Must-see restaurants in Strasbourg

  • 1741

    Strasbourg

    A team of profoundly passionate chefs runs the show at this Michelin-starred number facing the River Ill. Murals, playful fabrics and splashes of colour…

  • Le Gavroche

    Strasbourg

    Nathalie and Benoît Fuchs give food a pinch of creativity and southern sunshine at intimate, softly lit Le Gavroche, awarded a Michelin star. Mains like…

  • Perles de Saveurs

    Strasbourg

    Tucked away in a Petite France courtyard, this cheerful restaurant is vibrantly graced with the comical paintings of local artists Elisa and Marie-Hélène…

  • L'Eveil des Sens

    Strasbourg

    With a name pledging to awaken your senses, this Petite France bistro promises great things – and it delivers. Tables draped in white linen and flowers…

  • Winstub S'Kaechele

    Strasbourg

    Traditional French and Alsatian grub doesn't come more authentic than at this snug, amiable winstub (wine tavern), run with love by couple Karine and…

  • La Cuiller à Pot

    Strasbourg

    Run by a talented husband-and-wife team, this little Alsatian dream of a restaurant rustles up fresh regional cuisine. Its well-edited menu goes with the…

  • Umami

    Strasbourg

    Simplicity is the ethos at Michelin-starred Umami, loosely translated as ‘savoury’, the fifth taste in Japanese cuisine. A starkly minimalist, art-strewn…

  • Au Crocodile

    Strasbourg

    This hushed temple of French gastronomy is named after a stuffed toothy critter brought back from Egypt by one of Napoléon’s generals. Artistically…

  • La Cloche à Fromage

    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…

  • Cinnamon

    Strasbourg

    Fancy a change? Your taste buds will do somersaults with the flavours at Cinnamon. Banquettes and white tablecloths create a slick, minimalist backdrop…

  • Crêperie Le Moulin du Diable

    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…

  • La Table Gayot

    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…

  • Maison des Tanneurs

    Strasbourg

    Even locals book ahead at this former tannery, bedecked with billowing geraniums and creaking under the weight of its 16th-century beams. Choucroute …

  • L'Oignon

    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…

  • Argentoratum

    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…

  • Chez Victor

    Strasbourg

    Victor is almost single-handedly reinventing fast food in this corner of Strasbourg, with his wholesome tartines (open sandwiches), salads and soups,…

  • Pizz'arOme

    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…

  • Habibi

    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…

  • La Cambuse

    Strasbourg

    Sophisticated dining has a maritime flavour at La Cambuse, with its portholes, brass lamps and polished-wood interior. The experimental chef infuses…

  • Binchstub

    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…

  • Thuy Tien

    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…

  • La Pause Quinoa

    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…

  • Bistrot et Chocolat

    Strasbourg

    This chilled-out bistro is hailed for its solid and liquid organic chocolate (ginger is superb), day specials (€10) and weekend brunches.

  • Chan Chira

    Strasbourg

    This sweet, petite Thai has friendly service, warm lighting, red walls and a reliable menu of nicely spiced noodle dishes and curries.

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