A MUST if you are in Bordeaux and have had enough of eating duck and foie gras... and if, like me, you are a veggie, you've probably been having a hard time even finding anything to eat!
This place is worth every penny you spend.
The location is great, right next to the Grand Théâtre, in a beautiful building.
The main seating area is on the first floor : it's all wooden tables, candles, fireplace, shelves stacked with sardinian products... cosy, elegant and trendy at the same time.
While you choose, you're offered a plate of delicious olives and charcuterie to munch on as you desperately try to choose amongst the mouth-watering dishes...
The evening menu at 29€ is a great deal if you are of the indecisive kind : you get a selection of 4 entrées - of which a GOBSMACKINGLY DELICIOUS baby spinach salad with hazelnuts, basil and olive oil, I could have just had a gigantic bowl of it in lieu and place of a meal - a main course (choice of 2 pasta dishes) and dessert. You'll probably be full by the time you've eaten through the entrées, servings are generous and if several of your party are eating the same dish, it will all come as one portion to share, which is actually really nice (my knee-jerk reaction being :'it's MY food'!) and gives the experience a very festive, earthy feel.
Otherwise, for each dish, you have a list of all ingredients and the list is always reassuringly short : it all sounds super fresh, the mix of flavours may sound surprising but are just as surprisingly appealing, it's really a tough call!
Standalone dishes are pricey (up to 30€ for a pasta dish) but look truly amazing and again, you won't leave feeling hungry, for sure. And to be honest, my tiramisu was good but I'd definitely splash out on a lobster pasta dish rather than save up space and money for dessert.
Service is nothing extraordinary but efficient nonetheless. It might be an idea to book on a thursday/friday or weekend if you want to make sure to get a table.
I'm definitely coming back next time I'm back in Bordeaux (and going to Sardinia one day too!). read more