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Hippocampus, at Mühlbaurstrasse 5 in Munich, is an Italian kitchen in Bogenhausen that earned a Gault&Millau score of 13.5 for 2026. The restaurant has been open since 1996 and is now run by Gianfranco Artiaco and Domenico "Mimmo" Castiglia.
Domenico Castiglia leads the kitchen, which works with fresh seasonal produce and pairs traditional recipes with modern touches. The team says it aims to show the best of Italy without being tied to one region. The menu moves from pared-back, creative plates to large Italian classics, with attention to seasoning and cooking times.
The dining room keeps its original character, with marble floors, dark wooden furniture and white tablecloths. Schlemmer Atlas awarded it three Kochlöffel for 2026, citing walnut walls and Art Nouveau lamps. The wine list focuses on Italian bottles, with labels from Tuscany, Piedmont and Friuli.
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With marble floors, walnut wood walls, Art Nouveau lamps, and other elegant accessories, the restaurant near Prinzregentplatz truly has style. Wines from Tuscany, Piedmont, and Friuli.
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