A selection of Strasbourg's best restaurants

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Looking for the best restaurant in Strasbourg? Do you want to discover the typical Alsatian cuisine? Discover our good addresses: 8 establishments (all budgets) to taste the specialties of the region or simply savor fresh and local products!

• Le Tire-Bouchon: typical Alsatian restaurant

Le Tire-Bouchon is located a few steps from the majestic Notre-Dame cathedral. Its period facade with the appearance of a Winstub transports you to a warm and authentic Alsatian universe.

For the people of Strasbourg, this establishment is an institution where you can savor delicious traditional cuisine. The gastronomy of the region is in the spotlight: baeckeoffe, knuckle of ham braised with munster, spaetzle, royal sauerkraut, as well as a fish sauerkraut, which by the way won a competition in 2015! The generous dishes are prepared with fresh local and seasonal products.

• La Corde à Linge: a popular establishment in the heart of Petite France

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La Corde à Linge is a true reference in Strasbourg. This brasserie has an ideal location in the heart of the historic district of Petite France. It is appreciated for its beautiful shaded terrace on the banks of the Ill: a privileged place to enjoy sunny days. 

Inside, the decoration is neat with an industrial architecture and elements in harmony with the theme of the clothesline.

La Corde à Linge offers typical Alsatian cuisine. On the menu: spaetzle, knuckle braised in amber beer, smoked ham, platters and Alsatian beers.

• Au Pont Corbeau: an authentic Alsatian winstub

On the quai Saint-Nicolas, next to the Alsatian museum dedicated to folk art, there is a traditional winstub: Au Pont Corbeau.

Bull's-eye windows, sculpted wooden chairs, large old-fashioned tables and checkered tablecloths... The authentic Renaissance style decor immerses guests in a typical Alsatian atmosphere. You can taste various homemade specialties of the region: presskopf, garnished sauerkraut, fleischkieschle as well as good wines. Hearty and delicious dishes!

• Le Banquet des Sophistes: a bistronomic restaurant in Strasbourg

Want more varied cuisine? Visit Le Banquet des Sophistes, an establishment halfway between a gourmet restaurant and a bistro. It is located on rue d'Austerlitz, not far from the cathedral.

In a warm setting and a modern spirit, the chef and his team welcome you with a refined and gourmet menu, which changes every month. The dishes, to be discovered on site, are made with fresh and seasonal products.

• Le Gruber: temple of Alsatian gastronomy

In the heart of the Grande Île, rue du Maroquin, a Renaissance style building, listed as cultural heritage of the city, proudly sits very close to the cathedral. This is the restaurant Le Gruber. With its medieval character and its half-timbering as well as its rustic decor (pine furniture, red gingham tablecloths), it perfectly represents the authenticity of the 16th century.

This friendly brasserie offers a range of local specialties, including the famous flambéed tarts. To perfect the experience, these are prepared before your eyes. The restaurant also has a wine tasting cellar.

• Le Troquet des Kneckes: a period bierstub

Looking for good Alsatian beers? Visit Le Troquet des Kneckes ("kids", in Alsatian), an atypical bar with a relaxed atmosphere. The establishment is dedicated to Alsace and its dialect. Inside, you will be impressed by the size of the room and its unusual decoration. Alsatian quotes and expressions adorn the walls of the restaurant, even up to the toilets. 

On the menu, find many revisited traditional dishes: salmon and honey flambéed tart, Vietnamese pot-au-feu, fish and kneckes... To accompany with a beer naturally! On Sundays, enjoy a brunch from 10 am, and on Tuesday evenings a free Alsatian lesson.

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• Chez Yvonne: the most historic winstub in Strasbourg

Emblematic winstub of the city, Chez Yvonne is committed to respecting the purest Alsatian tradition. Its history dates back to 1873. It is a historic restaurant that has welcomed many personalities, including Jacques Chirac, Nicolas Sarkozy, Johnny Hallyday, Patrick Bruel and many others.

The establishment is renowned for its excellent gastronomy. The dishes are made with quality regional products. On the menu: calf's head cooked like a pot-au-feu, lewerknepfle (liver dumplings), coq au riesling accompanied by spaetzle...

• Gavroche: high-end creative cuisine

In a discreet alley in the city center, discover Gavroche, an exceptional gourmet restaurant. Although the establishment does not offer traditional Alsatian cuisine, it is appreciated by locals for its creative menu. 

Each dish is a work of art highlighting regional ingredients. The chef offers French cuisine with Asian influences.

From gourmet establishments to traditional Winstubs, Strasbourg knows how to satisfy all our culinary desires. To crown this experience rich in pleasure, relax in one of our budget hotels in Alsace!

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