Casa Gaia is a mediterranean tapas restaurant in Saint Pierre, Bordeaux.
Casa Gaia in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the leafy Mediterranean tapas spot near the Grosse Cloche, with organic Aquitaine produce, vegetarian-friendly small.
Signature dishes: Vegetarian tapas, Mediterranean salads, Natural wines
Tip: Sit in the courtyard at lunch; the kitchen does a €18 tapas selection that pairs well with the orange wines.
Address: 8 Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux
Berthus in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is Chef Vincent's bistronomic dining room on Rue des Bahutiers, with a single €28 three-course formula at lunch and dinner.
Signature: Three-course seasonal menu, Pluma iberique, Tarte au chocolat noir
Tip: Book a week ahead for dinner; the lunch formula at €28 holds across both services and is the easiest reservation to get.
El Globo in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Spanish tapas room on Rue des Argentiers, with hand-sliced Iberico, a charcuterie counter near the bar.
Signature: Iberico ham, Tortilla espanola, Pulpo a la gallega
Tip: Order the pulpo and the tortilla; the bar can be a long wait but the wine pours are some of the most generous in the area.
Yoshi in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the no-frills ramen counter on Rue Pas Saint-Georges with a daily-changing shoyu broth, gyoza by the half-dozen.
Signature: Shoyu ramen, Miso ramen, Gyoza
Tip: Lunch lines start at 12:15; takeaway is faster than the indoor counter on weekdays.
Berthus in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is Chef Vincent's bistronomic dining room on Rue des Bahutiers, with a single €28 three-course formula at lunch and dinner.
Signature: Three-course seasonal menu, Pluma iberique, Tarte au chocolat noir
Tip: Book a week ahead for dinner; the lunch formula at €28 holds across both services and is the easiest reservation to get.
El Globo in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Spanish tapas room on Rue des Argentiers, with hand-sliced Iberico, a charcuterie counter near the bar.
Signature: Iberico ham, Tortilla espanola, Pulpo a la gallega
Tip: Order the pulpo and the tortilla; the bar can be a long wait but the wine pours are some of the most generous in the area.
Cafe des Quatre Soeurs in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the 1830s brasserie on Cours du 30 Juillet where Richard Wagner is said to have stayed.
Signature: Plateau de fruits de mer, Magret aux cepes, Cassoulet
Tip: The terrace looks straight at the Allees de Tourny; lunch service is slower than dinner but the kitchen is on form earlier in the day.
Yoshi in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the no-frills ramen counter on Rue Pas Saint-Georges with a daily-changing shoyu broth, gyoza by the half-dozen.
Signature: Shoyu ramen, Miso ramen, Gyoza
Tip: Lunch lines start at 12:15; takeaway is faster than the indoor counter on weekdays.
Le Comptoir Cuisine in Bordeaux's Golden Triangle is the all-day brasserie under the InterContinental's portico on Place de la Comedie, with a working.
Signature: Plateau de fruits de mer, Sole meuniere, Cote de boeuf
Tip: The portico terrace gives the best people-watching seat in the centre; service runs from 11:00 to 23:30 daily.
La Marie-Baz in Bordeaux's Capucins is the no-frills bistro on the market square with oysters and morning plates that overlap with the Marche des Capucins.
Signature: Oyster plate, Pieds paquets, Daily fish
Tip: Open from breakfast through to mid-afternoon Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays with the market itself.
