L’Auberge de l’Ill is a two-star Michelin restaurant nestled in the heart of an Alsatian village near Colmar and the Route des Vins, less than an hour’s drive from Strasbourg. Trying to pronounce “Illhaeusern” (Illhoyzern) is a journey in itself. As soon as we arrive, we are shown to our table in the elegant and […]
As soon as we enter the restaurant, the tone is set – elegance and character. We climb a narrow staircase to reach the understated and intimate upstairs room, where the interior is centered on quality materials and soft, warm lighting. Honesty’s menu consists of 2 starters, 3 mains, and 2 desserts at lunchtime, 3 starters, […]
La Cloche à Fromage is an absolute must for any cheese lover visiting Strasbourg. As soon as we enter the restaurant, an enticing cheesy scent – similar to the fragrance filling a fine cheesemonger’s – tickles our nostrils. A sign of a wonderful experience to come … Our eyes are immediately drawn to the giant […]
Le Café potager is a “fast good” café in the center of Strasbourg. Savory dishes, both hot and cold (salads, bowls, quiches) are displayed all around the the counter, and there are several vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options. When you pick a lunch or brunch menu, you can choose to have an appetizer or dessert […]
Il Felice, the new Italian restaurant in rue des Tonneliers, is a joy to the senses. Sit down beneath a lush canopy of greenery to savor their generous Italian cuisine with a twist. The interior is classy and modern without ever being austere. The menu (consisting of antipasti, classic or gluten free pasta, secondi piatti, pizza […]
Every six weeks, Les Sales Gosses offers a gastronomical getaway to explore a new French region or “terroir”. The menu is made up of six appetizers, six main courses (including one or two dishes that are typical for the chosen area), and six desserts. This time, we went on a culinary trip to Cap Ferret […]
La Brasserie des Haras offers a modern cuisine, conceived by Marc Haeberlin, chef at two-star Michelin restaurant l’Auberge de l’Ill. After crossing the terrace paved with Rhine pebbles, which leads into the courtyard, you enter the characteristic decor of this meticulously renovated 18th-century stud farm. Steal a glance at the team of chefs moving around […]
Dim Sum Sam, which specializes in steamed dumplings, has an array of delicious dim sum, banh bao (stuffed buns) and a number of vegetarian and gluten free options on offer. We particularly enjoyed the banh cuon (a vietnamese rice pancake) with pork, black Chinese mushrooms, fresh herbs and peanuts, the pork and shrimp dumplings, the […]
Square Delicatessen is open all day, every day. Depending on your mood or the time of day, take a seat on the terrace or inside and enjoy the café’s New York Italian Deli vibe. Start your day with a sweet or savory Deli’s Breakfast (Sunday Brunch is served until 2PM), with a flavored cappuccino or a […]
Don’t expect sushi to be on the menu here. Matsumotoya celebrates the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine, with traditional hot dishes (katsudon, soba and udon noodles, gyoza, takoyaki…) washed down with green tea, ramuné (Japanese soda), Japanese beer or a glass of sake. The atmosphere is welcoming and minimalist, and the waiters (in traditional uniforms) […]
Alsatian adages written in chalk on the walls here and there brighten up the interior of this traditional Winstub, where a few modern touches have been sparingly added to the decor. We ordered one of the many tempting regional specialties on the menu. While we were waiting for our ham en croûte, we leafed through […]
Enjoy the cozy atmosphere and cool interior at Aedaen place (the brasserie side). Our dishes (Pollock with coconut curry and duck with heirloom vegetables)were very well balanced – and cooked to perfection. Stephanie fell in love with the playlist. Good to know: brunch is served every Sunday from 10 AM to 2.30 PM. Aedaen place […]
With its welcoming staff, inventive interior (with a map of Italy chiseled into one of the walls) and generous portions, Bastardo specializes in modern and flavorsome Italian cuisine focused on quality ingredients. They change the menu following what’s in season. We very much enjoyed the lobster bisque risotto, bucatini al ragú, raspberry mojito, homemade bread […]
Tucked away in a little side street and behind a wall of aperitivi, this colorful Italian restaurant offers a “pizza e pasta” concept with a wide array of cocktails and a shaded courtyard with an olive tree at the center. We opted for their meta-meta menu – half pizza, half caprese salad. Pop & Lino […]
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