Great Restaurants, Snacks, and Treats in Strasbourg
A lunch option at Le Meteor in Strasbourg: A delicious main dish of fish and cauliflower puree and a side of—hey, you have to try it!—Alsacian sauerkraut. August 10, 2023.
When most people think of Strasbourg, they think about the internationally famous Christmas markets and, perhaps for some, the city’s hub as one of the institutional seats of the European Union.
And it is both!
However, it’s got some pretty good food, too.
And because when you go to a place the only way to have a truly excellent experience (or is this just me?) is to have a satisfied tummy, I figured I should compile a list of my favorite spots for foods and drinks in Strasbourg.
Let’s dig in!
(And if you’d like my recommendations for what to see and do while in town, read my article on how to spend a long weekend in Strasbourg and explore my recommendations for day trips from Strasbourg, too!)
Picnics, Snacks, and Treats
On travel, I tend to eat one restaurant meal per day and then picnic and snack for the rest of my food needs, so I actively look for great locations to bet healthy and tasty snacks in every destination spot.
And as life needs treats, too, especially while wandering, I simply absolutely must always try several spots for delicacies as well.
La Nouvelle Douane has consistently impressed us with its options for picnic options, yummy snacks, and fun treats from local farmers, producers, and artisans. Strasbourg, France. August 11, 2023.
In Strasbourg, here’s my list of favorite finds when it comes to picnic supplies, snacks, and treats:
La Main dans la Farine: Out of the many bakeries in Strasbourg, this option with its several locations has turned into our go-to for bread and patisseries, including macarons made fresh daily.
La Nouvelle Douane: This indoor farmers’ market offers groceries and treats exclusively from regional farmers and producers. Everything from their produce through to their cheeses all the way to their desserts make this the top spot in Strasbourg for picnic provisions (including bread!), snacks on the go, and even cookies. (Mmm. Cookies.)
Omnino: For a delicious coffee, give Omnino a try. Do note, though, that they begin serving at noon on open days, so you’ll need to go French with your morning beverage and do a chocolate or a cappuccino (for croissant dipping, don’cha know) at a different spot.
Where to get the best coffee in Strasbourg? After a lot of trial and error, we found it. If you can wait until noon for your coffee fix (or if you want a coffee to perk you up after lunch), you can’t miss at Omnino. Strasbourg, France. August 11, 2023.
Casual Meals
Though even casual restaurant meals can be special to me—because quite often I prefer the relaxed to the formal, especially when it comes to local specialties—we all need restaurants we can visit for sit-down meals that we can walk into in our relaxed traveling gear.
The delicious and peaceful restaurant La Vielle Tour at the close of the dinner hour. Strasbourg, France. August 1, 2023.
Art Café: This cafe attached to the Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain has heartier and more delicious food and a far less stuffy staff than most museum cafés. You don’t have to visit the museum to eat here, either. (Though you should visit it!)
La Corde à Linge: Touristy? Yep. But so is the Petite France neighborhood in Strasbourg—and if you want a sit-down meal while there, I can at least share that this one has a variety of traditional-food options plus salads and sandwiches to please your entire group—along with a stellar view.
Le Meteor: The chef at the last restaurant on this list recommended Le Meteor to us as the best place in town for casual Alsacian cuisine—including tartes flambées and Alsacian sauerkraut—and though it didn’t look like much from the outside, the terrace and interior are lovely and the food delicious and plentiful.
La Table du Gayot: Situated in a picturesque and calm pedestrian-only square smack in the center of Strasbourg, this restaurant with its warm and welcoming staff serves a variety of hearty and delicious meals.
La Vielle Tour: With a daily set menu option and the possibility to order à la carte from a chalkboard of gorgeous, house-cooked options, this quaint but elegant restaurant—with only a few tables available for lunch and for dinner, note—is one not to miss.
Note: Even the casual restaurants in France often ask people to have reservations, so do plan accordingly. (And for tips on best practices for dining in France, with its numerous cultural differences even in the casual spots, read my article on how to have a great restaurant experience in France.)
Elegant Restaurants
We’ve had a few occasions for an elegant and celebratory meal in Strasbourg, but of all the ones we’ve tried, the only one I’d unequivocally recommend is Au Crocodile.
A birthday dinner celebration at the elegant Au Crocodile. Strasbourg, France. August 10, 2023.
Though the ambiance in the dining rooms at Au Crocodile can feel a little more traditionally elegant than most elegant restaurants these days (read: stuffy), you’ll have a quiet and calm meal in a spacious space—with service and food to rival anything you’ve found in similar establishments, including in large cities like Paris, London, and New York.
Though you can certainly order à la carte at Au Crocodile, I’d highly recommend opting for one of the tasting menus to have the chef surprise you with what he has in the kitchen that day. Yum.
Can’t Travel Hungry!
Strasbourg may not have a reputation as a dining city or a gastronomic capital, but you’ll without question find quick bites and restaurants of all types to please the palates of everyone in your group.
And if you need to walk off all this deliciousness (we did), I have a few ideas for how you can spend your time in Strasbourg (when not eating!).
And as we go back to Strasbourg—as we will—I’ll keep adding to and changing up this list!