The sauce with the french fries we had was spectacular and the appetizer fried chicken was also pretty good. However, we felt underwhelmed by the main courses, the pasta and the mussels both had a lot of potential but just wasn't quite there. One of the very few times I was a little disappointed in the food here in Bordeaux. When we have a plate of mussels we don't expect to have half of them pretty much closed completely or very much closed so that we have to pry it open and break the shells in the...
Read moreWalked past Bistrot Cheverus which is tucked down a side-street and was immediately impressed by the short, good value menu. Classics with a twist and some modern dishes. The onglet that I'd wanted had sold out but I was not disappointed long as the substitute I chose (Korean chicken) was delicious. Wine recommendation (merlot) from the waiter was spot on. Dessert was also excellent. Staff were very friendly, welcoming and informal. Would return...
Read moreWonderful find! We'd searched unsuccessfully for a decent vegetarian dinner and stumbled upon this. The vegetarian option was the best we'd had in three weeks in the region: a delicious, freshly prepared bowl of penne with shitaki mushrooms, butternut squash, Pak choi and a tasty nettle sauce. Came back for the same the next day. Very friendly staff, and an inexpensive,...
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