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.

I was blown away by how good the food was at Chez Eric! So different than the normal heavy German…read moremeals that can be sometimes boring. But not Chez Eric! With a view of the Freiburg Munster and the mountains in France nearby this was a real treat. Celebrated Oma and Opa's 60th wedding anniversary, the wait staff was fantastic, wines tasty (and pricey) and the several small dishes all top-notch. Great for a special event!

From the owner: Das Restaurant "Chez Eric" steht für eine mediterrane Küche mit provençalischen Aromen und…read moresüdländischem Flair. Châteaubriand, Austern, Fisch und Meeresfrüchte zählen ebenso zu den Spezialitäten des Hauses wie die harmonisch aufeinander abgestimmten Degustationsmenus mit korrespondierenden regionalen und internationalen Weinen. Am Nachmittag genießt man bei atemberaubender Aussicht Feingebäck, Kuchen und Torten aus der eigenen Pâtisserie, am frühen Abend erfreut man sich auf der großen Terrasse oder an der Bar bei Aperitif oder badischem Viertele am Sonnenuntergang sowie ausgesuchten Köstlichkeiten wie u.a. hausgemachter Pasta aus der Brasseriekarte. Ob Hochzeiten oder andere private Feierlichkeiten, Firmenveranstaltungen, Präsentationen oder Kundenevents - unsere Räumlichkeiten bieten eine perfekte Kulisse für Anlässe aller Art. Im kleinen Kreis wie für große Gesellschaften mit bis zu 250 Personen, in unserem Restaurant, auf unseren Event-Terrassen oder in unseren Banketträumen! Kostenfreie Parkplätze stehen direkt am Hotel zur Verfügung! Wir freuen uns auf Sie!

Love the food and French pizza especially. It is thin and fresh. The wines are limited but well…read morepriced. Perfect for a weekend walk and then to sit outside during the summer and enjoy the best food, wine and desserts. The host is not easy to read but actually very friendly once she realizes that you might be back. She works super hard and sometimes feels like is running the entire place by herself. She is amazing so give her some time to warm up. Do not judge her in the first interaction.

Very honest and centrally located place a couple of hundred meters from the Dreiländerbrücke. A…read moreselection of Alsatian specialties is to be found here, meat and cheese play a big role. Munster fondue, excellent veal roast with nuts on a crust. Good white wine selection. Portions are humungous, so please bring appetite. I loved the service, the location, the building, the decoration. The only thing to definitely improve: tables and chairs. Table clothes would also be a welcome sight. Good job guys!

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.

I'm totally confused on why they are not Michelin rated . For all the silly reviews with low star…read moreratings , come on , there is a McDonald's down the street and that's where you belong. This restaurant is now going to be haunting me in my dreams it was that good . First off, the onion tart is crack. The perfect crust with fluffy eggs and onions and bacon. I would say generally I'm not the biggest fan of quiches, but the onion tart is a must. Then we had the white asparagus special with a soft boiled egg and lentils with the most flavorful dressing ever. I was with my two daughters and wife and we split the onion tart and asparagus special as an appetizer, and literally a fight almost broke out among us. Then we split the steak, pork filet and potato pancakes. Just absolutely delicious. My older daughter does not like salad and she actually couldn't believe she liked the side salad that came with her steak. Not the lame iceberg bagged salad mix you get it some restaurants. This was frise, endive and radicchio in a vinaigrette that was spot on. Best french fries ever as a side on the pork fillet. Incredible home fries as the side on the steak. I wish I would've taken photos to post, but the dishes were getting destroyed as soon as they came out. We had the rhubarb pie as a dessert and Panna cotta. We are coming back tomorrow for lunch and getting the asparagus and tart again. It was that good.

This cozy restaurant serves excellent Alsatian food in an authentic, off the beaten track but close…read morein location. My husband had choucroute garnie and I had chicken with Munster sauce, a very interesting dish. The house wine and cremant were wonderful. We can't say enough about this homey restaurant if a person is looking for nontouristy, local food and vibes.

