Le bistrot d'Aurélie is a cute bistro right in the middle of Bordeaux's tourism and culinary district. Great intimate atmosphere with a fair wine and cocktail selection, but not the best food at all.
-- Food --
I ordered a plate that translated roughly to "Chicken with Fermented Rice" and my boyfriend ordered the duck. He described the duck as "good, but nothing special" (+1 Food Star). The chicken was dry with almost no flavor, the rice was undercooked and somehow lacking even more flavor than the chicken itself. I won't be coming back here for food.
-- Drinks --
The cocktail selection is decent, about 10 options, however, they are all traditional/common cocktails, nothing special, creative, or original. The wine selection was a little better, I tried a glass of local Bordeaux and it was fantastic (+1 Drink Star). Though there are far better wine-spots in Bordeaux, so I'd hardly consider the bar a reason to eat here.
-- Service --
Our waiter was helpful and willing to speak English and translate things for us. There is also an English menu. We visited fairly late at night on a week day in the off-season and did not need a reservation.
-- Atmosphere --
The main draw of this restaurant appears to be the atmosphere. It's well decorated with local art, dimly lit, and intimate. The restaurant is fairly small, seating about 20 people.
-- Stars --
Food: 1/3 Stars
Drinks: 1/2 Stars
Total: 2/5 Stars read more