excellent service, lively atmosphere. So glad we chose to eat here.

A cult restaurant in Munich. Food and service are great.

We go to Munich twice a year, a city we love! And we always had lunch at Spatenhaus. One of the nicest restaurants in the city. Until forever

I really don't understand why waiters are so rude. When I had a baby in my arms, one of them shouted at me: “Watch out! This is not a playground!” Later the waiter kicked the chair the child was sitting on without any apology. The last dish came 20 minutes after the first. We were so embarrassed because we had friends visiting us! Never again.

Nice location, great location, as always very good food

A really great restaurant with a great ambience and definitely worth a visit. The food is good and tastes good.

Very popular restaurant in a top location. First floor with a view of the opera is impressive, service was professional friendly. Unfortunately rather expensive and loud. No cloakroom, beer garden atmosphere on the ground floor. More for tourists.

I was there during Oktoberfest and the restaurant had traditional German live music playing throughout the evening which was great. Food is good. Visited in September 2024

Very good service, typically Bavarian food of high quality. Excellent location. Had a table with a view of the opera.

Update: An attempt was made to have the critical review deleted without apologizing, contacting us or attempting to understand more precisely what it was about or to optimize what didn't fit. Original: What can you say, I've rarely experienced such nice and courteous service and then such bad food. Not good in taste and unfortunately it cost me an extra sleepless night... so that's all I can say. Tourists please continue to go there so that the good shops remain available for Munich residents! ;)

Very good but expensive. Not intended for the average visitor.

Less rowdy than the hofbrauhaus serving decent Bavarian staples. Don’t expect nuanced flavors. Protein, starch, wilted veg and salty brown sauce. Service is friendly the inside has plenty of open seating and intimate cubby holes. Have had meals here over many years and it’s a solid choice. The

Terrible place. I am sorry, but they charge money for the table setting. Not pleasant atmosphere. Waiters not friendly. Menu have only few dishes, taste is ok, but atmosphere and feeling is more important…do not like it…do not recommend it…If you want to spend money and do not satisfied - it is your place…

There was an inexplicable mix up with our reservation that was never properly explained and which 3 of us sitting downstairs and 2 of our 9 person group sitting upstairs for 1/2 an hour or more.

Good German food. Nice treatment.

I had a business dinner there, so we did not get to enjoy the full service of the team....but it was fantastic for what we did. Beautiful building & ambiance. Some of the best schnitzel I have had in Germany. Excellent beers and a warm team to take care of us. Thanks!! We will be back!!!