25/09/2026: Wonderful place with perfect service. Incredible culinary experiences. Worth every penny.
06/09/2026: Superb. Go here when you are in Alsace.
Food: We ordered the vegetable tasting menu, which was, it appeared, the restaurant’s pearl / preferred offering. For good reasons. Each dish was creative but still refined. Flavors were familiar but elevated. For each of the ~8–10 courses, we received beautiful, composed plates. Nothing felt like it was trying to be a “meat substitute,” which we have found sometimes happens with veggie menus at other restaurants. There was no mushroom “steak,” for example. Rather, things were far more thoughtful.
The tomato was at the center of our menu (made sense seasonally). As a highlight, one dish (“The umami flavour of tomatoes”) started with the server handing us a single raw cherry tomato from the restaurant’s own garden. That cherry tomato was so simple and perfect; followed by a beautiful sweet tomato crème caramel dish that was so playful and unique, rich and decadent. Our favorite plate of the evening was another tomato (“Tomato & sun vegetables”), this time dehydrated, then-rehydrated and stuffed with seasonal veggies, swimming in a deep, umami jus. Really special. More detailed descriptions in the photos.
The amount of food was just right. We left more than satisfied / full but not sickeningly so, given the somewhat lighter preparations of many dishes. Though, one would not call the meal “light,” especially later courses, which often came dressed with weightier vegetable reductions. Decidedly not meat- or cream-based accompaniments, but not thin veggie water either. The bread, which came with a vegetal and pleasant fig leaf compound butter, was a nice companion for any excess sauce. We felt it was a surprisingly great value for the meal (again, not always the case for veggie menus).
Service: The service team was excellent. Professional and tidy, without sacrificing warmth. Not stiff or stuffy. They seemed proud—and almost excited—about the products on each plate they placed. Two people primarily served us—a younger man and a younger blonde woman. Both were so inviting, helpful, knowledgeable, kind, etc. They presented a high level of service (in both English and French) without pretension. The chef also visiting each table to chat. The pacing of the meal was also notably strong.
Anne, the sommelier, has been recognized internationally. Appropriately so. The pairings were creative, not boring or safe, the latter of which, again, is something we have experienced with veggie tastings elsewhere. She clearly has not only such a deep knowledge but also an appreciation and love for the local terroir. That showed in the choices and the massive list she curated.
Atmosphere: Definitely unique. The red walls combined with the centuries-old woodwork transports you to something. Not sure what exactly. But I did not feel like I was in a sleepy French village in 2026.
Much like the cuisine, the atmosphere was creative, playful, unique, and curious but also curated, elegant, beautiful, and special. Just enough outside the ordinary to raise an eyebrow. But, like the food, as soon as you take a bite, the questions stop and it all seems to work. Kind of magical.
This restaurant is absolutely wonderful and worthy of all praise and then some. They are doing something different at La Table du Gourmet, and it is working. They showcase great local products in a creative way and a warm but refined setting, providing diners a sense of place and suspending the outside world for a few hours.
Please just go.
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