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Amsel

Name: Amsel
Address: 5, rue de la 5e Division Blindée 68770 Ammerschwihr, Colmar, FR
Telephone: +33 3 89 78 49 05

Amsel in Colmar blends traditional winstub warmth with contemporary French bistro cooking, recently recognized by Le Fooding.

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The story

Amsel Colmar: A Modern Alsace Bistro Celebrated by Le Fooding

Origins and Wine Focus

At the edge of an Alsatian winemaking village, Amsel in Colmar operates as a modern French bistro built around serious wine stewardship. Three former hospitality professionals converted a historic hotel to create this space. Romain Delorme, Aurélie Fayolle, and Rémi Ségura designed the layout to encourage relaxed conversation while highlighting regional vintages. Their approach earned a spot on the Le Fooding list for 2026.

The Kitchen and Seasonal Plates

Japanese chef Ken Katsumi brings his training from Troisgros in Tokyo to this Alsatian kitchen. He works alongside the founding team until October, shaping a menu that respects local ingredients while refining bistro classics. Guests often order the wild boar terrine brushed with gewürztraminer or the teriyaki glazed chicken thigh paired with smooth mashed potatoes. The cooking stays grounded in technique rather than chasing trends.

Room and Evening Gatherings

Herringbone parquet floors and unbleached muslin curtains define the dining room. Custom wooden tables sit beside a brass trolley holding small bottles of Alsatian brandy. Families find plenty of space near the garden terrace during warmer months. The kitchen opens its doors every Friday for communal flammekueche evenings, drawing regulars into a quieter corner of the region.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

Le Fooding

Listed

Details

At a glance

Le Fooding 2026 — Listed

Cuisines Bistro

Services Kids friendly, Outdoor Seating

History

On the record

2026

Le Fooding — Listed

Determined to break free from Alsace’s sauerkraut stranglehold, three wine-loving friends – Romain Delorme (the former maître d’hôtel for Julien Binz), Aurélie Fayolle (a winemaker at the Domaine Geschickt) and Rémi Ségura (a sales rep for Les Vins Pirouettes) – have taken over an old hotel-restaurant located at the entrance of a winemakers’ village. Here you’ll find them popping open an exceptional lineup of bottles, paired with dishes that are far more than just an afterthought. The result of their union? A bistro with the soul of a winstub , reimagined for a new generation (herringbone parquet flooring, muslin curtains, custom furniture, a small trolley stocked with Alsatian eaux-de-vie brandies), where the Japanese chef Ken Katsumi (ex-Troisgros in Tokyo), in residence until October, whips up delightful eats: cheeky wild boar terrine infused with gewürztraminer; simple but satisfying and perfectly cooked teriyaki chicken thigh, served with mashed potatoes; and pear poached in mulled wine, with crumble topping and Chantilly cream. It’s also worth noting that they host flammekueche soirées every Friday night. · Pascal Diagonale

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5, rue de la 5e Division Blindée 68770 Ammerschwihr
Colmar, France
+33 3 89 78 49 05