5 Restaurants Where to Enjoy the Ultimate Sauerkraut in Paris

Do you want to try some good sauerkraut? We know that Paris is not Strasbourg and that Alsace is not nearby, but it is still possible to find tasty sauerkraut in the capital! If you are nostalgic for your native region or simply want to taste one of the typical dishes of French gastronomy, follow this guide to the Parisian restaurants where you can eat an excellent sauerkraut. Who knows, maybe it’ll even be the best sauerkraut of your life!

 

L’Alsace

39, Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris

alsace choucroute
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This mythical brasserie on the Champs-Elysées offers many Alsatian specialties for those who want to try.

The sauerkraut, although a traditional dish, can also be cooked with taste and this is what Alsace offers you in its luxurious Parisian décor. Perfuming the place, it will make your mouth water for your greatest pleasure.

Other French specialities are also available such as snails or even French desserts such as crème brûlée or chocolate fondant

“L’Alsace” sauerkraut price: 24.50 

For more information, check the official website.

 

Bouillon République

39 Bd du Temple, 75003 Paris

Bouillon is the ideal spot to experience quintessential French cuisine at affordable prices.

Taking over from the renowned Alsatian brasserie Chez Jenny, Bouillon République has become known for its specialty: Sauerkraut.

Enjoy this dish in a quintessentially Parisian setting, complete with wooden interiors and historic charm.

“Jenny” sauerkraut price: 12.90 

For more information, check the official website.

 

Au Brétzel

1 rue Léopold Robert 75014 Paris

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A couple of doors from Montparnasse, come and discover Au Brétzel, your new Alsatian restaurant.

With its charming setting and its friendly team, you will immediately feel at home!

Recommended by many guides, it is definitely the place to go whether you are Alsatian or if you just want to taste the traditional dishes of that area.

And about the sauerkraut, you can eat it hot on-site or even to take away.

“Au Brétzel” sauerkraut price: 21.50 

For more information, check the official website (French website).

 

Bofinger

5-7, rue de la Bastille, 75004 Paris

bofinger choucroute
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Between the Place des Vosges and the Opéra Bastille, you will come across the mythical address of the Bofinger.

With its exceptional historical decor, Bofinger offers you Alsatian specialities such as fish Baeckoeffe, Kougloff with French toast, and soufflé au Grand Marnier.

Not to mention the sauerkraut! Cabbage is cooked in a traditional way, which makes you want to taste it even more.

Do not hesitate to ask for more information about the history of this restaurant!

Bofinger sauerkraut price: 28.50 

For more information, check the official website.

 

Brasserie Lipp

151, boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris

brasserie LIPP choucroute
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As a true temple of the Parisian gastronomy, the Brasserie LIPP serves traditional French specialities as well as sauerkraut.

It takes particular care to select quality products. Three sauerkraut dishes are available: sauerkraut with real Prince of Paris Ham, special LIPP sauerkraut with pork shank, and sea sauerkraut.

These three sauerkraut dishes will please you with their particular and different tastes. There is always something to delight your taste buds!

Price of sauerkraut topped with real Prince of Paris Ham: 26.50 

For more information, check the official website.