9 editor picks in Bordeaux.
9 restaurants in Bordeaux, editor-picked for restaurants open sunday. Where to eat a sit-down dinner on sunday. 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 Boite a Huitres in Bordeaux's Cours du Chapeau Rouge is the historic oyster house steps from the Grand Theatre, with a sloped terrace and oysters.
OrderArcachon oysters, Belon oysters, Plateau de fruits de mer
TipBelon oysters run €45 a dozen, the Arcachons closer to €18; a half-bottle of Entre-deux-Mers is the locals' pairing.
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.
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.
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.