The best first: the ambiance is really great. Staff is professional and the food is generally good…read more Be aware that the bill can reach unprecedented heights.

Excellent food, location and service. Advice is to get a reservation. Beautiful patio setting.read more

Colmar is a wonderful town. And there are countless dining options. We did some research and chose…read morethis restaurant for our first night in town. We made a reservation several weeks before. Which was a good thing, since they had to turn away several guests that night. Our English Bulldog was welcome here as well, which was very nice of them. The menu in this Michelin restaurant is compact, but has something for every taste. It's modern french cuisine I'd say. We ordered a glass of local Riesling with our starters. There was a complementary Amuse-Bouche. A kind of cream-puff, but savoury with a creamy, cheesy filling. A really tasty appetizer. For starters we chose the Galantine duck and foie gras and trout carpaccio. Both fantastic choices. Wonderful duck and foie gras (mi-cuit), matched the Riesling perfectly. And the trout (pink/orange) was better quality-wise than most salmon in any other restaurants we know. High quality, fresh, highly enjoyable. For the mains we ordered the Veal shank confit and the Milk-fed lamb shoulder. Both excellent dishes. A bottle of red with that . I know duck confit, but veal confit (72 hours) was new to me. What a tender, juicy piece of meat. Actually: Piece of art! And the sauce...heaven! Confit is something you need to try. And this place here would be perfect for that. But also the lamb was wonderful. Equally tender, very smooth and with a rich sauce. You wouldn't even know it's lamb taste-wise, it was just perfect. There wasn't any room for desserts after this rich meal. A really fantastic dinner in a wonderful restaurant with a classic and cosy setting. It was pretty packed, so the staff was pretty busy. But they were quick and attentive, just didn't really have time for a quick chat or so. Price-wise it was fair. Around 150 Euros for two glasses of white, a bottle of red, two starters and two mains. For this quality? I would actually even say more than fair. A great place.

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.

Out of this world experience! My husband and I were here during Art Basel and were delighted they…read morewere able to take us during an evening tasting menu. Sight, sound, taste, smell, everything is synchronized like a song the minute you walk in. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable, and they tried their best to speak English so we could understand. We sat out by the Rhine river before we were seated. It was very calming. Then we were bought to the dining room where they only have one seating per night. We had a 12 course tasting menu and my husband had the wine pairing as well. I will let the picture speak for themselves. Food was the best I've ever had and I love the combination of spices and textures used. Every bite is a burst of flavor, but not too overwhelming. If you only have one chance to taste a 3 star Michelin restaurant - this is it!!! Don't bother going anywhere else because you will be disappointed. The final Bill came to 748 euros.

I know, I know - only four stars forms the star Michelin restaurant? Yes, only three. The decor is…read moresumptuous, and every part of the meal is choreographed, and the dinner is an experience to remember. The menu changes with the season, and the wine list is HUGE! We asked for guidance from the sommelier, but it was very disappointing to not have a curated wine menu for the full dining experience. Wine is an essential part of dine dining, and the restaurant misses the mark by not filling the good. We had the best oyster of our lives, and one of the amuse bouche dishes was repeated (I was not sad about this). Bread is offered liberally -- take it! That will be the most filling part of your meal. Note the frequent refills of water at $11/bottle. All of the dishes were sensational and complex, and if you are a seeker of Michelin star restaurants, then this is a do not miss based on many factors, including the hotel being a place where Napoleon visited. Just know that you will not be gorging yourself on this meal.

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.

Got a tip about this restaurant of a friend. The plastic chairs and the paper covers with…read moreadvertisement were a little bit strange when we entered the outdoor area. But the rest I do absolutely love and recommend. Food was well cooked and the presentation was fabulous. The chef was very nice and always had a smile on his face. The wine (Les Hauts du Tertre) was offered for a great price. Sure, we will revisit this place pretty soon.