Bistrot des Lavandières
Little Venice, Colmar
Restaurant in Colmar, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A neighbourhood French bistrot on rue Saint-Jean, open seven days for lunch and dinner until 11:30 PM. No awards, no chef narrative, no tasting-menu commitment; just à la carte French cooking in a conversational room. Worth considering if <a href="https://joinpearl.co/restaurants/latelier-du-peintre">L'Atelier du Peintre</a> or <a href="https://joinpearl.co/restaurants/wistub-brenner">Wistub Brenner</a> are fully booked, less compelling as a first-choice table in Colmar.
About Bistrot des Lavandières
Bistrot des Lavandières is a Colmar restaurant with daily lunch and dinner hours: 12–2 PM and 7–11:30 PM every day. The dress code is smart casual. If you want to compare it with other named options, consider L'Atelier du Peintre or Wistub Brenner.
The Room and the Rhythm
Bistrot des Lavandières serves lunch from 12–2 PM and dinner from 7–11:30 PM Monday through Sunday. That makes it a practical option to consider when you need a Colmar table at either midday or in the evening.
What You're Paying For
Bistrot des Lavandières is a Colmar option with daily lunch and dinner hours and a smart-casual dress code. If you need more certainty before choosing, compare it with La Maison Rouge, Le Comptoir de Georges, or other Colmar dining rooms, browse our full Colmar restaurants guide before you commit.
Planning details
- Location
- 12 Rue Saint-Jean, 68000 Colmar, France
- Website
- bistrotdeslavandieres.com
- Phone
- +33389241922
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bistrot des Lavandières sits squarely in Colmar’s middle register: a neighbourhood bistrot with a serious kitchen rather than a tourist-facing winstub or a Michelin-minded tasting room. It occupies a quieter lane within the city’s older residential fabric, where daily commerce — bakeries, a pharmacy, the local bar — sets a modest, lived-in tone. The dining room reads as unpretentious and quietly assured: cooking matters more than spectacle, and the room is calibrated for conversations among locals and informed visitors who value regional dishes served without fuss.
Best For
This is a place for people who want authentic Alsatian bistro cooking without the pageantry of a prix-fixe temple or the full-on tourist circuit along the canal. It suits lunch and dinner service and appeals to neighbourhood diners, couples and travellers who have sought out a solid regional meal. The tone is informal yet focused on technique; expect a menu of classic preparations executed by a kitchen that takes regional traditions seriously while staying comfortably within the bistrot price and atmosphere bracket.
Ordering Tips
The menu centers on Alsatian staples: look for hearty, regional plates such as Choucroute Alsacienne and Magret de Canard alongside traditional starters like Escargots au Beurre Persillé. Finish with a restrained dessert — the Crème Brûlée is a clear example of the bistro’s classical approach. Given the restaurant’s neighbourhood orientation and straightforward cooking, favour well-known regional dishes to gauge the kitchen’s take on Alsatian standards rather than hunting for modernist flourishes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm vintage decor with a cozy, convivial atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Choucroute Alsacienne
- Magret de Canard
- Escargots au Beurre Persillé
- Crème Brûlée
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Wistub de la Petite Venise, Notable alternative
- L'Atelier du Peintre, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Le Comptoir de Georges, Notable alternative
- La Maison Rouge, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Wistub Brenner, Alsatian, €€
Restaurant context
Bistrot des Lavandières sits in Colmar's mid-tier dining band, less theatrical than Wistub de la Petite Venise or Wistub Brenner (both €€, both leaning hard into Alsatian tradition), and quieter than L'Atelier du Peintre (€€€, modern French with a Michelin pedigree). If you want regional cooking with winstub atmosphere, La Maison Rouge delivers better value at the same €€ price tier. If you're chasing a refined dinner and can stretch the budget, L'Atelier du Peintre is the clear upgrade.
The case for Bistrot des Lavandières is timing and availability. It runs seven-day service with late-evening hours (until 11:30 PM), making it a useful fallback when your first choice is closed or fully booked. The room stays quiet enough for conversation, which matters if you're using dinner as a working meal or a low-key anniversary. But it does not offer the regional immersion of the winstubs or the technical polish of the modern French tables, so it works best as Plan B rather than the headline reservation of your Colmar stay.
For splurge-worthy dining, book L'Atelier du Peintre. For Alsatian character at fair prices, choose Wistub Brenner or La Maison Rouge. For a dependable French bistrot meal when everything else is unavailable, Bistrot des Lavandières will do the job without drama.
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Compare Bistrot des Lavandières
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bistrot des Lavandières | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Wistub de la Petite Venise | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| L'Atelier du Peintre | Colmar | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Le Comptoir de Georges | Colmar | ; | ; | No published awards |
| La Maison Rouge | Colmar | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 2026We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Wistub Brenner | Colmar | Alsatian | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Bistrot des Lavandières?
Ask the restaurant directly about current dishes before you go, or check recent official information if available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bistrot des Lavandières?
Both lunch and dinner are available daily: lunch runs 12–2 PM, dinner runs 7–11:30 PM. Choose the time that fits your schedule.
What are alternatives to Bistrot des Lavandières in Colmar?
Other named options to compare include Wistub de la Petite Venise, L'Atelier du Peintre, Wistub Brenner, La Maison Rouge, Le Comptoir de Georges. Check current details directly before deciding.
What should I wear to Bistrot des Lavandières?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose neat, comfortable clothing appropriate for a restaurant meal in Colmar.
Is Bistrot des Lavandières good for a special occasion?
It may fit if the daily hours and smart-casual setting suit your plans, but confirm directly if you need a more formal or highly planned experience.
