We ate here twice during our visit. You name it, they have it here. Wurst, schnitzel, sauerkraut, etc. Tasty Oktoberfest beer. And servers with an attitude. The food is 4 star and the attitude of the servers is a 2. I will spend my money differently next time. read more

Classic spot in München directly below the old rat house. Location makes it seem like it would be all tourists, but we happen to hit it on Easter Sunday and there were more locals than tourists. Very broad menu, but all the more traditional fare we had was great. I had Sauerbraten - very good. read more

Visited Munich on a business trip the last week in July. After flying all night and sleeping away half the day, we decided to hit Marienplatz for some fresh air, food, and beer. We stopped at Ratskeller because my boss said "every tourist eats here" lol First off, it looks like a dungeon because when you enter you walk down a long flight of stairs into a dim light setting that smells like wine and there are all these little nooks where you can eat in private. However, that just added to the atmosphere and made it all that much more enjoyable. We chose a table in one of the larger rooms where there was a fireplace. The waiter spoke perfect English, which for me was great...and he was extremely polite and very helpful with the menu. We ordered Weiss beers and Wienerschnitzel which was fantastic! I would absolutely recommend this place if you are visiting Munich!! read more

Upon my arrival into Munich, this was the first place I went to eat. I was starved. And thirsty. Ratskeller is a really gorgeous subterranean restaurant in the Marienplatz. Our waiter was phenomenal - very attentive and helpful. Ordered the Nuremberg style brats with a liter of Lowenbrau Oktoberfestbier. Heaven. Being in the states where we like our food and pants size LARGE I was thinking our waiter was going to come back with the largest plate of brats imaginable. Thankfully they weren't, BUT they were incredibly tasty. You're also given pretzels and mustard while waiting for your food. Is the place touristy? Probably...but on the day I visited, it was quite empty. I did have a solid meal and experience so I would definitely keep Ratskeller on my list of repeat visits. read more

Food is alright, the service though wasn't that great. Don't count on any advice on the menu. You have to wait quite a bit to even get a menu but that's probably cause the place is huge. read more

Unforgettable restaurant, vintage decoration, many kinds of food, you can also enjoy the gold medal white wine here at a reasonable price, excellent services, can see football match, can use free wifi. read more

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If you want the authentic German food experience, with tons of options (and some non-German options if you're tired of only eating their cuisine), this is the place! I will say service is a little slow but we were enjoying our time. Would definitely come again! read more

Yes it's touristy but the food is great and not over-priced. The people are very nice. And the atmosphere is worth the price.

Holy moly this place is awesome. What a find! It's essentially under the glockenspiel. You have to go through the main gate area, go to the back of the patio and turn right. Great service, great decor (seriously, where else do you get to eat with giant murals?), great food, even great restrooms. You won't be disappointed. read more

This is the first restaurant I went to when I went to Europe for the first time, so it is special to me, but it's also the best Bavarian food I've had after coming back to Munchen several times since. It's in the townhall basement and the architecture just walking around here is incredible. So many cool wood carving on the giant beer barrels, you really feel like you are dining where the King of Bavaria would have been for hundreds of years. The food was incredible, perfectly made and seasoned to perfectly match Bavarian beer. It's easy to see how they have perfected their recipes after hundreds of years, to account for their local ingredients, tastes, and dishes. This old world style and many generations of cooking skills passed down is not something you ever see in the US which is a bit sad, but I'm just grateful that I was able to experience it in Munchen! read more

Ratskeller is definitely in prime location right at the Town Square at Marienplatz. It's a typical Bavarian restaurant and located underground. Ratskeller translates to Rat Cellar! The place was bumping with a ton of German families/couples coming together having some wine, ales and traditional Bavarian fare. Ratskeller has many wine and beer selections and it's definitely a drinker's galore. It's also got all the good old Bavarian selections....pork knuckles, potato dumplings, liver dumpling soups and all those meaty creations. Not that that was any good for me. Ratskeller had a separate vegetarian section with 3 entrees, 1/2 appetizers and even a soup. I ordered the German version of Mac and Cheese aka Kasespatzle. Thick noodles, slathered with fresh cheeses that were melted beautifully and the dish was topped with fried onions. The dish came with sliced tomatoes and onions in balsamic. The dish was very tasty. We also ordered a stuffed mushroom appetizer that was presented gorgeously on a bed of cauliflower and balsamic. Also very tasty. I'd definitely recommend Ratskeller to anyone in the Marienplatz area. read more

