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Busners is a very popular restaurant located at Stiglmaierplatz in Munich's beautiful Maxvorstadt district. I recently visited Busners in the evening for a delicious set menu to test it out and introduce you to another restaurant that I can now confidently say is absolutely worth visiting.

Busners is a restaurant that has been here since 2003, meaning for over 12 years. Before that, from 1997 until the building was renovated and Busners opened, a restaurant called "Tisch" occupied the space. This name should ring a bell for true Munich natives and passionate restaurant-goers of the 90s. The restaurant is still run by the same experienced restaurateurs and an exceptionally friendly and professional team, but with a new concept. Since I was already familiar with Busners from previous visits, I had been looking forward to my evening meal there all day.

When the time came, my companion and I took a seat at one of the many cozy tables outside. These offer space for both couples and larger groups. The restaurant is located right at the intersection of Stiglmaierplatz, opposite the Löwenbräukeller, which might sound noisy at first, but it isn't. Despite the street, we sat comfortably and felt at ease, without any significant noise pollution. Here you can chat and enjoy a meal in peace with your companion, friends, acquaintances, or colleagues. In the summer, there's even a small green area with comfortable lounge chairs, parasols, and the opportunity to relax and enjoy a cool drink.

Busners in Munich: Creative menus and great taste

Once we were both seated, a friendly young man came over, brought us the food and drink menus, and listed the fresh, homemade lemonades that are always available. That evening, in addition to the delicious meal, I was also in the mood for wine, aperitifs, and the like. So, my companion and I sampled various wines and fresh lemonades, and I also ordered an Aperol Rhubarb and a Cranberry Spritz, each for €4.50 (0.2l). The drinks menu at Busners is exceptionally creative and well-organized. For example, there are six different Aperol Spritz variations, a melon spritz, Hugo, various sparkling wines, aperitifs, open white, rosé, and red wines starting at €2.20 per glass, different beers, (non-alcoholic) long drinks, spirits, and more. You certainly won't go thirsty here. With my Aperol Spritz at €4.50 and a Cuba Libre at €6, Busners demonstrates not only good quality food but also fair pricing. The restaurant's concept also completely won me over. Here, you can create your own three-course menu in the evening – for a very reasonable €28.50. This is also available as a tasting menu, accompanied by delicious, well-balanced, and very affordable wines.

Far from it if you think Busners is a typical Munich "fancy" place. Even though the food, in terms of quality, presentation, and taste, could easily have come from one. Here, you can simply sit comfortably in a pleasant atmosphere, even after your plate is empty, your stomach is full, and your glass is dry. It's almost impossible not to want another drink and continue chatting. My evening meal consisted of a starter, main course, and dessert. In short: everything was absolutely perfect – no exaggeration. The starter was breaded vegetables with two different dips – not at all greasy or bland, quite the opposite, in combination with the dips, very delicious. For my main course, I chose a vegetarian risotto with tofu, and – last but not least – a mousse variation for dessert. The risotto was amazing. I almost wanted to steal my companion's plate – with the same main course. 🙂 I enjoyed a glass of delicious white wine – Ronchi di Manzano (0.2l / €5.50). My companion also opted for white and chose a Philippe Trotignon (0.2l / €6.20). As briefly mentioned, the wine list at Busners is very diverse in the evening, offering a wide selection of wines. In total, there are almost 30 different wines: 13 red and white wines, a great rosé, and even something to pair with dessert. No bottle (0.75l) costs more than just under €40, and a glass costs – depending on the wine – on average around €4-5.

Varied menu – also for vegans

In addition to a regularly changing dinner menu and a weekly menu featuring many vegan dishes, busners offers a five-course menu every two months for €48 per person, with optional tastings. The menu is, of course, also available for vegetarians and even vegans. (Limited seating available! The next menu evening is on October 30th, so it's best to reserve soon.) The current dinner menu includes, for example, an antipasti platter with baby mozzarella, Parmesan, Parma ham, salami, olives, and grissini (€7.50); homemade spring rolls with sweet and sour dip (€6.50); a veggie burger with halloumi, avocado, and fries (€10.50); or red Thai curry with vegetables and basmati rice (vegan for €10.50 or €13.50 with chicken). As you can see, there's a wide variety of options. Salads, pasta, burgers, and more await you here. The weekly menu at Busners is just as varied. Currently, it features eight different dishes – three of which are vegan (e.g., a pumpkin and lemongrass soup or a watermelon and avocado salad). Prices on the weekly menu range from €5.50 to €17.50 for a beef sirloin steak with herb butter, chanterelle mushrooms, and roasted potatoes. I'm listing a few more dishes than usual because I want to showcase the diverse range of food at Busners and highly recommend a visit. Almost everything is made in-house: the lemonades, the pasta, the dips, and the sauces. Fish and meat are, of course, delivered fresh daily and prepared into delicious dishes.

busners' opening times, information & Co

The restaurant seats approximately 45 people inside. Take a look at the pictures to get a feel for the ambiance of this cozy, glass-fronted restaurant. Some of you may only know Busners from their lunch menu and the resulting long queue stretching out onto the street. Even that shows: Busners has what it takes. And in my opinion, it truly shines in the evening with its fantastic dishes, set menus, and more. Definitely worth a visit, not just for lunch. Busners is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Every day from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, you can join them for Happy Hour and enjoy long drinks, aperitifs, and homemade lemonades (such as elderflower-mint, peach-grapefruit, or strawberry-basil) at reduced prices. I've tried all three of these lemonades and found each one excellent. My favorite – because I'm also a huge Hugo addict – is the elderflower-mint lemonade. By the way, beer is only €2 during happy hour, guys. 😉

You definitely won't get any strange looks here if you just fancy a delicious drink (try the sodas!). Busners can also be used as a place "just" for a relaxed drink and tasty long drinks in the evening. While the lunch menu is excellent, the outstanding dinner menu is definitely the highlight in my opinion. I've been there several times in the evening and have been delighted every time. Card payments are accepted. I would recommend making a reservation – word gets around quickly about where the food is good. 🙂

Oh yes… If you're looking for the perfect location for your private parties, Busners offers a very special bonus, in addition to great service, excellent food, and fair prices: Depending on your prior arrangements with Busners, you can have "open end" fun, as they don't have to close the doors at 10:00 PM sharp. Definitely check it out, I'll be there too! 🙂

I'll be back: Yes. The service is exceptionally friendly. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is very cozy and stylish.

Place visited: busners
Address: Nymphenburger Straße 1, 80335 Munich
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