Alsatian and Lorraine gastronomy are regional cuisines that have much in common, but also some differences. Known for its rich, hearty dishes, Alsatian cuisine benefits from a strong German influence, a country with which Alsace shares a border.
Of all Alsace's specialties, sauerkraut is undoubtedly the most famous. With its cabbage fermented in brine, its beautiful pieces of smoked bacon and its large knack, sauerkraut is the comforting and generous dish par excellence, usually served for the whole table.
Other flagship dishes from Alsace include pretzels, tarte flambée (the famous flammekueche) and baeckeoffe, an opulent dish of potatoes, vegetables and an assortment of smoked meats, accompanied by a glass of Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Pinot Gris, before finishing with a good kouglof, the famous brioche with raisins soaked in rum or kirsch.
The cuisine of Lorraine is equally generous, with traditional dishes such as pâté lorrain, potée lorraine, quiche lorraine (one of France's favorite dishes) and tarte aux mirabelles, one of the region's jewels.
To enjoy all these specialities, head for the Alsatian and Lorraine restaurants in Paris!
A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: L'Alsace, Alsatian tradition on the Champs-Elysées
Since 1968, brasserie L'Alsace has been bringing out the soul of the great Parisian houses on the Champs-Élysées, between generous sauerkraut, crispy flammekueches and seafood benches. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Brasserie Lipp, living memory of Saint-Germain
Since 1880, Brasserie Lipp has welcomed writers, politicians and sauerkraut lovers to its Belle Époque decor. A German-Pratin mainstay. [Read more]
A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bofinger, the Alsatian grande dame of Bastille
Opened in 1864 in Bastille, Bofinger is the oldest Alsatian brasserie in Paris. With its cupola, wood panelling and seafood, it embodies the elegance of Parisian brasseries. [Read more]
Picotte, a bistronomic tour of France's regional specialities
From Provence to Northern France, via Normandy and the West Indies, Picotte promises a veritable bistronomic tour of France's specialties. [Read more]
Prost, a Jules Verne-style German speciality restaurant and speakeasy in Bastille
Just a stone's throw from Place de la Bastille, you'll find comfort food, Franco-German specialities and craft beers at Prost, a surprising restaurant full of surprises! [Read more]
Elsass, Alsace's bistronomic cuisine, far from preconceived ideas
The Elsass restaurant makes light of commonplaces and proves that Alsatian cuisine can (also) be bistronomic, built around the region's finest vintages. [Read more]
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Where to eat good sauerkraut in Paris? Our best addresses
A craving for sauerkraut? Here's a list of restaurants in Paris where you can dine on tasty, generous sauerkraut! [Read more]
How about a good quiche lorraine? Discover our best addresses in Paris! [Read more]
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Where to eat good sauerkraut in Paris? Our best addresses
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