Best Lamprey à la Bordelaise in Bordeaux

A unique and very traditional dish of the region that dates back centuries. The lamprey, an ancient eel-like fish, is cooked in its own blood with red wine, leeks, and a touch of chocolate. It is a slow-cooked, rich stew with a deeply complex and savory flavor profile. The dish is a true specialty for adventurous foodies looking for deep local traditions. It is typically served with croutons rubbed with garlic.

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A unique and very traditional dish of the region that dates back centuries. The lamprey, an ancient eel-like fish, is cooked in its own blood with red wine, leeks, and a touch of chocolate. It is a slow-cooked, rich stew with a deeply complex and savory flavor profile. The dish is a true specialty for adventurous foodies looking for deep local traditions. It is typically served with croutons rubbed with garlic.

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La Brasserie l'Orléans

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A reliable, high-quality brasserie serving the Bordeaux public for generations.Triangle d'Or
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Lunch; A reliable, high-quality brasserie serving the Bordeaux public for generations.
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Bistro de la Mère Michel

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A great place to experience regional home-cooking in a cozy environment.Saint-Pierre
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Evening; A great place to experience regional home-cooking in a cozy environment.
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30.0/ 10

L'Auberge Basque

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A great spot to experience the overlapping traditions of the Basque country and Bordelais.Chartrons
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Evening; A great spot to experience the overlapping traditions of the Basque country and Bordelais.
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40.0/ 10

Le Petit Commerce

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A very popular local spot that is both a fishmonger and a top-tier restaurant.Saint-Pierre
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Evening; A very popular local spot that is both a fishmonger and a top-tier restaurant.
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50.0/ 10

La Tupina

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Celebrates rustic open-fire cooking of the Southwest with a legendary open hearth.Saint-Michel
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Evening; Celebrates rustic open-fire cooking of the Southwest with a legendary open hearth.
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60.0/ 10

Le Quatrième Mur

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A high-end brasserie blending historical grandeur with modern culinary flair.Grand Théâtre
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Evening; A high-end brasserie blending historical grandeur with modern culinary flair.
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70.0/ 10

Le Bistro de la Porte

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A popular city-center spot delivering consistently good traditional Bordeaux meat dishes.Saint-Pierre
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Afternoon; A popular city-center spot delivering consistently good traditional Bordeaux meat dishes.
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80.0/ 10

Le Noailles

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A step back in time with formal service and consistently high-quality traditional dishes.Cours de l'Intendance
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Lunch; A step back in time with formal service and consistently high-quality traditional dishes.
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Chez Pompon

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A neighborhood favorite serving simple, high-quality traditional dishes in a warm environment.Chartrons
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Evening; A neighborhood favorite serving simple, high-quality traditional dishes in a warm environment.
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Cyrano

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A hidden gem that often features traditional regional dishes at reasonable prices.Saint-Michel
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Lunch; A hidden gem that often features traditional regional dishes at reasonable prices.
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Le Chapon Fin

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An architectural and culinary masterpiece located in a stunning 19th-century grotto.Triangle d'Or
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Evening; An architectural and culinary masterpiece located in a stunning 19th-century grotto.
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Gueule de Tonne

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A fantastic local spot offering organic wine and exceptionally well-sourced meat dishes.Saint-Michel
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Evening; A fantastic local spot offering organic wine and exceptionally well-sourced meat dishes.
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Brasserie Bordelaise

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The definitive Bordeaux brasserie with a massive ham aging room and incredible wine list.Rue Saint-Rémi
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8:00 PM; The definitive Bordeaux brasserie with a massive ham aging room and incredible wine list.
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Le Saint-James

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Evening; A Michelin-starred setting where traditional regional specialties are reinvented.
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Bistro du Sommelier

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A high-end bistro where meat is chosen to complement an extraordinary wine selection.Triangle d'Or
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Evening; A high-end bistro where meat is chosen to complement an extraordinary wine selection.
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