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The best restaurants for a romantic evening in Bordeaux

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Son' Restaurant: an intimate moment in the heart of the city

Visiting Bordeaux for a romantic weekend getaway? Son' Restaurant is the perfect place to end your stay. In a modern dining room and a sumptuous setting, you will be able to savor the creative and gourmet cuisine of chef Sylvain Renzetti. The high ceilings adorned with beautiful moldings and the cozy decoration will only enhance the intimacy of your moment. The space is large enough to enjoy a peaceful meal for two. The chef's cuisine is inspired by different international cultures, with perfectly mastered textures and flavors from near and far, a true invitation to travel.

You can admire the team's work with their open kitchen facing the dining room. For starters, main dishes, desserts, fish or meat, the ingredients depend on local producers and the seasons. The 5-course evening menu is priced at €75.and can be modified according to dietary needs by notifying the team the day before your reservation. A sweet moment to spend with your life partner.

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Son'Restaurant
14 Rue Paul Louis Lande, 33000 Bordeaux
05 57 67 10 46

Influences: Europe and America in every bite

Straight from San Francisco, it is in the city of wine that Alienor and Ronnie decided to

cute; to open their restaurant Influences. Travel being one of their main interests, it was obvious for the couple to draw inspiration from it. The concept is simple, starting with traditional French cuisine, adding modernity, a touch of America and a hint of Italy, all with carefully chosen fresh products that are sublimely prepared. The result is imminent: a unique moment of sharing with your partner. And because we love suspense, you won't be disappointed. Three menus are offered, but you will only discover the ingredients once the dish is served! Making the atmosphere much more fun. The discovery menu and the tasting menu range from €68 to €86.  

Influences 
36 Rue Saint Sernin, 
33000 BORDEAUX
05 56 81 01 05

C'yusha : creativity on your plate

A place so intimate, you won't find one like it. This tiny room with exposed stone vaulted ceiling in the heart of Old Bordeaux will make your evening unforgettable. C'yusha is a place of exchange and creativity, where the passion for cooking blends with that of meaning and memories. The menu is short, but very creative. Creation is one of the main pillars of this restaurant. Continuously, chef Pierrick Célibert plays with flavors, textures, colors, and tastes.

Sharing is essential for the team and you will feel it on your plate. To satisfy your taste buds, the chef prepares a contemporary cuisine, spiced up with spices, plants, and herbs. Fresh products are used.highlighted, and local and organic products are favored. Plus, the vegetables don't come from far away...but from the garden! Nothing better to enhance the unique flavors. The C'yusha menu is 40 euros and the surprise menu is 50 euros. As the name suggests, you won't know in advance what will be on your plate. So, take the leap!

C'yusha
12 Rue Ausone, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 69 89 70

L'Estacade : a dinner by the Garonne River

If you love the spirit of the sea, you won't be disappointed. L'Estacade combines the flavors of the Mediterranean and those of the Atlantic Ocean on your plates, all while facing the Garonne River. Located on the right bank, across from Place de la Bourse, this restaurant welcomes you in a friendly setting, on stilts, with a breathtaking view of the river. Whether you're inside or outside on the terrace, you'll all be pleasantly charmed by the panoramic landscape. Glass, wood, zinc, and transparency only add to the modernity of the place. Perfect for a romantic dinner.

In the kitchen, Frédéric Montemont and Jean-Marie Esposito put all their energy into reserving a gourmet menu for you, with great specialties from the Southwest region. Oysters, foie gras, fish, and meats are all on the menu., will be cooked with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. This promises you delicious and refined dishes. And because Bordeaux wouldn't be Bordeaux without its wine, L'Estacade offers you a selection of many wines from the south. All that's left to do is to try them out! However, it is mandatory to make a reservation in order to enjoy them.

The Estacade
Quai des Queyries, 33100 Bordeaux
05 57 54 02 50
La Terrasse Rouge: in the heart of the vineyards La Terrasse Rouge is a truly unique place and perfect for a candlelit dinner. The restaurant, owned by the Maison Faber Lascombes group, is located above the Chais du Château La Dominique. A building designed by Ateliers Jean Nouvel. The special feature? This space is covered with fake pebbles, red beads that create magical and striking reflections in the afternoon. But that's not all, this panoramic terrace offers a breathtaking view of the vineyards of Saint-Emilion. Giving you a unique and unforgettable culinary experience. It's an ideal setting for summer evenings with the sunset. Foie gras, Landes chicken, or Bazas beef.... The team prepares for you a contemporary cuisine from the Southwest, which changes with the seasons. There are dishes specially made for vegetarians. And let's not forget about their wide range of wines. The market menu for weekday lunches is at €19, the gourmet menu is at €50, and even the kids are pampered with their own menu at €16.

La Terrasse Rouge
1 La Dominique, 33330 Saint-Émilion
05 57 24 47 05

Le Pressoir d'Argent : a luxurious evening in the city center

What if we treated ourselves to a luxurious evening once in our lives? The Intercontinental Hotel in Bordeaux, facing the Grand Théâtre, is home to the famous restaurant Le Pressoir d'Argent. This establishment is the only two-star Michelin Guide restaurant in the city center. For one evening, step into the world of Chef Gordon Ramsay for a culinary experience out of time. Before dining, you can admire the beauty and luxury of the place with its sumptuous marquetry flooring.

