The former shooting club with Panos as the innkeeper...Greek hospitality has been transformed into Italian joie de vivre. The pizza comes out of the oven with excellent toppings, piping hot, and a crispy, thin crust. The beer garden is highly recommended; great for bike breaks or simply relaxing and enjoying nature...give it a try ;)
Fantastic Italian restaurant, absolutely authentic, like sitting on the corner of a small Italian town.
Superb pizza and pasta.
And absolute respect to the owner – he runs the place single-handedly! Both the kitchen and the service. And with this level of quality!
My new favorite Italian restaurant!
If I could, I wouldn't give any stars. We reserved a table for two. We were then seated at a table for 6-8 people with the words, "More people will be joining us shortly." Immediately afterward, the menu arrived. Unfortunately, this wasn't how we envisioned our New Year's Eve. We left empty-handed, but with a story worth telling.
Wow Really good harty meal. I hate it when they offer vegan food and it’s plain, boring and not tasty. Here I will decently repeat!
Very friendly staff very tasty!!!
I always enjoy the food here; it's beautifully presented, and the meat is sliced nicely and thinly. The food is very friendly. I really like it here.
The service was aloof and arrogant, and the quality was poor, unfortunately. We were looking forward to a pleasant evening with delicious food, but were disappointed in every way. Never again.
On October 4, 2025, the three of us visited the Useful Things restaurant in Tegernsee for the first time – and were pleasantly surprised three times over.
1. First impressions – shop or restaurant?
Upon entering, I was initially unsure: Is this a modern corner shop with fine kitchenware and select wines – or a small bistro with big-city flair?
In fact, it's both: a lovingly designed retail space with a few, but stylish tables and chairs "Made in Germany," meticulously set and adorned with fresh flowers in small vases.
2. The kitchen – small, open, masterful.
The second surprise: a tiny open kitchen where the chef puts the finishing touches on the à la carte dishes. A rare sight – but also a sign of craftsmanship and confidence in their own kitchen.
3. The menu – ambitious and authentic.
The third surprise: a menu that can easily rival even the most discerning gourmets.
Diverse, thoughtfully designed, and with a culinary confidence that truly impresses.
...even before we arrived, we were served bread with refreshing herb quark and marinated tomatoes – a thoughtful amuse-bouche.
Starter: a coconut curry soup, perfectly balanced in both flavor and texture. And I mean truly perfect – I don't say that lightly.
Main course:
An authentic Swabian roast beef, cooked to a juicy pink, with beautifully caramelized onions.
Served with hand-cut Spätzle – a classic from the region, masterfully prepared.
The dark sauce? Cooked by a true expert, as it turned out:
Chef and sole cook Jürgen Kaul is originally from near Stuttgart. You can taste it.
Dessert: a delicate orange semifreddo with fruit – small, refined, and a fitting finale: an espresso with biscuits.
The service? Warm, professional, sophisticated – and never intrusive. Kudos to the friendly waitress who, with her attentive eye, keen sense of style, and a smile, created a thoroughly pleasant atmosphere.
In short:
More than just a surprise – Useful Things is a charming place where food is cooked and served with heart and skill.
That's why we give it our highest rating.
We'll gladly return.
Best regards,
Peter Fuchs
A strange place. We arrived with a baby, said we’d appreciate faster service. Took a while for someone to take our order. After the appetizers we waited a while again and then a server came to tell us he’d -forgotten- our first course order. Amusing. We said forget about that then, how quickly can you get our main course? He says “2 minutes”. 15 minutes later I have to stand up and go find him … and so on and so on. We left before the deserts. On the bill was a bottle of coke and some wine, neither of which we ordered. The food was ok. Overall a weird experience.