(245 Rue Turenne in Bordeaux, France)

Auberge’Inn restaurant a short distance from the centre of Bordeaux is one of this city’s most intri...guing restaurants. The contemporary décor in tones of aubergine and burnt orange with exposed stone walls, the charming terrace and serene ambience alone could lure the curious. But it is Julien Cruege’s truly innovative cuisine in a seasonally-changing menu that draws diners back again and again. Dishes have been known to include asparagus and peppered tomato tartare with prawns and peanut ice cream, veal piccata with balsamic carrots and reblochon gnocchi, and the playful ‘Best of MacAron’ dessert: chocolate and hazelnut hamburger, raw banana fries and Coke granita. Brilliance on a plate. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2pm & 8pm - 10pm Sat- Sun: closed Winner of the First Prize of the Presse du Vin 2007 [moreless]

(13 Rue Villedieu in Bordeaux, France)

Beija Flor restaurant just off Bordeaux’s busy Place de la Victoire should be recognised as an embas...sy of Brazilian cuisine and culture. This exciting eaterie, with its bright yellow frontage, sunny orange interior, authentic menu and vibrant cabaret will whisk you to the exotic lands of the Amazon and carnaval. The menu features true Brazilian home and street food in dishes like three types of bolinhos, giant churrasco brochettes, feijoada, ximxim, plantains, coconut flan, as well as samples of the Brazilian national drink, cachaca. After dinner at the weekends, the dancers, acrobats and singers take the floor and delight diners with a thrilling and energetic spectacle that will have you leaping to your feet to join in. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sun 7pm - 10:30pm Mon: closed Performers are from the fantastic Arte Negra Capoiera group... [moreless]

(Place du Marché des Chartrons in Bordeaux, France)

A traditional Bordeaux eatery just moments from the banks of the Garonne River, the Bistrot des Ange...s offers a welcoming atmosphere, friendly service and pleasant surroundings – the ideal foil to a mouthwatering menu of classic French dishes. Intimate and cosy, the interior has the feel of a family dining room with tables close together and a buzz of conversation on the air. But when the sun comes out there’s competition for seats on the sun trap terrace, a lovely escape from the city streets where the food seems to taste even sweeter. The extensive menu offers something for everyone with a strong lean towards flavours from the South West of France. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2:30pm & 8pm - 11:30pm Sun: closed The restaurant is set on the Marche des Chartrons, home to an annual poetry festival... [moreless]

(120 Rue Croix de Seguey in Bordeaux, France)

Located on the rue Croix-de-Seguey in Bordeaux, this intimate and romantic restaurant is a top dinin...g destination for discerning foodies. Run by the husband and wife team of Denis and Nelly Franc, the cream-coloured dining rooms at Le Pavillion des Boulevards have an elegant ambience and are decorated with quirky paintings of kitchen utensils. The restaurant boasts both a garden and a sunny terrace, and is renowned for its hearty French fare. We love the caviar served in chesnut-flavoured cream; the grilled crayfish with blood sausage and cider jus; and the fillets of turbot served with Parmesan risotto. The restaurant's sommelier is extremely knowledgeable, and Le Pavillion des Boulevards hosts regular wine tasting events. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. A credit card is required for bookings of 6 people or more, absolutely no money will be charged to your card, this is just to secure the booking, except in the case of late cancellations. €50 per person will be charged for a cancellation within 24 hours or for a no show Opening hours: Mon - Sat 7:45pm - 9:30pm Tue - Fri 12pm - 1:30pm Sun: closed Bordeaux is well known for its fresh fish and top quality lamb... [moreless]

(8 Rue André Dumercq in Bordeaux, France)

Pop Art restaurant in Bordeaux has a fizzy, light-hearted ambience that recalls the mad excitement o...f the pop art era. This tiny establishment features brightly coloured tableware, appropriate artworks, wood floor, sleek black seating, neobaroque candelabra, the bubbling music of the 80’s humming through the air, and a relaxed, trendy atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. The menu features fine ingredients in creative dishes like duck breast with mango or steak fillet with pain d’epice. The wine list favours the local – brilliant – stuff, and the stone cellar downstairs is exactly the place to start and finish your meal. Upon arrival, please inform the restaurant that your booking was made via toptable. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 8pm - 2am Sun - Mon: closed Open til two... [moreless]