Domaine Les Bachats

René Lalique was the most prominent jeweller of the turn of the 20C and the Art nouveau movement. His legacy lives on in Wingen-sur-Moder in this historic edifice on the outskirts of the village, home to a museum and a luxury hotel. A sleek modern extension houses the restaurant helmed by Paul Stradner who consummately marries produce from Alsace and further afield (goose foie gras, blue lobster, Sparsbach trout). The Austrian chef signs painstakingly crafted dishes steeped in delicate, intelligent and creative nods that bear witness to his bold hallmark, courtesy of occasionally surprising ju

Established in 1932 on the outskirts of Saverne, Kasbür has been linked to the Kieffer family for three generations. The restaurant is named after the great-grandfather, a farmer who made his cheeses here, and it is Yves Kieffer, his great-grandson, who brought this imposing building into the modern era. The elegant contemporary dining room looking out onto the lush Alsace countryside is run with a great sense of hospitality by Béatrice, his wife. Driven by a strong sense of his heritage and unwavering standards, the chef cooks with top-notch seasonal produce, such as asparagus from Mallemort

In the heart of the Lunéville countryside, this romantic, classical château is nestled in wooded grounds. You pass through a dignified series of rooms that have lost none of their period cachet: wainscoting, parquet floors and open fireplaces, into the dining room overlooking the grounds. A few subtle baroque and contemporary touches brighten up this glamorous interior, providing the perfect foil to the chef's cuisine – traditional with modern touches. Previously a pastry chef, the talented and discreet Cyril Leclerc (who hails from Lorraine) loves premium produce. He treats it with respect –

The name is a nod to Tōya, a famous volcanic lake in the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Globe-trotting chef-owner, Loïc Villemin considers the region to be something of a culinary paradise, in which wild fish, plants and herbs abound. In addition, extensive animal husbandry and premium market gardening are practised there – plenty to enrich this restaurant overlooking a verdant golf course and with a trendy and soothing nature-inspired decor. The chef was also a disciple of some of the great culinary masters: Jean-Georges Klein, Nicolas Le Bec, Bernard Lois

Situated on the road from Metz to Strasbourg, this pretty little inn – once a farm belonging to the church in Welferding – has been run by the same family since the late 19C. Having taken over from his father who built up the auberge’s gastronomic reputation in the region, Stephan Schneider (fifth generation) is now at the helm here. Guests dine in a large, plush and warmly decorated dining room with old parquet flooring and cabinets laden with gleaming Sarreguemines earthenware. The chef is a staunch champion of tradition who works with local market gardeners (he also has his own kitchen gard

This spruce inn, with its striking colourful façade, is the haunt of a couple of food lovers who met at Villa René Lalique. In a decor of pale-coloured wood, make your pick from a concise seasonal menu, most of whose ingredients are local: crispy knuckle of ham, celeriac and cider vinegar; calf’s sweetbread with verbena berries, aubergine and spinach; raspberries, meadowsweet and ewe’s yoghurt… Bargain priced lunch menu and a bouncy, cheerful front-of-house team!

In the upper reaches of the village, this chic hotel is home to this fine dining restaurant with an intimate style decor. Creative, within reason, the appealing seasonal set menu (available in two versions: "Dégustation" or "Potager") is a mine of great culinary ideas: Oscietra caviar, green beans with fresh thyme, vinaigrette with lobster juices; veal presented two ways: cooked rare with seaweed, and confit with savory, courgette terrine and a Crémant d'Alsace jus. Attentive service.