Soléna - Bordeaux

Great ambiance, excellent food, and magnificent service. We've been binging on Michelin restaurants for the last week, and by far, the quality and innovative wa... read more Great ambiance, excellent food, and magnificent service. We've been binging on Michelin restaurants for the last week, and by far, the quality and innovative ways of integrating the differing layers and complexity of food, this restaurant is hands down, one of the best one star Michelin restaurants. We did the seven course and it included lobster, steak, tuna, foie gras (two separate times), and some really interesting and very refreshing ice cream with a thin, clear caramel cookie! Never thought asparagus ice cream would be so tasty! My friend did the wine pairing and loved every single one. I'm not a big wine person but did breathe-in the aroma of one of the pairing, and asked for a glass. The smell of strawberries from the 2022 Faustine Vieilles Vignes drew me in, and it did not disappoint. I'll search for the same bottle or no earlier than 2020, once I return home. Thank you Solane (she looks a bit like Diane Kruger from the side)! Must thank the Le Solana chefs, staff, servers and hostess/manager for an excellent meal and memorable experience. Will likely return whenever I visit Bordeaux again!

Delightful dinner where both the inventive dishes and the attentive service stood out. While the atmosphere was vibrant, it tended to lean towards the noisier s... read more Delightful dinner where both the inventive dishes and the attentive service stood out. While the atmosphere was vibrant, it tended to lean towards the noisier side, which, while quite noticeable, did not detract significantly from our overall dining experience.

Food was very good. Creative ways for inventive foods. Best restaurant in Bordeaux hands down. High quality food at middle to high pricing. Highly recommend thi... read more Food was very good. Creative ways for inventive foods. Best restaurant in Bordeaux hands down. High quality food at middle to high pricing. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Bordeaux

Le Solena was an overall great experience. The food, especially the first several dishes of the set menu, was excellent. The services was very attentive, helpfu... read more Le Solena was an overall great experience. The food, especially the first several dishes of the set menu, was excellent. The services was very attentive, helpful, and professional--but too much time elapsed between courses. The restaurant is spare in decor in keeping with its innovative and modern cuisine--but could be a improved with a little more something to make it as memorable as the food.

Excellent in every way. We had the 6 course tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairing. All courses including the bonus amuse bouches were beautifully present... read more Excellent in every way. We had the 6 course tasting menu accompanied by the wine pairing. All courses including the bonus amuse bouches were beautifully presented and introduced. The flavours were subtle and distinctive without being excessively rich. We ended our meal fully satisfied without feeling overstuffed. It’s a small intimate restaurant with 8 tables. The waiting staff were attentive, warm and friendly. Yes : it costs a lot — but for a special occasion, and for a meal of that quality, it is well worth it.