Restaurant in Munich, Germany
Serious French tasting menu, book ahead.
Werneckhof Sigi Schelling holds a Michelin star (2025), 77 La Liste points (2026), and a rising Opinionated About Dining Classical Europe ranking — the most consistently credentialled French contemporary tasting-menu address in Munich right now. At €€€€, it rewards diners who want classical technique and a structured, course-driven evening. Book 4–6 weeks out minimum; demand is high and tables move quickly.
Werneckhof Sigi Schelling is the right booking if you want a tasting menu that takes French contemporary cooking seriously in Munich — and the awards back that up. A Michelin star held in 2025, 77 points from La Liste's Leading Restaurants 2026, and a consistent climb on Opinionated About Dining's Classical Europe ranking (from Recommended in 2023 to #366 in 2025) confirm that Schelling's kitchen is not coasting. At €€€€ pricing, this sits at the leading of Munich's fine dining tier, but it earns its place there. If you want a more experimental approach, Atelier or Tohru in der Schreiberei offer stronger creative departures. If classical French technique with clear progression is your priority, Werneckhof is the stronger call.
Werneckhof has been building a quiet but consistent reputation in Munich's Schwabing neighbourhood, where the address on Werneckstraße 11 places it away from the tourist-heavy Altstadt and in a residential pocket more associated with locals who take food seriously. That distance from the city centre is part of the appeal for the diner who prefers substance over spectacle.
Chef Sigi Schelling works within a French contemporary register, which means the tasting menu at Werneckhof follows a classical logic: technique is the foundation, and the arc of the meal is deliberate. This is not a kitchen chasing novelty for its own sake. The OAD Classical in Europe ranking — a list that specifically rewards French-rooted cooking with coherent structure , is a useful signal here. Climbing from Recommended (2023) to #372 (2024) to #366 (2025) over three consecutive editions suggests momentum, not a one-year spike. For context on how this compares to the broader German fine dining circuit, venues like Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn and Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach occupy the higher end of that same classical European spectrum , Werneckhof is tracking in that direction.
The La Liste score of 77 points (2026) is another useful data point. La Liste aggregates critic scores, guide placements, and reader feedback across sources , a 77 in that system at the one-star Michelin level suggests the kitchen is outperforming its star count in terms of overall critical regard. That gap between Michelin hardware and La Liste score is the kind of signal worth paying attention to: it often means a restaurant is on the ascent rather than resting on a single accolade. For reference, other French contemporary kitchens operating at a comparable international level include Odette in Singapore and Amber in Hong Kong , both of which demonstrate what sustained classical French commitment at the tasting-menu format can achieve.
The tasting menu format at Werneckhof matters for how you plan the evening. This is not a venue where a la carte flexibility is the draw. The experience is structured around a progression , courses that build in intensity and complexity , which is precisely what OAD's Classical ranking rewards. If you are bringing someone who prefers to order freely or dislikes long tasting formats, look instead at Acquarello for a more flexible high-end dinner, or consider JAN for a more relaxed creative approach. For the diner who genuinely wants to sit through a considered sequence of courses and give the kitchen room to tell its story plate by plate, Werneckhof delivers that experience at a level few Munich restaurants currently match.
Google review data (4.8 across 159 reviews) is a supporting signal worth acknowledging. For a fine dining venue at this price point, a high score across nearly 160 reviews is harder to maintain than at lower price tiers , expectations are higher, and disappointed diners at €€€€ are vocal. The consistency there aligns with the trajectory on OAD.
Munich's fine dining tier has grown more competitive in recent years, with Alois - Dallmayr Fine Dining and Tantris occupying different parts of the high-end market. Werneckhof's position within that group is as the more classically anchored, neighbourhood-rooted option , less theatrical than some of its peers, more focused on what happens on the plate. If you are travelling specifically for the meal, it warrants the trip from the centre. If you are already in Schwabing, it is the obvious first choice at this level. For broader planning around your visit, see our full Munich restaurants guide, our Munich hotels guide, and our Munich bars guide for what to pair around the dinner.
Two German kitchens worth knowing for regional comparison: ES:SENZ in Grassau offers a strong alternative if you are willing to travel outside the city, and Restaurant Haerlin in Hamburg operates at a comparable classical register in the north. Aqua in Wolfsburg and CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin round out the picture of where serious tasting-menu cooking sits across Germany right now , useful benchmarks for calibrating what Werneckhof is doing relative to the national field. See also our Munich experiences guide and our Munich wineries guide for how to extend the trip around a dinner here.
