Au Pont Corbeau

Au Pont Corbeau is a family-run winstub at 21 Quai Saint-Nicolas in the Krutenau district of Strasbourg, in the Alsace region of France. The Krutenau lies just east of the Grande Île across the Ill and is popular with students and locals, which gives the neighbourhood a more everyday feel than the cathedral area. The winstub is rated 4.4 on TableJourney and sits in the moderate price range. Its signature dishes are choucroute garnie, sauerkraut served with sausages and cured pork, and presskopf, a cold terrine of pressed meats served with a sharp vinaigrette. The kitchen works in the straightforward Alsatian style of the winstub tradition, with generous portions of regional classics, so other familiar dishes such as baeckeoffe or tarte flambée may be available but the current menu should be checked. The dining room is informal and warm, with a neighbourly, family-run character and a sociable noise level when full. Dress is casual. Alsatian wines such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are the natural choice, along with regional beer. The available data does not record hours, a phone number or a website, so these details should be confirmed through a current directory before visiting. Reservation is advised, particularly for dinner and weekends, and a booking is worthwhile during the Christmas market season even though the Krutenau is calmer than the centre. The quay setting is an agreeable walk from the cathedral along the river, and it is a good option for visitors who want a traditional meal in a quieter, more local part of Strasbourg than the busiest tourist streets.