Restaurants in the Basque Country: gourmet tables, bistros, and farm inns

Mendi Berdea brings together traditional Basque cooking with spices and flavors from different parts of the world. This restaurant offers a menu that changes with the seasons, combining local products with international influences.

Le Gantxo in Guiche presents a contemporary take on traditional Basque cooking. The chef works with regional ingredients and creates dishes that reinvent classic recipes. The restaurant overlooks the Adour river, where diners can watch the water while eating. The menu changes with the seasons and features what is currently available from local producers. The setting is modern and welcoming, while staying rooted in Basque culinary traditions.

Cheri Bibi is located in the Halles neighborhood of Biarritz and serves contemporary-influenced cuisine. The dining room has an industrial character with exposed materials and a large central counter that makes conversation between kitchen and diners natural and easy. The menu changes regularly based on seasonal products available from local sources.

Ferme Lizarraga is a restaurant housed in a 17th-century farmhouse. The kitchen works with fresh ingredients sourced from the market or grown on the property. This establishment connects traditional Basque gastronomy with the character of an old farm, offering guests an experience that blends history and local flavors in the heart of the Basque countryside.

Ezkia is located in the center of Bidart and serves contemporary cuisine based on Basque regional products. The restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, following the rhythm of local harvests. It offers a modern interpretation of regional recipes while working with local producers.

Freya is a restaurant in Biarritz that works with fresh seasonal vegetables using contemporary cooking methods. The menu changes regularly based on market deliveries and supplies from local farmers. This restaurant embodies the collection's approach of interpreting regional ingredients through modern culinary techniques.

Ilura sits on the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and offers cuisine based on seasonal products from local producers in the Basque Country. This restaurant works with regional suppliers to prepare fresh ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons and reflects the culinary traditions of the Basque coast.

La Table is located in the historic center of Bayonne and offers cuisine from southwest France. This restaurant works with seasonal products and prepares dishes that respect regional traditions. The menu changes based on the availability of local products.

Art'zain sits at the foot of the Basque mountains in Irissarry and serves traditional Basque cooking made with regional products. The restaurant focuses on dishes built from local ingredients, honoring the culinary traditions of French Basque country.

This restaurant is located in a former water mill from the 17th century in Arcangues. The historic building has been converted into a dining establishment while keeping the character of the original mill structure. The kitchen works with regional products from the Basque Country and uses traditional cooking methods. Moulin d'Alotz fits into a collection of restaurants that showcase Basque gastronomy through different approaches - from country inns in historic farm buildings to seaside restaurants.

This restaurant in Irun operates from a traditional house and serves Basque cuisine prepared daily with fresh products from the local market. It fits naturally into this collection of establishments that celebrate regional cooking in heritage buildings.

Goustut is a restaurant at the port of Capbreton that works with regional products. Fresh fish and seafood are selected each morning and prepared into various dishes. The restaurant fits into the diverse range of dining addresses in the region, where chefs interpret Basque country ingredients in different ways.

This gourmet restaurant in Ciboure overlooks the fishing port. The menu changes based on the daily catch and the seasons. Here the chefs work with local ingredients, preparing regional Basque dishes with a contemporary approach while keeping their traditional character.

This bistro in Bayonne serves contemporary French cuisine with braised dishes and regional specialties. The sommelier curates a wine selection that pairs with each dish.

Relief is a bistro located in the historic center of Bayonne that offers creative cuisine blending local flavors with contemporary cooking techniques. The restaurant is part of the diverse gastronomic scene of the Basque Country, where chefs work with regional products and prioritize seasonal ingredients from local producers.

Carøe opened in Biarritz in 2023 and uses Scandinavian cooking techniques in its dishes. The concept is based on small portions meant to be shared, allowing diners to discover multiple flavors during one meal. This restaurant fits into the collection of Basque dining establishments that showcase different culinary approaches, from traditional cuisine to international influences.

L'Impertinent is a restaurant in Biarritz that interprets the cuisine of the Basque region through a contemporary approach. The chef works closely with local producers and presents the region's products through tasting menus. This establishment represents the collection's focus on blending regional foundations with modern cooking techniques.

