Brasserie des Tanneurs

Brasserie des Tanneurs is a traditional Alsatian restaurant at 12 Rue des Tanneurs, in the heart of Colmar’s old tanners’ quarter, a short walk from the canals of Petite Venise. Diners come for hearty regional cooking and a playful, country-style dining room that the restaurant itself says is known for its cuisine and its décor.

The menu mixes traditional and updated Alsatian dishes. Order the choucroute, a generous plate of sauerkraut and cured meats, or a tarte flambée, the thin, crisp flatbread offered in both savory and sweet versions. The kitchen works with fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers and pairs them with regional beers and Alsace wines. Vegetarian options are available. Reviews vary by platform: the restaurant holds 4.6 on Restaurant Guru across more than 4,000 reviews and 3.7 on Tripadvisor.

Visitor Highlights & Practical Info

The restaurant is open seven days a week and takes reservations. Book ahead for summer evenings and for late November through December, when Colmar’s Christmas markets fill the old town. For a calmer meal, arrive at the start of lunch or dinner service. Families can share tartes flambées, which work well as a group order. Afterward, walk to the Marché Couvert and the Petite Venise canals, both a few minutes away. Colmar’s train station is roughly a 20-minute walk.