Tantris Maison Culinaire

Tantris opened in 1971 and changed the way Germany ate out. The construction entrepreneur Fritz Eichbauer commissioned the Swiss architect Justus Dahinden to design a building unlike any other restaurant of its day, and hired Eckart Witzigmann to run the kitchen. Witzigmann won the restaurant's first Michelin star in 1973, and under his successor Heinz Winkler it held three stars through the 1980s. Hans Haas then led the kitchen for almost three decades, until 2020.

After a renovation the restaurant reopened in October 2021 as Tantris Maison Culinaire, a house with three parts. Restaurant Tantris is the gourmet dining room, led by chef Benjamin Chmura, who has overseen both kitchens since 2023. Tantris DNA is the à la carte restaurant, focusing on classic French cooking, and Bar Tantris serves drinks into the night. The owner today is Felix Eichbauer. Both restaurants have been recognised by the Michelin Guide since the reopening.

Dahinden's 1970s building, in a residential street in Schwabing, is part of the experience, and the setting feels quite unlike a hotel dining room. Expect polished, formal service and a long evening. Restaurant Tantris serves set menus; Tantris DNA lets you build a meal from the menu, which is a more flexible way to experience the house. A Saturday lunch menu and a reduced-price Menu Jeune for guests under 35 make the main restaurant easier to try.

Both restaurants open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch from 12:00 and dinner from 18:30; they are closed Sunday to Tuesday but open on public holidays, and the bar opens from 18:30 on the same days. There is an annual summer closure, so check dates if you are travelling in late July or early August. Reservations are made online, and for larger groups or later dates the restaurant asks you to email or phone. Report allergies and vegetarian requests at least 48 hours ahead; vegan cooking is not offered.

The dress code is elegant: avoid sportswear, and men are asked not to wear shorts or open-toed shoes. Tantris suits special occasions and serious food lovers rather than a quick meal. The restaurant is in Schwabing, a walk of around ten minutes from Münchner Freiheit on the U3 and U6, or a short taxi ride from the centre.