Restaurant le Prince Noir - Lormont

It's obviously a Michelin star restaurant so it has to be good. I'm just rating it lower by comparison with its pairs, and with expectations. Granted that there's a price premium for Bordeaux, but the menu was less excellent and innovative (to us) than similar places elsewhere, and much more expensive. Similarly the wine pairing disappointed us, and we paid 125$ for 5 glasses which were 1/10th of bottle each, and those bottles ranged from 65 to 125€ in their menu. The math is not there. The money grabbing when imposing an aperitif and a cocktail was a bit too obvious too. Sadly, my less rounded experience for the type of (excellent) restaurant

This was the best meal of my life! And also, it felt like having dinner at my friends'. The service was excellent and super friendly. The sommelier's pairings were top notch. We got nice little surprises including an amazing tuna belly and a beef cannelloni! They even gifted us a Basque cake for our anniversary. And all of that with rock background music, so much fun! The outside view is breathtaking especially at sunset. The decoration is wonderful! And I got to meet the chef, he is a sweetheart! Don't miss this gem!!! I am sure they will get a second star soon. And thank you for making our 15th anniversary so special!

The location next to a motorway is not the most attractive, the rough grass and picnic benches do not help the external ambiance either. But from there on, the awesome Spanish bbq, the mixture of art, old and new furniture, including a football table and varied ambient lighting star at to define the signature of this clever and challenging chef. Great quality ingredients, imaginatively cook and wonderfully served by attentive, professional and amusing staff come together for a super night out with great food and wine and fun. Not a standard Michelin place, but an inspired menu and a super night out.

Nice welcome, beautiful spirit, very good cuisine, a trip to our country

Cadre exceptionel de l'ancien restaurant de JM Amat. Alliance de la pierre, du metal et du verre, donnant sur un jardin.Certains plats sont fins, gouteux et présentés avec élégance alors que d'autre sont grossiers et sans effort de présentation. Les assiettes, qui nous sont décrites comme réversibles et faciles à stocker sont affreuses, faute de goût, comme pour les éléments inappropriés de décoration de cette salle au départ exceptionnelle.Comme pour le plats, le personnel se en partie attentionné et professionnel, ou débutant et pas très sympathique. Tenues des jeunes filles à revoir, peut être le même designer que les assiettes !Ce lieu a un passé,il faut être à la hauteur.