Auberge du Cheval Blanc (Restaurant Koehler)

Great menue, great options and value. Still a classic top French restaurant.

I’m admittedly not an expert in French cuisine but kitchen here left me and my family extremely delighted. The set menu was paired perfectly to the season and the duck with crispy skin was amazing. It’s a real gem that I hope to return to again next time we’re in town.

Solid hotel, nice restaurant. Recommended.

Nice little hotel in a very quiet place. The staff was very nice and helpful. The decoration of the place is well done and thought through. Lovely breakfast and breakfast area. Excelle t restaurant next door. Possibility to park just in front for free. Just the mattresses could be of better quality and the breakfast is a bit pricey but free for children though. We just wished we had been moved to a room of the same size when we had to charge. All in all a pleasant stay and we recommend it.

Highly recommend this lovely and delicious place with such a great balance between Tradition and modern cuisine.

This is our fourth stay at the Auberge du Cheval Blanc over 8 years, so we knew what we were letting ourselves in for: a comfortable and clean room, with a good breakfast, great/friendly service and secure parking... not to mention a first-class restaurant. Why only four stars? Only because the rooms are a little tired now and the heating/air-conditioning unit rheumatic (ie noisy!). Will we stay again - yes, definitely!

On arrival we were a little disappointed that the reception was a little difficult as absolutely no English was spoken and our French was extremely limited from school lessons 60 years ago! Found the room eventually and were very pleased as it was very clean and comfortable. The bed was one of the most comfortable that we have ever slept in and had a wonderful nights sleep. The restaurant however was a bit of a disappointment. After we had originally booked the room and had it confirmed we were informed that on every Friday during November there would only be a set menu available. We reluctantly agreed to this although had been looking forward to a choice from the menu. The food was, however, very good but again the lack of English meant we were not sure what we were eating. Also the wines were included in the set menu and only one of four was to our taste. When we got the bill the following morning we felt that 79 Euro per head for food was a bit strong. We did not stay for breakfast. We know we were in France but if 'all languages spoken' is advertised we did expect a bit more communication skills than were evident.

Mixed feelings about the restaurant. The food was tasty and presentation was amazing, but for the price, portions were small and a couple of the courses were pretty basic. For $90 a person, I was hoping for a meal for the record books...that of which it didn’t make. It was excellent French cuisine, and if you’ve got money to burn and are looking for fancy, I’d say go for it. If you’re just looking for good food, there are better restaurants in the area where you can get better value.

We were traveling in France on New Year day, and had the pleasure of having a New Year dinner in this restaurant. What a great great place. Because of New Year we had an elaborate program of many many small dishes over 5 hours, and everything was just delicious. Taste and presentation. Not sure if they have Michelin star or not, but it sure was that kind of experience. Even ice-cream for kids had to be done the fancy way. See picture. So now our kids won't have it any other way Service was also impeccable. And hosts/owners really made us feel welcome and relaxed in foreign country on New Year eve. Hosts and most waiters spoke English. Not that it would stop me, but it helps :) If you staying in Colmar and have a car - it well worth a drive for dinner!