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.

We received a lunch recommendation from a winery down the road and dropped in around 1 pm on a…read moreWednesday in November. They were packed and we were seated outside in the back for a time, but then moved inside once a table became available. My husband had a delicious glass of local red, and the pork tenderloin as a main. I ordered the special of the day and got a starter of cold fish terrine with salad and a main of chicken and vegetables. Neither of my meals were particularly great, but the service was fantastic. The setting sweet, they squeezed us in without a reservation, and my husband raved about his pork. All in all I feel confident in giving them four stars, as I would probably come back again to try something else if we are ever in the area.

This is a great small venue for an incredibly interesting twist on the cheeseburger. The owner is…read morevery friendly and helpful. The ambiance is very natural and casual. It's a hidden jewel in a restaurant district. The burgers are delicious and different than anything I've ever tried before and I have been eating burgers on 4 continents. Must try Keith USA

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.

It was a rainy dark evening pleasantly surprised at the combinations! There's no dearth of Michelin…read morequality restaurants in Bordeaux but this one is special guys. I mean I don't think we could find too many fine dining places around the area where the dessert has a dash of Madras spice and it all fits together so beautifully. And the ambience is perfect for happy loud laughter conversations or a more romantic quiet eating experience or for formal business meet ups.

FOREIGNERS NOT WELCOME HERE. Upon arriving with a reservation we were told our reservation had been…read morecanceled because we did not have a French phone number. The manager couldn't have been more rude about it. We made a special trip here based on the Michelin review. Our reservation was made days in advance and we received a confirmation email. The only bright spot was that we got to see the food which could not have been more unappetizing. Mixed blessing I guess.

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.

Food is get it done passable. Great ambiance…read more Bad service, not French service, bad service.

Pretty good food and very charming atmosphere. I had the pork loins which were perfectly cooked and…read moreaccompanied by onions and potatoes. My colleague had the fish and was very happy with his choice as well. I recommend this restaurant for a casual lunch and also conveniently located near the Novotel and local court.

This place is absolutely fabulous! The flavors in my food could not be matched anywhere else in…read moreBordeaux! While the cost has only 3 euro signs, the quality of the food matches the 5 euro signs we have tried. The owner served us personally. He spoke in English for us. And, he completely understood my sensitivity to gluten. Bravo!!!

A very nice dinner on a freezing Wednesday evening in Bordeaux. The salmon, foie and shrimp…read moreappetizers were tasty and well presented. The main dishes were good too and I would be delighted to return. The wine recommendation was perfect and 3 of us shared 1 bottle though certainly could have ordered another. The waiter/manager was very friendly and overall, it was a very pleasant experience for our one night in the city.

The 6 course meal covered all the must haves when visiting this region of France. They included…read moreseared foie gras, duck and truffles. Presentation of the food was on point for a 1 Michelin starred restaurant. Most dishes were served with sauces but several of the sauces were repeated across courses. Still, I was pleased with the flavors of the food across most of the courses. Service was good. They were very accommodating by speaking English to us, despite some of them being a little less fluent. I felt bad I could not speak French considering I am in France. The prices were very reasonable compared to what a 1 Michelin starred restaurant would cost back home in California, USA. Two 6 course meals + two wine pairing cost roughly 350 euros. Unfortunately there were 2 instances of dissatisfaction with our experience. The first was finding a strand of hair mixed in with the food on one of the dishes. I sent it back and they quickly made another one. The second was biting into a shot gun pellet while eating the duck. Guess it was nice to see it must have been wild caught but they should have done a better job to remove the pellet as it could break one's teeth or cause other harm from digesting it. I was a little worried we would be underdressed but most people were dressed smart casual (sneakers, clean looking jeans and a buttoned shirt or sweater). Overall, I was pleased with our meal and experience. I would have rated this a 5 star experience had it not been for the the hair and shot gun pellet.

We came to France for a river cruise. We decided last minute to try one of the many Michelin Star…read morerestaurants in the Bordeaux region. This one came recommended by the Maitre d of the ship. We ordered the 5 course meal with wine pairing. Every selection was absolutely amazing and full of flavor. There wasn't a single thing I didn't like about this place. The best part was getting to meet the chef afterwards. Thank you for a memorable experience in Bordeaux. I will definitely recommend this place.