Au Soleil Levant
Champ-de-Mars, Colmar
Restaurant in Colmar, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Au Soleil Levant is a cautious Colmar pick: useful if you want an easy booking in a central location, less compelling if you need a clearly defined special-occasion format. For a higher-confidence celebration, compare it with La Maison des Têtes or Restaurant Girardin; for something more casual, look at Winstub Bartholdi or Brasserie Historique.
About Au Soleil Levant
Au Soleil Levant is a dining venue in Colmar with a casual dress code. It is best to check directly before making plans if you want more specific details.
If you are comparing options, Restaurant Girardin, La Maison des Têtes, Winstub Bartholdi, La Cocotte de Grand-Mère, Brasserie Historique are other venues to consider according to the kind of meal you want.
Use it when casual dress and Colmar location are enough
The clearest signals for Au Soleil Levant are simple: it is in Colmar, the dress code is casual. For anything more specific, including menu, dietary accommodations, group suitability, pricing, hours, or reservation style, confirm with the venue before you go.
Planning details
- Location
- 15 Rue Berthe Molly, 68000 Colmar, France
- Website
- au-soleil-levant.fr
- Phone
- +33389244855
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Au Soleil Levant sits one block back from Colmar’s Petite Venise, and the setting shapes everything it does. The dining room leans into the town’s heritage rather than the theatricality of the main squares, so the experience feels rooted and slightly rustic: wood-fired cooking, earthenware stews and an emphasis on codified Alsatian technique. The address reads like a neighborhood place—charming and scenic because of its canalside context, but quiet and historic in spirit. It presents Alsatian classics with a low-key confidence, making it appealing to guests who prefer authenticity over showmanship.
Best For
This is a neighborhood destination that also benefits from tourist foot traffic, so it suits a mix of local diners and visitors exploring Colmar’s culinary traditions. Because the room is planted in a residential grain and described as less theatrical than the main squares, it works well for relaxed date nights and casual hangouts where the food is the focus. The menu’s emphasis on hearty, shareable regional plates makes it a good choice for people who want to taste canonical Alsatian dishes in a setting that reads as genuine rather than staged.
Ordering Tips
Order with the region in mind: the description highlights Alsatian cornerstones, so look for choucroute garnie, the slow-cooked baeckeoffe in earthenware and the thin tarte flambée/flammekueche from the wood oven. Many of these plates are best enjoyed family-style, and the text notes flammekueche’s informal, festival role—perfect for sharing. Expect traditional preparations and dishes that favor technique and long cooking times; letting the kitchen’s signature slow-cooked items shine is the surest way to understand what the restaurant is about.
Venue details
Ambiance
Slightly soothing but sincere atmosphere with traditional Japanese decor and calm, serene setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- sushi
- sashimi
- sukiyaki
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Maison des Têtes, French Provincial, French Provincial
- Winstub Bartholdi, Notable alternative
- Brasserie Historique, Notable alternative
- La Cocotte de Grand-Mère, Notable alternative
- Restaurant Girardin, Creative, €€€€
Restaurant context
Against La Maison des Têtes, Au Soleil Levant is the less defined choice. La Maison des Têtes is the stronger pick when the meal needs French Provincial polish and a clearer sense of occasion; Au Soleil Levant makes more sense when ease of booking and central Colmar convenience matter more than a tightly framed dining experience.
Restaurant Girardin sits at the opposite end of the decision: creative, €€€€, and more appropriate for a splurge. If price confidence and ambition are priorities, Girardin is the safer special-occasion call. If the plan is lower-pressure and availability-led, Au Soleil Levant is easier to justify.
For casual Colmar alternatives, compare with Winstub Bartholdi, Brasserie Historique, La Cocotte de Grand-Mère. Those are better cross-shops when the desired mood is local, brasserie-style, or comfort-led rather than a blank-slate booking in the old-town core.
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Compare Au Soleil Levant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Soleil Levant | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Maison des Têtes | Colmar | French Provincial | ; | 2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Winstub Bartholdi | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Brasserie Historique | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Cocotte de Grand-Mère | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Restaurant Girardin | Colmar | Creative | €€€€ | 2026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Relais Chateaux Award2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Au Soleil Levant good for solo dining?
Au Soleil Levant is in Colmar and has a casual dress code, but you should confirm current service details directly if that matters to your plans.
Can Au Soleil Levant accommodate groups?
Contact Au Soleil Levant directly before planning a group meal. For comparison, Restaurant Girardin, La Maison des Têtes, Winstub Bartholdi, Brasserie Historique, La Cocotte de Grand-Mère are other venues to research.
What are alternatives to Au Soleil Levant?
Other venues to consider include La Maison des Têtes, Restaurant Girardin, Winstub Bartholdi, Brasserie Historique, La Cocotte de Grand-Mère. Compare current menus, availability, service details directly before choosing.
Is Au Soleil Levant good for a special occasion?
The confirmed details are that Au Soleil Levant is in Colmar and has a casual dress code. If the occasion depends on a specific menu, format, or level of service, confirm directly before booking.
What should I order at Au Soleil Levant?
Review the current menu or ask the venue for recommendations when you contact or visit Au Soleil Levant in Colmar.
What should a first-timer know about Au Soleil Levant?
First-timers should know that Au Soleil Levant is in Colmar and has a casual dress code. Other details, including cuisine, prices, hours, reservations, menu format, should be checked through the venue's official channels for the latest information.
