café Bar Casse Croûte Alficha sur Licq-Atherey

The food and atmosphere were nice, but definitely overpriced. The soup was lukewarm, with a few pieces of potato, carrot, and leek swimming in it, no beans—I hope no one thinks it's garbure (a traditional Basque soup). Five small trout from the neighboring fish farm—what a markup and what a tourist attraction when a few fresh grilled sardines would offer three times the flavor for less! The red wine came in a one-liter bottle with a screw cap that costs two euros in stores. A slice of sheep's cheese two millimeters thick, a pseudo-Basque cake made from brioche. They're taking us for a ride.

Family-run setting, exceptional cuisine. A must-visit if you're in the area!

If the owner greets you by telling you that you need to order lunch, making half the room laugh, and adding that he'll find a way to make sure you don't leave without eating, you're in the right place. If you see that half the service is done by regular customers, you're in the right place. If you want to discover excellent fried trout (to be enjoyed from head to tail), you're in the right place. If you want to savor a piperade with ham and organic vegetables from the local market gardener, you're in the right place. A dozen tables inside and two tables outside along the river. Set menu at €22 including vegetable stew, starter, main course, cheese, dessert, drink, and coffee. Order in advance 😉 No credit cards, but authenticity and quality guaranteed. A great time! Thanks

A true gem in the heart of the Basque Country! This family-run inn is an authentic, simple, and welcoming place where you can rediscover the true taste of good food. The ingredients are local, the dishes are homemade, and everything is prepared with passion. A wonderful discovery: everything was excellent, both the food and the service. An address just the way we like them—genuine and unpretentious. A must-try, and a place to return to without hesitation! A small note: the owner prefers reservations to better organize service and the kitchen, which is perfectly understandable for a family-run establishment.

Very friendly and welcoming service, and very attentive. Delicious homemade dinner.