Oversized marble slabs in crisp black and white anchor the dining space, playing backdrop to sculptural wooden seating and tables trimmed in brass, alongside glass and brass designer lighting that whispers Art Deco influences. Portun at Schwabinger Tor is refined without pretense – and the details elevate the interior design to something truly extraordinary. Take the floor-to-ceiling glass wine cabinet anchoring the dining room, a treasure trove of rare bottles found nowhere else in Munich. Or the verdant ceiling hovering above the bar, dressed in refined wood slats, where bartender Filip Kadlec crafts inventive cocktails for eager guests – including his signature "Tiki Old Fashioned," a fruity-fresh riff on the Piña Colada, balanced with reduced coconut water and Plantation Pineapple Rum. The floor-to-ceiling glazing bathes the space in natural light by day, while an artfully layered lighting scheme – soft, indirect, and rich in tone – transforms the room into an enchanting evening retreat. The name Portun, Istrian for "gateway" or "passage," couldn't be more fitting for its location at Schwabinger Tor.

The culinary concept is equally distinctive: Chefs Daniel Martinovic and Zarko Skocic bring the Alpine-Adriatic region to life. The regional cuisines of Croatia, Italy, and Austria inspire them to create authentic dishes that blend traditional recipes with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The 34-year-old Martinovic previously worked in Munich at the Michelin-starred restaurant Les Deux, cooked in Zagreb, and spent many years preparing meals for the Croatian president. Zarko Skocic, a native of Dalmatia, successfully ran the Passauerhof in Grinzing for many years and gained international experience in Japan and Hong Kong. The menu features fish, squid, mussels, and crustaceans from the Dalmatian island of Pag, olive oil from Italy, sea salt and cheese from Istria, and meat from the Alps. The cuisine pays homage to the region's unique culinary specialties, presented as carefully composed works of art for the senses, accompanied by exceptional wines such as Pinot Grigio from Slovenia. In addition to entrepreneur Sasa Lukic, the co-owner of Portun is former basketball national team player and current CEO of FC Bayern Basketball Marko Pešić, who has been living in Schwabing for more than a decade.

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