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.

We ended stumbling upon Des Tanneurs for lunch while we were at the Colmar Christmas market. You…read moresee, we made the mistake of delaying our lunch until after 2 pm, when most establishments were then closed until dinner - our dining options were very limited and Des Tanneurs was one of the only places still accepting diners. Des Tanneurs serves traditional Alsatian fare in an environment with typical Alsatian decor. It's cite, and kitschy, and I love the warmth. It reminds me of my grandma's house. It was packed when we arrived, and the service was what you might expect at European restaurants. Unfussy, but they get the job done. This was my first time trying Alsatian choucroute -- what I received was a massive ham hawk served atop sauerkraut and some steamed potatoes on the side. Side note- I hail from a region in the U.S. where sauerkraut is also very common, and I had more the my fair share growing up. But Alsatian sauerkraut is less sour with a more complex flavor, which I attribute, in part, to the juniper berries. Anyway, I loved the whole, stick to your ribs, massive portion of choucrute I received. There was so much ham, I could not eat it all. The dish was so tasty and surprisingly less salty than I was expecting. My husband went with a melted Munster cheese dish served with roasted potatoes, which he loved so much that he declared was even better than raclette. Les Tanneurs was a lucky find for us, and it made an already fun day, even better with delicious food. I'd recommend when visiting Colmar.

Tried traditional Alsatian dishe Choucroute des Tanneurs and it was tasty. Love sour cabbage which…read moreis good combination with Strasbourg sausage and herb sausage. Mushroom sauce for Sirloin steak was salty. Service was good and attentive.

My family and I came here on our first night in Colmar. The kids meal and the rest of the menu were…read moreattractive. We were seated right away. The restaurant was busy but not noisy. I had the beef "gro sel" which I saw the lady at the next table eat, and it looked good. My husband had the bibalakas with smoked trout, which was good, but not quite what he was hoping for (we didn't really know what to expect). The kids had sausage and spatzel/french fries. I liked my food. Just the right portion and taste for me. Dessert was good as well. I had the black forest cake, and my husband had the pie of the day, which was a crumble raspberry pie. Overall, a solid family friendly restaurant in old town Colmar.

After a long day of walking around Colmar, we had our mind set on dining outside. We were able to…read moreget a table at Chez Hansi without a reservation with just a short wait (we could have been seated right away indoors). We started with a couple of spritzes and a big bottle of tap water. We ordered a few main courses to share -- the winemaker "salad," which was too much meat and cheese with very little lettuce; the goat cheese and honey flambee, which was decent but we had a better one earlier in the day down the road and the original bibalakas, which were our favorite item. It was a good meal but not one of our favorites. Maybe we didn't order the right things.

This lovely gem is in the heart of Little Venice. The inside is small and quaint, and the outdoor…read morearea is larger. The staff is friendly and attentive. After we placed our order, they brought an amuse-bouche for the table. For our starters, we ordered Les Escargots d'Alsace de Monsieur Barbisan au beurre persillé and La Salade au Munster pané de Gilbert et Magret Fumé. Les escargots were hands down the best escargots I have ever had! I'm not sure what sort of magical parsley butter they use, but good Lord, this was pure heaven! The Munster salad and smoked duck breast were good. The cheese was breaded and fried and paired well with the greens and duck. For our entrees, we ordered the Jarret de Porc braisé au Melfort, Sauce Pinot Noir, Spätzelés à la farine bio d'Alsace and La Choucroute Wistub de Danie. The pork was perfectly braised and fell off the bone with zero effort. La Choucroute was precisely what you would expect: a plat for sausages and bacon. This pork lover's plate not only lives up to our expectations but also far surpasses them! Never would I ever have expected to say such a phrase, as this is the best sauerkraurt I have ever had. With thinly shredded cabbage that wasn't too sour, it complemented the meat on this plate like they meant to do one another. Tips and tricks! Make a reservation. If none are available online, walk by and speak to them in person; they might be able to make it work.

Very rustic place to dine. Food was delicious, steak was grilled perfectly. Escargot was tasty.read more

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.

My family and I are in Colmar for 3 days. We came across La Soi on Google Maps and saw that it was…read morefull when we were walking back from dinner during our first night. I figured if we get there right when dinner service starts at 7, then we should be able to get a table, but I was so wrong. They were already fully booked for the rest of the night, and closed for the next two days. I was so disappointed thinking that I won't be and to try it based on all the reviews. Since we were staying around the corner from there. I asked the guy if I can get take out. He did me a favor and was able to accommodate that. I saw a "take away available" sign hidden when I was waiting for my order, so I am pretty sure that they weren't taking take out orders either. We took it back to our Airbnb, and it was so yummy. We got the Munster and the Gratinée. I'm so glad that we were able to try this place during our trip. Thank you so much to the kind staff who was able to accommodate my take out order. This place is a MUST GO in Colmar, and make sure to make a reservation.

Great thin crust pizzas! Very small so you need to make a reservation. We had the truffle,…read moreMunster and the Garlic pizzas. We liked the truffle pizza best!

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.

This restaurant was perfection, from the food to the service to the atmosphere. If you love tuna…read moreyou must have the fabulous appetizer. Local blue lobster entree was poached table side and was delicate and sweet. Many amuse bouche with the wonderful stuffed olives like nothing I have ever had. Staff was so welcoming and helped translate everything to English. I was very comfortable dining solo at the small bar. I had a lovely conversation with Chef Jean-Yves Schillinger, very modest for such an accomplished and skilled chef. The building is beautiful. This ranks among my top meals and I look forward to returning someday.

I had come from Strasbourg for the day just so I can dine here for dinner as it was not open for…read morelunch on Tuesday. The opening hour for the dinner was from 7pm. I have aimed to get to the train station to return to Strasbourg by 9pm. The staff was very accommodating and incredibly helpful. I must say this is simply one of the best meals I have had in Alsace. It is definitely worth the trip. They have a French menu only and I ordered the set menu and to my delight it came with some of my most favourite produces.