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The Cantina Mare: The new seafood tapas bar in Bordeaux

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The Editor

Who said that only charcuterie reigns on the island of beauty? At the risk of breaking the rules, the Corsican counter A Cantina opens its new setting dedicated to seafood. Still with the same formula, and the same lively atmosphere, but a menu focused on maritime products. Without a doubt: we cling to it like a mussel to its rock! 🐚

Already 11 years that the Comptoir Corse A Cantina reigns supreme in the Saint-Pierre neighborhood. With an establishment that breathes the Mediterranean and a warm and friendly atmosphere, it quickly established itself as a must on Rue des Bahutiers. First, for the quality of its Corsican products, but above all for the friendliness of its teams, and finally for the possibility of choosing between 2 very distinct atmospheres: a festive ground floor immersed in musical darkness where the menu is built around tapas to share and a more intimate upstairs room where one can sit down to a truly generous meal.

A trip to Corsica from Bordeaux

But now, let's head to the seaside! The Corsican counter is taking a new gamble with a tapas bar, where the recipes are linked to the sea and white wines are in the spotlight.

Like an old sea wolf, the Corsican food expert keeps the same formula as in his previous restaurant. The dishes will always be served to share or enjoy individually. This is how we find the house charcoal burger, a sea pita, tender tuna, crispy octopus at Salinu, Octopus à la Ajaccienne, or the citrus-marinated sea bream tartare as tapas. For main courses: the half-cooked tuna steak, grilled octopus in garlic and parsley, or sea spider crab pasta.

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Colorful plates from the sea

Each creation is made with love and in respect of tradition by Antonin, the chef. The desserts also follow the rule of the sea with, for example, the tiramisu di mare. We won't say anymore, the tasting is worth the surprise! A lunch menu is offered and renewed every day (with mussels and fries, seafood couscous, or squid ink risotto and sautéed squid with parsley for example...).

10 years after their arrival in Bordeaux, A Cantina is not resting on its laurels. Their new address "A Mare" sets sail. But there's no need to worry, they are on the right track and thriving.

A Cantina Mare
19 rue Mably, 33000 Bordeaux
Open Monday to Saturday from 6pm to 1am
06 49 76 71 27