Auberge de l'Ill

As always, it was an awesome experience at the restaurant and the adjacent Hôtel des Berges. The staff are very friendly and provide top-notch service. The food is delicious - light yet full of flavour, and delicately prepared. The cheese chariot is an additional highlight for connoisseurs. Breakfast the next morning in the garden was another delightful experience. In a nutshell, an experience worthy of three Michelin stars, even if the Guide currently awards it only two - an incomprehensible decision.

Fantastic experience, service, food, wine, atmosphere. Sommelier was on point with matching wines. Don’t hesitate, it’s incredible. Thanks from Australia!

A Culinary Symphony – Perfection at Haeberlin Restaurant Dining at Haeberlin Restaurant by Marc Haeberlin was an experience beyond compare—a masterclass in fine dining where every detail was executed to absolute perfection. From the moment we sat down, it was clear that we were in for something special. The service was flawless—timing, synchronization, and attentiveness at a level that is rarely achieved. Every course arrived with effortless precision, never rushed, never delayed, allowing us to fully savor each dish. The staff was warm, professional, and deeply knowledgeable, making the evening feel both refined and welcoming. The bread&butter served was spectacular—an entire, beautifully baked bread, accompanied by an unforgettable garlic Gugelhupf that was rich, fragrant, and utterly addictive, so delicious they could have been a course of their own. Then came dish after dish of extraordinary flavors, each one a testament to craftsmanship and innovation. The wine pairing was equally outstanding, with every glass carefully selected to enhance and elevate the flavors on the plate. And then, the grand finale—the millefeuille with Tahiti vanilla. Delicate, impossibly crisp layers with the most fragrant, luxurious vanilla cream—a dessert so perfect, it was pure bliss. Haeberlin Restaurant delivers a flawless, world-class dining experience, where every element—food, service, ambiance—comes together in perfect harmony. A meal to remember, and without a doubt, a place worth returning to. Thank you for this experience!

After a warm and smiling welcome, it was nice to start by enjoying the peaceful atmosphere by the river before moving on to the meal. The atmosphere inside was very enjoyable, with a refined taste in all details. Very balanced and delicious, palate-surprising plates, Albert Mann's wonderful wines, accompanied by impeccable service and hospitality, made us experience an unforgettable evening. In conclusion, this experience was better than some Michelin 3 starred experiences, in conclusion this experience definitely deserves more than 2 stars. We would definitely like to come again, thank you very much.

Exceptional restaurant. We were initially sat outside by the stream, where they served our amuse bouche, which was really delicious and got me very excited for the meal to come. Once we finished the amuse bouche, they brought us inside. The interior is gorgeous. Highly refined layout with stunning windows. Very luxurious, but not overtly so. The dinner was overall exceptional, as well as the wine pairing, with only a few items simply not being to my liking--nothing against the restaurant. It was a great journey through different flavor profiles that was executed flawlessly. After we had finished our dinner, they brought us back outside to enjoy a selection of coffees, teas, and cigars. It had roughly been a 2.5-3hr dinner at this point, so one party member was tired and returned to the adjacent hotel (Hotel des Berges, which is also truly exceptional). The other 4 of us stayed for another hour or so enjoying the coffee, tea, and cigars. Truly an experience. Would love to return to this restaurant in a future trip to Alsace.

The most amazing experience- everything was perfect and the staff was kind and welcoming, and made our evening feel very special

Really unique atmosphere. The Aperitif is outside on a beautiful stream with a magical feeling, beautiful flowers and trees. After we moved to the inside of the restaurant and was elegant. Food was amazing and the service to perfection. Can understand why it's a Michelin restaurant.

Absolutely fantastic experience. 5 stars A to Z. A very memorable experience of the finest French cuisine. Highly recommended.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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