11 editor picks in Bordeaux.
11 restaurants in Bordeaux, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Bordeaux.
La Tupina in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre district is the southwestern French institution founded by Jean-Pierre Xiradakis in 1968, now led by chef Franck Audu.
OrderEntrecote a la bordelaise, Tricandilles, Sanguette
TipSit near the open fire for the tricandilles; the lunch formula is a serious value if you book ahead for noon on a weekday.
Soif in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is Cecile Lambre and Nico Lefevre's natural-wine and small-plate bistro on Rue du Cancera, with around 350 low-intervention.
OrderPate en croute, Calf's head ravigote, Charcuterie boards
TipPull up a stool at the windowed wine collection; the chalkboard menu changes daily and runs until they sell out.
Le Petit Commerce in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the Rue du Parlement seafood institution, with raw oysters from Arcachon and grilled fish from the Atlantic.
OrderAtlantic oysters, Grilled sardines, Lampreys in season
TipOrder the oysters by the half-dozen and the grilled pulpitos; the terrace gets the most light from 12:30 onwards.
La Cape in Cenon, across the Garonne from Bordeaux's Bastide, is Nicolas Magie's bistronomic dining room with classic French luxury cuisine and a terrace.
OrderFoie gras, Pigeon, Souffle
TipOrder the souffle course for dessert; the tasting menu prices climb but the lunch formula stays under €50.
La Brasserie Bordelaise in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the all-day brasserie on Rue Saint-Remi with the city's most quoted entrecote a la bordelaise.
OrderEntrecote a la bordelaise, Plateau de fruits de mer, Cannele de Bordeaux
TipOrder the entrecote with the marrow bone; the cellar tour before lunch is free if you ask the maitre d'hotel.
Le 1925 on Place des Quinconces is Pierre Martin's revamped brasserie in 1920s dress, with mirrors and brass on the walls, a kitchen of Parisian-trained.
OrderEscargots de Bourgogne, Plateau de fruits de mer, Beef tartare prepared tableside
TipThe terrace on Place des Quinconces is the best evening seat in central Bordeaux; book the back room for groups under a Belle Epoque chandelier.
La Zoologie in Bordeaux's Saint-Croix is the bistronomic hotel restaurant near Gare Saint-Jean, with a weekly market menu, a quiet leafy terrace and a tight.
OrderWeekly market tasting, Aquitaine produce
TipThe hotel courtyard terrace is the best summer table; the €32 lunch menu changes every Monday.
Fufu in Bordeaux's Saint-Pierre is the ramen counter on Rue Saint-Remi from the team behind several Paris shops, with thick tonkotsu broth and gyoza turned.
OrderTonkotsu ramen, Gyoza, Donburi bowls
TipLines start at 12:15; the takeaway window is the easier midday route if the indoor counter is full.
Le Carre on Place du Marche des Chartrons is the Brice Nougaret and Benoit Vicq bistro since 2007, with a southwestern French menu of grilled meats.
OrderToulouse sausage, Beef tartare, Grilled veal kidney
TipThe lunch blackboard turns over quickly; evenings are the fuller, more festive service. Closed Sunday; book at least a few days ahead in summer.
Cafe du Port in Bordeaux's Bastide is the all-day brasserie under the Pont de Pierre on Quai Deschamps, with a generous fruits-de-mer counter and the best.
OrderPlateau de fruits de mer, Entrecote, Sole meuniere
TipThe terrace fills at sunset; book a riverfront table for the floodlit view of Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau.
La Terrasse Saint-Pierre in Bordeaux's Place Saint-Pierre is the all-day terrace bistro on the medieval square, with a Spanish-leaning squid cassolette.
OrderCassolette of squid, Charcuterie boards, Bordeaux house wines
TipEat outside on the cobbled square; the kitchen runs continuously through the afternoon when most of the neighbourhood closes.
