24/09/2026: We had a wonderful meal. Local, seasonal produce of excellent quality. Very welcoming and friendly staff. A very pleasant chef. We highly recommend it!
13/09/2026: A restaurant that truly deserves its star
What a magnificent discovery the Arraditz restaurant in Lescar was! We had a remarkable dinner, from the moment we arrived until the very last moment. The service was impeccable, attentive without ever being intrusive, and the setting is superb: a beautiful old building completely redesigned in a contemporary, elegant, and refined style. We immediately felt at ease.
But of course, it's on the plate that the experience truly comes into its own. Refined, precise cuisine, generous in flavor, and, in my opinion, truly worthy of a Michelin star.
The foie gras with its smoked sangria jelly is simply divine. An original combination, perfectly executed and bursting with flavor. The redfish, served with its bisque and rouille, also particularly impressed me: powerful yet perfectly balanced flavors, impeccable cooking, and a beautifully delicate presentation.
And what can I say about the duck! Excellent, accompanied by this small cereal with its sun-kissed notes, then complemented by a duck leg cromesquis with its mousseline… Once again, a tremendous amount of work, technique, and above all, exquisite flavor.
The pineapple-based pre-dessert then provided a lovely freshness before the meal concluded.
We also had the pleasure of exchanging a few words with Chef Olivier Nicolau at the end of dinner. A very approachable, friendly, and passionate chef. He is regularly recognized in pâté en croûte competitions, and unfortunately, I wasn't able to taste his this time as it was no longer in season. An excellent reason to return as soon as it's back on the menu!
I had already lamented the lack of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Pau and its immediate surroundings. After this dinner, I'll say it again: Arraditz truly deserves that star. And I'm not just saying that to hand out stars to everyone! But when you find the same quality of ingredients, precise cooking, refined presentation, creativity, service, and consistency throughout the meal, you realize that the award is truly well-deserved.
A truly wonderful restaurant, an excellent dinner, and a place we will gladly return to. And next time, I certainly hope to try their famous pâté en croûte!
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