In a warm and intimate atmosphere, the team will serve you delicious and creative cuisine, where regional products are highlighted such as black truffles,.It is from Gironde or the foie gras from Charente. This promises authentic dishes, where the complexity of flavors will enhance the intensity of tastes. To ensure you have an enjoyable time, the team will be very attentive to your needs while respecting your privacy. Their little extra touch is the 550 wine labels that will add charm to your meal. The heritage menu, in 7 courses, is €235.

Le Pressoir d'Argent
2-5 Pl. de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux
05 57 30 43 04

TentaZioni : un voyage en Italie

Italy is loved by couples for its many romantic cities, like Venice. So, buckle up and head to the green white red country. TentaZioni is the perfect restaurant to enjoy some good Italian gourmet cuisine. In Italy, the dishes are rich, flavorful, and very diverse. This is what the chefs aim to showcase with mixed products like langoustine, spider crab, red tuna, or pigeon. All mixed with fresh products from local markets.

The dishes are flavorful and the harmony of flavors is perfectly mastered. This very contemporary cuisine and burst of flavors have allowed TentaZioni to achieve a star.You are looking at a Michelin star and ranking 15th among the top 50 Italian restaurants in the world. Don't leave the table without trying one of their many Italian wines. The menus range from €35 to €195 for the 8-course menu with food and wine pairings.

Temptations
59 Rue du Palais Gallien, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 52 62 12

Aunt Charlotte: back to 1920

Are you looking for a little originality for your next candlelit dinner? It's in Bahutiers street that you will find it. Aunt Charlotte welcomes you with open arms in an intimate and baroque setting from the 1920s , for two people only. This atypical place is ideal for a romantic moment or an evening with your best friend. The team will give you an exceptional welcome to enchant your tête-à-tête moment.

The cuisine is creative, based on fresh and local products . Vegan dishes are also available to taste. You can enjoy your carefully prepared dishes in a soft dim light , with soft music playing in the background. Their advantage? Their gran. Selection of wines and generous choice of desserts, including charlottes (of course).

Aunt Charlotte
7 Rue des Bahutiers, 33000 Bordeaux
09 82 60 13 12

The Observatory: nobility on the plates

The beautiful Place de la Bourse houses Le Gabriel, a former private mansion from the eighteenth century. Within this establishment is a bistro, a bar, a.Wines and cocktails, then the gourmet restaurant L'Observatoire, ideal for a romantic meal with your life partner. Chef Alexandre Baumard's inventive cuisine will dazzle your culinary moment. Tradition and creativity are the two pillars of his refined cuisine. The products are noble, seasonal, and chosen from the best local producers. These efforts have paid off, as L'Observatoire was awarded a first Michelin star upon its opening in 2020. The desserts are carefully prepared by pastry chef Damien Amilien and the wine list is passionately selected by Stéphanie Boüard-Rivoal. There is also a private lounge, overlooking the restaurant's kitchen, which can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Le Gabriel
10 Pl. de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 30 00 80
Le Cent 33 : a true moment of sharing If you love discovery, this is the place to go. Le Cent 33 promises you a real moment of sharing just steps away from the Chartrons docks. Nothing better after a stroll hand in hand along the Garonne river. The quality cuisine of Chef Fabien Beaufour is remarkable for the precision of his cooking, the accuracy of his seasoning, and the balance of his textures. Not forgetting the international flavors that enhance his sumptuous recipes. The menu changes with the seasons, so you will never get tired of it. The tasting dishes are served in the center of the table to best share the products with you. Ideal for a couple, but a table can seat up to 6 guests. The team takes care of everything, you just have to choose the drinks that will accompany this culinary experience ho.rs out of the ordinary. And for that, the sommelier will give you the best advice in choosing the ideal wine for you from the 250 options available, reds, whites and rosés, from Bordeaux or elsewhere. You can choose a selection of dishes à la carte or the Tasting Menu at €95 per person. And if time allows, don't hesitate to have a little aperitif on the terrace.

Le Cent 33
133 Rue du Jardin public, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 15 90 40

A floating dinner on board the Sicambre

Feeling like getting away? Step aboard the Sicambre, from the group Bordeaux River Cruise, for your meal-cruise. Their red and black boats offer you the most beautiful view of the city for two hours. As you sail along the Garonne, you will admire the UNESCO-listed historic facades, the iconic bridges, the port areas, before turning around at the Aquitaine bridge. Perfect for relaxing over a meal.

To make your moment unforgettable, the chef and his team create exquisite cuisine with fresh seasonal ingredients, accompanied by flavors from the Southwest. Also try the delicious wines of Bordeaux. Lunch is 59€ per person while dinner is 65€, with a.A beautifully set table.

Sicambre
Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux
05 56 39 27 66

Wednesday to Saturday: 12pm-11pm
Sunday: 12pm-3pm