From win stubs to star-rated restaurants, and not forgetting the region's farm-inns, an impressive range of establishments welcome visitors and Alsatians alike to enjoy authentic regional dishes.
Alsace's Star-Rated Restaurants
Alsace may be the smallest region in France, but it boasts the largest number of star-rated restaurants. With some 30 star-rated establishments, Alsace is one of France's leading gastronomic regions. These restaurants are excellent ambassadors for Alsace, offering a huge choice of dishes combining traditional cuisine, creativity and sometimes sheer audacity.
The Wine Stubs, Forerunners of the Wine Bars
As an age-old institution in Alsace, the "win stub" is a traditional establishment in which visitors can enjoy Alsatian dishes accompanied with wine. As a wine bar and restaurant, the wine stubs are definitely one of the most interesting aspects of Alsatian gastronomy.
Here, visitors can enjoy their meals in a warm and relaxing atmosphere, on wooden tables covered with red-chequered tablecloths.
These friendly establishments are immensely popular with Alsatians, offering simple, traditional dishes. Discover the tastes of yesteryear, including potato pancakes, liver quenelles, baeckeoffe, or choucroute (sauerkraut).
Farm Inns
The farm inns found so frequently throughout the Vosges are restaurants located on local farms. The origin of these establishments dates back to the 19th Century when they first opened their doors to hikers to offer them delicious local products.
This tradition of hospitality and authentic local produce has ensures that the farm inns continue to enjoy great success today.