Strasbourg Restaurants

You can't miss this restaurant just near the cathédral. This médiéval house was build in the XV century. It's better to have réservation.

The meal was very good in particular the "choucroute aux poissons" a spéciality of the restaurant.

There is a story of a young photographer who was sent for his first assignment; the town mayor opening the new town hall.

When he returned to the newspaper offices, his boss asked, "Where is the photo?"

The young snapper replied, "I couldn't get one! The mayor fell down the steps right in front of me and broke his leg so he didn't open the new town hall!"

I am that photographer :-(

We spent a long time in Strasbourg trying to find the best place to eat, away from the tourist traps. This place was perfect.

We were given the menus and we couldn't choose so I asked the waiter if the chef could please choose two starters, two main courses and to supply the wine to accompany the food.

It was the best choice of the day.

Favorite Dish: Alex was given Foie Gras and I was given Prawns - so we swapped them!

The foie gras was served on finely chopped white wine jelly (at the risk of running out of descriptive words) it was amazing!

The large, juicy Prawns were cooked to perfection.

I had a steak for a main course which came to my table after being partly cooked and it was then IRONED (!) using an old fashioned iron that had been heated up over a flame. Wonderful!

Alex had a medley of fish which looked and tasted fantastic.

Alex had a chocolate pudding while I had peaches baked with cheese! It shouldn't have tasted so good!

At every stage the wine supplied was exactly right to complement the food.

But no photos :-(

What cool, cozy, vibrant, even romantic atmosphere this place had...

The menu is in French & German and the food is a melange of French & German cuisine...

I absolutely loved the decor... tons of bright still lifes captured in dramatic golden frames... oh and the entrance, a beautiful lighted canopy of vines.

I found the prices totally reasonable. This place might of been a bit on the touristy side but I really liked it nonetheless.

Favorite Dish: I had a delicious vegetarian dish of mushrooms and spaetzle in a cognac butter sauce here, and of course, wine!

The restaurant has a rustic feel to it and is housed in part of the 18th century farm building. It seems to be exceptionally popular with the local French people and it isn't hard to understand why. The menu offers some fantastic dishes and wines - mostly specialities of the region.

Favorite Dish: Main course was monk fish and prawns in a delicious seasonal sauce
The meal looked as if it was a picture upon the plate.

This typical restaurant is a few minutes walk from the cathedral, in one of the side lanes near the Marché aux Cochons de Lait. It's tiny and cosy, with a traditional wooden interior - and friendly (and rushed9 staff.

Favorite Dish: Tarte Flambée (Flammekuche)- which is a sort of very thin pizza-like dish without the tomato sauce, cheese, onions, sour-cream (and even speck sometimes).

It's another typical alsacian restaurant, small, quiet, in an alsacian typical house, and with a wooden interior. It's a very intimate place - perfect for a simple romantic dinner

Favorite Dish: traditional onion pie and black forrest cake. To eat with a glass of riesling, of course.

The restaurant is very nicely presented with your choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was exactly what I asked for and exactly what I expected. What can I say? It was a good restaurant, I had no complaints, but it was just like many others on my trip, perfectly OK but not memorable.

Favorite Dish: I had steak and chips with a sauce bearnaise and thoroughly enjoyed it. The specialty of the house seems to be carpaccio and it was being served at an amazing rate. I don't care for carpaccio so I can't say whether it was good or bad. What I can say however, is that the people at the next table ordered a second serving each, so I would say it must be good.

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We dined at Il Girasole in May 2010 and we were so impressed that we planned to return the following month with different guests but time constraint prevented a second visit.
Girasole promises “Saveurs d’Italie”. They surely meet this promise with beautifully cooked and presented food in a very modern looking restaurant with vibrant atmosphere catering for customers from all walks of life.
The Carte is arranged in typical Italian style with choice ranged under course choices eg Antipasta; Primi Piatta; Secondi Piatti; Desserts. There are lists also based on type of dish eg Pasta, Pizza etc.
There is a huge choice. For example over 30 Pizza varieties €6 to €15 (the dearest : seafood topping) & 24 Pasta dishes €11 to €15.50.
Viandes - meats – include ten veal and eight beef dishes. The most expensive veal - €22.5 & beef - €30.5 for mixed grill.
Prominence was given to specialities of the Season – Asparagus and Strawberries and it was possible to have a three or four course meal with either of these two in each course.
Italian Wines are featured and as well as bottled wines there are monthly special by the glass, quarter or half litre : €3.5 – 5.5 – 9.00.
You will find a good selection of aperitifs and an adequate carte of beers.

Favorite Dish: I ordered the Saltimbocca alla Romana - Medalion of veal with Parma Ham in a white wine sauce with sage leaves. We drank both white and red wines by the glass.
I was delighted with my meal and felt no need for dessert.
My companions enjoyed their selections as well.
Good reason to return for that promised second visit when next in Strasbourg.