Beim Mühlenwirt

In the heart of Little Venice, this former local butcher's draws crowds of diners keen to tuck into the chef’s culinary tapestry, guided by the seasons. Here, the ultimate experience is to dine on the terrace on the banks of the Lauter. The interior with a view of the Église St-Pierre-et-St-Paul is equally inviting.

"The soul of a winstub... and all the flavours of the region lovingly presented: blue trout, venison steak with sauce grand veneur, kirsch mousse etc. The same spirit is mirrored in the decor: lots of wood panelling and two ""stuben"": rustic rooms that are typical of the region. Finally, a special mention for the absolutely exemplary service. "

Georges Flaig represents the fourth generation at the helm of this gorgeous half - timbered house, dating from 1860. No nostalgia on his watch. His cooking is modern and tasty, and readily promotes producers from the surrounding area. For instance, Uhrwiller dairy buffalo beef and Wingen trout.

Chef Anthony Schauer, who trained in top houses in northern Alsace, and his wife, cheerfully welcome you to their tasteful, contemporary restaurant, which provides the perfect foil to fresh, gutsy, seasonal fare with a bistronomic slant, such as seared seabream, white asparagus, kaesknepfle and a foamy hollandaise sauce, or a piece of French beef, veg, piping-hot crunchy fries and a béarnaise sauce. The weekday menu is excellent value for money. What’s not to like?

With Thomas in the kitchen and Esther in the dining room, the Limmacher’s restaurant is a family business! The chef favours premium ingredients, local whenever possible and concocts primarily traditional recipes with a welcome hint of creative modernity. For example, he proposes a new take of the familiar flammkuchen or adds a puff pastry Wellington-inspired spin to local venison, flanked by a gloriously velvety game sauce. The menu changes frequently, to the delight of the (numerous) regulars.

In the centre of this village right on the German Wine Route, this traditional inn at the foot of Landeck Castle is now run by the fifth generation of the same family, with two sisters breathing new life into the place. Christine Baumann presides in the kitchen, putting a Latin-American spin on Palatinate cuisine; Franziska Baumann provides friendly service. There is a short à la carte menu, from which you can also put together a three- or four-course meal. Regional wines accompany the seasonal cuisine. The appealingly modern, minimalist design successfully incorporates exposed old sandstone w

The setting is strikingly contemporary, with black walls and carpeting and atmospheric lighting. The food is equally up-to-date, thanks to the commitment of chef Pierre Weller, who slips in the odd tribute to Japan’s culinary culture, while excelling in the art of precise plating, demonstrated by his arctic char makis with green asparagus, orange foam and pistou. The Source also proposes guestrooms for overnight stays, together with a luxurious spa to pamper your senses.