The story
Since November 2023, Le Quai 21 has welcomed guests to a new setting just steps from its original location. The restaurant now occupies a privileged spot at 15 Quai de la Poissonnerie, in the heart of Colmar’s historic Petite Venise district, beside the covered market. The décor blends exposed stone, woodwork, contemporary furniture, and touches of navy blue across two intimate dining rooms and a terrace for al fresco dining.
Chef Frédéric Tagliani brings a personal vision to his modern cuisine, one shaped by experience in some of Alsace’s most respected kitchens. He trained under Philippe Gaertner at Les Armes de France, Marc Haeberlin at Auberge de l’Ill, Jean-Yves Schilinger at JY’S, and Olivier Nasti at Le 64°. From each he absorbed a different strength: the creativity of Schilinger, the quality of produce championed by Haeberlin, and the technique of Nasti. His own cooking nods to his Italian heritage with subtle Mediterranean accents woven into the seasonal repertoire.
The carte is concise—four starters, three meat dishes, three fish—and changes every six weeks, driven by fresh, seasonal produce. A lunch menu is offered Tuesday to Friday. Dishes such as foie gras with Gala apple, passion fruit gel, and Gewurztraminer-marinated blond raisins, or crispy Alsatian snail cromesquis with parsley butter and meat jus, demonstrate the kitchen’s precision. Fish preparations like line-caught pollock with satay and beurre blanc aux algues, and meat dishes such as Black Angus beef strips with green asparagus, wild garlic butter, and truffle gnocchi, further showcase the range. Desserts include a pavlova with Gariguette strawberries, pistachio ice cream, and basil sabayon.
Le Quai 21 has been recognized as a Michelin Recommended restaurant since 2026, a distinction that aligns with its commitment to ingredient-driven, modern French cooking.
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