Getaria is a restaurant in the center of Guéthary that brings together traditional vegetables from the region and various spices in its cooking. The menu focuses on local products and heirloom varieties. The establishment combines regional ingredients with a modern approach to Basque culinary traditions.

Marius in Biarritz prepares traditional dishes from Southwestern France using fresh market ingredients and seasonal vegetables. The menu changes regularly based on ingredient availability and reflects the diversity of regional cooking. Marius represents the kind of restaurant in Biarritz where chefs work with local products and serve food rooted in Basque gastronomy.

Relais de la Nive sits directly on the Nive River and works with producers from the valley and nearby villages. The menu changes with the seasons and focuses on fresh local products. The restaurant welcomes guests in a dining space with direct views of the Nive. This establishment fits naturally into the collection of restaurants across the Basque Country and the Landes coast, ranging from neighborhood bistros to fine dining establishments.

Goxoki sits in the old streets of Bayonne and serves traditional cooking based on regional products. The restaurant welcomes guests in a warm setting, where home-cooked dishes are made with ingredients from Basque Country and the surrounding area. It fits well within the range of dining options in the region, from casual bistros to fine dining restaurants, all drawing on the treasures of Basque Country and the Landes coast.

La Maison de Pierre in Hasparren is a restaurant that serves creative dishes based on market ingredients and products from regional producers. The kitchen changes its menu with the seasons, working closely with local suppliers from the Basque region.

Argi Eder sits in the village of Ainhoa and represents the culinary tradition of French Basque Country. Here, fish and seafood from the Atlantic coast take center stage. The menu shows regional specialties and seasonal dishes prepared using local recipes. The restaurant welcomes guests who want to experience Basque food culture firsthand.

Mômes works with regional vegetable growers and builds its menu around available products. Dishes change daily based on what arrives from local farms, following a creative approach that highlights the quality of ingredients sourced nearby.

La Grange is a restaurant on the banks of the Nive River in Bayonne, offering traditional Basque cuisine. The restaurant works with regional products and recipes from the Basque Country, taking advantage of its riverside location. This establishment is part of the diverse food scene of French Basque Country, where chefs work with traditional techniques and local ingredients, with menus that change with the seasons and local harvests.

Instintos in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is a 24-seat restaurant devoted to seasonal cooking in the Basque tradition. The menu changes every month, following what the seasons provide. The kitchen works with local products and regional recipes, adapting to what is available at any given time. It is one of the places where you can experience Basque gastronomy in a simple and direct way.

AHPĒ is a bistro in the heart of Biarritz that composes its menu daily based on local market produce. The kitchen works with fermentation techniques and prepares different dishes over open wood fire. This restaurant focuses on the region's seasonal ingredients and offers a modern take on traditional cooking methods in a relaxed setting.

Toki Goxoa is a restaurant in Saint-Jean-de-Luz built around fresh products from the local market. The menu changes regularly based on what arrives at the dock, featuring fish and seafood that comes directly from the local fish auction. The restaurant focuses on seasonal ingredients and traditional cooking methods of the region.

Bar Basque in this collection serves traditional dishes from French and Spanish Basque Country. The menu changes with the seasons and highlights the region's local products. This restaurant fits perfectly with the collection's philosophy, which showcases different approaches to gastronomy in Basque Country and the Landes coast, from neighborhood bistros to fine dining establishments. Like other places in this collection, Bar Basque focuses on local suppliers and short supply chains.

Etchehandia in Espelette prepares traditional Basque dishes using ingredients sourced from the region and vegetables from its own garden. The menu features local products and seasonal harvests that change throughout the year.

The Cantine du Musée is located in a historic building near the Basque Museum in Bayonne. This restaurant works with local products and serves traditional dishes from the region. The menu shows what Basque cuisine is all about: honest, straightforward food that makes use of what the land offers. There is also a selection of wines from the Basque Country and surrounding wine regions. At this place, history and taste come together in a setting that honors Bayonne's architectural heritage.

La Ferme Ilharregui Baita is set in a traditional Basque farmhouse from the 17th century. The restaurant serves regional cuisine prepared with products from the farm itself. The menu highlights local specialties that reflect the culinary traditions of the Basque Country, offering visitors an authentic farmhouse dining experience.