I am pleased to be the first English speaker to review this wonderful gem of a restaurant. When I…read morefirst entered this restaurant, I felt that I had hit a true French restaurant. Unpretentious, (the name roughly translates to the "Table of the Market Salesman" friendly and warm, its all about having a good time. I very highly recommend this restaurant. Now, for some details . . . First thing you have to know, is that you must reserve a table in advance! This restaurant is very popular with the locals as well as the odd, well-informed tourist. I saw a few unhappy couples turned away due to the lack of space. The restaurant is truly a small gem and very much worth the visit if you can. The second thing you should know is that the hostess / owner / waitress, Isabelle speaks perfectly good English so language should not be a problem. Her partner, Marc resides mostly in the kitchen working his magic, but he did pop his head out from time to time to see that everything was all right. It was more than all right! Finally, what can I say about the food? My girlfriend had the appetizer of snails, and I had the appetizer of fois gras. The snails were amongst the best I ever had - and since the portion was abundant, served shelled and in a charming glass jar, my generous partner allowed me to sop up the remaining sauce after she had finished the actual escargot. Was it divine? It was divine. I'm a bit of a fois gras fanatic. It's hard to get here in the USA, and when you do, it's very pricey! At Isabelle and Marc's the fois gras was, literally, as good as it gets. It is served sautéed in a pan (not in a pate) with a wonderful side of fresh fig. I wholeheartedly recommend both these appetizers to anyone that wants an outstanding rendition of typical French fare. Our main courses were both wonderful and very memorable. Mari, in keeping with her non-meat preference had the fish, and I had the lamb. They were both wonderful!! Don't think that the French portions are small, we practically rolled out of the place and that's having split a dessert! One final counsel. . . if you can, have some of the eau de vie that they serve there. This is a very strong alcohol similar to vodka, but infused with whatever fruity thing they make with it. I had the pear and Mari had the apple. Wow! If you are familiar with these drinks, you will see that the quality of the eau de vie served here are truly outstanding. Overall, this was not just a great meal, it was a wonderful experience. Isabelle made us feel very much at home, like we were honored guests, not just tourists passing though. Everyone else at the restaurant was (at least) speaking French, and if you can read the French reviews, you will often see something to the effect that this is where the French go for their French food. Please go, and let me know what you think! Say "bonjour" to Isabelle and Marc for me!

After eating at La Table Du Brocanteur last night here's my advice to tourists who are epicurean…read moreenthusiasts: (1) check in to your hotel, (2) call 03.89.23.45.57 and make a dinner reservation. This place was filled by 8:00 on a Tuesday night and no one looked ready to leave in less than two hours. When we entered just before 7:00 no other customers had yet arrived and most tables contained a "Reserved" sign. The gracious lady who seated us took the time to read the menu, including the specials, to us English-speaking folks. She even allowed us to sample two different Pinot Noir's so we got the one we both liked. Who even bothers to that nowadays?! My better half ordered the Escargots and the Cordon Bleu nature and I ordered the Spring Roll special and the L'onglet De Boeuf medium rare. Both starters arrived pippin' hot and were delicious. The American-sized entrees were as good as we have ever had. The potatoes, cauliflower, zucchini and carrots were amazing as were the shallots covering my perfectly cooked medium rare steak. It was an experience not just a meal. Though it took a bit of effort to find this fine gem in the Colmar maze, it was definitely worth it. Don't forget the reservation.

Amazing fresh and local food which was elegantly prepared at reasonable prices. A must!read more

The food was delicious. The waiter was very helpful and friendly. He even spoke English and…read morerecommended the perfect dish and wine.

We had a great dinner here. One of the few restaurants where you don't need to order a complete…read moremenu. We ordered salmon salad and charcuterie cheese plate. Both were huge and delicious. Server was friendly and prices very reasonable! Great night to sit outside under covered tent.

What's great find! Omg the pork shank was outstanding. Huge…read moreand just delicious! The best ever had. The casserole with potatoes an 3 meats were so tender and a warm comfort food. A bit more carrots would have made it better. Service was great. Ambiance was great. Very cozy and well decorated. This was a great find! The pork shank was only 19.80 Euro, which was a real deal compared to U.S. or Switzerland. All the prices were reasonable and portions were great! We will tell all to come here , and I hope to be back.

Wow! Amazing little bistro that seats a max of 20 people. Daily specials. We did it and as well…read moreas a chicken dish--cannot emphasize enough how good it was. Everything made in house. Absolutely fantastic.

