Al Diwan: the generous Lebanese table on rue Munch
Generous mezze, family cooking and remarkable consistency: the Lebanese address on rue Munch is the reliable change of scene near place d'Austerlitz.
The verdict
At 2 rue Munch, two minutes from place d'Austerlitz, Al Diwan has held the rank of Strasbourg's benchmark Lebanese restaurant for years: generous family cooking, mezze that arrive in waves, and a consistency that keeps the neighbourhood coming back as faithfully as visitors looking for something other than choucroute, the local sauerkraut piled with pork.
What to eat
The Lebanese repertoire done properly: houmous, moutabal, tabbouleh with fresh herbs, grilled meats and rose water pastries. Sharing mezze is the right way to order here, at prices that stay reasonable given how generous the plates are.
Visiting tip
During the Christmas market this is one of the smartest non-Alsatian tables in the centre: walking distance from the chalets, but off the tourist flow. Book at weekends, the neighbourhood is busy in the evening.
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Camille Roth
Born in Schiltigheim, Camille spent ten years working in Strasbourg kitchens before swapping the apron for a notebook. She writes about winstubs, the city's newer tables and Alsatian produce. Her rule: never recommend an address she would not send her own parents to.
