House of Tanners Restaurant, Traditional restaurant in La Petite France, Strasbourg, France
House of Tanners Restaurant sits in a timber-framed building along the River Ill in Strasbourg's old quarter, with tables positioned to overlook the waterway and surrounding architecture. The dining room preserves the building's original wooden beams and historic layout.
The building was constructed in 1572 and originally served as a workshop and gathering place for the city's leather workers. It received monument protection status in 1927 and was later transformed into a dining establishment.
The menu features Alsatian dishes like flammkuchen and choucroute that reflect regional cooking traditions passed down through generations. Diners experience flavors deeply rooted in the local culinary culture while seated in the dining rooms.
The restaurant operates from Tuesday through Saturday and is located on Rue du Bain aux Plantes in the old town. Guests should know that the building is historic with narrow stairs and low ceilings in some areas.
The restaurant's name recalls the guild of leather workers whose workshops once relied on the river for their craft. The historic wooden beams and structure tell the story of this neighborhood's artisan past.
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