Awesome in every way possible . Fantastic meal . Great service. Amazing flavors... keep up the good work

Auberge came highly recommended by another foodie friend and it was definitely worth the visit. It is quite a ways away from Colmar and you will need a car to get there, but once you're there and eat there, you'll find out it is totally worth it. The hotel and restaurant is located by the river with beautiful willow trees. It's such a picturesque location. Now, on to the food. We did the seasonal tasting menu. Every dish was beautifully displayed. Not only that, there was balance in each dish. Each ingredient was there for a purpose to enhance the main ingredient. My favorite dish that blew me away was the langoustine on mashed beetroot and creamy potatoes. I would've thought the earthiness of the beet would drown out the delicate flavors of the langoustine. It definitely did not. The beet was actually slightly sweet, which complemented the langoustine. Definitely come for the food and stay for the views. read more

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Be cautious about some of the high praise you read for this restaurant. The food is absolutely excellent, the restaurant itself is gorgeous, but parts of the experience might leave you wanting. Service, for example. Typical of high-end French restaurants, the waiters' attitudes are *ahem* a touch different than one might find in the States. Though never explicitly rude, the servers at Auberge de L'Ill demonstrate a chip on their shoulders at all times. I waited more than 30 minutes to be offered water, for instance, and when I was brought the incorrect glass of wine they pushed back rather than acknowledge their mistake. They ended up apologizing and giving me the wrong glass on the house, but their initial reaction was strange to say the least. The meal itself is about as French as things get, and by that I mean make sure you bring your heart meds. Butter cream this, lobster with butter that, heavy and fatty pigeon... All delicious and all prepared well, but this isn't the kind of meal you could safely have very often. Get ready for pure decadence squared... For a dorky, course-by-course description, I invite you to go here: ow.ly/Lr96301ml8R This is, without doubt, a special restaurant... But don't get your hopes up too high. read more

This restaurant is the only 3 star Michelin restaurant in Alsace. Last time I ate there was at least five years ago and I remember being a bit disappointed by the food at the time. Today, I was pleasantly surprised by the remodeling of the place and must say the setting is absolutely gorgeous whether inside or outside. We had a drink in the restaurant's garden before lunch and seeing wild storks walk on the grass and fly over our heads was breathtaking and at the same time so typical of Alsace. As for the food, I must say it was very good but once again, I feel a bit frustrated as I don't think I tasted anything that would qualify as particularly creative or amazing. Service was friendly and maybe even a bit too informal at times. All in all, I had a very good time and so did my taste buds. I, particularly, recommend the pigeon rib stuffed with cabbage, truffles and Foie Gras. Let me also something that is not related to food: cell phone reception is very poor in the restaurant and the city. Extremely slow data connection speeds (no 3G, and very slow EDGE). No wifi. read more

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Absolutely sublime. The pre-drink on the terrace was lovely, and the setting is one of the best I've ever eaten at. You are on the back of a river and near the bridge, with trees and gardens all around the restaurant. Such a lovely atmosphere. Once inside, we ordered a bottle of Chateau Margot after our white wine plates and it complemented the lamb and the meat divinely. We also tasted the salmon which helped them earn their 3 stars designation, and it was indescribably good. Service was top-notch, everyone treated us very kindly and they spoke in French and English to accommodate all of us at the meal. :) My waiter even created my cheese plate for me because I told him I was a cheese "novice"; he was very sweet! Will be back again, for the price and service, I was surprised! What a bargain compared to many restaurants I have visited in the states!! read more

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I ate the greatest meal of a lifetime here. Phenominal food and a 1919 La Tache. I have eaten so many great meals, but none were better than here. Eat here, even if you have to take a second mortgage on your house. read more

Worth every centime. Fourth time we've been there in 40 years. Still impeccable food preparation and service. Bubbly on the river bank, cute storks flying around, gorgeous site. M. Haeberlin still the charming host. We're going back!!! read more

Fantastic meal, the somelier made a great recommendation - which led me to ordering a whole case of the same 2003 St-Emillion and the pre-drink on the patio continues to be a wonderful tradition. Highly recommended. read more

I'll keep it short: Amazing! Absolutely up to what you would expect from one of France's best restaurant. Unforgettable