Kammerzell House

Strasbourg, France

The Kammerzell House is one of the most famous buildings of Strasbourg and one of the most ornate and well preserved medieval civil housing buildings in late Gothic architecture in the areas formerly belonging to the Holy Roman Empire.

Built in 1427 but twice transformed in 1467 and 1589, the building as it is now historically belongs to the German Renaissance but is stylistically still attached to the Rhineland black and white timber-framed style of civil (as opposed to administrative, clerical or noble) architecture.

It is situated on the Place de la Cathédrale, north-west of the Strasbourg Cathedral, with whose rosy colour it contrasts in a picturesque way when seen from the opposite direction.

The building's inside has been decorated on all floors by lavish frescoes by Alsatian painter Léo Schnug (1878-1933). It now houses a restaurant.

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Daniel (6 months ago)
We've been there with the family. I had a really nice choucroute de strasbourg. The potatos were slightly undercooked, but overall, it was delicious. Good selection of wines and drinks.
maria baziari (6 months ago)
We had a terrible experience and do not recommend this restaurant at all. We ordered two steaks well done and one sirloin steak medium rare. The waiter was very rude, did not admit his mistake, and even after the second attempt, the steaks were not good. The staff was extremely rude.
Joanna Sarah Mercy (8 months ago)
I ordered the dinner menu listed on the Menu card from the Chef's recommendation for the weekly menu. It tasted so good, delicious and the texture of the beef steak was just right and the portion was just right. I also ordered a cocktail which tasted nice and fresh. What amazes me about this Michelin-Star restaurant in Strasbourg-France, is that the food and the drink is reasonably priced but of very good quality. Parfait ! ???? ??
Lawrence Kwolek (8 months ago)
We had a business dinner here the other night. It was a set menu, “traditional Alsace” of various cuts of pork, bacon, and sausages, on a huge bed of sauerkraut. Bread as a starter, and lemon sorbet soaked with schnapps for desert. The cold ice, infused with the high proof liquor, just gave many of us an instant headache, and we pushed it away like we’d just been bitten. Now I have eaten there before and had a great meal the first time, but this was just a caloric bomb. The chef should have tried to balance it a bit more, added a salad, or something to make the meal lighter, and with the sorbet, given us the option of the addition of the schnapps, or not. Regardless of whether it’s traditional, many of us pushed away the desert when we hit the schnapps, it was extremely strong and simply overkill. We all left feeling stuffed and a bit nauseous from too much fat and no vegetables to balance out the abundance of meat. The service was adequate, but not great with long waits before serving staff would appear. A few times we had to get up and go find them. The building itself is amazing with elegant medieval rooms, a winding stone staircase, and has hundreds of years of history as the oldest restaurant in Strassburg and a terrific location directly next to the gothic cathedral. I am sure if we had the choice to order off the regular menu, or if the chef had thought through the offer for our group a bit more, it would have been a better experience. I still give it a 4/5 because the first meal there was perfect and I think it could be better than what we experienced this time.
Rob Wirz (10 months ago)
Maison Kammerzell in Strasbourg stands as a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Alsace. The food here truly shines, offering a delightful array of typical Alsatian dishes that are both flavorful and satisfying. Each dish we tried was a wonderful showcase of local cuisine. However, it's worth noting that the ambiance and service, while adequate, didn't quite match the high standards set by the food. The waiters seemed somewhat stressed, likely due to the bustling crowd, which slightly impacted the overall dining experience. Nonetheless, for those in search of authentic Alsatian flavors, Maison Kammerzell remains a worthy stop.
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