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Dinzler am Irschenberg Yesterday, my companion and I went to Dinzler in Irschenberg. For anyone without a car or the means to rent one, this is unfortunately the end of the line. The restaurant is about 45-50 km from Munich, but it's definitely worth the trip and offers a change of pace. From the outside, you wouldn't guess that the restaurant, or rather the building, which could easily be mistaken for a huge rest stop – being right next to the motorway – is actually quite cozy and nicely decorated inside. It's likely that many people just stop by. We had reserved a table for 1 pm and didn't head home until around 6:30 pm.
Dinzler is a huge, two-story building. Downstairs, it features a self-service counter and café bar, along with numerous tables, while upstairs there are approximately 100 more cozy wooden tables adorned with beautiful, colorful orchids. Downstairs, there's also a small shop selling various coffees, coffee/espresso machines, coffee mugs, and other accessories. It's very colorful and inviting, perfectly complementing the overall concept. Dinzler is generally very open and spacious, offering plenty of room and creating a very comfortable atmosphere – you don't feel cramped at your table or overheard by the people next to you.
We entered and went straight up the wide staircase. There we immediately found one of the many friendly waitresses bustling about, who showed us to our table for two. I had only reserved it the day before, by the way, and when we arrived and sat down, it was already quite busy.
It was occasionally busy, but never completely full or truly overcrowded throughout the day. To the side of our table, through the restaurant's huge glass windows, there was a beautiful mountain panorama. We were also lucky enough to enjoy the wonderful weather yesterday, which gave us a fantastic view. Later, we noticed that there was a huge terrace – naturally packed with people on such a beautiful day.
The restaurant's interior is a bit difficult to describe. The best way to get a feel for it is to click through the pictures I've taken. As mentioned above, there are many different wooden tables, some made of untreated wood, some brightly painted, and others low benches with leather upholstery and sturdy tables. There are also old-fashioned blinds used to divide the space, a gray-painted bar in the back with chandeliers, lots of different decorative elements, and much more to admire. You can feel right at home as soon as you step into Dinzler's and find a seat! 🙂
The restaurant's menu is a good mix. It was presented to us immediately after we were seated. Initially, my companion and I each received a different menu, and I was shown the older one. After we each received a menu with the current week's specials, we chose a goat cheese salad with raspberry dressing and a bread basket (9 euros with goat cheese / 7 euros without) as a starter, which we shared. It arrived very quickly after we ordered, and the small goat cheese medallions tasted perfectly complemented by the delicious raspberry dressing on a bed of lamb's lettuce. The goat cheese salad is listed as a starter on the menu. Other options include smoked trout with fennel and lettuce hearts, marinated winter vegetables, or six oysters on ice. Otherwise, the menu offers a wide selection: soup, salads, pasta, risotto, fish, meat, and Dinzler's Special (from 6 pm) – namely, pork chop from apple-fed pork (€17.50), beef fillet (250g/€23.50), or beef sirloin (€22.50) with a choice of side dish, garlic baguette, mixed greens, and homemade sauce. We opted for the nut risotto with caramelized pear wedges and arugula (€10.50), which was exceptionally hearty and unique. The risotto was excellent and, combined with the hot pear pieces, simply divine. The salmon trout fillet we chose, served with Brussels sprout leaves and new potatoes (€17), was also delicious and incredibly tender. Overall, the meal was definitely worth the money, a great decision, and I would highly recommend all three dishes.
The menu and its contents change regularly. Lunch is served from 12 pm, breakfast until 3 pm. The breakfast menu is very extensive, offering 13 different breakfasts ranging from €6.90 up to almost €44. (The most expensive breakfast includes, for example, two fried eggs on focaccia, beef ham, baby carrots wrapped in Parma ham on a bed of arugula, a small selection of cheeses, mozzarella, salmon, fried sesame-crusted shrimp, mango salsa, chocolates, two sweet crepes with jam, half a pineapple filled with fresh fruit, butter, jam, a bread basket, and champagne.) It's best to take a look at the menu yourself. here Additional treats such as croissants with hazelnut-nougat, apricot or vanilla (each €2), ham and cheese croissants, brioche, butter pretzels (€1.60), etc. are offered from the bakery.
Overall, the menu is very well-rounded and offers many delicious options. The staff is very friendly. One woman – who was probably the restaurant manager or at least the "leader" 🙂 – checked on us several times to make sure everything was alright. The food was served promptly, tasted delicious, and was attractively presented. The prices are perfectly reasonable; the excellent service, the great atmosphere, and the view are certainly included in the price. (We paid €45 for three dishes and drinks in the upstairs area – card payment is accepted).
After dinner, we sat downstairs (see photos). As mentioned, there's a very long bar with cakes, desserts, a small café, and many very long wooden tables decorated with colorful tulips. There are also massive tree trunks with small stools or leather seats in the corners (very chic – I need one too, see photos). photo!) :-). We sat there until 6 pm, drinking chai tea and eating delicious marble cake and petit fours. Chai tea costs €3.50 upstairs with service and €4.40 downstairs. The waiter, or rather the person preparing it behind the bar, explained to me that it was more expensive downstairs because they already included the tip; this applies to everything downstairs that isn't brought directly to the table but is picked up by the customer. The cakes all looked absolutely delicious, and there was a very wide selection. Although there were many people there, it never felt crowded, uncomfortable, or disorganized. The restrooms are very clean and plentiful – so you don't have to wait in line, and there's no extra charge, which is often the case at motorway service stations.
You absolutely must come sometime, preferably in good weather, early in the morning with the sun shining. Be prepared for a bit of a wait and make a reservation to avoid being turned away – as I mentioned, I had a reservation and there were plenty of tables. From the outside, Dinzler isn't particularly inviting, but once you're upstairs, sitting down, looking out the window and seeing the mountains, you'll feel right at home. It's also a great place to just sit down, sip a chai tea or a cool juice, and then head back home. Well worth the short trip. Open daily, including holidays (!), from 7 am to 10 pm.
I'll be back: Absolutely – the 50 km drive is definitely worth it.
Place visited: Dinzler Irschenberg
Address: Wendling 15, 83737 Irschenberg
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