Le Petit Schlossberg

Le Petit Schlossberg is a family-run Alsatian and Italian restaurant at 2 Rue de l’Ange, 68000 Colmar, in the historic old town a few minutes’ walk from the Musée Unterlinden. Owners Valérie and René Tretz run the bistro. René began cooking at the Caveau du Schlossberg in Kaysersberg in February 1988. Travelers come for tarte flambée, choucroute and the restaurant’s six-meat pierrade, which diners cook themselves on a hot stone.

What to Expect at Le Petit Schlossberg

The menu covers three areas. The first is Alsatian classics: tarte flambée, choucroute, baeckeoffe (spelled beakaoffa on the menu), hot tourte with crudités, and braised ham hock with potato salad. The second is Italian cooking: pastas, pizzas, veal escalope carbonara or bolognese, and entrecôte with Gorgonzola. The third is the hot-stone pierrade, the dish most diners remember. Set menus, regional cheeses and desserts complete the menu.

The dining room is warm and quirkily decorated, in the style of a traditional winstub. It suits relaxed meals with couples or groups more than formal occasions. With both Alsatian and Italian dishes on the menu, mixed groups and children who want pizza are easy to please. Vegetarians can choose meatless pizzas, pastas and cheese-based tartes flambées.

• Pierrade 6 Viandes: Duck magret, rump steak, kangaroo, bison, reindeer and zebra, which you cook on a 450°C stone. It comes with crudités, mayonnaise and aurore sauces, and fries or gratin dauphinois.
• Tarte Flambée: The thin Alsatian flatbread, served in the dining room or to take away.
• Choucroute: Sauerkraut with Alsatian charcuterie, a cold-weather staple.
• Beakaoffa: A slow-baked casserole of marinated meats and potatoes.
• Pizzas to Go: Pizzas are available for takeaway as well as dine-in.

Le Petit Schlossberg at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

Book ahead for weekend dinners and during the Christmas market season, when old-town tables fill quickly. Reservations are handled through the official website or by phone. Arriving at noon or before 19:00 gives the best chance of a walk-in table. The old town is pedestrian-friendly. Drivers should use Parking Lacarre or Parking Rapp, both within a short walk. Colmar station is about 20 minutes away on foot, or a short TRACE bus ride.

Cobbled streets can be bumpy for wheelchairs and strollers. Call ahead to ask about step-free seating and restroom access. Before or after your meal, visit the Musée Unterlinden to see the Isenheim Altarpiece, admire the carved facade of the Maison des Têtes, or walk 10 to 15 minutes south to the canals of Petite Venise.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Le Petit Schlossberg open?

It opens 12:00–21:30 on Monday, Tuesday and Friday through Sunday, and closes Wednesday and Thursday. The restaurant also takes an annual break from late October to mid-November.

Do I need a reservation?

Reservations are strongly advised for weekend evenings and in December. Expect mid-range ($$) prices, with pierrades and steaks at the upper end.

How long should I plan for a meal?

Allow 1 to 1.5 hours. A pierrade takes longer because you cook the meat at the table.

Is it family-friendly?

Yes. Pizzas and pastas suit children, and the dress code is casual. Call ahead to confirm wheelchair access.

When planning your Colmar travel guide or comparing verified restaurants and french restaurant in Colmar, pair this stop with standout local spots including Chez Hansi, Flamm's Colmar, Hôtel des Berges [Haeberlin], and Musée du Jouet (0.1 km away).