Le Gambetta Libourne, France sur Libourne

10/09/2024: Quick summary: classic French bistro menu of entrees, main dish plate, salads, and a very good charcuterie board. Lots of cocktails, wines, etc. friendly, professional service. Reasonable prices. We stopped here on the recommendation of our hotel nearby. We were not disappointed. The entrees are in the teens euros, and include burrrata, various rillettes, oysters, cheese, and a great planche charcuterie (16 euros, enough that we took some back to the room for later.) Main dish salads are 17-19 euros, and include protein toppings. The mains (plats) are mostly 18-23 euros, and include grilled steak, tuna, roasted sea bass, various tartares, duck entier (27 euros), roast Camembert (18.5 euros), shrimp, etc. All mains come with appropriate sides. We were early, having just flown in overnight and jet-lagged. The kitchen was not quite open, but we ordered the charcuterie board, assuming we’d snack a bit and take some home. We split the salade Italiane, with veggies, cheeses, ham, on top (17 euros.) My husband had the grilled tuna Japonaise (18 euros); I had the poelee chipirons a la basquaise, a bouillabaisse-like preparation made with squid (18.50). All was fresh and tasty. There are some 3-course set menus, some 19..50 euros at lunch, and some 26.50 at lunch and dinner. Full bar of cocktails, wines, beer, including on tap. Reasonable prices all around. Friendly, helpful, professional staff who speak some English and are willing to look up a translation. There is a lot of public parking on nearby Rue Tourney, free after 6 pm and all day Saturday and Sunday. This was a delightful introduction to Libourne. I wish we lived closer.

05/09/2024: Esprit Brasserie with a terrace, possibility of lunch outside, menu from 15 euros for lunch, clean place and welcoming staff Tables inside are crowded