Happened upon this tiny family run upscale restaurant meandering through the streets of Colmar for…read morethe past few weeks. Been to a number of different restaurants here as well as Paris and none surpassed the detail to attention that we received here. Son and mother both serve while dad works the kitchen. The son spent tons of time explaining everything on the menu in English if you so desired. All of the food was excellent. My wife had a steak dish, I had ham and our niece had lamb chops. The dishes are enuf to recommend this place. But the detail to attention is what put it over the top! Only 9-10 tables. I'd call first.

Wow! Everything here was phenomenal. They definitely put the love in the food here. We started…read moreout with the Foie Gras. I then had the fish and it was absolute perfection. It was moist and delicious and it had a delicious crust on the outside. For dessert I had a rhubarb dessert that was not too sweet and so good! The wine list was wonderful. The atmosphere is sophisticated but also cozy. The staff were very helpful and the service was excellent. I wish we could have come a 2nd night!

We dined here on our first night in Colmar. Everything we had was delicious! Loved the white…read moreatmosphere of the restaurant and the staff was lovely! A must when in Colmar!

Maison Rouge is one of the few Michelin recommended restaurants that also open for lunch. The food…read morewas amazing. Every bite was so balanced and well thought out. Staff were friendly so this place is not to be missed.

I feel suspicious of how the Michelin judges rated this restaurant under Michelin Guide... Perhaps…read moreMichelin should re-select more professional judges to rate the restaurants! For anyone who wants to try this restaurant, I suggest that you should go to other restaurants nearby. Croque Jeune Homme, the taste is pretty good, but one thing that bothers me the most was the bread was so burnt... I understand that you cooked this with butter; however, as a professional chef, you should know that high heat would burnt the bread, even though you wanna aim for the crunchiness. Angus Beef Ribeye, the worst beef dish we've ever had, compare to any restaurants in France, Canada, US, & even Hong Kong! I have no idea who the hell rate this restaurant as one of the Michelin Guide restaurants?! This dish is 55€ per person. We left 1/3 of chewy tendon & overcooked beef on the brass plate & plates, which my mom & I couldn't able to eat. It's like chewing a rubber band. I can't believe I've spent 110€ on this lousy dish! Message for the chef of this restaurant, Chef Jean Kurtz, although I've learned French cooking in US & have tried many decent French restaurants. Besides a long wait for the dishes, your dishes are far worse than what I was expected! We are NOT the only customers complained to your two servers, who were ONLY busy serving a big party downstairs & ignored the rest of the customers (upstairs) in your restaurant! Compare to other restaurants who are serving dinner on a Wednesday evening, your restaurant wasn't as packed or busy as other restaurants. It's a shame that your culinary skills seemed going down the hill.

This is a small restaurant in the heart of Colmar, walking distance to the Cathedral…read more My Air BnB hosts highly recommended it and even made reservations for 7pm, just barely got a table. I met up with some American friends and we enjoyed one of the three course pairing dinners. We were a little rushed as they need the table at 8:30 which was surprising as usually they consider you have the table all night. We started out with a small appetizer which included fois gras (which was my first). Found out later that you are suppose to make a wish you for time, well that got wasted.. The rest of the meal was perfect. They assigned us a waiter who spoke English which was very helpful as we had no idea what we were eating. From my understanding the owner has changed direction here and has gone quite gastronomic. It was really special. Highly recommend. Must have a reservation.

A great cosy French restaurant full of locals situated in the Little Venice district of Colmar…read more Although this was my 3rd choice we were pleased to have a reservation at Le Frichti's as many restaurants are closed on Sundays. We opted for the Prix Fixe menu as it was too tiring to ask for the entire menu to be translated and to enquire about food allergies. Amuse Bouche Starter: Foie Gras Main: Duck Burger Dessert: Strawberry Carpaccio The best dish was the foie gras starter this was neatly presented and gained an astonishing remark of 'this place was definitely worth trying' from a dining companion who rarely cares about food or where they should dine! The Strawberry carpaccio dessert looked carefully assembled was a light and refreshing dish to end the meal. The Prix Fixe menu at 38 euros was competitively priced. Service was professional, one waiter was able to translate the French menu sufficiently. As we were leaving I was amused to discover that I had been mistaken for an overseas food critic by the staff.

We had a delicious dinner here. The food was authentic and homey, almost like we were dining at a…read morelocal person's home. We ordered: * Salade printanière * Veal cutlet with egg, anchovies, and capers * Coq au Riesling with Alsatian noodles * Strawberry, vanilla, and coffee ice creams I still think about the Coq au Riesling here. It was brought out in an individual steel pot and scooped out for serving. The Riesling sauce was so creamy and smooth, and it made a great sauce for the noodles too. I am still slurping this sauce in my dreams after returning from my trip to Colmar.