We had a "traditional" German feast at Der Ratskeller (located at Marienplatz) and Munich along with the rest of the travelers in our group. This included the tapping of the keg and a family-style meal with music, yodeling, and the works. I've got to admit, for a themed dinner it was not overly cheesy (well, minus the Chicken Dance) and really quite fun. Overall, I feel like I ate similar meals to this throughout the trip. Mom and Sissy definitely struggled, as the only meat they eat is chicken (Mom also eats seafood). I found that the concept of vegetarian meal options doesn't seem to exist as prominently in Germany, much as I experienced in France. We drank beer (of course!) and wine (summer = German Riesling Spatlese for me!). This is where a fellow traveler introduced me to a Radler, a beer mixed with lemon soda. Delish! We started with a Munich leaf salad with small meatballs, then moved to a meat platter of different sausages, wiener schnitzel, veal knuckles, and roast chicken. For side, there were fries (I ate a lot of fries in Germany), sauerkraut, and dumplings. Dessert was a treat too, with a curd cheese strudel and vanilla sauce, plus chocolate-covered strawberries. Woof, we ate so much! It was a great time for the entire family... We just don't all sit around a table together that often anymore as we live in different states. I think that was probably the best part of the meal in total. I'd definitely recommend Der Ratskeller for a traditional, campy fun themed dinner in Munich, or Bavaria for that matter. read more

On a recent trip to Munich, I stopped in here on the first night after wandering around Marienplatz, the downtown center. So what what should I have? Well, when in Munich, have a liter (Mass) of beer. I also ordered a bowl of the potato soup which came with some rye bread. The combination of beer and soup was pretty good, so I got brave. I succumbed to the "got to have the roast potatoes and Wurst platter". Don't get me wrong. The food was good. The restaurant was only half full so it wasn't overly crowded. The atmosphere was great. However, my eyes were bigger than my stomach and I couldn't finish the wurst platter. Maybe I shouldn't have had the soup to start. So I had to push the platter away with a "Ich bin satt". Tip of the day for Americans: Use the sweet mustard with the Weisswurst. read more

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After the glockenspiel, stepped in for a little dinner. The space is wonderful and surprising. We were shown right to a table and they had English menus. Our server, Daniel, was excellent and took care to make sure we had what we needed. The charcuterie plate was huge and easily a meal in itself. The beer was cold and there was oddly enough, a Texas band playing that night to some confusion of the other patrons as they played a little Texas Swing. Will make it a point to come back. read more

By virtue of its location, you would think that you're walking into a complete tourist trap with typically crappy food, awful service and mediocre ambiance at best, but it was actually really great. The place goes on forever and probably seats 500+, staff is everywhere, little rooms have their own ambiance depending. You can literally walk around and take a tour - one had music playing, another had its own decor, all was quite quant. I was by myself as I was just flying through and had a comfy table with a view of the hustle. Ordered the meat sampler and the smoked fish for appetizer, and had the sausage over sauerkraut for main. All was delicious! Waiter was prompt. I was jet lagged and dead tired, so didn't linger, but could definitely spent time just sitting around and watching the traffic at this place. read more

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In Munich on a rainy night by my self and decided to treat myself to a true German meal. Ratskeller is in Marienplatz so I expected a few foreigners like myself. Actually, all the tables near me were speaking German. Efficient and friendly staff. Menu available in English with pictures so you know what you ordered. Pork with spa with mushroom gravy was perfect. Paired with a nice dunk Le and I got just what the doctor ordered. Perfect. Looking st dishes delivered to my neighbors, everyone was happy. Expect Munich prices but a winner, if you want a nice Munich experience. read more

