In Bordeaux, certain establishments are the talk of the town without ever being ostentatious. This is the casewith Amicis, the restaurant of chef Alexandre Baumard, awarded one star in the Michelin Guide. With its friendly name, La Table des Amis, and a lunch menu starting at €28, the restaurant makes the gastronomic experience accessible to all. Head to Rue Mably for a Michelin-starred menu at an affordable price.
Amicis, elegance without pretension
At Amicis, there is no rigid decorum or intimidating atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on understated elegance and a welcoming atmosphere. The tone is set as soon as you walk in: the space is bright and strangely soothing. The materials are warm and the lighting subtly highlights every detail. You immediately feel at ease, as if invited to enjoy a special moment, but without any formality. Far from the sometimes solemn image of Michelin-starred establishments, the restaurant aims above all to make lunch synonymous with conviviality and pleasure.
Precise, clear, and resolutely gourmet cuisine
© Amicis
On the plate, the chef favors clear flavors and authentic ingredients. Each creation highlights a seasonal ingredient, prepared with precision. Without unnecessary technical flourishes, the mastery of cooking and textures supports the depth and balance of each dish.
This approach gives rise to authentic cuisine that focuses on the essentials. The dishes are as appealing for their refined aesthetics as they are for their aromatic honesty. While the savory dishes are the work of Alexandre Baumard, the sweet finale is the creation of Damien Amilien. Their collaboration gives rise to a harmonious and perfectly clear four-handed menu.
A bistronomic version designed for everyday dining
The real surprise lies in the restaurant’s bistronomic offering. With its “Menu du Marché” (market menu) updated every week, La Table des Amis succeeds in making spontaneity a virtue. Expect to pay €28 for a starter and main course or main course and dessert, and €35 for the full menu.
Lunch thus becomes a gourmet and relaxed moment, ideal for a quick break, a business meeting, or a meal with friends. The recipes, focused on fresh and local products, are always enhanced by the chef’s creativity.
Michelin-starred gastronomy in the evening, bistro spirit at lunchtime: this dual identity is what makes the place so unique. Amicis proves that high-level cuisine can fit into the rhythm of the city, finally reconciling refinement and simplicity.
Practical information:
📍19 Rue Mably, 33000 Bordeaux
🕙 Bistronomic market menu available Monday to Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m .
💰Starter-Main-Dessert menu: €35 | Starter-Main or Main-Dessert: €25