Bistro/Brasserie | Casual | With family | With friends
Budget(€)
Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)
39
Gault&Millau's review2026
In the heart of Old Bordeaux, Le Classique proudly embraces its commitment to the great French tradition. Behind its English green façade lies a cozy setting of mahogany paneling, crystal chandeliers, and immaculate tablecloths where time seems to stand still. The service, orchestrated by an attentive maître d’hôtel and a precise team of servers, immediately establishes a relationship of trust. Brioche-wrapped sausage with bacon sauce opens the meal with lightness and precision, followed by a remarkably executed Troisgros-style trout with sorrel, where the tangy freshness of the sauce complements a creamy mashed potato purée made with chicken jus. The Grand Marnier soufflé, light and airy, concludes the meal with panache. The comprehensive and well-curated wine list—ranging from Pessac-Léognan to Burgundy Grand Cru—harmoniously complements the experience. In a city where Philippe Etchebest has set the bar high, Le Classique fully embraces its role and performs it with a conviction that commands respect.
