La Tupina was one of those places where the setting immediately adds to the experience. We sat…read moreoutside along a quiet cobblestone street surrounded by Bordeaux's beautiful honey-colored stone buildings, with views toward the old archway. The blue frontage, white tablecloths, and wicker chairs gave the terrace a charming, distinctly French atmosphere. We started with a simple plate of radishes, cherry tomatoes, and pâté, followed by the heirloom tomato salad with onions. It was incredibly fresh, naturally sweet, and a great way to begin the meal. We also ordered the roasted bone marrow, which was rich, buttery, and perfect spread over the rustic bread. For the main course, we had the grilled beef served with its sauce on the side. The meat was flavorful, tender, and cooked exactly as requested. The thick-cut fried potatoes were crisp outside, fluffy inside, and among the best side dishes we had during our trip. Dessert was a wonderful finish. The vanilla crème brûlée had a perfectly caramelized crust with a silky custard beneath, while the walnut ice cream was creamy, rich, and full of flavor. A special thanks to our server, Margianne, who was sweet, cheerful, and genuinely pleasant throughout the evening. Her warm personality made the experience even more enjoyable. La Tupina isn't about modern presentation or elaborate fine dining. It's about honest, traditional Southwestern French cooking served in a timeless Bordeaux setting. If you're looking for an authentic taste of the region, this is a place well worth visiting.

This is an iconic spot, but I can't help but feeling a bit disappointed…read more The building itself is old-school in a good way. Very warm and inviting. Service was decent, not great. Staff surprisingly didn't offer much in terms of recommendations even when asked, and though they were friendly enough, they seemed to be going through the motions. Wine list was solid, though not great. There was very little in terms of truly outstanding producers, and it was a bit overpriced. We did have a nice bottle but not necessarily something that blew our minds. I expected a better wine list for such a classic Bordeaux restaurant. Last, the food was a bit average. My wife and I shared the Chateaubriand, Pot au Feu, and fries. The steak was very good, but the food in the Pot au Feu was a bit bland and soft -- we didn't eat much of it. The fries were fine but could've been crispier. Overall, I'm happy I finally got to visit this iconic spot, but I think the kitchen and wine list are in need of a bit of an overhaul.

It's a no for me. I'm sorry to say, I fell for the tourist trap! Disinterested and dismissive…read moreservice and for sure the worst steak I've ever had. Asked for medium, got raw, and it was like trying to eat a car tire. Couldn't get through more than a couple bites.

Ohh emm gee. Was so excited to have onion soup in France and of course this restaurant did not…read moredisappoint. Their unique take with the puff pastry over the cauldron and cheese on the side was worth the hype. The service was quick and the server being able to speak English was extremely helpful. The restaurant only had outdoor seating but it was wonderful, very local.

Playful simplicity. Excellent fresh produce in perhaps a French Nouveau style. Very light. Unlike…read morethe usual heavy fare. We rocked up a tad early after a bike ride in the countryside. Luckily scored a reservation. The menu is a fixed plate 3 or 4 course meal which is extremely affordable for a Michelin starred resto. The starter was a delightful small baked haddock fish cake. My entree of courgette carpaccio topped with beetroot and goats cheese was very summery with a slight sweetness. The chefs were very accommodating as my travel partner prefers vegetarian food due to her restrictive palate. They made an off menu polenta for her mains. My tuna steak was one of the best meals I have ever had. The palate cleanser of strawberry sorbet was sensational. Both desserts were brilliant. Recommended!

Everything was delicious! I tried the trout and it was cooked perfectly! The service was great! I…read moretotally recommend this place to everyone who lives or staying in this area.

I can't say that I loved this place. I popped in here to have their beef tartare as I was looking…read morefor a quick and easy casual place for lunch. I really think this place focus is burgers. The beef tartare's portion was huge, but the flavor was not that tasty. Additionally, the meat wasn't chopped well and there were several times I picked up huge chunks of meat strung together which made it pretty unappetizing. Everything is cooked here on a grill top so the place smelled like a cookout. The space is small and cute with pictures of animals blowing bubblegum on the walls. Service was super friendly as well. The surrounding burgers looked really really tasty and the fries were superb.

Teeny place! No big parties so be prepared for that. They didn't have outside seating. The waiter…read moretold us the Le Chef burger was the best. He was not lying! Eating a burger with a knife and fork was an amazing experience. Burger was cooked to perfection, and the cheese was not thick. Didn't over power the burger. Fries were cooked perfectly. When we left we got free apple shots. I would eat here 3 times a day if I could!

