Must see restaurants in Bordeaux

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…

'In Brunch We Trust' is the strapline of this brilliant address serving indulgent breakfast and brunch all day. Be it homemade granola, pancakes, lavish…

There's never a dull moment at this buzzing neighbourhood bistro with quintessential retro interior and obligatory line-up of grass-green metal chairs…

This tiny but colourful taquería heaves with students feasting on its excellent-value, seriously authentic tacos, quesadillas and other Mexican dishes…

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…

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…

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…

The stark, chocolate-brown façade of Raviolon might be plain, but the modern French cuisine of young chef Cassard Stanislas is certainly not. His…

This contemporary fromagerie (cheese shop) sends out its dégustation (tasting platters) to be enjoyed in situ with a glass of wine. Four generations of…

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…

Crete's Mediterranean kitchen is the inspiration for this casual eatery with bar-stool and shared-table seating. Select several mezzés (starters) such as…

Exposed stone walls, vintage fireplace and windowsills dotted with flower pots add instant charm to this backstreet address run by the talented Marine…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lap up a faux Californian vibe – or midday sunshine on the pavement table – at this hipster hangout with retro, plump-coloured banquette seating, swift…