Part Two, Best Strasbourg Restaurants: An Elegant Guide to Alsatian Cuisine
CUISINE
In this cold season, Strasbourg becomes a place where food, tradition and warmth meet. As you stroll through winter markets and historic streets, one's appetite grows — not just for sights and light, but for dishes that wrap you in comfort.
That’s why I created Part Two: Best Strasbourg Restaurants — An Elegant Guide to Alsatian Cuisine. Whether you’re after a cozy supper after a long day of wandering or a truly local gastronomic experience, this guide gathers my favorite tables in Strasbourg. Think rich cheesy raclette, rustic Alsatian flavors, elegant dining, and charming cafés.
Below are two of the restaurants that should definitely be on your list — places that blend atmosphere, heritage, and taste in a way that makes them feel like more than just stops on a food map.
🍽️ La Cloche à Fromage — Cheese Shop & Raclette
Why this place stands out
Located at 27 Rue des Tonneliers, La Cloche à Fromage lives up to its name. It’s not just a restaurant… it’s a cheese lover’s dream. At the entrance, you can see the world's largest cheese bell, according to the 1989 Guinness Book of World Records (1.80 meters high, 1.50 meters in diameter, and weighing a total of 800 kg). The menu is built around what Alsace and nearby regions do best: cheese. Think raclette, tartiflette, cheese boards, and local wines to match. The vibe is warm and rustic, perfect for cold, grey décembre afternoons or snowy evenings.
I love this spot because it captures the essence of comfort food: cheese, warmth, simplicity, and slow conversation. Whether you’re with friends or returning solo from a long day of exploring, a bubbling raclette or gratin with a glass of good wine feels like coming home.
What to expect
Generous portions of raclette or tartiflette, often shared.
Local wines (Alsatian whites and reds) — ideal for cutting through the richness of melted cheese.
A mix of locals and travelers: the place feels authentic, not touristy.
Cozy, relaxed atmosphere: rough wooden furniture, friendly staff, good for lingering.
If you’re looking for simple luxury that suits the season — something hearty, warming, and unpretentious — La Cloche à Fromage is a dependable, delicious choice.
Chez l’Oncle Freddy — Alsatian Classics with Soul
Why I recommend it
Tucked away at 9 Rue des Moulins, Chez l’Oncle Freddy is a favorite for traditional Alsatian cuisine served with warmth and sincerity. This is the kind of place that feels lived-in — not polished, but genuine. Over the years it’s become known among locals as a place where you can reliably get regional dishes like choucroute, baeckeoffe, tarte flambée, and more, served in generous portions and at reasonable prices.
What makes it special is the kind of uncomplicated comfort it offers: nothing trendy, just time-honored recipes, hearty fare, and the sense that you are eating like someone who actually lives here. For travellers tired of tourist menus or overpriced “gastro-bistros,” this is the spot where you taste the region as locals do.
What you’ll find
Rich Alsatian mains — think slow-cooked meats, cabbage, seasonal vegetables.
Rustic interior — wood tables, low lighting, simple decor — the kind of space where you slow down, dig in, and stay a while.
Friendly, no-fuss service — ideal if you arrive hungry, a bit damp from the cold, and just want a warm meal without pretence.
Great value — good food without steep “tourist premium” pricing.
If you want to understand how Strasbourg eats when it’s not trying to impress, Chez l’Oncle Freddy is essential.
What’s Next in the Guide
Beyond these two, I’ve curated a few more spots — from fine dining to casual cafés — that showcase Alsatian cuisine’s range: from 18th-century brasseries to modern wine bars, each with its own character.
I hope this guide helps you eat well, explore deeply, and find food that warms not just your body, but your soul.
Recommended Strasbourg Restaurants
Muensterstuewel - FINE DINING
8 Pl. du Marché-aux-Cochons-de-Lait, 67000 Strasbourg
La Cloche à Fromage - CHEESE SHOP, RACLETTE
27 Rue des Tonneliers, 67000 Strasbourg
Chez l’Oncle Freddy - ALSATIAN
9 Rue des Moulins, 67000 Strasbourg
Brasserie Des Haras - 18-TH CENTURY FARM
23 Rue des Glacières, 67000 Strasbourg
Café Bretelles Petite France - COFFEE & HOUSEMADE CAKES
36 Rue du Bain-aux-Plantes, 67000 Strasbourg
The Drunky Stork Social Club
24 Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Vins, 67000 Strasbourg
