Le Relais des Saveurs

15 miles East from Strasbourg , Marlenheim is known as the first village of the wine road, i.e where the main vineyards of Alsace begin. It is also the village where my grand parents used to live. I came back there, after a long absence, in order to supervise a family meeting, with my cousins, that was planed to take place in that restaurant. At the Relais des Saveurs, end of April and first of May 2015 I enjoyed - among others – their « Tarte flambée », a dish composed of bread dough rolled out very thin which is covered with fromage blanc or creme fraiche, thinly sliced onions and lardons. It is one of the most famous specialties of the region. I was fully satisfied. However, the 2nd of May 2015, the lunch served for the 55 guests (my cousins and family) was a total failure. We were supposed to enjoy a baeckehoffe, which is a mix of sliced potatoes and onions, cubed mutton, pork and beef which have been marinated overnight in Alsatian white wine and juniper berries. We did not see any of the commonly added ingredients for flavor and color like carrots, thyme, leeks, parsley, garlic, and/or marjoram. The baeckehoffe is supposed to be slow-cooked in a sealed ceramic casserole dish. Most of us were fully disappointed because of a lack of professionalism of the chef unable to follow the recipee of a traditional alsacian dish. Therefore, if you are an individual why not stopping by ; however if you are a group of travellers visiting Alsace, just hit the ROAD…

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marlenheim is a beautiful small town surrounded by its vineyards and guarded by two stork platforms. this restaurant was the only open one and we were a bit deposed by a rather cold reaction than we showed up before 19 clock and then softened in a sudden storm than we waited for the opening times. once opened, it is another story, but with tourist and local treated all wonderful food, good service and on our visit a beautiful baby. we celebrate our first night and meal in france after a very long trip we decided to choose the menu that was quite expensive. eating was however of excellent standard, especially dessert, that was quite magnificent. the local wine was just as good. the opposite and the restaurant are well revisiting.

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it is difficult to be a vegetarian in france, they can salate, French pommes and cheese eat, but not much else. we have enjoyed this restaurant as they have served cheese samosas and a fresh salad with the local Alsace wine. had a wonderful lunch in. open on a beautiful summer day. great service, excellent location.

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A couple bought this restaurant in 2014 and renovated it since. Now, it's a nice restaurant with modern decoration. The food is good. There is a healthy menu, cheap, at 18 euros which is well done. The service is efficient and friendly. This restaurant is the new and modern Alsatian cuisine.

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a few bought this restaurant in 2014 and renovated it since. it is a beautiful restaurant with modern decoration. eating is good. there is a healthy menu, cheap, at 18 euro, which is well made. the service is efficient and friendly. this restaurant is the new and modern Alsatian cuisine.

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