Editor Pick
L'Alhambra
- November 13, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
food&fun from Truckee, California
Located off the beaten path, but nevertheless walking distance from Place Gambetta, L'Alhambra was a fortuitous discovery. It was the only truly fine meal we had in Bordeaux. I started with a very fresh, simple salmon tartare and my husband had expertly prepared breaded, sauteed sweetbreads served with a delicate sabayon sauce. We both had roast squab, which was done just to our liking. It was served with the bird feet attached; sounds gross, but they made a good handle for nibbling the little drumsticks! Finger bowls were provided, so that was obviously the intent. My husband had a cherry tarte, made from fresh cherries, for dessert and I had a beautifully presented plate: a hunk of melting chocolate wrapped in phyllo, garnished with orange and strawberry sauces. The restaurant was not large, and service was very smooth and professional. Although we selected the fixed-price menu, a la carte selections are available.
From journal Exploring Bordeaux