11 editor picks in Toulouse.
11 bistro places in Toulouse we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Toulouse | Bistro across every city.
The Toulouse bistro is a small, ingredient led room with a short menu and a local crowd, scattered across the old centre rather than concentrated in one quarter. Solides on Rue des Polinaires in Carmes is among the most talked about of the modern wave, while Les Illustres sits right on Place du Capitole. Le Bistrot du Marche works the produce of the Marche Victor Hugo, the covered market that anchors how the city shops and eats.
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.
OrderDaily market menu, Short supply chain plates, Natural wine pairings
TipThe set menu changes by the day; the wine list is the bigger draw, ask for the natural Loire by the glass.
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.
OrderMediterranean tuna, Quercy lamb, Southwest duck
TipLunch only Tuesday to Saturday, dinner only Thursday to Saturday; book the back tables for quiet service.
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.
OrderShort-circuit lamb, Daily market plates, Organic seasonal vegetables
TipThe lunch menu changes every day; book ahead. Closed Sunday and Monday.
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.
OrderKatty fries, Auvergnat gratin, Duck magret burger
TipThe duck magret burger with Katty fries is the unbeatable order; book for Saturday, the dining room is small.
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.
OrderDaily plat du jour, Saucisse de Toulouse, Confit de canard
TipThe plat du jour at lunch is the canonical Toulousain working-day meal; pick the terrace under the arcades for shade.
Mama Shelter Toulouse on Boulevard Lazare Carnot is the rooftop hotel restaurant with Guy Savoy supervising the menu, with a generous Sunday brunch buffet.
OrderSunday brunch buffet, Pizza Mama, Beef carpaccio
TipThe rooftop terrace is the calmer spot at sunset; Sunday brunch books out a week ahead in good weather.
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.
OrderPlat du jour, Wine bar small plates, Cheese board
TipSit on the river terrace at sunset for the view of the Pont Neuf; service stays on until midnight in summer.
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.
OrderPlat du jour, Burger maison, Tartare
TipWalk-in friendly weeknights; the burger maison with frites is the working-day favourite at €15.
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.
OrderSmash burger, Cheese fries, Daily smoked meat
TipCash 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 on the first floor of Marche Victor Hugo is one of the upstairs market bistros, drawing produce from the ground-floor stalls every.
OrderPlat du jour from the market, Magret de canard, Seasonal vegetables
TipLunch only, finishes by 13:30; the plat du jour is set daily by the producers downstairs.
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.
OrderDaily plat du jour, Cheese plate, Charcuterie board
TipOpen continuously through the afternoon; cheese boards from €12 are the canonical order between services.
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