L’Arpège
A culinary gem in Colmar, L'Arpège offers an enchanting terrace and innovative, seasonal cuisine with a focus on organic ingredients.
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L’Arpège
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Must-see attractions
A culinary gem in Colmar, L'Arpège offers an enchanting terrace and innovative, seasonal cuisine with a focus on organic ingredients.
"An exceptional dining experience with beautifully presented dishes and impeccable service that I highly recommend!"
Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, especially for outdoor seating. Book well in advance to secure your desired table.
Embrace Family Style
Consider ordering family style to enjoy a wider variety of the chef's creative and seasonal dishes.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
French
Price
$$$
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Enchanting Terrace Ambiance
Experience dining in one of Colmar's most beautiful terraces, a magical and idyllic setting perfect for any meal.
Creative, Seasonal Vegetable-Forward Cuisine
Chef Jean-Martin crafts innovative dishes with fresh, organic, local ingredients, with a special focus on vegetarian options.
Impeccable and Passionate Service
The staff are lauded for their friendly, attentive, and professional service, enhancing the overall dining experience.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, especially for outdoor seating. Book well in advance to secure your desired table.
Embrace Family Style
Consider ordering family style to enjoy a wider variety of the chef's creative and seasonal dishes.
Vegetarian Delights
Highly recommended for vegetarians, with creative and delicious options always available.
Dietary Needs
Accommodates dietary restrictions like gluten and lactose allergies with thoughtful preparation.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential, especially for outdoor seating. Book well in advance to secure your desired table.
Embrace Family Style
Consider ordering family style to enjoy a wider variety of the chef's creative and seasonal dishes.
Vegetarian Delights
Highly recommended for vegetarians, with creative and delicious options always available.
Dietary Needs
Accommodates dietary restrictions like gluten and lactose allergies with thoughtful preparation.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners consistently praise L'Arpège for its exceptional ambiance, particularly the beautiful terrace, and the impeccable, friendly service. The chef's creative, seasonal cuisine, with a strong emphasis on vegetarian options, is often highlighted. However, some recent reviews express disappointment regarding flavor and value, feeling the dishes lacked a 'wow' factor and were overpriced for the quality and portion sizes, particularly in light of the shift towards a purely vegetable-based menu.
"I had an exceptional dining experience at L’Arpège in Colmar. The full course meal started with a beautifully presented appetiser that was both fresh and flavorful. The main course was cooked to perfection, with every bite showcasing the chef’s skill and attention to detail. To top it off, the dessert was a delightful combination of flavors that left a lasting impression.
The service was impeccable—staff were friendly, attentive, and ensured everything was just right. The warm and inviting ambiance added to the overall charm. A truly wonderful experience that I highly recommend for anyone visiting Colmar!"
Mansour Khalid
"A wonderful find! Exceptional experience, friendly and professional service. Every course pure delight for both the eyes and the taste buds. The wine suggested perfectly balanced to the course. The lemon dessert just pure perfection! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Kay Kendall
"Outstanding from the moment we sat down! Such a beautiful restaurant! We made a reservation 3 weeks in advance from Canada and I’m glad we did. We requested outdoor seating and it was lovely! The staff was very friendly and explained the menu perfectly! We had the Menu du Jour entrée,plat and dessert.
I choose the vegetarian option and my husband chose the fish option but with the vegetarian soup. The presentation and taste was outstanding for every dish and an amazing presentation!! One of our favourite meals of the trip! We can see why it is rated so highly! There is a lot of thought and passion involved in their food!
Thank you from Canada! We enjoyed our experience very much! The price is incredible for what you get!"
Heather Morden
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially if you wish to dine on the terrace or during peak hours.
Absolutely. The restaurant is well-known for its creative and delicious vegetarian dishes, with at least one always featured.
Yes, L'Arpège is noted for accommodating dietary restrictions such as gluten and lactose allergies.
The restaurant boasts a cozy and unique decor, with a particularly charming and enchanting terrace that is highly praised.
Some sources suggest ordering family style to fully experience the variety of culinary creations offered.
While specific prices vary, reviews suggest it offers affordable gourmet dining, though some find the cost high for the experience.
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Colmar – Rick Steves' Travel Blog
Restaurant L’Arpège offers a special experience — like eating in a Monet painting, where each waiter’s mission is to be sure you leave evangelical about chef Jean-Martin’s cooking. He gives classic French dishes a creative modern twist with seasonal and organic ingredients, always respects the vegetarians with a serious dish, and finishes with a delightful dessert. You’ll want to order family style for maximum experience.
Où manger végétarien et vegan à Colmar ?
Ce restaurant est une petite pépite en plein cœur de Colmar. Tout mérite d’être souligné dans ce restaurant, le lieu en lui-même (une des meilleures terrasses de Colmar), la cuisine, l’ accueil et le service ❤️. Vous trouverez à la carte toujours au moins un plat végétarien(pas forcément végétalien, ça dépend).
The secrets of Alsace with a dog: more than 30 places to see
L’Arpège in Colmar is a great organic and cultural restaurant, with a possible vegetarian menu, my big favorite. Finally, there is the Green Tree in Eglingen for the famous fried carp. And finally, a few last ones: La Closerie in Illzach, Papa Joe in Cernay, Auberge de l’Ill in Illhaeusern.
The 8 Best Gluten-Free Spots with Outdoor Seating in Vieux Colmar
A great discovery 😎 All homemade dishes Extraordinary terrace Very welcoming staff Excellent dishes Dishes suitable for those allergic to gluten and lactose 👍 In short, to recommend without hesitation
Colmar.blog, le blog qui parle des bons restaurants de Colmar, des événements à Colmar et de son actualité
L’Arpège est un restaurant que plusieurs ami(e)s m’avaient déjà conseillé depuis plusieurs années et j’ai enfin pu y avoir une table après deux tentatives ratées pour la simple raison que…
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