Au Cruchon

Rating: 10
Author: Gault&Millau

11 rue des Pucelles, 67000 Strasbourg, France

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Location: Strasbourg
Cooking: French | Traditional
Style: With family, With friends

Gault&Millau's review 2026

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Tucked away on a quiet street in the Saint-Étienne neighborhood, Le Cruchon embodies all the hallmarks of a winstub: exposed beams, wood paneling, red bench seating, brass fixtures, antique pots, and the accordion of Fernand Wohl, the former owner and musician. The decor, rich and delightfully eclectic, exudes genuine warmth, enhanced by a friendly welcome and the close-set tables so characteristic of the winstub spirit. The menu blends sauerkraut and baeckeoffe with a few more contemporary specialties. The Alsatian burger replaces the bun with crispy potato patties encasing tender, medium-rare Charolais beef, along with a hearty combination of bacon, Munster cheese, mushrooms, red onions, and barbecue sauce. In the cordon bleu, made with real chicken breast, the Munster cheese sauce unfortunately makes the breading soggy. The Schneeberg sundae combines raspberries with good artisanal vanilla ice cream, but the portion of ice cream is too small. The wine list stays true to tradition with Alsatian wines served by the pitcher and a few notable selections from elsewhere; however, the lack of vintage wines is a shame.