Also called Tarte Flambée, this Alsatian specialty features paper-thin dough baked in a wood oven until edges char. Toppings are simple and traditional—smoked lardons, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and fresh crème fraîche. Light enough for lunch but satisfying.
A lighter protein option, flammekueche topped with cold-smoked Scottish salmon instead of meat. The dill and salmon pair with the char and cream for a sophisticated play of hot and cold, smoky and fresh.
The kitchen braises cabbage with Alsatian white wine, duck fat, juniper, coriander, and cumin seeds. Served with white sausage, pork shoulder, smoked breast, and knack. Portions are generous—this is a hearty, warming dish meant for cold weather and hearty appetites.
Tips from diners
Order this cold-weather classic for genuine warmth. Each smoked meat component brings different texture and salt levels—try the whole plate before mixing.
An refined version combining the sauerkraut base with lobster, bass, Scottish salmon, haddock, and prawns. The contrast between rich smoked meats and delicate seafood makes this the restaurant's luxury choucroute option, heavier on price but offering maximum variety.
Tips from diners
This version requires advance notice—call ahead so the kitchen can flame the lobster and prepare the seafood properly.
The restaurant's seafood counter sources live crustaceans daily. Plateau sizes vary, but a standard selection includes 4-6 varieties. Prices range based on what's available and market rates, but fresh is guaranteed. This is the spot to try locally-sourced Atlantic shellfish.
Tips from diners
Ask the counter what just arrived—the daily catch determines what's freshest and best priced. Oysters and langoustines vary by season.
Located on the famous Champs-Élysées, L'Alsace brings the warm, generous traditions of Alsace to central Paris. The kitchen splits its focus between hearty choucroute and flammekueche, plus a full shellfish counter featuring live crustaceans. Open around the clock, it's equal parts tourist landmark and working brasserie.
This is a tourist-friendly location on the Champs-Élysées. For authentic Parisian dining, go during off-peak hours (2-6 p.m., 10 p.m. onward) to avoid the crowds.
Lunch formulas: 19.90€ (two courses) or 26.90€ (three courses). These offer the best value for experiencing the restaurant's main dishes.
The outdoor terrace on the Champs-Élysées offers people-watching and a very Parisian experience, though it's pricier and slower than the indoor dining room.
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