The 8 Best Restaurants in Strasbourg (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best restaurants in Strasbourg in 2026 are Au Crocodile, Le Buerehiesel and the Michelin-starred 1741 for fine dining, and the winstubs Chez Yvonne, Le Clou and Le Tire-Bouchon for Alsatian classics such as choucroute and baeckeoffe. Maison Kammerzell is the landmark meal by the cathedral.

A winstub is Strasbourg's version of a bistro: a wood-paneled wine room serving Alsatian wine by the pitcher and hearty food — choucroute garnie (sauerkraut with sausages and pork), baeckeoffe (a slow-baked casserole of meats and potatoes), tarte flambée (flammekueche), bibeleskaes (herbed fromage blanc with potatoes) and spaetzle. Portions are big. Strasbourg also has some of France's most respected fine-dining tables. Book ahead in December, when the Christmas market fills the city, and see our Strasbourg Christmas markets guide.

1. Au Crocodile — Grande Île

Strasbourg's historic grand restaurant, named after a crocodile brought back from Egypt.

$$$$ Splurge

Au Crocodile is the most famous gastronomic restaurant in Strasbourg, in the heart of the Grande Île, and takes its name from a stuffed crocodile said to have been brought back by an Alsatian officer from Napoleon's Egyptian campaign. The menu is refined French cooking with Alsatian roots.

It is the address for a classic, formal celebration dinner in the city.

Good to know: Book ahead and check the lunch menu for better value.

10 Rue de l'Outre, 67000 Strasbourg

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2. Le Buerehiesel — Parc de l'Orangerie

Fine dining in a half-timbered farmhouse in the Orangerie park.

$$$$ Splurge

Le Buerehiesel occupies a 17th-century half-timbered farmhouse that was moved to the Parc de l'Orangerie, near the European institutions. Chef Eric Westermann cooks refined, seasonal Alsatian-inspired dishes.

The setting in the park makes it especially pleasant for lunch or a summer dinner on the terrace.

Good to know: Walk through the Orangerie park before or after the meal.

4 Parc de l'Orangerie, 67000 Strasbourg

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3. 1741 — Quai des Bateliers (facing the Palais Rohan)

A Michelin-starred restaurant on the river with views of the Palais Rohan.

$$$$ Splurge

1741 is a Michelin-starred restaurant on the Quai des Bateliers, facing the Palais Rohan across the Ill. The cooking is modern and refined, and the wine list is long, with strength in Alsace.

It suits a special dinner with a view over the river and the Grande Île.

Good to know: Ask for a window table facing the Palais Rohan.

22 Quai des Bateliers, 67000 Strasbourg

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4. Maison Kammerzell — Cathedral square

A landmark meal in a carved 15th-century house beside the cathedral.

$$$ Upmarket

Maison Kammerzell is one of the most photographed buildings in Strasbourg, a richly carved late-medieval house on the cathedral square, with painted dining rooms inside. Its house specialty is choucroute with three fish.

It is touristy but memorable, and the setting is unbeatable.

Good to know: Try the fish choucroute, the house signature.

16 Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg

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5. Chez Yvonne (S'Burjerstuewel) — Grande Île

A classic winstub loved by locals, politicians and visitors alike.

$$ Mid-range

Chez Yvonne is a traditional winstub near the cathedral with carved wood, checked tablecloths and a menu of Alsatian classics — choucroute, baeckeoffe, presskopf and munster cheese.

It is warm, busy and the place to understand the winstub experience.

Good to know: Book for dinner, especially in December.

10 Rue du Sanglier, 67000 Strasbourg

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6. Le Clou — Grande Île

A cozy, old-style winstub a few steps from the cathedral.

$$ Mid-range

Winstub Le Clou is a traditional wine tavern near the cathedral, with wood-paneled rooms, shared tables and Alsatian cooking — choucroute, baeckeoffe, knuckle of pork and tarte flambée.

It is friendly and lively, and good value for its central location.

Good to know: Book ahead and order a pitcher of Alsatian wine with the meal.

3 Rue du Chaudron, 67000 Strasbourg

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7. Le Tire-Bouchon — Grande Île

A small, welcoming winstub for Alsatian comfort food.

$$ Mid-range

Le Tire-Bouchon is a traditional winstub near the cathedral serving Alsatian classics in a cozy, wood-paneled room.

It suits a relaxed, hearty dinner at fair prices.

Good to know: Order the baeckeoffe if it is on the menu; it takes hours to prepare.

5 Rue des Tailleurs de Pierre, 67000 Strasbourg

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8. L'Ami Schutz — Petite France

A winstub by the Ponts Couverts with a terrace on the canal.

$$ Mid-range

L'Ami Schutz sits by the Ponts Couverts at the edge of Petite France, with a wood-paneled winstub dining room and a terrace by the water in summer. The menu covers Alsatian classics and tarte flambée.

It is a pleasant stop after walking Petite France and the Barrage Vauban.

Good to know: Ask for the terrace in summer.

1 Ponts Couverts, 67000 Strasbourg

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Frequently asked questions

What is a winstub?

A traditional Alsatian wine tavern with wood paneling and checked cloths, serving local wine and hearty dishes like choucroute, baeckeoffe and tarte flambée. Chez Yvonne, Le Clou and Le Tire-Bouchon are classic examples.

What food is Strasbourg famous for?

Choucroute garnie, tarte flambée (flammekueche), baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, foie gras, bretzels and, at Christmas, bredele cookies and pain d'épices. Alsatian Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer are the wines to drink.

Do I need to book restaurants in Strasbourg in December?

Yes. During the Christmas market (November 27 to December 24 in 2026), winstubs near the cathedral and in Petite France are full every evening; book several days ahead.

Where should I eat near Strasbourg Cathedral?

Maison Kammerzell is the landmark, in a 15th-century carved house on the cathedral square; Chez Yvonne and Le Clou are a few minutes' walk away.

Where are the best fine-dining restaurants in Strasbourg?

Au Crocodile in the center, Le Buerehiesel in the Orangerie park and 1741 facing the Palais Rohan are the city's best-known gastronomic tables.