Restaurants in Strasbourg
For a quick good-value meal, stop in at the Brasserie de l’Ancienne Douane, 6 rue de la Douane (www.anciennedouane.fr; tel. 03-88-15-78-78), a large brasserie serving Alsatian specialties like “sauerkraut of the Customs officers” and foie gras of Strasbourg. Alternatively, try Maison Kammerzell, 16 pl. de la Cathédrale (www.maison-kammerzell.com; tel. 03-88-32-42-14). Conveniently located on the main square, this fairytale gingerbread-house is a marvel for young and older palates.
For a choucroute-free lunch, head to Bistrot et Chocolat, 8 rue de la Râpe (www.bistrotetchocolat.fr; tel. 03-88-36-39-60); this café next to the cathedral serves up tasty vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes to eat in or take away.
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- Modern Alsatian
Au Crocodile
No, exotic meats are not a specialty here as its name might suggest, notwithstanding, this is easily the most innovative restaurant in Strasbourg. Originally a 14th-century Benedictine monastery, it was converted into an auberge in 1801 by a captain of Napoleon’s army on his return…$$$Around Town - French/Alsatian
Chez Yvonne
Opened in 1873, this is one of the oldest and most charming winstub in town. Located near the cathedral, it is frequented by journalists and political dignitaries. With its neat lines of tables and red-checked curtains, it’s a mix of bourgeois home and sophisticated bistro. The menu…$$Around Town - Modern French
Le Buerehiesel
Also known as Le Restaurant Westermann, Buerehiesel is famous for its cuisine moderne and for its prime location in l’Orangerie, a park at the end of the allée de la Robertsau planned by the landscape artist Le Nôtre, which was given to Josephine during her marriage to Napoleon. The…$$$Around Town - Alsatian
Maison des Tanneurs
Locals call this place “la Maison de la Choucroute,” as it serves the best sauerkraut-and-pork in town. Set in a former tannery dating from 1572, this antiques-filled restaurant opened in 1949. It sits idyllically on the water, its terrace opening onto the canal. If you’re not…$$Around Town - Alsatian
Winstub Le Clou
Warmth and hearty Alsatian goodness exude from this great-value, authentic winstub. Wood-paneled walls, folkloric artwork, and communal tables add to its charm. They specialize in typical regional fare, like Alsatian snails, bibeleskas (thick cream sauce) with country-style potatoes,…$$Around Town
