L'Essentiel Restaurant in Colmar – Bistronomic, creative, and seasonal cuisine –
Just a short walk from downtown Colmar, L'Essentiel welcomes you to a warm and intimate setting where you can discover creative French cuisine made with seasonal ingredients.
Lunch and dinner menus, market-fresh dishes, and original flavor combinations: Chef Olivier Reither creates generous, precise, and ever-evolving cuisine.
November 2–10
Lunch
2-Course Menu: €26
3-Course Menu: €29
APPETIZERS
Leek Clafoutis with Country-Style Bacon and Truffle Emulsion
Or
Caramelized Endives and Pears on Bleu d’Auvergne
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MAIN COURSES
Beef Chuck with Chocolate and Tonka Bean, Celery
Or
Vegetable Casserole, Poached Eggs, Beechwood-Smoked Salt
Or
Today’s Catch, Hibiscus and Wasabi Cream, Braised Fennel
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DESSERTS
Potato Cake from My Childhood and Roasted Figs with Ginger
Or
Bergamot Crème Brûlée
Poached Pear with Star Anise
November 2–10
Dinner
2-Course Menu: €38
3-Course Menu: €45
APPETIZERS
Leek Clafoutis with Country-Style Bacon and Truffle Emulsion
Or
Caramelized Endives and Pears on Bleu d’Auvergne
or
Pan-Seared Duck Foie Gras with Almond Cream (additional charge: €13)
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MAIN COURSES
Veal Skirt Steak, Tonka Bean Jus, Orange, Mashed Butternut Squash
Or
Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms, Pesto, and Arugula Chips
Or
Pike Quenelles, Lobster Cream,
Thai Basil, Yuzu, and Fennel Condiment
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DESSERTS
Potato Cake from My Childhood with Roasted Figs and Ginger
Or
Bergamot Crème Brûlée
Or
Homemade Rum Baba with Candied Zest and Whipped Cream (3€ extra)
Catering and Wine Shop Services
Enjoy the quality of our cuisine right at home!
We take care of everything and offer all-inclusive packages; choose from a seasonal menu…
Rent out the restaurant
Are you looking to host a corporate dinner, a birthday party, or simply get together with your loved ones?
Reserve the restaurant for your private event at no extra charge…
Our History
A Story of Passion
For over 20 years, French cuisine has been at the heart of my passion. Passed down to me from childhood by my mother, a professional chef, this passion has deepened throughout my career working alongside passionate Alsatian chefs who have shaped my vision of cooking.
Today, my wife and I share the same commitment: to introduce you to cuisine that is authentic, creative, and generous—prepared with passion and respect for the ingredients.
We hope to offer you, with every visit, a truly delightful and memorable culinary experience.
Olivier Reither
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Contact
- 9 Jacques Preiss Street, 68000 Colmar
- 03 89 24 16 14
- restaurantlessentiel@outlook.com
AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM
We do not offer a children's menu.
Hours:
- Monday: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM–1:15 PM, 7:00 PM–8:15 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Our restaurant is not accessible to people with disabilities due to a special exemption.