France Guide
Alsace and Lorraine
Restaurants
1 Le Buerehiesel 4 parc de l'Orangerie 
03.88.45.56.65 
www.buerehiesel.com Formerly under the helm of Michelin lauded chef Antoine Westermann, who recently handed over control of the kitchen to his son, Buerehiesel is delightfully housed in a rustic farmhouse in the Parc de l'Orangerie. Best value is the lunchtime €35 set menu; otherwise count on almost double that. Try the Alsatian pigeon stuffed with celery tagine with fricasée of vegetables and fruits, €28. Closed Sun & Mon.
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Cinecitta' 42 Rue de Zurich. Lively, local pizzeria near the university district, one of several cheap spots in this area offering something a little different from the standard Alsatian fare; pizzas €8. Closed Sat & Sun lunch and Mon.
3 Le Clou 3 rue du Chaudron 03.88.32.11.67 www.le-clou.com Reliable, ever-popular winstub tucked away close to the cathedral, serving good Alsatian classics, such as choucroute (€17). Closed Wed lunch & Sun.
4 Au Coin des Pucelles 12 rue des Pucelles 03.88.35.35.14 Atmospheric little winstub in a cosy, panelled old house, serving mounds of choucroute and other hearty dishes until 1am, alongside a good selection of local wines. Mignon de porc with Munster spaetzles €16. Closed Sun & Mon.
5 Fleurdesel 22 quai des Bateliers 03.88.36.01.54. Stylish restaurant in an old house beside the river. Imaginative, beautifully presented cuisine, with an emphasis on exotic flavours and combinations. Main dishes €16. Closed Sun & Mon.
6 Poêles de Carottes 2 place des Meuniers 03.88.32.33.23, www.poelesdecarottes.com . Strasbourg's best vegetarian and organic restaurant, in a quiet square near picturesque Petite France. Daily €12 set menu or a selection of vegetarian pastas, gratins and burritos from €10. Closed Sun & Mon.
7 S'Munsterstuewel 8 place du Marché-aux-Cochons-de-Lait 03.88.32.17.63. Set on an attractive square and renowned as one of Strasbourg's finest winstubs; traditional and more unusual dishes, accompanied by excellent local wines. Coq au Riesling €20; full meals around €45. Closed Mon.