Etchehandia, Traditional Basque restaurant in Espelette, France
Etchehandia is a restaurant serving regional Basque dishes made with fresh ingredients from local farmers and suppliers in the surrounding area. The kitchen adjusts its offerings based on what is available seasonally from nearby farms and producers.
The restaurant sits at Place du Jeu de Paume and represents centuries of Basque culinary history rooted in this region. It maintains a connection to the cooking traditions that have developed in Espelette over many generations.
The kitchen celebrates Basque cooking traditions through regional ingredients and time-honored techniques that reflect how locals have eaten for generations. Visitors can taste the flavors that define the food culture of this corner of France.
The restaurant opens for dinner service in the evening and stays open into the late hours, with moderate pricing for a quality meal. Reservations are recommended, particularly on weekends, to secure a table.
The kitchen features Espelette peppers, grown in the surrounding fields, in many of its dishes and preparations. These particular chilies are so identified with the region that they carry a protected designation of origin.
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