Garopapilles

Garopapilles is a kitchen opening onto a minimalist yet welcoming dining room, with pleasant summer patio and 500-vintage wine cellar. In naming his now-starred restaurant, Tanguy Laviale forewarns guests that they’re in for a real treat: Garopapilles sounds like gare aux papilles, loosely translated as ‘watch out, tastebuds!’. The young chef quickly established himself on the Bordeaux culinary scene with his refined creations, prepared with what he finds at the market. Be sure to make a reservation, as locals and visitors alike agree with the Michelin and Gault & Millau guidebooks that this is indeed one of Bordeaux’s best restaurants.