Symbiose -Old Fashioned Stories- sur Bordeaux

We tried the zombie and negroni cocktails.

Beautiful place, excellent staff

It's always a pleasure to have a drink at this bar. The servers are charming and attentive! You can discover some great cocktails there. I highly recommend it!

Sit at the bar and trust the bartender! Top-notch cocktails! I highly recommend it! You'll think of me when you go there, because it's truly unique!

Fantastic experience! Beautiful, intimate, and subdued atmosphere. The cocktails were as delicious as they were beautiful, the food was excellent, and the service was impeccable.

Wonderful atmosphere, great food. Everything, from rose wine to all the dishes we tried were amazing! Our server Matteo went above and beyond to ensure that our dinner experience was exceptional. The restaurant staff sincere welcome and excellent service made all the difference.

My return to Symbiose confirms a simple truth: some places aren't just excellent, they become essential. Here, you don't just come for dinner; you come back, with an almost childlike eagerness, to see how far the team will push the boundaries of its creativity. And yet, despite this constant boldness, the experience remains deeply rooted in something sincere, human, and authentic. I thought I had already been won over during my first visit. But this time, the experience reached an even higher level. The same relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere remains, where you immediately feel at home. And yet, on the plate as in the glass, it's high-flying. A mastery that borders on that of fine dining establishments… except that here, you're not paying for the ceremony, only for the real work, the product, the idea. Let's be clear: if you're looking for "good food on the cheap" in the superficial sense of the term, look elsewhere. Here, you pay the right price for a selection of remarkably high-quality products, intelligent sourcing, and a deep respect for the Gironde region's terroir. And that's evident in every bite. Each ingredient has a story, a reason for being on the plate. Nothing is there by chance. The menu is constantly evolving. And that's undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures of returning: never finding exactly the same thing, but always recognizing that distinctive signature. A cuisine in perpetual search, daring, exploring, infusing, extracting, and elevating. Where else do you see this today, outside of certain high-end restaurants? And yet here, the bill remains that of a socially conscious bistro. The cocktails alone are worth the trip. This is far more than just a skillfully blended experience: it's a true living laboratory. Plant infusions, homemade syrups, a focus on vegetables, dwarf vegetables, roots, forgotten herbs… each glass tells a story. A precise alchemy of tradition and innovation. There's an almost artisanal influence, akin to permaculture in spirit: respect for life, appreciation of raw ingredients, intelligent transformation without ever altering their essence. And this is where Symbiose's strength lies: its ability to marry tradition and modernity without ever resorting to showmanship. Here, terroir isn't a marketing ploy; it's a foundation, a backbone. It's respected, interpreted, and reinvented with finesse. The dishes are clear, but never simplistic. Complex, but never pretentious. We must also mention the spirit of the place. A rare humility. Here, there's no posturing, no arrogance. Just passionate people who work hard, constantly striving to improve, and who welcome guests with disarming sincerity. If you lack humility, if you seek to be impressed rather than to feel, you risk missing out. Because Symbiose doesn't shout, it whispers, and that's precisely what makes it unforgettable. What I particularly appreciate is this sense of balance. Nothing is static, everything evolves, but without ever losing the thread. You're surprised, yes, but never lost. Every element, from the cocktail to the plate, engages in a dialogue with the rest. A true gastronomic symphony, in the noblest sense of the word. Returning here means accepting not knowing exactly what you'll discover, while being certain that it will be just right. And today, that promise is kept, and even surpassed. Once again. Symbiose deserves far more than a visit. It's a destination in itself. A vibrant, lively address that proves you can do exceptionally well, intelligently, without falling into excess or elitism. A gem, as always. And unparalleled in Bordeaux.

Our best dinner ever in Bordeaux, and believe me, the food there is excellent. We ordered asparagus, hummus, and a monkfish that impressed us so much we're still talking about it. Even the dessert was fantastic—a chocolate cake. And the price was great, even with a bottle of wine, which is always good and expensive there.

An unusual and original place, just like what they offer… The cocktails are excellent and we ate very well! I didn't know about it and it's a great discovery… An establishment with soul!

Symbiose remains the best place in Bordeaux for top-notch cocktails. I recommend trusting the mixologist by telling him what you like, and he'll create some truly surprising concoctions. The food is excellent, subtle, and bursting with freshness. Clearly, this is a place where expertise is on full display! Bravo!