Porcus
Centre, Strasbourg
Restaurant in Strasbourg, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Porcus is the practical central Strasbourg pick when ease matters more than ceremony. Choose it for a low-pressure stop around Place du Temple Neuf; choose Au Crocodile for a higher-spend French-Alsatian meal, Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel for a clearer Alsatian brief, or Léonor for modern cuisine with a stated price tier.
About Porcus
Porcus is a Strasbourg venue best approached with a practical plan: note its opening hours and smart casual dress code. Strasbourg decision-making can still be framed against known options such as Au Crocodile, Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel, Léonor, Maison Kammerzell, Saint Sépulcre, but the comparison should stay practical rather than assuming details about Porcus's cuisine, chef, awards, prices, menu format, or service style.
The recommendation is narrow but useful: choose Porcus when its schedule works for your Strasbourg plans and you are comfortable confirming the current offer directly before you go. Its hours are Monday 3–7:30 PM; Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM; and Sunday closed. If price tier, menu format, chef, awards, or seat count matter to the occasion, confirm those details before selecting it for a high-stakes meal.
Use it as a practical Strasbourg option, not a trophy meal
For a first visit, the decision should be practical. Porcus is in Strasbourg, the schedule makes it easier to consider for plans that fall within its opening hours. That is the safest way to frame it: a venue to check against your timing, rather than a restaurant to choose on assumptions about the full dining experience. That is a different planning role from Au Crocodile, which may be considered separately when comparing Strasbourg restaurants.
If you are deciding among Strasbourg options, compare Porcus with Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel, Léonor, Maison Kammerzell, Saint Sépulcre, or other dining in the city based on the details each venue confirms directly. For Porcus specifically, plan around the hours and smart casual dress code. Anything more specific, including cuisine, signature dishes, price level, or service format, should be checked with the venue before you build a plan around it.
First-timer expectations should stay practical
Do not treat this as a tasting-menu recommendation unless the venue confirms that format. For course progression, signature dishes, wine pairings, or a bar counter setup, keep the visit flexible and verify the current dining format before making it the anchor meal. That also means avoiding assumptions about how formal, leisurely, or structured the meal will feel on a given visit. For broader planning, Our full Strasbourg restaurants guide is the better starting point if the goal is to compare formats across the city; hotels, bars, wineries, experiences sit separately in Our full Strasbourg hotels guide, Our full Strasbourg bars guide, Our full Strasbourg wineries guide, Our full Strasbourg experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 6 Pl. du Temple Neuf, 67000 Strasbourg, France
- Website
- porcus.fr
- Phone
- +33388231938
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Porcus sits discreetly on Place du Temple Neuf, an understated square that keeps a quieter register than the city’s selfie-ready corners. The restaurant reads like a well-kept local address: it appeals to residents, neighborhood regulars and the kind of visitor who digs beyond postcard recommendations. The kitchen’s focus on pork-forward fare — choucroute, knack sausage and charcuterie platters — gives the room a quietly rustic, old-school charm, while its situation off the beaten track makes it feel like a comfortable find rather than a staged destination.
Best For
Porcus is a dependable choice for neighborhood meals and workday breaks. Its placement in a calmer square attracts office workers from the nearby European Parliament district, making it a natural spot for midday lunches and early evening meals after the office clears out. The menu’s shareable elements also make it suitable for small groups who want a relaxed, informal dinner rather than a formal tasting experience. Travelers who’ve done their research and residents looking for honest Alsatian preparations will find it especially appealing.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the restaurant’s signature pork and charcuterie offerings: the choucroute and knack sausage are highlighted preparations, and the charcuterie platters are clearly designed to be shared. For a straightforward meal, pair a platter with a couple of small sides and let the variety do the work; for heartier appetites, order the choucroute as a centerpiece. Given the venue’s neighborhood profile, expect a convivial, no-fuss ordering experience focused on solid, traditional flavors rather than novelty.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and inviting with bright rooms, terrace seating in summer, and a warm, friendly atmosphere.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- choucroute
- knack sausage
- charcuterie platters
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if Porcus is not the right fit
Choose Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel if the priority is Alsatian cooking with a clearer €€ expectation. Choose Léonor if the group wants modern cuisine and a more defined dining category.
Restaurant context
How Porcus compares in Strasbourg
Pick Porcus for convenience and a lower-commitment central meal. Pick Au Crocodile when the meal needs to feel like the main event: its French-Alsatian and modern-cuisine positioning plus €€€€ tier make it the more obvious splurge choice.
For value-minded Alsatian dining, Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel is easier to assess because it carries an Alsatian tag and €€ price signal. For a modern-cuisine alternative with a clearer mid-to-upper spend, Léonor is the cleaner cross-shop.
Saint Sépulcre and Maison Kammerzell are useful nearby names to compare if location and ambiance matter more than a specific cuisine label. Porcus is the safer fallback when the group wants central and simple; the peers are stronger when the dinner needs a defined category or price expectation.
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Compare Porcus
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porcus | Strasbourg | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Au Crocodile | Strasbourg | French - Alsatian, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | 2026 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #992026 Relais Chateaux RestaurantsMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1062025 Michelin 1 Star2025 Gault & Millau Remarkable Restaurant2025 Relais Chateaux Award2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #972024 Michelin 1 Star |
| Saint Sépulcre | Strasbourg | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Maison Kammerzell | Strasbourg | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel | Strasbourg | Alsatian | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Léonor | Strasbourg | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Porcus?
Is Porcus good for a special occasion?
Use caution if you are planning a special occasion. If awards, chef details, price tier, menu format, or service style are important to the decision, compare it with Strasbourg options such as Au Crocodile or Maison Kammerzell and confirm the current offer before booking.
Is Porcus good for solo dining?
It may work for solo dining if the hours fit your plans. Porcus is open Monday 3–7:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM, closed Sunday; confirm the current setup directly if seating format matters to you.
What are alternatives to Porcus in Strasbourg?
Other Strasbourg options to compare include Au Crocodile, Maison Kammerzell, Chez Yvonne - S'Burjerstuewel, Léonor, Saint Sépulcre. Check each venue's current details directly, especially if cuisine, price, or service style is important to your decision.
Is lunch or dinner better at Porcus?
Porcus is open Monday 3–7:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM, closed Sunday. Use those hours to choose a time, confirm directly if you need to know whether a distinct lunch or dinner format is offered.
What should a first-timer know about Porcus?
First-timers should plan around the schedule: Monday 3–7:30 PM, Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 AM–7:30 PM, Sunday closed; the dress code is smart casual.
