Busy outdoor café terrace in a Bordeaux square shaded by large trees, with patrons seated at tables and classical architecture in the background. — © Vincent Bengold

Gastronomy and lifestyle

In Bordeaux, wine and gastronomy are an essential part of local heritage. They are inseparable from Bordeaux’s unique art de vivre. Did you know that Bordeaux has the highest number of restaurants per capita in the country? From high-end gastronomic restaurants to authentic bistros, from wine bars to local food markets, you’re bound to fall in love with Bordeaux’s excellent gastronomy.

The best of the best in Bordeaux

Plate of roasted meat with mashed potatoes, roasted tomato and rosemary, served with a bottle of Bordeaux red wine and a wine glass in a traditional Bordeaux restaurant.

Fine Dining

Traditional restaurants in Bordeaux

Busy outdoor terrace in a Bordeaux square with Saint-Michel Basilica visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Beautiful terraces and charming squares

A smiling vendor hands fresh vegetables to a customer at an indoor market in Bordeaux, with colorful produce displays visible at the stall.

The markets of Bordeaux Métropole

Hands holding a sandwich with toasted bread, tomato, lettuce and sauce wrapped in kraft paper, against a Bordeaux flag background

Good addresses

Flavors on the go - the best of Bordeaux street food

Three smiling people pose together in a healthy restaurant in Bordeaux, with displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the background.

Our selection of Healthy restaurants in Bordeaux

Overhead view of a brunch table in Bordeaux featuring colorful plates with a burger, eggs, red berries, croissants and various side dishes, with diners' hands visible.

Gastronomy

Best brunches in Bordeaux

Underground wine tasting room in Bordeaux featuring a long wooden dining table set for guests, surrounded by illuminated wine bottle racks beneath a stone-arched ceiling.

Bordeaux restaurants open past 10pm ?

Lively rooftop terrace in Bordeaux with diners, city views and historic architecture in the background, decorated with plants and modern lighting

Rooftops

Bordeaux's most beautiful rooftops

Voir tous les incontournables

Interior of a modern restaurant in Bordeaux featuring exposed brick walls, industrial beams, hanging lights, and diners seated at wooden tables with city views through large windows.

Selection of gourmet restaurants

Le Pressoir d'Argent Gordon Ramsay

Le Chapon Fin

L'Observatoire du Gabriel

Le Saint-James

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Gastronomical tours

Follow a guide around this historic- and gastronomic- city, where it’s not just a feast for the eyes. Along the way you’ll fill your basket with products chosen for their sharing qualities, accompanied by carefully selected wines.

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