L'Ossau serves classic French bistro cooking in Pau, with Michelin Plate recognition in 2025 and 2026 and a sommelier-led wine program.
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- Address
- 32 Rue Tran, 64000 Pau, France
- Phone
- +33 5 59 27 08 90
- Website
- restaurantlossau.com
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Poule au Pot and Duck Pâté
Poule au Pot, Duck Pâté and Pear Clafoutis frame L'Ossau as a classic French bistro rooted in traditional cuisine, with local sourcing and farm-to-table sourcing shaping the kitchen.
32 Rue Tran for lunch or dinner
Rue Tran in Pau puts the restaurant at 32 Rue Tran for lunch or dinner, with conversational noise and leisurely pacing suited to a seated meal.
Pork Wellington with sommelier-led wine
Pork Wellington and Pumpkin Ravioli sit alongside a sommelier-led approach; Michelin gave the restaurant Plate recognition in 2025 and 2026, a useful signal for planned dining.
Cuisine and Credentials
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Ossau | Classic French Bistro | $$$ | Michelin Plate | Place Gramont |
| L'Interprète | Modern French Bistronomy | $$$ | Michelin Plate | centre-ville |
| Les Papilles Insolites | French Bistro with Natural Wines | $$$ | , | Centre Ville |
| Les Pipelettes | Modern French Bistronomique | $$ | Michelin Plate | Place Clémenceau |
| Resto Dit Vin | Modern French Bistro | $$ | Michelin Plate | centre-ville |
| Paute | Bistronomic French | $$ | Michelin Plate | Hédas |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Classic
- Intimate
- Sophisticated
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Group Dining
- Special Occasion
- Standalone
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Friday
- 12–1:30 PM, 7:30–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm and inviting with woody tones and soft golden lighting; deliberately elegant and traditional décor with simple but refined styling; chic bistro atmosphere.