A place for tourists, but sometimes that is exactly what you need. They had menus available in English and wait staff was very friendly. They even had a kids menu that gave portion sizes that were reasonable for children under 12. The free WiFi also was a nice treat in Munich as we have not seen this too often in Munich. read more

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Went to this place while in Munich. It's in the Marienplatz, which is one of my favorite areas anywhere. Anyway, this restaurant is in the lower level of the New Town Hall. We got there and were seated at a table. Upon looking at the menu, we all commented that there were so many incredible options. I ended up getting some fish with potatoes and leeks...really good. Others in the group got lamb shanks, which they said was delicious. Overall, this was a great restaurant in a great location! read more

After walking around a rainy Munich all day, we were happy to find this place. It is located under the new town hall, and is a very unique restaurant in that it is almost made like. There are several restaurants and areas to explore and sit within the Ratskeller, but we chose the small pub-like lounge. The waitress was extremely friendly, and the service was quick. We had sausages, potato pancakes, and spaetzle, all of which were delicious! The prices were fair as well, and we would happily go back! read more

If you are here in the Summer, enjoy your meal in the courtyard. It is the same menu as the underground restaurant. Wonderful food, good prices and great service. If you need Gluten Free, they have many choices. read more

It's a tourist trap. We went here because it was the only place I could find that served Black Forest Cake, which was on my bucket list for the trip. It's right in the middle of the Marienplatz so you won't find any locals. Very expensive lunch for mediocre food and service. read more

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I went to Ratskeller twice on a recent trip to Munich. I should first note that I eat a gluten free and ketogenic diet. It is extremely difficult to find anything that I am certain is both gluten free (medical necessity) and keto / low carb (preference). Most restaurants do not have detailed allergen info but Ratskeller did. I was able to easily identify several options. I got the sausage sampler (forget exactly what it was called), and all the sausages in that dish are gluten free. I skipped the mashed potatoes in favor of a side of veggies the first trip and a side salad on the second trip. It comes with the most delicious sauerkraut ever. I was in heaven to enjoy real German sausages for once!! The service was fantastic. The first time I sat in the dining area, which is a really nice German decor. The second time I went the host put me in the bar, which was a bit off putting (I am a woman traveling alone). But it turned out great! I felt more comfortable to have my iPad on the table reading (before and after I ate) than I would have in the dining area. I doubt I will ever go back to Munich but if I do I will eat at Ratskeller every day. If you are in Germany and follow a gluten free diet and/or keto way of eating, this is absolutely the best place ever! read more

Maybe it's because I was raised in good German food, but this dinner left me hoping there's better food in Munich. I must add that I am here as part of a tour group, and we had a prefixed menu. I chose the Schweinebraten for entrée and Black Forest Cake for dessert. The roast was a little tough, and the dumplings were tasteless. The cake was obviously previously frozen, and it had that taste. read more

Very traditional and pretty surroundings. Very good and diverse menu. Tonight my husband had the snitzel and I had the vegetarian version (no bacon) of the potato soup and the omega 3 salad (avocado, smoked salmon, macadamia nuts, salad) -just ask for the dressing on the side. The bread it comes with is fantastic! The servers are quite pleasant :) read more

Delicious traditional German food! The dishes are very large and I couldn't finish mine. I had spaetzle (15-20€) and the dish was full of flavour and it was creamy. I think the prices are quite average and I could easily have paid more... However wine was a little over priced as a big glass of white wine was 10€. I would recommend Ratskeller for anyone who wants to experience bavarian food at ease. The restaurant is easy to find and access and there is menus in many different languages. read more

Excellent authentic German restaurant also good for English speakers since the menu has English and has a photo of each dish so you know exactly what you're getting. Now the food: we had the potato soup which was possibly the best I have ever had and I am somewhat of a potato soup expert. The chopped veal steak was incredible and reminded me of a good home cooked meal with potatoes and peas and carrots. Don't let the "fancy" look of the restaurant keep you away if that's not your thing. Just go! This is the best meal I have had during my 2 weeks in Europe!! read more

The ambience in the restaurant is very good. Waitress are always smiling and very nice. Dishes are the same as the pictures on the menu. A little expensive but worth it. read more

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Came here for dessert and was not disappointed. Delicious black forest cake and apple strudle. read more

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Always a great place to go when visiting Marienplatz . Food was great and service was wonderful.

