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Wistub Brenner

In this authentic winstub in the heart of Little Venice, the cuisine is – of course – regional: salad with Comté cheese and cervelas, "Papi Lucien's onion tart", sauerkraut and braised pork knuckle, Pinot Noir sauce. Local produce, a friendly atmosphere and a pleasant terrace.

La Maison Rouge

Chef Jean Kuentz (dubbed Petit Jean), who learned the ropes in top Parisian establishments, runs this iconic establishment in Colmar's historic centre, a stone's throw from the Petite Venise quarter. In an 11C edifice, he crafts gourmet fare, navigating between regional and more modern dishes, accompanied by well-chosen wines.

Le Quai 21

Head down to the docks of Little Venice for a fine dining experience, courtesy of Le Quai 21 and its expertly prepared contemporary cuisine, eg fillet of German sashi beef accompanied by chanterelles, onions, cherry tomatoes and parmesan. The inviting dining area on the first floor is complemented by a pleasant patio terrace. Chic bistro vibe on the ground floor.

L'Atelier du Peintre

Martin Schongauer, one of the greatest late-15C engravers and painters from the Rhine, had his workshop just across from this establishment, whose walls date back to the Renaissance. The interior however is decidedly 21C and sports a deliberately cosy, modern vibe. Loïc Lefebvre's vibrant personality shines throughout the culinary score. This native of Lorraine, who learned the ropes in Michelin-starred establishments, signs creative, colourful seasonal cuisine. Freshness and subtlety, precision and finesse are the hallmarks of his grilled Arctic char, kohlrabi spaghetti with a cream of tarama and a sabayon of elderberry vinegar or a slab of seabass decorated with slices of scallops arranged like fish scales…

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JY'S

Schillinger is a name that resonates particularly strongly in Alsace. First there was Jean, then there was his son Jean-Yves, who, after a period on the New York City restaurant scene (Destinée, Olica), returned home in 2002. Here in this restaurant bordering the Champ-de-Mars Park, he is full of bright ideas. His cuisine embraces one tradition after another with disconcerting ease – Alsace, the United States, Brittany and Japan. Confident in his strengths, he deploys a no-holds-barred approach – as in, for example, his Breton lobster cooked in a Cona coffee maker and served with the claw in a spring roll and fresh herb agnolotti, or a medley of green apple textures flanked by a seafood lemon and caviar sorbet..., not to mention the trolley laden with exquisite bite-sized desserts. A unique experience and exceptional flavours.

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Restaurant Girardin

The Maison des Têtes, an iconic Renaissance edifice lavishly decorated with grimacing faces, is home to this Restaurant. With the help of their architects, Éric Girardin and his wife have gone all out with a stripped-back, minimalist style, which extends even to the tasting menu. Here, Alsatian produce is to the fore, and each dish is the epitome of beauty, goodness and flavour. You will be won over by the trout gravadlax with pickled turnips, or the hay-smoked veal with chervil roots and an intense veal jus. There is also a brasserie, plus guestrooms that sport a spirit of timeless elegance.

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Bord'eau

This spinoff by two-star chef Jean-Yves Schillinger is located next to the Lauch River in the heart of Little Venice. The menu allows the chef to express his creativity in recipes that blend Asian traditions with local Alsace produce. Carrots roasted in hay, herby snail fritters and salted kumquats, or pollock with pumpkin purée, maki of vegetables and yuzu gel. Contemporary decor.

Lucas et Chris

Located just a few minutes' walk from the old town, this contemporary bistro with an emphasis on conviviality is run by two guys who were born and bred in Colmar: Lucas Gaertner (in the kitchen) and Chris Roldan, who is also a DJ in his spare time. At lunchtime, the chef serves a three-course set menu (choice of fish or meat); at dinnertime, the menu – updated every month – is more extensive. Expect beautifully prepared dishes that err on the side of tradition, such as salmon gravlax, horseradish cream and honey mustard, or veal kidney and butternut knepfles – a testament to the experience of a chef who has worked at Robuchon and Le Maximilien in Zellenberg.