13 bistro rooms worth the trip across France, editor-ranked. All cuisines in France.
Solides ★ 4.5 · Toulouse
carmes · 38 Rue des Polinaires, 31000 Toulouse
Solides on Rue des Polinaires opposite the Carmes market is the short-supply-chain bistro praised by Michelin, with a chef-led natural wine list.
Tip: The set menu changes by the day; the wine list is the bigger draw, ask for the natural Loire by the glass.
Le Cafe des Artistes ★ 4.5 · Toulouse
saint-pierre · 13 Place de la Daurade, 31000 Toulouse
Le Cafe des Artistes on Place de la Daurade beside the Garonne is a cafe and wine bar with a covered terrace. Reservations recommended in season.
Tip: Sit on the river terrace at sunset for the view of the Pont Neuf; service stays on until midnight in summer.
Aux Pieds Sous La Table ★ 4.4 · Toulouse
saint-sernin · 13 Rue de l'Industrie, 31000 Toulouse
Aux Pieds Sous La Table near Saint-Sernin in Compans-Caffarelli is the 100 percent homemade short-supply-chain bistro with daily-changing lunch menus.
Tip: The lunch menu changes every day; book ahead. Closed Sunday and Monday.
L'Oncle Pom ★ 4.4 · Toulouse
saint-aubin · 32 Rue Gabriel Peri, 31000 Toulouse
L'Oncle Pom on Rue Gabriel Peri east of Capitole is the potato-led bistro with flea-market decor, Pom Gersoise sides and serious local terroir sourcing.
Tip: The duck magret burger with Katty fries is the unbeatable order; book for Saturday, the dining room is small.
L'Air de Famille ★ 4.3 · Toulouse
capitole · 6 Rue Jules Chalande, 31000 Toulouse
L'Air de Famille on Rue Jules Chalande between Capitole and Saint-Sernin is the traditional French dining room with vintage posters and market plates.
Tip: Lunch only Tuesday to Saturday, dinner only Thursday to Saturday; book the back tables for quiet service.
Le Petit Bois ★ 4.3 · Toulouse
carmes · 20 Rue Saint Antoine du T, 31000 Toulouse
Le Petit Bois on Rue Saint Antoine du T in Carmes is the small neighbourhood bistro with a daily-changing slate menu, burgers and tartare and a calm side.
Tip: Walk-in friendly weeknights; the burger maison with frites is the working-day favourite at €15.
Le Camion qui Fume ★ 4.2 · Toulouse
saint-cyprien · Place Roguet, 31300 Toulouse
Le Camion qui Fume on Place Roguet in Saint-Cyprien is the burger truck and counter, with smashed-patty burgers and slow-smoked meats over the lunch service.
Tip: Cash and card both; the lunch smash burger plus chips is €13. Stalls outside on market days are the easier order point.
Le Bistrot du Marche ★ 4.2 · Toulouse
victor-hugo · Marche Victor Hugo, Place Victor Hugo, 31000 Toulouse
Le Bistrot du Marche on the first floor of Marche Victor Hugo is one of the upstairs market bistros, drawing produce from the ground-floor stalls every.
Tip: Lunch only, finishes by 13:30; the plat du jour is set daily by the producers downstairs.
Little Boho ★ 4.1 · Nice
place-garibaldi · 4 Place Garibaldi, 06000 Nice
Little Boho on Place Garibaldi is the boho chic daytime room Melissa and Jean opened in the Petit Marais quarter of Nice, terrace tables on the arcaded.
Tip: Continuous service through the afternoon; closed Monday. Good fallback when Cafe de Turin is full.
Little Boho ★ 4.1 · Nice
place-garibaldi · 4 Place Garibaldi, 06000 Nice
Little Boho on Place Garibaldi is the boho chic daytime room Melissa and Jean opened in the Petit Marais of Nice, terrace tables on the yellow arcaded square.
Tip: Continuous service through the afternoon; closed Monday. Good fallback when Cafe de Turin is full.
Le Comptoir de Mathilde ★ 4.0 · Toulouse
capitole · 15 Rue Jean-Antoine de Baif, 31000 Toulouse
Le Comptoir de Mathilde on Rue Jean-Antoine de Baif near Capitole is a small all-day counter for cheese boards. Reservations recommended in season.
Tip: Open continuously through the afternoon; cheese boards from €12 are the canonical order between services.
Mama Shelter Restaurant ★ 3.9 · Toulouse
saint-aubin · 54 Boulevard Lazare Carnot, 31000 Toulouse
Mama Shelter Toulouse on Boulevard Lazare Carnot is the rooftop hotel restaurant with Guy Savoy supervising the menu, with a generous Sunday brunch buffet.
Tip: The rooftop terrace is the calmer spot at sunset; Sunday brunch books out a week ahead in good weather.
Les Illustres ★ 3.8 · Toulouse
capitole · 16 Place du Capitole, 31000 Toulouse
Les Illustres facing the Capitole on the arcaded side is the all-day bistro brasserie with daily dishes, varied specials and a privileged main-square terrace.
Tip: The plat du jour at lunch is the canonical Toulousain working-day meal; pick the terrace under the arcades for shade.