On a recent visit to Munich we were hesitant to stop here for a meal as it was right on the Marienplatz and the Christmas Markets were in full swing; we thought it would be too touristy. We were surprised at how large it was, but also accommodating and welcoming and warm. And it was great for people watching. I had the Kasespatzle - spaetzle noodles with melted cheese and fried onions, and it didn't disappoint! It was delicious. The husband had the Schweinbraten and devoured it. For dessert we had Black Forest Cake which was yummy. The food was fresh and tasty and the helpings were very large. Our server was friendly and helpful. And the price was very reasonable. We would definitely recommend the Ratskeller to anyone looking for a good meal at a great price in a warm, fun atmosphere. read more

Nice huge underground spot, tasty beer and drinks! Great getaway from the Christmas market bustle!

This was a really fun place. It is in the basement of the main building on the square. It is super fun. As you walk through the maze into the restaurant you see alcoves of really neat tables and decorations. The architecture is really intriguing and worth seeing. Now, for a restaurant, those things don't matter, they are just perks. If you want to talk about the food, it was some of the most fabulous dishes that I have eaten in Munich. The winer schnitzel was to die for. It was the most perfect lightly fry and the veal was super tender and almost melted in your mouth. It was truly fantastic. When we arrived it was raining outside so we didn't have to wait at all. I would imagine on any sunny day the wait could be horrendous even though this place is so large. It truly is that good. They take reservations and if you hate waiting, do make one. Otherwise take in the ambiance and prepare yourself for top notch German cuisine. read more

Nice place for a steak. Atmosphere is very welcoming and staff is mostly attentive. We had a hard time finding the entrance.

If you like being soundly ignored by your waiter and having to beg and finally demand your entire order be brought to the table then this is certainly the place for you I am in town for the week and had Planned on eating here every night but that ain't happening now! read more

Salty soup, mediocre potato pancakes, too much sauce on the smoked trout had too much sauce, the pork knuckles were crispy but not the freshest oil used, the salad was overdressed. All this I would have given a score of 2. The additional drop was that this was a huge restaurant (not cozy like others said) and they make their money on volume of tourist. ie. a tourist trap. Not as tasty or refined as where the locals eat. Finally, if you are a tourist and want to pay via credit card, they pull you over to the register to scam you out of an extra tip, away from the table where the german speakers normally reconcile with credit card. That was an additional drop in points. Such a disappointment. Instead, wander and see where the locals eat. Observe through the window. The Germans serving the local people do not cheat and try to scam you out of a tip. read more

Tomatoes were rotten . Order takes forever. Waiter stole the bread from our table and served it to another table (been sitting there for an hour). read more

Hands down THE best meals we had in München! The food here was absolutely fantastic and the service was spot on. Even my super picky child ate here! Their beer was great and refreshing for a hot day. I remember being in here as a child, so it was interesting to be back and see it from an adult perspective. :) We enjoyed our first meal here so much we came back the following day to indulge before we headed up to Scotland. They did not disappoint! When we come back, we'll definitely be taking a trip to Ratskeller! read more

The food is great and the restaurant is located in a very prominent location at the heart of Munich. The only shortcoming is that the price is a little too high. read more

Yummy food!! Highly recommend if you are in the Marienplatz area! I had the bratwurst and potatoes for a traditional Munich meal. The 4 stars is only because as a New York resident I felt the waiters were painfully slow when checking in with you and the decor/set up is older looking. read more

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This place is a maze of tunnels running everywhere, it creates an authentic and unique atmosphere. I dined in the wine cellar, which had a lederhosen-clad man singing and playing music. The food was good, especially the sausages. There was plenty of pretzels and other breads as well as a delicious salad for appetizers. The cherry cake was very tasty as well. read more