In the Basque Country you will enjoy gastronomy and good food like nowhere else: fish, meat, vegetables, wines, cheeses… The best of the sea and the land come together in an extraordinary menu of possibilities on your table.
Here is a list of our favorite restaurants in the area.
KANALA BEACH Jatetxea (Kanala)
In the main dining room, you’ll find dishes such as Bay of Biscay anchovies, premium meats (T-bone, pigeon), fresh fish like cod al pil-pil or hake with sea urchin emulsion, and unique starters such as watermelon gazpacho or Josper-grilled octopus.
On the terrace, the highlight is their rice menu (available Friday and Saturday evenings) featuring carabinero prawn rice, creamy monkfish rice, red shrimp or oxtail with piparras. They also serve grilled dishes, creative burgers like the venison “Kanala Burger” or the “Angus Burger,” and gourmet bites. A true reference point in the area, combining high-quality food, excellent service and a fantastic atmosphere.
kanalabeach.eus
ATXARRE Taberna (Laida)
Daily pintxos made with care, plus a varied menu of raciones and sandwiches, all from an extraordinary natural setting overlooking Laida beach.
atxarre.net
PORTUONDO (between Mundaka and Bermeo)
• Restaurant: Traditional Basque cuisine with spectacular views of the estuary.
• Cervecera: A modern take on the classic Basque beer garden, offering a simple menu where the quality of ingredients and preparation truly stand out.
restauranteportuondo.com
MADAIXAGANE Restaurant (Busturia)
Focused on traditional cooking with a strong “zero-kilometre” philosophy, highlighting local and seasonal produce. Perfect for families, thanks to its large terrace, open fields, playgrounds and even a maze for kids—while parents enjoy a relaxed meal.
restaurantemadaixagane.es
ZALLO BARRI Restaurant (Gernika)
Led by chef Eneko Ordorika, Zallo Barri blends Basque tradition, local ingredients and creative signature cuisine.
zallobarri.com
ERMINXTO Restaurant (Natxitua)
Authentic Basque cooking with a strong focus on fresh fish and seafood straight from nearby ports such as Lekeitio, along with high-quality Eusko Label meats.
hotelermintxo.com
ARITA BERRI Restaurant (Ereño)
A refined mix of traditional Basque cuisine and modern touches, based on top-quality products: Cantabrian fish and seafood, local pasture-raised meats and homemade desserts.
aritaberri.com
Michelin Star Restaurants
Did you know that in the Basque Country there are 24 restaurants with more than one Michelin star. We have chosen for you the three closest to the Ea Astei Cottages.
The closest to our homes is the Asador Etxebarri, located at San Juan Plaza 1, 48291 Atxondo, Bizkaia.
http://asadoretxebarri.com/es/
Azurmendi Restaurant, located in the Legina neighborhood of Larrabetzu, a beautiful town in Bizkaia, is one of our most emblematic and internationally famous restaurants. With a building concerned with sustainability, it will undoubtedly surprise you.
Very famous is the Zortziko restaurant in Bilbao, very close to the Guggenheim Museum.
If you are going to spend a few days in the Urdaibai environment you will discover new places to eat. Almost every tasca, tavern and bar in the Basque Country has its own small culinary tradition, based on 0 km and seasonal products. You will go crazy with their pintxos, gildas and small delicatessen.
Oh, which one shall I eat now?
