Le bistrot des bonnes femmes Friendly restaurant in La Rochelle with fresh, local produce

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Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Thursday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Friday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Saturday 12:00 am - 02:00 pm 07:00 pm - 11:30 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Closes at 02:00 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Pays d’Aunis and the coastline, La Rochelle, Rochefort and Marennes

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Cash
  • Credit card accepted
  • English spoken
  • Open all year round
  • Restaurant
  • Specialities
  • Terrace
  • open 7/7
  • English

    • Located in a quiet little street just a stone's throw from the central market of La Rochelle, Le Bistrot des Bonnes Femmes embodies sincere and refined bistronomy. Led by chef Marc Le Reun, trained in prestigious Parisian establishments, the place offers precise, generous and unpretentious cuisine, showcasing seafood and local vegetables, all carefully homemade.

      The warm and friendly atmosphere is enhanced by a dynamic and friendly team, faithfully committed to transmitting a passion for taste.

      It is the ideal meeting place for lovers of sincere cuisine served in a discreet but lively setting.

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Traveller Reviews Le bistrot des bonnes femmes

4.4 sur 5 553 reviews

  • Hélo Peaulac

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Hélo Peaulac on 26/04/2026

    The owner gave us a very warm welcome. We had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoyed the guinea fowl supreme. She also gave us excellent wine recommendations. Fantastic! Thank you again.

  • Chloé Pottier

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Chloé Pottier on 26/04/2026

    Excellent restaurant. Generous portions with balanced and innovative flavors, all at a good price. Great place.

  • Philippe “Marg35” Marguerie

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philippe “Marg35” Marguerie on 24/04/2026

    Excellent restaurant in the heart of La Rochelle. High-quality and original cuisine. Fast and friendly service. Good value for money. I recommend it.

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Traveller Reviews Le bistrot des bonnes femmes

4.8 sur 5 33 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.6 / 5
  • Atmosphere 4.5 / 5
  • Service 4.4 / 5
  • Value 4.5 / 5

  • "Worth a visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by REJ113 (Rouen, France) on 10/08/2025

    A new and young team have taken Over this restaurant and they are to be congratulated on the excellence of the cooking. We enjoyed the felafels and roasted peppers to start. Followed by skate, also...

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  • "Exquisite gourmet experience"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by willemjonkman on 15/04/2025

    Outstanding little restaurant with an appealing and authentic setting in the heart of town of La Rochelle, not too far away from the Vieux-Marché. It is run with great care and attention. We were...

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  • "Under new ownership food amazing"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by robertmP4370XL (Glasgow, United Kingdom) on 14/08/2024

    Wonderful hospitality the owner and front of house staff speak perfect English and the menu is Also in English also to add the restaurant is under new ownership and couldn’t have been made to feel...

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Le bistrot des bonnes femmes

Address

5 rue des bonnes femmes
17000 La Rochelle

Contacts

Phone : 05 46 52 19 91

Website of Le bistrot des bonnes femmes

GPS coordinates

46° 9'45.12"N, 1° 8'56.39"W

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