Madeleine

A stone’s throw from the Ill, in the lively Krutenau district, the restaurant has kept all the charm of the former winstub it now occupies: wood panelling, exposed timber framing and traditional bull’s-eye windows, all gently given a contemporary twist. Madeleine is the creation of Marie Hamon (front of house) and her partner François Ash (who previously worked at Le Richer and Le 52 in Paris), a Breton and an Alsatian who left Paris after Covid to settle in Strasbourg. Madeleine is also a nod to the street where this delightful bistro sits — and perhaps a wink to Proust. Who knows? Above all, though, it’s a place for honest, market-led cooking built around local, seasonal produce, served on traditional Obernai plates. The lunch menu is short and sweet (two choices each for starter, main and dessert), while dinner moves à la carte. As for wine, Madeleine sources some of its bottles from its well-known neighbour, wine merchant Jean Walch (26 quai des Bateliers), a passionate champion of natural wines. Madeleine is helping keep this neighbourhood’s food lovers happily in motion, alongside nearby favourites Foudre Feu, À Table and Bistrot des Rosiers.