Restaurant near Strasbourg Cathedral

Restaurant near Strasbourg Cathedral

A couple from Lyon came in on a Saturday in September, their legs heavy. They had spent the afternoon climbing the platform of the Cathedral, then walked down two pedestrian streets looking for a place to really sit down. «We wanted to get away from the crowd a little bit, but not too much,» the woman told me. That’s exactly the distance we occupy. If you’re looking for a restaurant near the Cathedral of Strasbourg where you can eat seriously without getting caught up in the tourist flow, let me point you in the right direction.

Where we are, in concrete terms

We are at 9 rue de Berne, a few minutes’ walk from Gutenberg Square and Place d’Austerlitz. From the cathedral’s forecourt, it’s a short ten-minute walk, allowing you to leave the busiest streets behind you.

This distance is not a flaw in the location. It is a choice. It filters out traffic, changes the clientele, and above all it changes the rhythm of the room: we don’t turn the tables to catch up on a first-line tourist rental.

The neighborhood, between Gutenberg and Austerlitz

The Gutenberg Square, with its statue of the printer in the middle, marks the boundary: on one side the Grande Île and its columns of visitors, on the other a city center that becomes a place of life again. Rue de Berne belongs to the latter.

It’s a neighborhood where you’ll find as many Strasbourg residents as visitors. Good news for you: an address that must convince its neighbors has no right to rest on its laurels.

What you are coming to look for: meat, seriously

All meat served at L’Épicurien is halal-certified. The Angus beef comes from Ireland. L’Épicurien does not serve aged meat.

Choice: Finely grained Angus fillet, almost buttered, served raw; more powerful entrecote and flank steak, with that toasted nut flavor when the fat caramelizes; charolaise beef tenderloin under protected geographical indication, cut into slices for sharing between two people; and the Alsatian Simmental, dense and almost sweet in the finish — the dish I recommend to those who want to experience the region through their plates.

Carpaccio à volonté, after a day of standing

After walking all afternoon, we were hungry without feeling the need for something heavy. Our à la carte carpaccio solved the problem: a Charolais fillet cut to order, cherry red, translucent, 24-month-old DOP Parmesan in shavings, wild rocket, capers from Pantelleria, fleur de sel de Guérande, slightly fiery Tuscan oil at the end of the meal.

He was born in 1950 in Harry’s Bar in Venice, Created for a client to whom the doctor forbade cooked meat, and named after a Venetian painter passionate about deep reds. By will here means what he says: requests are met on demand, nothing is kept for later.

Eating Alsatian food differently

Many visitors, upon arriving in Strasbourg, seek the «Alsatian table,» and sometimes leave disappointed by eating the same thing as everyone else. Alsace also means its farmers, its animals, and its meadows of the Ried. Our Alsatian Simmental tells this story, with a halal certification that requires us to know every step of the way.

For those who wish, the card offers Wines of Alsace ; For the others, cold infusions, pressed juices and homemade flavored waters.

How long is the walk from the Cathedral?

About ten minutes, along Gutenberg Square. A simple and straightforward journey.

Should I book during the tourist season?

Yes, especially at the weekend and during peak periods. Please come by. Online booking or call +33 9 79 01 28 81.

Is there a dish for tired children?

The bleu cordon with halal smoked turkey, prepared here, including the breading. It works for all ages.

The Lyon couple stayed until closing. They didn’t talk about the Cathedral; they talked about the Simmental. That might be the nicest compliment you can give a table located ten minutes from a famous monument. Come walk with us: book your table at 9 rue de Berne.

Warning: The information in this article is provided for informational purposes and is based on referenced culinary traditions. It does not replace personalized medical or nutritional advice. In case of allergies or specific dietary restrictions, consult a healthcare professional before consumption.