Ressources — Restaurant in Bordeaux

My wife and I came here for dinner during our visit to Bordeaux.

We received a warm welcome and were given a choice of tables to either sit and be able to see the kitchen or sit in the atrium at the back of the restaurant, which we chose.

We were offered water straight away and this was delivered in wine bottles as they produce their own filtered water in the restaurant. The fizzy water was in a champagne bottle. We chose to have their alcohol free cocktail of a Ver Jus with ginger beer or tonic. Delicious!

We could have had our meal a la carte with plenty of choice or we could enjoy a taster menu ranging from 4-6 courses. You could let the chef choose those or you could choose what you wanted.

You could supplement this with a small list of amuse bouche prior to starting your taster experience.

The ingredients used are all procured locally and are seasonal.

We decided to have 6 courses and leave the chef to choose. The portion sizes were perfect. We each had a different dish with each course that was presented so we were able to try each others and this meant that we actually had the pleasure of tasting 12 dishes not six.

Our dietary requirements and allergies were taken into consideration. We had a few fish based dishes, baby tuna, sea bream, red mullet and oysters as well as beef, quail and a couple of delicious vegetable based dishes.

The servers knew the menu inside out and the service was excellent.

We arrived at 7.30pm and were finished by 10.30pm and didn’t feel rushed.

I highly recommend this restaurant. They remain committed to their ethos of sourcing seasonal produce locally, training their servers to know the brand and the menu and delivering a stellar...

Ressources is not your typical French Michelin-starred restaurant. You won't find amuses bouches, petits fours, fussy intricate presentation, or any kind of stuffiness at all. Indeed, the dishes are not particularly as complex as you might expect. Instead you will find exceptional flavours with excellent produce and real creativity in creating flavour combinations.

We had the 6 plats option, putting ourselves in the hands of the kitchen. Unusually, each of us was delivered a different dish for each course. This meant we ended up tasting 10 savoury courses, which must be near enough the whole menu. (We were offered an a la carte to look at but we declined). We greatly enjoyed everything and there were a number of stand out dishes. The monkfish and mushroom was beautiful. A dish with samphire, black garlic reduction and pecorino was beautiful and I could have eaten it as a full-sized main course. The lobster was uniquely served with blackberries and was a really interesting and new way to have it, while the hake with langoustine was a bit more traditional but still delicious. On of the desserts paired a sweet granita with a Bordeaux habanero sauce and was outstanding.

The service was impeccable - immediately offering to switch to English on our arrival - and the recommendations for wine pairings, as well as the choice permitted throughout was excellent.

Given that the menu changes seasonally, I'd have no hesitation in going back the next time I'm...

We stumbled upon this restaurant completely by chance, and only realized it had a Michelin star when we saw the plaque near the bathroom - it made the whole experience even more special because we were already loving it before knowing that!

The food is simply incredible. You can taste how fresh and high-quality the ingredients are, and the combinations of flavors are creative, delicate, and totally unexpected in the best way. Every dish felt like a surprise, full of personality and care.

What makes the experience even more unique is their menu approach: you can either choose your own selection of dishes or let the chef surprise you with off-menu creations. We went with the surprise option and were blown away by every course - balanced, beautifully plated, and so flavorful.

Their wine list is extensive - easily over a hundred labels to choose from - and the staff is happy to help guide you through it if you feel overwhelmed by the options.

We’ve already been back for a second visit, and it was just as exceptional. This place is a true gem, whether you’re a foodie or simply looking for a memorable meal. I wholeheartedly recommend it, you won’t regret...