HESTÏA - Saint Christoly — Restaurant in Bordeaux

Bordeaux, that city of endless wine and sultry evenings, has a way of seducing you into thinking you've got it all figured out. You come for the famed vineyards, the allure of French cuisine. But as with most adventures, it's often the detours that lead to the best stories. And that’s how we stumbled upon a Greek restaurant, by mistake, no less—a fortunate wrong turn on our map of gastronomic expectations.

We didn’t plan for it. Hell, we barely knew we were hungry. But there it was, tucked away in the vibrant streets, a bustling little spot with the unmistakable scent of charred meats and fresh lemon. The kind of place that pulls you in by instinct. We weren’t alone in this discovery, either. The line out front told us the secret was already out. Twice we came during our four-night stay in Bordeaux, and twice we were greeted by a queue of people, all hungry, all waiting.

Now, when you see a line, you know two things: the food’s probably good, and you’ll be lucky to get a table. We were lucky. Twice. And the gods of hospitality smiled upon us again when someone took our order in English, sparing us the massacre of the French language we so arrogantly thought we could manage. There’s a humility in realizing your proficiency is more imagination than reality, but it’s a relief when someone steps in to save you from yourself.

The food? A revelation. Classic Greek dishes with a French twist of refinement—grilled lamb with a hint of rosemary, tangy tzatziki slathered over warm pita, dripping with love that clung to your fingers. It was the kind of food that feels both simple and deeply soulful. It wasn’t flashy, but it was damn satisfying. They know how to feed you like family, and this place didn’t disappoint. Each bite carried the warmth of the Mediterranean, that sense of time slowing down as you savor every morsel.

We came back on our last night in Bordeaux, unable to resist one more taste. Sure, there are fancier spots in this town, places where you can drop a small fortune for the perfect foie gras or sip vintage wine in silence. But here, in this crowded, noisy little Greek agora, we found something more—an unexpected slice of hospitality, and the kind of honest cooking that sticks with you long after you leave.

It wasn’t what we planned, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t exactly...

Great Greek street food in the historic city center. Just off the main allée. Their daily menu offering was delicious. Pork with coriander, cabbage, and other vegetables. Their chicken gyro was very good. Tasted like Shawarma. Good tzatziki, too. Items can be bowls or pita. Great fresh option. Super friendly guys running the shop. Only 2 tables available outside but there’s a park nearby...

Commande via Uber eats Sandwich correct sans plus Les pommes dauphine beaucoup trop farineuses et le comble, la salade d’accompagnement vendue 4€ (4,90 sur Uber eats) vendue ds un contenant de sauce qui doit probablement peser pour 80% du coût de revient, avec littéralement une cuillère de salade dedans, dont principalement de la tomate cerise (vendue 0.99€ la barquette au supermarché) deux bouts de concombre, deux trois miettes (littéralement) de fêta, une lamelle d’oignon confit, beaucoup de coriandre pour faire jolie et UNE pauvre olive kalamata. Choquant. Et quand j’ai appelé le restaurant (je pensais vraiment que c’était une erreur), j’ai eu un monsieur imbuvable et présomptueux sans aucun sens commercial qui a voulu m’expliquer comment fonctionne un restaurant…. Comment vous dire? Ne donnez pas de leçons de gestion quand clairement le prix de votre cuillère de salade équivaut à 50% du prix de votre sandwich best seller à la viande et que son prix est drivé essentiellement par le contenant dans lequel vous la mettez. Bref, grosse déception tant sur le fond que sur la forme, on ne recommandera pas (dans tous les...