Where to eat in Strasbourg: winstubs and what to order
Strasbourg eats Alsatian: choucroute, tarte flambée, baeckeoffe and a glass of riesling. The winstub, a small wood-paneled tavern, is the place to start. The best are small and fill every evening, so book dinner, and book further ahead in December.
The short answer
- Best area to eat
- The Grande Île, in the side streets between the cathedral and Petite France, plus the Krutenau for cheaper places.
- Order this
- Choucroute garnie, tarte flambée and a glass of Alsace riesling.
- When to eat
- Lunch from 12:00, dinner from 19:00. Kitchens close around 22:00 to 23:00.
- Book or walk in
- Book dinner at a winstub. Tarte flambée places often take walk-ins.
- Tipping
- Service is included. Round up or leave a euro or two for good service.
What to eat in Strasbourg
- Choucroute garnieSauerkraut cooked with sausages, smoked pork and potatoes. The classic Alsatian plate, found in every winstub.
- Tarte flambéeA thin crust topped with cream, onions and bacon, baked fast. Also called flammekueche, and often served by the meter in the evenings.
- BaeckeoffeA casserole of marinated pork, beef and lamb baked with potatoes in white wine. Slow and rich, a winter dish.
- Foie grasGoose liver terrine, served with toast and a sweet wine. An Alsace speciality, and a common starter at Christmas.
- Munster cheeseA soft, strong cheese washed in brine, served with potatoes and cumin. Order it if you like cheese with a smell.
- KougelhopfA ring-shaped yeast cake with raisins and almonds, eaten at breakfast or with coffee.
- Alsace rieslingDry and mineral, the wine to order with choucroute. Ask for a glass or a pitcher in a winstub.
Where to eat in Strasbourg, by neighborhood
Cathedral and the old center
Winstubs and brasseries in half-timbered houses. Prices rise on the cathedral square, so check menus before you sit.
Petite France
Canal-side tables and traditional rooms, often full in summer. Beautiful, though some places lean on the view.
Krutenau and Place Broglie
The Krutenau is student-driven, with cheaper tarte flambée, bars and international kitchens. Place Broglie has the Wednesday and Friday market.
Places worth a booking or a queue
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Winstub Chez Yvonne
€€€Winstub · Grande Île
OrderChoucroute garnie or the calf's head
Probably the best-known winstub in the city, with a wood-paneled room and classic Alsatian cooking. It is small and popular, so book.
- Book
- Book by phone or online
Confirmed open: fr.gaultmillau.com
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Maison Kammerzell
€€€Alsatian brasserie · Cathedral square
OrderChoucroute aux trois poissons
A carved timber house from 1427 on the cathedral square, with a menu of Alsatian classics. You pay for the setting, but it is worth seeing once.
- Book
- Book for dinner, walk in at lunch
Confirmed open: fr.gaultmillau.com
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Winstub Le Clou
€€Winstub · Grande Île
OrderThe onion tart or pot-au-feu
A small, communal winstub with a short menu of plain Alsatian dishes and a lively room. A good place to try the cooking without a big bill.
- Book
- Book for dinner
Confirmed open: fr.gaultmillau.com
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Au Pont du Corbeau
€€Winstub · Quai Saint-Nicolas
OrderChoucroute or baeckeoffe
A family winstub on the quai beside the Alsatian Museum, with local producers and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Plain, careful and good value.
- Book
- Book for dinner
Confirmed open: guide.michelin.com
Food markets in Strasbourg
- Marché BroglieA market on Place Broglie, with produce, cheese, bread and prepared food. Good for a picnic or a quick lunch.Wednesday and Friday, morning to eveningSource: strasbourg.eu
- Marché de NeudorfA larger neighborhood market south of the center, with produce, cheese and everyday goods, and a local crowd.Tuesday and Saturday, morning to early afternoonSource: strasbourg.eu
How Strasbourg eats
- Meal timesLunch is served from about 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 19:00. Between those hours many kitchens are closed.
- TippingService is included in the price. Round up or leave a euro or two for good service.
- ReservationsBook winstubs for dinner, especially at weekends and in December. Many are small and take no walk-ins late.
- Winstub etiquetteTables are often shared and the room is small. Order a pitcher of local wine and share the plates.
- Christmas seasonMenus fill and prices rise from late November. Book weeks ahead, and expect set menus at some places.
Signs of a place to walk past
Menus with photos of the dishes on the cathedral square.
Staff calling you in at the market chalets or beside the canal in Petite France.
A tarte flambée with a dozen toppings and nothing baked to order.
Eating in Strasbourg: questions people ask
What food is Strasbourg known for?
Choucroute garnie and tarte flambée are the best known. Baeckeoffe, foie gras and Munster cheese are also local, with riesling to drink.
What is a winstub?
A small, traditional Alsatian tavern serving local wine and hearty regional dishes, often in a wood-paneled room. Most are small, so booking helps.
Do you need to book restaurants in Strasbourg?
For winstubs at dinner, yes, especially at weekends and from late November. Tarte flambée places and brasseries often take walk-ins.
How much do you tip in Strasbourg?
Service is included. Round up or leave a euro or two for good service.
Where can you eat well and cheaply in Strasbourg?
Lunch menus at winstubs and the Krutenau's tarte flambée places are the best value. Markets are good for picnic food.
Is Strasbourg good for vegetarians?
Alsatian cooking is meat-heavy. Tarte flambée without bacon, onion tart and salads help, and the Krutenau has more vegetarian choice than the winstubs.