5 french bistro spots in Chartrons, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Chartrons's food · All french bistro in Bordeaux.
Symbiose ★ 4.5
4 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
Symbiose in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the bistronomic dining room and speakeasy on Quai des Chartrons, run by four young partners with seasonal small plates.
Tip: Book the dinner sitting; the cocktail bar behind the bookshelf takes walk-ins only and stays open until 01:00.
Chez Dupont ★ 4.4
45 Rue Notre-Dame, 33000 Bordeaux
Chez Dupont on Rue Notre-Dame in the Chartrons is the rustic stone-walled neighbourhood bistro run by the same couple since 1988, with retro posters.
Tip: Continuous service Monday-Saturday from 12:00-23:00; Sunday lunch only.
Racines ★ 4.3
59 Rue Georges Bonnac, 33000 Bordeaux
Racines in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the neo-bistro on Rue Georges Bonnac with a single daily set menu, French market produce and a small but considered.
Tip: Tables turn fast at dinner; lunch is by far the calmer service and the daily set is around €28 for three courses.
Le Carre ★ 4.1
1 Place du Marche des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
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.
Tip: The lunch blackboard turns over quickly; evenings are the fuller, more festive service. Closed Sunday; book at least a few days ahead in summer.
Chez Dupont ★ 3.9
45 Rue Notre-Dame, 33000 Bordeaux
Chez Dupont in Bordeaux's Chartrons is the cozy Rue Notre-Dame neighbourhood bistro with seasonal French dishes and a regulars-only feel at the zinc bar.
Tip: Book by mid-morning for evening service; the kitchen leans into one or two specials a night with a chalkboard rewrite.