Nomade

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

3 route des Châteaux, 33460 Labarde, France

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

BOOK

4 PHOTOS

Chef: Thibault Guiet
Cooking: French | Gastronomic | Healthy cooking | Local
Style: Romantic

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

50 to 98

Gault&Millau's review 2026

In a former gatekeeper’s house transformed into an intimate setting, Thibault and Manon serve creative cuisine inspired by influences gathered during their travels. With only a few tables per seating, the experience is designed to be intimate. In the dining room, Manon is the true driving force: a warm welcome, discreet service, precise food-and-wine pairings, and a perfectly mastered pace. In the kitchen, the dishes display real personality without ever sacrificing balance. The appetizers immediately set the tone, with a remarkable Black Tiger shrimp roll with basil. The flame-grilled mackerel, paired with peas and artichokes marinated in orange and honey, combines bold flavor with freshness. The hake melts in the mouth in a Thai broth seasoned just right, while the perfectly cooked duck strikes a beautiful balance between Timut pepper sauce, cherry chutney, and beets presented in various textures. The dessert, featuring Jivara chocolate and passion fruit, continues this pursuit of precision without excessive sweetness. The choice of a single-course menu, which leaves little room for the diner’s choice, is certainly consistent with the chef’s approach, but it would benefit from being more fully realized. The lack of interaction with diners leaves the impression that the cuisine speaks for itself, whereas a few words about the chef’s intentions or inspirations would further enhance the experience.