Restaurant La Table de Montaigne

We did the seven course writing menu. My wife and I arrived a few minutes early and were seated promptly. It's a lovely and small space of about seven tables. The entire service was friendly, fast, and impeccable. The ladies made sure we were enjoying our food. The wine pairing - we allowed them to bring out any recommended wines from Bordeaux. The wine was great save for a slightly too sweet dessert wine. The food was amazing. The lobster was my favorite, followed by the pigeon and green pea salad. Dessert was a strawberry dish with a slightly savory sorbet. For the restless patrons like myself, I might suggest skipping the cheese plate. While delicious, it did seem to tack on an extra half hour to the dining experience. But that fault probably lies with me wanting to get up and walk and have a beer on our last night in Bordeaux.

An elegant and refined dining experience at La Table de Montaigne. The dishes were beautifully presented and full of flavor, Impeccable service and a calm, intimate ambiance. A must-visit in Bordeaux.

There is absolutely NOTHING to criticise - they deserve more than the one Michelin star Chef Younesse has under his apron. Each dish is crafted with so much attention to detail while respecting seasonality of the ingredients. We had the 3-course lunch menu at €39. As it’s mushroom season we started our meal with the most delicate ceps with a light foam cappuccino to wet your palette. Next came the roasted Guinea fowl breast with a light crispy crusted skin, that was so tender and juicy. The sides of puréed butternut was so smooth and the dish was rounded up with more mushrooms to give it an earthy punch. I could not stop myself from asking for more bread (served warm) to soak up the sauce. Honestly, even the bread is worth a mention - crusty outside but soft and fluffy on the inside and it’s sourced from a local bakery. Finally, the montblanc tart was a delight - delicate crispy crust contrasted with a light cream on chestnut ice cream. We ended the meal with a mini canalé on the house to complete our meal. The service was par excellence, especially from Etienne. He was attentive, friendly and even had Chef Younesse come speak to us so we can personally thank him for preparing a delicious meal. Definitely will come back to try the menu of each season! Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Value : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ambiance : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent food , flavor and presentation, great for a romantic dinner !! Excellent service .. Definitely will recommend.

Amazing. Excellent service. Very nice place. I tried the 5 course tasting menu for 64 Eur and it was really amazing. Highly recommended.

The food and service was incredible. One of the best meals and experiences I have ever had.

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Restaurant of the highest quality of food and service. People there know exactly how to treat guests.

Completely echo the calls for Michelin. My fiancee and I recently returned from a trip to France and England. Eating our way through some of the best restaurants in both countries (Two 3-star dinners in Paris, a 3-star dinner in London and two 1-star lunches mixed in along the way) and this restaurant is on par with most of those meals (in some cases exceeding them). Tucked into a few small rooms on the first floor of the incredible Le Palais Gallien Hotel, our dining room had only two other tables. It was warm, inviting and frankly adorable. The staff is fantastic, combining top level attentiveness, information and service with a healthy dose of fun (if you want it... we did). But the food is the star. We did the 6 courses (or "chapters" as they call them) meal with the cheese supplement. Our meal was a couple of weeks ago (I try to wait to make sure I still feel the same) so I don't remember every detail. The Soy cured egg with coconut, curry and brown mushroom was a flavor bomb to start. Combining sweet and salty and umami. This dish did not start timidly. The "Cucumber" was the second course and was a standout. This is basically a salmon dish with fermented milk. The salmon appears to be a raw preparation, but in fact it's the most gently perfectly cooked piece of fish ever. The tang of the milk with the freshness of the cucumber all played perfectly together. The John Dory was very good. Served with mushrooms, peas and a few mussels. The Pigeon was another standout for me. It was various portions of the bird perfectly cooked, glistening with a rich sauce served with (I believe) a little foie gras pastry and a sweet corn puree. "The Fennel" was a fun and refreshing palate cleanser. The cheese course was fantastic. A nice addition if you can. The Cherry was delightful. I believe is was burratta ice cream atop a cherry tartlet served with a non-alcoholic cocktail. (Also it was really nice to not have the strawberry and rhubarb dessert that apparently every restaurant was serving in June). I'd say that was the perfect ending, but then came a little plate of little confections mixing chocolate and fruit flavors. Overall, this is an incredible meal, in an incredible setting with a fantastic staff.

Michelin where are you? This lovely opportunity to experience haut cuisine in Bordeaux will build with surprise and pleasure to finale.

Excellent service, awesome food. Chef Youness bouakkaoui menu is beyond perfect. Small restaurant with great atmosphere. If you want to have a great dinner experience please don't miss this restaurant while in Bordeaux