Strasbourg
Even locals book ahead at this former tannery, bedecked with billowing geraniums and creaking under the weight of its 16th-century beams. Choucroute …
Must-see restaurants in Alsace
Strasbourg
An enticing place to snuggle on chilly days, this beamed parlour is low-key rustic in look, with polished wood and banquette seating. It’s an intimate…
Alsace
Creative riffs on Alsatian cuisine go down a treat at this nouveau-chic restaurant, run by a talented couple who take pride in local sourcing. Dishes like…
Strasbourg
One of the less-touristy picks in the canalside Petite France neighbourhood, this sleek bistro does a bang-on-the-money lunch menu for €9.50, alongside a…
Alsace
This elegant, scarlet-walled bistro is a highly regarded central choice for an inexpensive lunch or, at weekends, dinner. The menu has strong Alsatian…
Colmar
Lodged in a half-timbered house, this red-walled wine bar keeps the mood intimate and mellow. It speaks volumes that the owners know their suppliers by…
Alsace
Good, honest Alsatian grub, cooked with passion and served with a smile, is the deal at this snug, wood-beamed bistro. Local wines marry well with…
Strasbourg
Victor is almost single-handedly reinventing fast food in this corner of Strasbourg, with his wholesome tartines (open sandwiches), salads and soups,…
Strasbourg
Vegan pizza? You bet. And it tastes pretty darn good, too, at Pizz'arOme, a tiny, simple bolthole right in the thick of things. Opt for pizza by the slice…
Strasbourg
This no-nonsense joint rustles up bang-on-the-money Syrian food for pocket-money prices, with mezze from hummus to tabbouleh and nicely spiced felafel and…
Alsace
Right on Riquewihr's highly photogenic main drag, this countrified, family run crêperie whips up sweet treats and savoury snacks – from crêpes with…
Strasbourg
Cooked to thin, crisp perfection, the Flammekueche (tarte flambée) at Binchstub is in a league of its own. Locally sourced farm ingredients go into…
Strasbourg
Sophisticated dining has a maritime flavour at La Cambuse, with its portholes, brass lamps and polished-wood interior. The experimental chef infuses…
Strasbourg
For a break from hefty Alsatian fare, make your way over to this neat Vietnamese. Its brothy pho (beef and noodle soup flavoured with herbs), crisp spring…
Colmar
Oil paintings on the walls and Persian carpets on the floor give this fish restaurant a hushed, elegant atmosphere. The chef’s signatures include sandre…
Colmar
Good, honest food and a warm ambience attract hungry locals to this sweet bistro. The three-course €15 menu hits the mark every time, with deeply…
Colmar
A sweet, simple choice, with stone walls and bistro tables, Palmyre does a roaring trade in Syrian and Lebanese cuisine. Take your pick from mezze, herby…
Alsace
Precisely as an Alsatian winstub (wine tavern) should be: beamed and bustling with diners tucking into earthy dishes such as fat pork knuckles and…
Colmar
Buy local wine, pâté and charcuterie in the downstairs épicerie (specialist grocer) or dig into tartines (open-face sandwiches) and daily specials in the…
Strasbourg
Happy days for anyone looking for quick, healthy and tasty gluten-free and vegetarian grub: La Pause Quinoa rustles up meat-free burgers, tabbouleh and…
Alsace
If you're craving a little spice, this sweet and simple Thai place serves up the real deal. The curries are authentic and there's rarely an empty table at…
Alsace
Skip dinner and go straight for dessert at this tearoom famous for its delectable kougelhopf (a ring-shaped marble cake), petits fours and pastries.
Strasbourg
This chilled-out bistro is hailed for its solid and liquid organic chocolate (ginger is superb), day specials (€10) and weekend brunches.
Colmar
A chilled spot for breakfast, lunch or brunch, Bistrot Gourmand is the go-to place for coffee, crêpes, salads and yummy homemade desserts.
Strasbourg
This sweet, petite Thai has friendly service, warm lighting, red walls and a reliable menu of nicely spiced noodle dishes and curries.
Colmar
With its gramophone and art nouveau flair, this candyfloss-pink tea room is a nostalgic spot for tarte flambée (thin Alsatian-style pizza topped with…
