Alsace is a region full of culinary contrasts, where chefs never cease to reinvent themselves, between age-old traditions and contemporary audacity. Every dish tells a story – elevating the Alsatian terroir with produce cooked to perfection, and creative and unexpected flavor combinations. As genuine artists and artisans of taste, chefs create their dishes as pieces of art, in which plating becomes its own language. More than a meal, these restaurants offer an immersive sensory experience, to the well-choreographed rhythm of the comings and goings of the staff.
We’ve selected 5 exceptional fine-dining restaurants in Alsace. Villa Lalique and La Merise represent elegance and excellence. Le 1741 offers an unusual culinary experience in the heart of Strasbourg. Au Vieux Couvent perfectly embodies its core principle, “from nature to our plate”. L’Auberge de l’Ill carries on the traditions of French Cuisine.
Villa Lalique
Paul Stradner takes diners on a gastronomic voyage and a novel sensory experience. A symphony of flavors and textures, a cuisine that moves you and elevates local and seasonal produce.
La Merise
The chef subtly reinterprets French classics, as well as dishes from his childhood, by incorporating a wide range of influences. The flavors are clear-cut, and everything is balanced to perfection.
Le 1741
Le 1741 has a relaxed atmosphere where fine French cooking meets bold flavors and respect for traditions. The dynamic and refined cuisine of chef Jérémy Page makes for magical dishes with fresh and local produce, as well as luxury ingredients.
Le Vieux Couvent
This experience is like a walk through an aromatic garden, exploring wild herbs. Every dish is like a harvest, honoring the herbs and produce from the family vegetable garden, which the chef combines with local and seasonal ingredients.
Auberge de l’Ill
Everything is elegantly plated and presented. The restaurant’s delicate, generous, and flavorful cuisine is imbued with the culinary tradition carried by the Haeberlin family through 150 years. Everything is balanced and subtle.
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