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Le Fossile

Place des Orphelins 6, 67000 Strasbourg

Closed now · opens 12:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

OUR CURRENT SUGGESTIONS
Pork Head Presskopf
11.00
PRESSKOPF AU JARRET DE PORC — Gribiche-style mayonnaise, pickles
estimate≈ 450 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Beef Tomahawk
7.00
TOMAHAWK DE BŒUF — Fries, green salad, ratatouille, choice of sauce: Béarnaise, Shallots, Mushroom/cream, Roquefort/cream, mustard
estimate≈ 1100 kcal65 g carbs
Caesar Salad
19.00
SALADE CÉSAR — Low-temperature cooked chicken breast (64°C) with sage and thyme, anchovies, parmesan, capers, iceberg lettuce, vinaigrette
estimate≈ 650 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
STARTERS AND SALADS
Aperitif Suggestion
9.80
EN SUGGESTION À L’APÉRITIF — Surprise Amuse-Bouche according to the Chef's mood
estimate≈ 150 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Homemade Gravlax Salmonpescatarian
12.00
SAUMON GRAVLAX « MAISON » — Marinated with dill, red onions, lemon, green salad and lemon gel
estimate≈ 280 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Homemade Duck Foie Gras
18.00
FOIE GRAS DE CANARD « MAISON » — Confit onions
estimate≈ 420 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Gourmet Platter
22.00
ASSIETTE GOURMANDE — Homemade Gravlax salmon, homemade duck foie gras, smoked duck breast, marinated goat cheese croutons Fossile-style
estimate≈ 750 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Warm Marinated and Breaded Goat Cheesevegetarian
8.00
CROTTINS DE CHÈVRE CHAUD MARINÉS ET PANÉS — Green salad
estimate≈ 320 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Snails 'Fossile' preparation
9.00
ESCARGOTS PRÉPARATION « FOSSILE »
estimate≈ 350 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Forest Mushroom Panvegetarian
16.00
POÊLÉE FORESTIÈRE — Button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, butter, garlic and herbs
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
MEATS
Onglet with Shallots
27.00
ONGLET A L’ÉCHALOTE — The FOSSILE specialty since 1974
estimate≈ 650 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Plain Onglet
26.00
ONGLET NATURE — Grilled plain, Fossile seasoning
estimate≈ 600 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Forestier Onglet
28.00
ONGLET FORESTIER — Button mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, garlic, herbs
estimate≈ 720 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Children's Menu (up to 10 years)
16.00
FORMULE ENFANT - Jusqu'à 10 ans — Beef onglet (120g), plain or shallot, choice of ice cream scoop
estimate≈ 680 kcal45 g carbs
Seasoned Beef Tartare
22.00
TARTARE DE BŒUF ASSAISONNÉ — Hand-cut beef onglet, fries, green salad
estimate≈ 850 kcal55 g carbs
Aged Cœur d'Entrecôte
31.00
CŒUR D'ENTRECÔTE MATURÉ — Aged 15 days in our cellar. Fries, green salad, ratatouille and choice of sauce
estimate≈ 1050 kcal60 g carbs
Meat Special of the Moment
PIÈCE DE VIANDE DU MOMENT — Please inquire, subject to availability
estimate≈ 700 kcal15 g carbsbalanced 74
GOURMET CHEESES
Cheese Selectionvegetarian
12.00
SÉLECTION DE FROMAGE — Tomme aux fleurs, Mothais sur feuille, Camembert de Normandie, Bleu d'Auvergne, Munster
estimate≈ 550 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Cheese Selection with a Glass of Winevegetarian
17.00
SÉLECTION DE FROMAGE AVEC UN VERRE DE VIN — Cheese selection + a glass of white or red wine
estimate≈ 680 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
DESSERTS
Chocolate Fondant
12.00
FONDANT AU CHOCOLAT — The celebrity of FOSSILE
estimate≈ 520 kcal48 g carbsheavy 31
Tarte « Fossile »
9.00
estimate≈ 450 kcal42 g carbsheavy 31
Crème Brûlée
9.00
estimate≈ 320 kcal22 g carbsheavy 42
Café ou Déca Gourmand
11.00
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsheavy 30
Thé Gourmand
13.00
estimate≈ 550 kcal60 g carbsheavy 30
Ice Cream
2.80
CRÈME GLACÉE — Vanilla, chocolate, coffee, pistachio
estimate≈ 160 kcal18 g carbs
Sorbetvegan
2.80
Raspberry, lemon
estimate≈ 110 kcal25 g carbsheavy 39
Sorbet with Liqueur
12.00
LE SORBET GÉNÉREUSEMENT ARROSÉ — Raspberry or lemon: 2 scoops. Choice of: Marc de Gewurztraminer, mirabelle, raspberry
estimate≈ 280 kcal35 g carbsheavy 32
Dame Blanche
12.00
Vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate, whipped cream
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 24
Dame Noire
12.00
Chocolate ice cream, hot chocolate, whipped cream
estimate≈ 680 kcal58 g carbsheavy 22
Dame Caramel
12.00
Vanilla ice cream, homemade salted caramel sauce, whipped cream
estimate≈ 650 kcal58 g carbsheavy 23
Coupe « Colonel »
12.00
Lemon sorbet with vodka
estimate≈ 220 kcal28 g carbsheavy 39
Secret Fossile
12.00
Ice cream sundae with a secret splash
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsheavy 31
Our meats
Aged Entrecôte
32.00
Coeur d'entrecôte maturé — Heart of the ribeye
estimate≈ 750 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Our desserts and cheeses
Fromage gourmandvegetarian
12.00
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Fromage gourmand with a glass of winevegetarian
17.00
Fromage gourmand avec un verre de vin
estimate≈ 570 kcal16 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

Is this menu still right?

50veggie
scoreestimate

French cuisine with limited options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose starters like breaded goat cheese or a mushroom poêlée. There is no vegetarian main course, but there is a cheese selection and sorbet.

9 vegetarian and 1 vegan dishes out of 42

86dia
scoreestimate

Low-carb French classics

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu offers many high-protein meat and fish dishes that are naturally low in carbohydrates. The meat selection is extensive and low in sugar.

24 diabetes-friendly · 42 dishes

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Address
Place des Orphelins 6, 67000 Strasbourg
Hours
Mon12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:30
Tue12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:30
Wed12:00–14:00, 19:00–22:30
Thu12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:00
Fri12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:00
Sat12:00–14:30, 19:00–23:00
Sun—
Contact
+32388363976
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), lefossile.fr/
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