This place is a solid choice! Known for its excellent steaks and grilled chicken. Very large…read moreportions that can be easily shared by two. Note: Reservations are essential. Great service and a gorgeous space.

This was one of the restaurants known for their duck as per my map of bookmarks. We decided to…read morecheck this place out for lunch as they open quite late for dinner (7pm!) like many other French restaurants. As we came for lunch, they had special lunch set menu of either Entree (appetizer) + Plat (main entree) AND/OR dessert for a set price. The Plat of the day was Sea Bream and their grill of the day was a sirloin steak for an extra €2. We got both plus their magret (duck breast). This meal got two choices of sides, which we chose mashed potatoes and seasoned vegetables, and a sauce which we chose creamy mushroom. The portions were HUGE. For the price we're getting for lunch, it was a steal. The magret was delicious - just missing a bit of flavor in my opinion. Maybe pepper which was on the side? But perfectly cooked. My mom loved the mashed potatoes as she was getting a bit sick of chips (fries) LOL. The seasoned vegetables were soooo good. So much flavor rather than just the normal steamed broccoli we've been having. The sirloin was definitely missing a lot of flavor. I don't think it was seasoned as there was salt and pepper on the table to add to it. But there was a sauce we weren't sure of to give it some flavor. The sea bream was sauced nicely, but was quite heavy in my opinion. The presentation of it was beautiful though. Potato chips, whole potato and flavored mashed potatoes? all in one dish with the fish. Yum! I enjoyed the mashed potatoes? a lot. The restaurant also provided complimentary bread AND small canned pork pate. Nowhere else we've been gave complimentary pate. My mom and boyfriend LOVED it so much that we asked the server where this could be bought to bring back to friends and family. She was able to give us extra before we left and inform us where to buy more! So nice of her and the owner! Overall, I feel like this was a nice experience. The workers here were very friendly, and the food was good and beautifully presented.

We came here for the last meal of a 10 day land and river cruise odessey through southwest France…read more You know what they say about saving the best for last? I had my usual scotch, which was a very nice pour and my wife had a white wine. Both very nice. Our waiter, Teophane, was very friendly and casual. My attempts at French amused him. He suggested both calamari and razor clams as appetizers. Both were fantastic! Then for dinner, my wife had an amazing burger with fries -- just what she had been missing after a week in France! I had hake-- fish-- just great. After dinner, the owner treated us to a local brandy infused in-house with vanilla and caramel. Our waiter shared a glass with us. An absolutely wonderful touch! Loved this place. If you go to Bordeaux, you MUST eat here!!

We were passing this place after our church mass on Sunday morning. We had roast chicken with…read morevegetables and local Bordeaux red wine and nice desserts. The restaurant staff are very friendly and took care of us, tourists from Australia and China. Many local people here and you can do take way lunch f no time to sit down. A very pleasant time at La petite Brasserie!

The service was very friendly. The food was just fine. I'm rather shocked at the level of vitreal…read moreof some of these review reviews. We had a nice enough time. We went twice. It's not trendy or hip. I mean it's named 1925 for a reason. Had dinner w/ the owner of Cheateau d'quem the Sauternes legend.

This restaurant was recommended by our hotel. I should have read the reviews before we went…read more After we sat down we noticed everyone around us speaking English. Translation... tourist trap and not authentic. The food was bland and tasteless. Started with escargot - 12 pieces cooked in butter with no taste. Encornets sautés is Squid sautéed in lemon with mango over a spiced rice. This was a pretty dish but again, no taste except for the rice which was made with way too much turmeric. We did have a nice white Bordeaux with it, but we got the check and left without ordering dessert. They say the food is elevated, unfortunately for me, it doesn't get there

What can you possibly say about a two star Michelin restaurant that hasn't already been said…read more. absolutely incredible from start to finish. Each course was equal parts elegant and delicious. The service was flawless and the wine pairings were perfect. Was a very special experience that I'd highly recommend to anyone celebrating a special occasion in beautiful Bordeaux.

Gordon Ramsay did not disappoint! 2 Michelin Stars is definitely well deserved! Impeccable service,…read moreamazing presentation, great food. The cheese cart with the amazing array of yummy cheeses to choose, yes please. Their namesake is one of only a few in existence and very rare lobster press that squirts out all the juices that is used to make the sauce in the lobby dish. It was excellent. The cheese dessert was awesome! Definite worth the trip to Bordeaux!