Au Fond du Jardin is a restaurant in Grande Ile, Strasbourg.
Au Fond du Jardin behind the cathedral is a British-styled tea salon open since 1999, known for more than eighty kinds of madeleine du voyage.
Why locals love it: A tucked-away tea salon behind the cathedral that few tourists find, famous among locals for more than eighty kinds of madeleine.
Tip: Reserve a few days ahead; the tiny salon is often full and the madeleine du voyage is the order.
Address: 6 Rue de la Rape, 67000 Strasbourg
Why locals love it: A 1950s-styled bistro on the quiet Quai Finkwiller where the market-led menu changes weekly and the regulars outnumber the tourists.
Tip: Ask what changed on the menu this week; the chef rebuilds it around the Tuesday market.
Why locals love it: A natural-wine caviste and bar in the Krutenau, off the cathedral trail, where the owner pours rare-grape bottles you will not find downtown.
Tip: Ask Benoit Hecker for a biodynamic glass off the beaten track and pair it with a cheese board.
Why locals love it: A no-frills tarte flambee specialist on the Quai des Bateliers that locals rate over the tourist winstubs for crisp, thin flammekueche.
Tip: Go hungry and order both a savoury and a sweet tarte flambee; the crust is the whole point.
Why locals love it: A 28-seat Russian table tucked down ruelle de la Bruche off the Krutenau, found only by word of mouth and chef Damir Anissimov's regulars.
Tip: Reserve well ahead, ask for the pelmeni and beef stroganoff, and let them pour a Georgian wine from the list.
