8 good tapas restaurants in Munich: Tips - Outgoing

We can all manage the German translation of this restaurant in Haidhausen, can't we? Yes, "el perro" means "the dog". Unfortunately, we don't know the exact story behind it and whether there is one at all. But the tapas here taste really good and that is simply much more important to us at this point. Our photographer Natalie particularly likes going to El Perro because she thinks it is one of the most charming tapas restaurants in Munich. This is partly due to the authentic Spanish flair of the restaurant with its many tiles on the wall and the dim lighting. On the other hand, it's hard to stop yourself when it comes to tapas and it's best to order up and down the menu. Natalie's special recommendation: sweet potato croquettes and dates wrapped in bacon. Enjoy your meal!

Welcome to the oldest Spanish specialty restaurant in Munich, the Centro Español. Here you can enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine of the highest quality and originality. As soon as you enter the Sendling restaurant, you feel like you've been transported to Spain. With fine wines and a diverse selection of tapas, there really is something for everyone on the menu. And because the eyes are usually bigger than the stomach, it is advisable to order fewer tapas at first and then keep ordering more. Because: the size definitely fills you up faster than you'd like! Apart from tapas, there is also paella and other Spanish specialties such as fish stew or chicken. And the perfect end to the fiesta is the crema catalana.

If you go to Amistad for tapas, you can also look forward to first-class (Spanish) wine. Since 2020, the team has had Dominik Kneidl, a winemaker, on board. It's best to simply ask for advice on site, as the range is huge to say the least and the varieties are extremely exciting. But now to the tapas: a lot has changed in recent years and the range now extends from classic to extraordinary. If you prefer the former, you can order pimientos de padrón, manchego, pickled olives & mushrooms, jámon Iberico, croquetas de la casa or dates wrapped in bacon. For lovers of unusual tapas, the menu includes prawns al vino bianco, chorizo al brandy, grilled beef tenderloin with coffee salt, spinach with raisins/pine nuts/garlic/radish sprouts or marinated lamb chops. Another special feature of the Amistad is certainly the decor: wooden furniture, dark blue tiles at the bar and large windows. Not necessarily typical for a tapas restaurant, but definitely "Munich" and cozy.

Unfortunately, the BODEGUITA Bar in Hohenzollernstraße is only open from Monday to Friday, but people like to treat themselves during the week too. And that's great fun at BODEGUITA! Because tapas are understood here as small culinary delicacies that bring guests together at the table and at the bar. On top of that, there are excellent drinks - after all, this is a tapas bar. The menu features classic tapas such as dates wrapped in bacon, chorizo and marinated sheep's cheese. It's also worth taking a look at the weekly menu, which offers two to three other, mostly seasonal, dishes. What we particularly like about BODEGUITA: the always welcoming view of the light blue and white floral wallpaper.

A blend of Spanish and Italian cuisine awaits you at Baal. Mediterranean cuisine has been taken as the basis for new creations. Quasi PasTa & TaPas - did you overthink the pun? Bravo.

Let's start with the pasta. In addition to classics such as all' Arrabbiata or all' Aglio Olio e Peperoncino, you can look forward to new creations such as pasta with rocket, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, pine nuts and sherry, and a distinction is made between hot and cold tapas. If you don't want to make a choice yourself, you can simply leave the decision to the kitchen. However, you should definitely indicate in advance whether you are a vegetarian. What particularly caught our eye on the menu were the deep-fried polenta sticks with parmesan & truffled aioli and the balsamic lentils with celery, sun-dried tomatoes & grilled goat's cheese. Mmmh! If you have someone with you who doesn't particularly enjoy tapas or pasta, hopefully they'll be won over by risotto or ricotta dumplings. The Baal also serves these. Last tip: take a look at the menu before you visit, as it changes daily. But there are always a few classics.

A hint of Spain wafts through Schwabing as you walk down the steps to Bodega Dali. A tapas restaurant as we imagine it, everything here is beautifully rustic. You'll feel particularly cozy sitting at one of the smaller tables in the darker corners that are often found in the Bodega. But this is also the right place for larger groups, after all, nothing is better for sharing than tapas. So order up and down the menu and order again and again and don't forget the cerveza and vino, and it will feel a bit like España. Since Corona, the Bodega has also been blessed with a large shani, but for the right flair we would always eat in the restaurant.

When it comes to eating tapas in Munich, there's one restaurant you can't go past: the Teatro in Haidhausen on Balanstraße. Since 1998, the former Drehleier theater has been serving authentic tapas and fruity and tart wines from Andalusia, Castile, Catalonia and La Rioja. Head chef Jacky Bellanger focuses on the classics when it comes to tapas, and there really are all of them. The term "classic" also fits very well with the very rustic ambience of the Teatro with its dark wooden tables and simple white tablecloths. What is also true to the original in the Teatro: the noise level. So if you are sensitive to this, you should reserve a table very early. Because it gets crowded, loud and bustling here at later hours. Just like in a real tapas bar!

Out and about in the Westend and hungry for tapas? Then head to EATapaS at Trappentreustraße 23. The restaurant is less traditional, but tastefully modern and the blue and white patterned plates make you want to fill them. And that brings us to the tapas. At EATapaS, these are not divided into hot or cold, but into classic or modern and then again into vegetarian, with meat or from the sea. Practical for all vegetarians. In addition to tapas, you can also order paella in three different versions - classic, vegetarian and with calamari. And because it doesn't just look modern here, but also thinks that way, the menu also includes hummus alongside the traditional dips. Which is good, because we also like it with Spanish dishes.