La Maison des Têtes
French Provincial · Old Town, Colmar
Restaurant in Colmar, France
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17th-Century Alsatian Provincial
Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Maison des Têtes is the Colmar pick for French Provincial cooking in a more polished, occasion-ready setting. It makes the most sense for a planned lunch or dinner, especially when seasonal cooking and a historic room matter more than casual winstub value.
About La Maison des Têtes
La Maison des Têtes in Colmar is a French Provincial restaurant led by chef-owner Patrick Henriroux.
The practical read is simple: choose La Maison des Têtes when the brief is French Provincial cooking in Colmar and a smart-casual setting.
Pick this for French Provincial dining in Colmar
The clearest confirmed reasons to consider La Maison des Têtes are its French Provincial cuisine, the Patrick Henriroux connection, and its Relais Chateaux Award in 2025. Those facts make it a direct candidate for diners looking for a more planned meal in Colmar without needing to rely on claims about exact menus, prices, ratings, or formats.
Smart casual dress is the confirmed guidance. If your plans depend on a particular meal period, a specific seating style, or a special request, check with the venue directly rather than assuming those details from third-party summaries.
Where it fits against other options
Compared with Winstub Bartholdi, Brasserie Historique, and La Cocotte de Grand-Mère, La Maison des Têtes is the French Provincial option to prioritize when that cuisine and a smart-casual meal are the deciding factors. Bartholdi is another name to compare if you are deciding among dining options.
If the table wants to compare another option, Au Soleil Levant is worth considering. For broader planning, use our full Colmar restaurants guide, then pair the meal with our full Colmar hotels guide, our full Colmar bars guide, our full Colmar wineries guide, or our full Colmar experiences guide.
Quick reference: choose La Maison des Têtes for French Provincial cooking in Colmar, chef-owner Patrick Henriroux, smart-casual dress, and its 2025 Relais Chateaux Award.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 Rue des Têtes, 68000 Colmar, France
- Website
- maisondestetes.com/fr
- Phone
- +33 3 89 24 43 43
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Maison des Têtes leans on its architecture as much as its cuisine: a 1609 merchant townhouse whose ornate façade, scattered with carved heads, reads like a civic monument. The dining room follows that register, presenting Alsatian provincial cooking with formality and technical care. The result is a refined, sophisticated dining experience that still feels rooted in the town’s photogenic medieval streets. Rooms in the hotel-restaurant extend the same logic, so guests encounter an atmosphere that is both historically resonant and quietly polished rather than flashy.
Best For
This is a dinner destination for travelers and locals who prize history and regional identity. The hotel-restaurant setup makes it a natural choice for overnight guests seeking a culturally immersive stay; at the same time, the formal service and regionally focused cuisine suit date nights, celebratory dinners, and any visit where the setting matters as much as the food. It sits above the informal winstub tier, so expect a composed, restaurant-led evening rather than a raucous, tavern-style meal.
Ordering Tips
Lean into Alsatian classics: the kitchen emphasizes regional dishes such as choucroute and baeckeoffe, and the menu draws on the Rhine watershed’s larder. Look for freshwater fish preparations and items finished with Riesling reductions, regional touches. If the menu offers tarte flambée or foie gras, consider those as straightforward expressions of local identity. Ask the staff about Riesling selections to accompany richer, savory courses: wine plays a clear role in the kitchen’s flavor profile.
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined, warm, and convivial with wooden paneling, period stove, vitraux, and cozy alcoves evoking timeless Alsatian charm.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- choucroute
- baeckeoffe
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 19 Rue des Têtes, 68000 Colmar, France
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Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Right Fit
Choose Winstub Bartholdi or La Cocotte de Grand-Mère if the group wants a more casual Colmar meal. Choose Au Soleil Levant if the group wants to leave the French-regional lane entirely.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
La Maison des Têtes is the more polished choice against Winstub Bartholdi, Brasserie Historique, and La Cocotte de Grand-Mère. Pick it when the meal needs a composed room and French Provincial cooking; pick the winstub-style options when the priority is value, speed, and a more casual Alsatian feel.
Bartholdi is the closer alternative for readers who want to stay within central Colmar without committing to the more occasion-led choice. Au Soleil Levant is the better pivot if the group wants a different cuisine direction rather than another French-regional meal.
Booking difficulty is easy, so this is not the venue to over-plan months ahead. The smarter decision is about mood: choose La Maison des Têtes for polish and setting, Winstub Bartholdi or La Cocotte de Grand-Mère for a simpler local meal, and Au Soleil Levant when French cuisine is not the brief.
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Compare La Maison des Têtes
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | 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 | |
| Bartholdi | Colmar | No published awards | |
| Au Soleil Levant | Colmar | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is La Maison des Têtes good for solo dining?
It can be, if you want French Provincial dining in Colmar and are comfortable with a smart-casual setting.
How far ahead should I book La Maison des Têtes?
Book ahead if your timing matters. La Maison des Têtes has a 2025 Relais Chateaux Award.
Can I eat at the bar at La Maison des Têtes?
Do not assume bar dining is available unless the venue confirms it directly. La Maison des Têtes serves French Provincial cuisine under chef-owner Patrick Henriroux and has a 2025 Relais Chateaux Award.
Is La Maison des Têtes good for a special occasion?
It is a reasonable Colmar choice to consider for a more planned meal, especially if French Provincial cuisine and a smart-casual setting fit the occasion.
What are alternatives to La Maison des Têtes?
Other options to compare include Winstub Bartholdi, La Cocotte de Grand-Mère, Brasserie Historique, Bartholdi, and Au Soleil Levant.
