Makeda
Centre, Tours
Restaurant in Tours, France
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Makeda is a practical central Tours option when convenience matters more than a clearly defined tasting-menu or chef-led experience. Book it for an easy lunch or dinner around Rue Colbert; for a more defined modern-cuisine splurge, compare it with Les Bartavelles first.
About Makeda
Is Makeda worth considering in Tours? Yes, if the goal is a straightforward restaurant choice rather than a heavily documented destination. Approach it as a practical option when the schedule fits and simplicity matters more than awards, chef-name pull, or a published menu architecture.
Choose it for convenience, not a declared tasting-menu arc
The useful thing to know upfront: Makeda is not the strongest choice if you need a clearly defined cuisine type, price range, chef, seat count, or signature dish. For an explorer who wants a clear progression, wine-paired menu, or a named culinary point of view, the safer move is to compare it against other restaurant options before committing the key dinner of the trip.
That does not make it a bad choice. It makes it a situational one. Makeda works better for diners who want a restaurant with lunch and dinner hours from Tuesday through Saturday. It is less compelling for a special detour, especially if the meal needs to anchor a celebration or justify advance planning around specific dishes or a known format.
Where it fits in a Tours food plan
For a first night in Tours, this is the kind of restaurant to keep on the list when the priority is avoiding a complicated schedule. For a single high-stakes meal, cross-shop it first with L'Aubépine, Restaurant Le Turon, Le Petit Patrimoine, Chez Gaster, and Les Bartavelles, especially if you want to compare several named options before deciding.
The tradeoff with Makeda is that expectations should stay grounded. Pick it for a simple plan that fits its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch and dinner hours, not for a guaranteed tasting-menu structure or a named dish you have been chasing.
Quick reference: Makeda is in Tours, has a casual dress code, and is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday. It is closed Sunday and Monday.
Planning details
- Location
- 86 Rue Colbert, 37000 Tours, France
- Website
- makeda-tours.com
- Phone
- +33247471297
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Makeda occupies a compact, design-forward room on Rue Colbert that deliberately sets itself apart from Tours’ Loire-centred dining scene. The writing emphasizes interior architecture as part of the restaurant’s argument, so the space reads as an editorial statement: purposeful, contemporary and attentive to visual detail. The location on a low-scale street with lively shopfronts lends the address a quietly magnetic presence—alive without being flashy. Expect a focused, modern aesthetic that complements African flavours rather than mimicking the city’s traditional bistro vocabulary.
Best For
Makeda suits dinners that favor discovery and a change of pace from the city’s classic offerings. Its central Rue Colbert location makes it an easy stop for locals and visitors walking the core, and the room’s design-forward intent aligns well with date nights, casual evenings with friends and modest group dinners. The restaurant functions as an alternative to Loire-centric bistros, so it’s a good pick when the occasion calls for something stylistically distinct and thoughtfully curated rather than conventional.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the signature offerings to get a clear sense of the kitchen’s approach: the menu highlights doro wot, oujouré and injera. Prioritize those dishes when you first visit to experience the restaurant’s stated culinary register, and let the server point out daily variations or preparations. Because Makeda positions itself as a departure from local classics, treating the signature items as the baseline for the kitchen’s identity offers the most direct introduction.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and intimate atmosphere with light wood and indigo blue decor, warm lighting, and a welcoming vibe where guests can hear conversations.
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Vibe
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Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- doro wot
- oujouré
- injera
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 86 Rue Colbert, 37000 Tours, France
Planning details
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Also consider
Where to look if Makeda is not the right fit
If the meal needs to feel more planned, start with Les Bartavelles for its modern-cuisine, €€€ positioning. If the goal is simply to compare central Tours restaurants before choosing, check L'Aubépine or Restaurant Le Turon next.
Restaurant context
How Makeda compares in Tours
Makeda is the easier, lower-commitment choice if location and flexibility are the deciding factors. Les Bartavelles is the clearer pick for diners who want a defined modern-cuisine experience and are comfortable with a €€€ tier; it gives a stronger signal for a planned dinner than Makeda does.
L'Aubépine, Restaurant Le Turon, Le Petit Patrimoine, and Chez Gaster are the right cross-shops when the decision turns on ambiance, value, or a more defined meal style. Without confirmed pricing or cuisine details for Makeda, it is harder to position as the value play; its advantage is the easy-booking signal.
Recommendation: use Makeda for a flexible central meal, choose Les Bartavelles when modern cuisine and a more deliberate dinner matter, and compare the others if the priority is matching the room and price point to the occasion.
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Compare Makeda
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makeda | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| L'Aubépine | Tours | , | , | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Restaurant Le Turon | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Petit Patrimoine | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Chez Gaster | Tours | , | , | No published awards |
| Les Bartavelles | Tours | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Makeda?
Start with the basics: Makeda is in Tours and opens Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. It is closed Sunday and Monday, and the dress code is casual.
Is Makeda good for solo dining?
Makeda may be a practical solo choice if its Tuesday-to-Saturday lunch or dinner hours fit your schedule. Solo diners should keep expectations simple rather than planning around a particular seating format, menu format, or service style.
Is Makeda good for a special occasion?
Only if the occasion is about a simple meal in Tours rather than a known tasting-menu format or award-backed dining room. For a more carefully planned special-occasion meal, compare it with Restaurant Le Turon or Les Bartavelles and other restaurant options before deciding.
What are alternatives to Makeda?
If you want to compare options, look at L'Aubépine, Restaurant Le Turon, Le Petit Patrimoine, Chez Gaster, and Les Bartavelles. Makeda makes the most sense when its lunch and dinner hours fit your plan and you do not need a specific published dining concept.
