Auberge de I'lll
Illhaeusern, France
The Haeberlins have been cooking at their family-run Alsatian establishment since the 1950s. Fans were shocked when the restaurant, on the willow tree-lined banks of the Ill in the village of Illhaeusern, lost its third Michelin star in 2019, having held all three for more than 50 years. But L'Auberge still wows with its glorious riverside setting – play spot-the-swan through the wall-to-wall windows, while inside there's a glorious mural of birds in flight. The recipes have been passed down through the generations, from Paul Haeberlin with his famous frogs' legs mousseline and Haeberlin peach (white peaches poached in a vanilla syrup with champagne sabayon), to his son Marc who melds classic and contemporary dishes through his creations. Sea bream is thinly sliced and served raw with white peach and caviar; pigeon tournedos are served with cabbage, foie gras and truffle. And petits fours on the terrace are a must.
Key Information
- Average price per person $247
- Tasting menu from $338
- Lunch: Wed – Mon Dinner: Wed – Sun
- +33 3 89 71 89 00
- Visit Auberge de I'lll's Website
Location
2 Rue de Collonges au Mont d'Or, Illhaeusern, 68970 Illhaeusern