Had dinner here during our stay in Colmar. Made a reservation (even though it was a weekday) a…read morecouple of weeks before. Which turned out to be the smart thing...the place was almost fully booked. After entering we were accompanied to our table by our waiter. Our English Bulldog was welcome as well. Ordered a bottle of Crèmant d'Alsace (pink), Foie Gras (mi-cuit) and Oysters for starters. Both excellent choices. The foie gras was nice sized (two pieces), very smooth and tender. The oysters were soft and creamy, tasted very fresh. For the mains we ordered the beef steak with morels and sides and the Steak Tartare. The beef was pretty good, nice meat. But the highlight was of course the morel sauce. Plenty of wonderful tasting morels. The steak Tartare is pretty famous here and is prepared right at the table. A huge amount of the best and freshest raw beef. Never had such a big sized steak tartare before...and I've had many. And it wasn't just the biggest, no. It was also the very best Steak Tartare I've had so far. The Crèmant went very well with both the starters and the mains. It came together at around 150 Euros. Which is well priced for this kind of dinner. Classic french cuisine in a classic setting. Very cosy, very stylish. Friendly and attentive staff, great quality food. Really enjoyed our dinner here.

We enjoyed a very nice meal here. Started with a glass of cremant. They served complimentary veggie…read morebites, which were nice. Then, salad with cheese (not much salad), and mushrooms were both flavorful appys. For entrees, bf got the chicken over salad and I had traditional trout over sauerkraut! Both were very good. They serve reasonably priced wines which complimented our food. Dessert was spectacular! Baba rhum! Enough for the whole family! It was huge! Service was friendly and evenly paced. A very nice meal!

Charming and casual French restaurant. Very attentive, friendly and hard working staff. They…read moreprovide menus in English. The food comes out in an orderly fashion. We enjoyed everything which included the duck, salads, goat cheese, escargot and gazpacho soup. Ample bread provided. The fries, which came with the duck, were a bit greasy but good. The local bottled iced tea was very tasty but a tad on the sweet side. We split it into 2 glasses and added water. Fabulous wine from Cahors. Creme Brulee was the best I've ever had thus far. The garnish was both adorable and edible (see photos). Reservations recommend. We visited in July 2019 and they opened at 7:00 p.m.

L'Amandine is an adequate three-star restaurant, not bad, but not a place I'd visit on a tightly…read moreplanned adult vacation. I wasn't on an adult vacation, though--I was in Colmar for the Christmas markets with my mom and my two kids, aged five and three. The whole town was packed with tourists on a Saturday, and most of the restaurants weren't great for my little American boys, who were not about to embrace the local Alsatian cuisine. We were happy to stumble on L'Amandine as we walked by St. Martin's church, the beautiful Gothic cathedral in the center of town. The restaurant was big, and we noticed people eating pasta on the patio. It was 5:45 and we decided to take the opportunity to stuff the children with easy carbs. The interior was spacious, and we were able to walk in and grab a cozy table towards the back of the dining room. The restaurant filled up while we were there, and the atmosphere was kind of fun and festive. The boys went a little crazy at the end, and it was loud enough that their noise level wasn't a problem. My three-year-old lying on the floor, though, was, and at one point, our waiter got impatient and moved him out of the way. Understandable, and service was otherwise pretty friendly, if inattentive. My mom and I shared a burger, which was decent, with a beef patty, cheddar, gherkins, tomato, onion, and burger sauce, and a little onion ring on top. It came with fries, which were also fairly satisfying. More importantly, the kids got a heap of spaghetti with butter, plus apple juice and hot chocolate with mini marshmallows for dessert. I skipped the hot cocoa but did enjoy a glass of pinot noir. If you're in Colmar during Christmas season and just need somewhere to sit and eat, L'Amandine is a good bet. There's wine for you, and food and drink for your children.

Located next to the Colmar Cathedral, this restaurant left much to be desired…read more The staff appeared disorganized. While our server was helpful, he seemed rushed and overwhelmed. At one point, he went on a break without informing us, which felt unprofessional and rude. The food was of disappointingly low quality. The pizza was mediocre at best, the salad lacked flavor, and the dessert was bland, dry, and utterly forgettable. We had lunch inside. That place is quite noisy and didn't really look too clean. Overall: We cannot recommend this place. If you're unable to find a table elsewhere, you're better off grabbing a pastry or sandwich from a street vendor. Avoid this restaurant at all costs.