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The restaurant from the inside

Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel Do you know that incredibly wonderful feeling when you're sitting somewhere and can really feel the relaxation and rejuvenation creeping into you? Add to that a delicious meal, and happiness is complete. That's how I felt last weekend. I already shared a little bit of my (culinary) enjoyment with you in a short video. Now I'd like to tell you more about the Pfaffenwinkel restaurant in Pähl, which opened on March 15th. I'm almost reluctant to reveal my new, and therefore still quite secret, spot for a few wonderful hours of sunshine and good food.

The Pfaffenwinkel restaurant is located directly adjacent to an idyllic golf course and is also open to non-members. You can choose to sit on the sunny, furnished terrace (seating for 90 people) or in the additional, beer garden-style area directly adjacent to the golf course (seating for another 60 people). For those seeking a bit more shade, the cozy restaurant offers seating for an additional 150 people inside. But one thing is guaranteed at all tables – indoors or out: excellent food, exceptionally friendly service, and a fantastic ambiance that is hard to beat thanks to the natural surroundings.

The menu at the Pfaffenwinkel restaurant

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Warm asparagus | goat cheese | Italian prosciutto

As you can see in the video, we were incredibly lucky with the weather. Blue skies and pure sunshine. So, my companion and I sat outside, watched the golfers tee off, and then turned our attention to the menu. Pfaffenwinkel offers a small breakfast menu daily from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Fresh croissants with butter and homemade jam, Munich white sausages with sweet mustard and a pretzel, and whole-wheat bagels with herbed cream cheese and muesli are available for €3.50 to €8.50. Fresh sandwiches with, for example, ham, cheese, and tomato are available from €4.20. After breakfast, seasonal and regional delicacies await you. Currently, the menu features a variety of creative asparagus dishes. For example, asparagus cream soup with caramelized asparagus slices (€6.20), corn-fed chicken breast with asparagus and tomato vegetables and potato crisps (€14.80), or German asparagus with new potatoes and butter or hollandaise sauce (€12.50). Those who prefer to say "No, thank you!" to asparagus have plenty of other dishes to choose from: fish and meat dishes, and also several pizzas from the stone oven (from 6 pm).

The evaluation of the food

Salmon trout fillet with risotto

As a lifelong asparagus fan, I couldn't resist it entirely and opted for an asparagus dish as my starter (warm marinated asparagus with Italian prosciutto and goat cheese (€10.90)). This was followed by pan-fried salmon trout fillet with spinach and rhubarb risotto (€16.50), and for my companion, after his starter (foam of wild garlic soup with Arctic shrimp (€5.90)), the pan-fried sirloin steak with spring vegetables and wild garlic spaetzle (€18.50). Two starters, two main courses – and to round things off – two desserts. My starter was fantastic. Just look at the photo and you'll see. The warm asparagus, combined with the goat cheese medallion and Italian prosciutto, presented itself in a completely new light. I usually eat this dish in the far too short time it takes to eat it. Asparagus season is usually served whole with butter or sauce and potatoes. The experiment was worthwhile; the appetizer was a complete success, especially because the cheese was beautifully fresh and creamy. My companion's soup had a light, thankfully not overpowering, wild garlic flavor. Personally, I don't like it when the wild garlic flavor is too strong and overpowers the shrimp. This wasn't the case, so I was able to fully enjoy my two or three spare spoonfuls of soup. We were also served a bread basket with a variety of fresh breads. I can therefore recommend both appetizers.

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Roast beef sirloin steak

The main courses continued the positive experience. When ordering, we were asked about our preferred level of doneness, and I was given the opportunity to request that my salmon be cooked thoroughly. My companion ordered his beef medium. While it arrived more "well done," this didn't detract from the quality or flavor – at least not for my companion. Those who were particular about that could have inquired further. I let my fish, cooked to my exact specifications, wait a moment before trying my companion's dish. I was very satisfied. The Spätzle were wonderfully prepared, with a lovely, mild wild garlic flavor, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. The meat also tasted fresh and was beautifully juicy. My own dish was a dream. I love salmon, I love rhubarb, and I also love risotto. So, almost nothing could go wrong, and it didn't. A true culinary delight and my absolute recommendation for you.

For dessert, I took the owner's recommendation and chose the "Berry Yogurt Charlotte" with white chocolate parfait (€6.50). Divine. I always feel a bit guilty when ordering dessert ("Five seconds in your mouth – a lifetime on your hips."), but after the first bite, I usually forget all about it with such great desserts. That was certainly the case with this delicacy at Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel. My companion opted for something more classic, choosing the chocolate cake with strawberry-rhubarb compote and vanilla ice cream (€7.50). Very delicious and wonderfully fluffy. I'm actually not a big chocolate fan myself – except in the form of bars – but even I succumbed to this. And because it was so lovely, and because I've never been good at making decisions, I asked the friendly server if I could perhaps take a slice of the fresh (and, like all the cakes there, homemade) cheesecake home with me. I was allowed to, and so in the evening I had a really great, very classic and delicate cheesecake. Ah, it was so good.

My personal conclusion

Relaxing on the terrace

All in all, I was very satisfied. I think you can see that in the pictures, right? So, if you have some free time soon and haven't followed one of my other tips regarding the Munich area, then hop in the car and drive to the Pfaffenwinkel restaurant. Even though I'm definitely not a hiking fanatic or a golf pro, I already love this spot and I'm so glad I discovered it. The idyllic Ammersee lake is very close by, and hiking trails run right alongside it. If you need to stop by for business – no problem. The Pfaffenwinkel restaurant also offers private rooms (for up to 32 people) where you can hold meetings in a more private setting.

My personal conclusion: Definitely add Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel to your new list of favorite restaurants in the surrounding area. I will also be adding my own review soon. Munich suburbs list to expand on this. So beautifully peaceful, so much nature all around, and on top of that, fantastic food. When the charming service is smiling at your table and the food tastes as delicious as it does here, then everything has truly been done right. Thumbs up for Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel.

From Munich, it's about a 45-minute drive to the restaurant. You can park about 200-300 meters away. Card payments are accepted, but I definitely recommend making a reservation, especially since Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel has become quite popular. Next time, I'm having a homemade stone-baked pizza with buffalo mozzarella and basil (for €8.50). The price-performance ratio is exceptionally fair and well-balanced. Go for it!

Place visited: Restaurant Pfaffenwinkel
Address: At the castle, 82396 Pähl
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