Bordeaux
To dine à la Gordon Ramsay without breaking the bank, reserve a table at his elegant belle époque brasserie with an interesting Anglo-French hybrid…
Must-see restaurants in Bordeaux
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Follow the hip crowd across the river to this huge industrial hangar on the right bank, France's biggest and best organic restaurant with a gargantuan…
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Filled with the aroma of soup simmering inside a tupina ('kettle' in Basque) over an open fire, this iconic bistro is feted for its seasonal southwestern…
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Seasonal market produce and a generous pinch of creativity form the backbone of this bistrot coloré (colourful bistro), tucked down a backstreet lane…
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Reservations are essential at this Michelin-starred restaurant and wine cellar where vins d'auteur (carefully curated wines by small regional wine…
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Talented young chef Léo Forget is turning heads in foodie Bordeaux with his striking new locavore neobistro, with stylish zinc bar, mix of rough chip-wood…
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There's nothing flashy or fancy about this hardcore French bistro, an ode to traditional market cuisine with charismatic François front of house and…
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Dining at the Michelin two-starred, gastronomic restaurant of 18th-century Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux is staggering. Presided over by celebrity British chef…
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Whatever the time of day, Horace can do no wrong. Outstanding speciality coffee roasts (including Oven Heaven beans roasted locally), sophisticated fruit-…
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If there's one stall at the city's iconic food market that sums up the contagious joie de vivre of Les Capus (as locals call the market), it is this…
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This iconic bistro, with dining rooms both sides of a narrow pedestrian street and former Michelin-starred chef Stéphane Carrade in the kitchen, is the…
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This retro food truck – a French-manufactured Citroën HY – is worth tracking down; the week's schedule is on its website. Sydney chef Tristan and savvy…
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As part of the ambitious Euratlantique development project that continues apace until 2020, derelict abattoirs on the riverfront have been transformed…
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St-Michel's legendary bakery has been in the biz for over a century. House specialities include moist bread loaves studded with dried fruit, escargots …
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Bordeaux winemaker Bernard Magrez is the creative clout behind this luxurious, five-star hotel restaurant, overseen by twin Michelin-starred chef Pierre…
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This contemporary oyster-grey space is the creation of four young chefs from France and Vietnam, Israel, Japan and New Caledonia, whose innovative,…
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When the urge for more refined dining strikes, reserve a table at this gourmet address in Saint-Pierre with talented chef David Grangier in the kitchen…
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At home in a waterfront hangar opposite La Cité du Vin, this gleaming state-of-the-art market hall is a fantastic spot to grab a quick gourmet bite. Some…
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Locals can't get enough of this candlelit trattoria with summer terrace on Chartron's main street. Meal-sized salads bursting with grilled aubergines,…
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To dine with a bird's-eye view of the industrial port, river and city beyond, head up to this dazzling mirage of glass, steel and gold on the 7th floor of…
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'In Brunch We Trust' is the strapline of this brilliant address serving indulgent breakfast and brunch all day. Be it homemade granola, pancakes, lavish…
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There's never a dull moment at this buzzing neighbourhood bistro with quintessential retro interior and obligatory line-up of grass-green metal chairs…
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This tiny but colourful taquería heaves with students feasting on its excellent-value, seriously authentic tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican dishes…
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Named after the cinema that animated the 'hood in the 1920s, Familia is a large, light-flooded eatery across the street from Bordeaux's La Cité du Vin…
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This ‘cantine fraîche’ – named after the simple wooden crates veg usually come in – lives up to its promise. Midweek dishes and weekend brunch are packed…
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The Oyster Box is the best place in Bordeaux to munch on fresh Arcachon oysters. Traditionally they're served with sausage but you can have them in a…
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The stark, chocolate-brown façade of Raviolon might be plain, but the modern French cuisine of young chef Cassard Stanislas is certainly not. His…
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This contemporary fromagerie (cheese shop) sends out its dégustation (tasting platters) to be enjoyed in situ with a glass of wine. Four generations of…
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The smell of freshly baked bread is irresistible at this hole-in-the-wall bakery, run by Hungarian baker Andras Csuha near the Grosse Cloche belfry. His…
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Crete's Mediterranean kitchen is the inspiration for this casual eatery with bar-stool and shared-table seating. Select several mezzés (starters) such as…
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Exposed stone walls, vintage fireplace and windowsills dotted with flower pots add instant charm to this backstreet address run by the talented Marine…
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A meal at Bordeaux's most historic dining address, open since 1825, is worth it, if only to gawp in astonishment in the extravagant rococo interior: think…
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What with the vintage three-wheeler parked on the peaceful square in front and the shaded terrace, the swish cafe-restaurant of the neighbouring theatre…
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A fresh, seasonal cuisine bursting with veggies is what the Kitchen Garden predictably cooks up. Water jugs come stuffed with mint and lemon, and there's…
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Made-to-measure salads are the speciality of this inspired eatery across the street from the Temple de Chartrons. Pick from dozens of different green…
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Hobnob with students over a 'Chicken Révolution' bagel, spiced beef samosas or Mexican salad with red beans and fried chorizo at this cafe-bar in the…
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Be it beans on toast, a boiled egg with soldiers, crumpets dripping in melted butter or a classic fry-up (poetically listed as 'Morning Glory' on the menu…
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A refreshingly creative, Franco-Japanese cuisine is cooked up by the duo of chefs at this street-smart restaurant with age-old exposed stone walls and…
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Lap up a faux Californian vibe – or midday sunshine on the pavement table – at this hipster hangout with retro, plump-coloured banquette seating, swift…
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Vintage-print wallpaper, bold lime-green tableaux and white Parisian-metro wall tiles provide a stylish backdrop for the seasonal, modern-French cuisine…
