Alsace
Brimming with bonhomie, A l’Agneau d’Or is a fine choice for robustly seasoned, attractively presented Alsatian dishes, such as choucroute au gratin with…
Must-see restaurants in Alsace & Lorraine
Nancy
Warm-hued, subtly lit Le Gentilhommiere stands head and shoulders above most of the restaurants on rue des Maréchaux. Specialities like scallop tartlet…
Metz
Intimate lighting and cheek-by-jowl tables keep the mood mellow in this friendly bistro, which serves winningly fresh modern French dishes prepared with…
Lorraine
The chef’s penchant for Provence’s balmy climes shines through on the menu at this cosy lime-walled bistro, whose name translates as 'the rabbit hutch'…
Strasbourg
Au revoir diet. Loosen a belt notch or three for Strasbourg’s gooiest fondues and raclette at this temple to fromage, saving an inch for the 200-variety…
Colmar
Bitter-chocolate cake, desserts with fresh fruit, nuts or caramel, rainbow-hued macarons, magnificent millefeuilles – however will you choose? Gilg is…
Nancy
You can expect a warm welcome at this slick, monochrome bistro, which keeps its menu seasonal, simple and regional, along the lines of market-fresh fish…
Colmar
With its terrace perched above the canals of Petite Venise outside and cheek-by-jowl seating inside, this staunchly Alsatian bistro is known for its…
Colmar
Hidden in a Petite Venise backstreet, this is a wine bar/bistro in the classic mould, with cheek-by-jowl tables and a good buzz. Whatever's fresh at the…
Strasbourg
Fancy a change? Your taste buds will do somersaults with the flavours at Cinnamon. Banquettes and white tablecloths create a slick, minimalist backdrop…
Lorraine
It's not every day you get to dine at a bona-fide castle, so it's worth the 15-minute drive south of Verdun to this whimsically turreted château…
Alsace
Exposed beams, stone walls, bistro-style tables and soft lighting create an intimate ambience at this central pick. The kitchen prepares good honest…
Nancy
On the main drag in Nancy's Vieille Ville, 'the little spoon' is an artful take on the bistro, with its muted colours, slick furnishings and quirky…
Strasbourg
Ah oui, there are crêpes and then there are proper Breton crêpes – and this nicely snug bolthole definitely falls into the second camp. Filled with a…
Alsace
Behind a half-timbered façade, this friendly, unfussy restaurant has been run by the same family since 1947. The menu is classically French. Begin, say,…
Strasbourg
Sitting on one of Strasbourg's prettiest squares, surrounded by a veritable feast of half-timbered houses, this bistro is a fine pick for an alfresco…
Nancy
Hip, split-level, doodle-daubed Voyou is hands-down the best place in town for a gourmet burger you can properly sink your teeth into. On the menu are…
Strasbourg
Even locals book ahead at this former tannery, bedecked with billowing geraniums and creaking under the weight of its 16th-century beams. Choucroute …
Alsace
Old-fashioned portraits hang on the walls of this quirky, colourful cafe. The food is simple but satisfying, whether you opt for one of the many tartes…
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…
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
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…
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…
Nancy
As opulent as a Fabergé egg with its stucco and stained glass, Excelsior whisks you back to the decadent era of art nouveau. Brusquely efficient waiters…
Nancy
Is it a pizza? Is it a sandwich? Well, a pidélice is kind of both, served hot, crunchy and stuffed with gourmet fillings – from feta and olives to steak…
Lorraine
The clue's in the name: family-run Chez Mamie does indeed dish up the kind of wholesome, hearty grub your French gran might make. Pull up a chair at one…
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…
Nancy
Trading in spices, herbs and top-quality condiments, this friendly, modern, jar-lined bistro naturally uses these to flavour appetising day specials like…
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…
Nancy
The food looks as good as it tastes at this upbeat, art-strewn bistro. Clean, bright flavours such as carpaccio of trout with coriander, and monkfish with…
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…
Nancy
Resembling an overgrown doll’s house, this knick-knack-filled bistro specialises in cheese-based dishes such as raclette, tartiflette (creamy, cheesy…
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…
