In Strasbourg, Christmas has a unique flavor.
A soft light illuminates the streets, the scent of spices wafts through the air, a city that sparkles like no other… And amidst this enchantment, The Archipelago opens its doors wide for a dinner where magic can be savored in every dish.
Le 24 DecemberThe restaurant is transformed: warm atmosphere, golden touches, discreet elegance… a setting where you immediately feel transported into the spirit of the holidays.
And to make this moment even more special, the Chef Garry Baud imagined a Christmas gourmet menu blending tradition, finesse and creativity.
✨ A six-course menu, blending heritage and festive flair
⭐ Appetizer: the first spark
Salmon, Granny Smith & Dill Tartlet
Freshness, delicacy and subtle acidity… a bite that elegantly opens the proceedings.
🥂 Tradition elevated: the Chef's foie gras
Foie gras ingot with cognac and Pineau des Charentes
Fig jelly, gingerbread powder, chutney and brioche
A holiday classic, crafted with meticulous precision.
The foie gras becomes velvety, warmed by the fruity sweetness of the fig and the roundness of the cognac.
🥟 A delicate, briny dish: pumpkin and scallop ravioli
Ravioli of candied butternut squash and roasted scallops, hazelnut emulsion
A comforting pairing where warm pumpkin meets the delicate flavor of scallops.
All enhanced by a hazelnut emulsion, as indulgent as a winter memory.
🍗 Signature dish: Capon ballotine
Capon ballotine stuffed with chestnuts, mulled wine jus
Potato mille-feuille, butternut squash confit, vegetables & cranberries in maple syrup
A dish that celebrates Christmas in all its dimensions:
– the generosity of the capon,
– chestnuts with a woody fragrance,
– slightly sweet cranberries,
– mulled wine in a delicately spiced juice.
The perfect embodiment of festive indulgence.
🐟 An elegant alternative: the meagre fillet
Fillet of meagre confit with black lemon
Cauliflower confit with miso, tempura baby leeks
A contemporary, refined, airy proposal.
Black lemon awakens the fish, miso adds umami depth, and crunchy leeks bring a modern touch.
🎁 The enchanting finale: the Christmas log
Christmas Yule Log: chestnut mousse, clementine compote, Christmas vanilla cream A delicate and luminous dessert, where chestnut meets the tangy brightness of clementine.
A soft, fragrant, festive creation… perfect for extending the magic of New Year's Eve.
Christmas menu price at L'Archipel: €109
🕯️ A moment to share with family, as a couple, or with friends
More than just a meal, the Christmas Dinner at L'Archipel is a sensory experience and an enchanting interlude in the heart of Strasbourg.
An evening where you let yourself be carried away by:
✨ the warmth of the holidays
✨ Chef Garry Baud's expertise
✨ The restaurant's elegant decor
✨ The sweet and sparkling spirit of Christmas
A suspended moment, to be shared around a table where every detail has been designed to amaze.