Address: Werneckstraße 11, 80802 München, Germany. Cuisine: French Contemporary tasting menu. Price: €€€€. Reservations: Book well in advance , demand at this level in Munich runs 3–6 weeks out minimum, and securing a table on preferred dates requires planning. Check the restaurant's website directly for current availability. Dress: Smart dress is standard at this price tier; formal or smart-casual is appropriate. Group size: Leading suited to parties of 2–4; larger groups should contact the restaurant directly to discuss options. Getting there: Schwabing is well connected by Munich's U-Bahn; the Münchner Freiheit stop (U3/U6) places you within a short walk of the address.
Yes, for the right diner. At €€€€, Werneckhof sits at Munich's leading price tier, but the combination of a 2025 Michelin star, 77 La Liste points, and a consistently rising OAD Classical Europe ranking indicates the kitchen is delivering at that level. For pure value-per-course within Munich's fine dining tier, Alois - Dallmayr is sometimes cited as slightly more accessible in feel, but Werneckhof's classical French focus gives it a coherence that justifies the spend if that format appeals to you.
Yes, if you commit to the format. Sigi Schelling's kitchen is structured around tasting-menu progression , this is not a place to drop in for two courses. The OAD Classical Europe ranking specifically rewards restaurants where the full arc of the meal is the point, and Werneckhof has placed on that list three years running. Arrive hungry, allow at least three hours, and do not book here if you prefer a la carte flexibility.
Three things: it is in Schwabing, not the city centre, so factor in travel time from wherever you are staying; it operates at the leading of Munich's price range (€€€€), so confirm the current menu price before booking; and the experience is tasting-menu focused, so this is an evening commitment, not a quick dinner. The 4.8 Google score across 159 reviews suggests first-timers leave satisfied, but the format suits diners who want a structured, course-by-course meal rather than a casual night out.
Small groups of 2–4 are the natural fit for a restaurant of this type. For larger parties, contact the restaurant directly before booking , fine dining venues at this level sometimes have private dining options or require advance coordination for tables above 4. No specific group booking data is available in our records, so confirm directly with the venue.
No confirmed bar-seating option is listed in our current data. At a French contemporary tasting-menu restaurant of this type, the primary experience is table-based. If counter or bar dining is important to you, Tantris or JAN may offer more flexible seating arrangements , verify directly with each venue before booking.
For French contemporary at a similar price and formality level, Tantris is the other obvious call , it carries more institutional history and higher star recognition. For something more experimental, Atelier pushes further into creative French territory. Tohru in der Schreiberei is the choice if you want the tasting-menu format but with a German-Japanese register rather than classical French. Alois - Dallmayr rounds out the top tier with a creative approach in a more central location. See our full Munich restaurants guide for the complete picture.
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werneckhof Sigi Schelling | €€€€ | Hard | — |
| Tantris | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Tohru in der Schreiberei | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Alois - Dallmayr Fine Dining | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Atelier | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
| Acquarello | €€€€ | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Munich for this tier.
Groups are possible but require planning at a restaurant of this size and format. At €€€€ pricing with a tasting menu structure, Werneckhof suits small groups of 2–4 better than larger parties. check the venue's official channels via their Werneckstraße 11 address well in advance — demand already requires booking ahead for standard reservations.
Come expecting a serious French contemporary tasting menu, not a flexible à la carte dinner. This is a Michelin-starred venue with a €€€€ price point, so set aside a full evening. Book as far ahead as you can — the restaurant's consistent OAD rankings since 2023 and 2025 Michelin star mean availability does not sit around.
At €€€€, Werneckhof delivers against its credentials: a 2025 Michelin star, 77 points on La Liste 2026, and three consecutive years in OAD's Classical Europe rankings. If a focused French contemporary tasting menu is the format you want, the recognition is consistent enough to justify the spend. If you want flexibility or a lighter commitment, Alois – Dallmayr Fine Dining offers a comparably prestigious setting with more format options.
No bar dining is documented for Werneckhof Sigi Schelling. Given the tasting menu format and the restaurant's scale in Schwabing, this is a sit-down, reservation-only experience. Plan accordingly and book a table rather than counting on an informal drop-in option.
Yes, if French contemporary tasting menus are your format. Sigi Schelling's kitchen has earned a 2025 Michelin star and placed in OAD's Classical Europe list three years running, which is a credible track record at this price tier. For a more experimental approach in Munich, Tohru in der Schreiberei offers a contrasting tasting menu that may suit different palates.
Tantris is the obvious comparison for prestige and longevity in Munich fine dining. Atelier at the Bayerischer Hof carries similar Michelin weight with a broader international profile. Tohru in der Schreiberei is worth considering if you want something more inventive in format, while Alois – Dallmayr Fine Dining suits those who want a recognisable institution with more menu flexibility. Acquarello is the go-to if Italian fine dining is on the table instead.
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