La Cocotte de Grandmère

Colmar


Good, honest food and a warm ambience attract hungry locals to this sweet bistro. The three-course €15 menu hits the mark every time, with deeply satisfying home cooking from hearty casseroles to roast duck leg with creamy mash.


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