Le Kaiku, France sur Saint-Jean-De-Luz

The setting was lovely, the service exceptional, but I was disappointed by the food; too many different flavors for my taste, which meant you couldn't really tell what you were eating.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — 5/5 An incredible welcome, divine cuisine, exceptional service… A simply heavenly moment at Kaiku! Special mention to the waitresses: their smiles, kindness, and attentiveness add that touch of sweetness that elevates everything else, like a dusting of powdered sugar on an already wonderful dessert. We felt welcomed and pampered. One of those welcomes you never forget! Thank you for this magnificent moment. We'll be back very soon! The Gersois PS: The food was good. 😄

Like others, we were disappointed by our lunch. The €60 set menu was disappointing. We were expecting something exceptional, and several dishes let us down. The foie gras mousse as an amuse-bouche was a bit cloying, while the foie gras starter was delicious. The hake was very bland, and the overly salty sauce made us dislike this dish, which was served with rather tasteless spelt. The poultry, however, was delicious (although the portion was a bit small 🙂). I didn't like the raspberry mille-feuille at all; it was very rich and cloying. My friend, on the other hand, found it just okay. The service was impeccable and very pleasant, with one minor point: we weren't asked if we had any allergies or intolerances. I don't eat meat, and there was beef in one dish... but this is really a minor detail. In short, we felt the value for money was not there. It's worth noting, however, that the dishes were all beautiful and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. €60 for the lunch menu, water €8, glass of wine €15, Ricard €9....magnificent stone room.

Not a single false note. A delight with every dish. A must-try!

We had an extraordinary lunch here. All the dishes were perfect and the lunch menu is quite a steal at 65 euros. Would come back in a second

A truly wonderful experience at this Michelin-starred restaurant. Everything was excellent, with precise, refined, and perfectly executed cuisine. Each dish was crafted with great finesse, never veering into excess. The cooking, flavor combinations, and seasonings were impeccable. Special mention must also go to the service, which was professional, attentive, and warm. A beautiful harmony between the kitchen and the dining room. An excellent experience from beginning to end, which I wholeheartedly recommend. A restaurant that fully deserves its star!

Beautiful, refined cuisine, with meticulous attention to detail and successful flavor combinations. My only slight criticism was that the Kintoa was a little underwhelming and slightly salty. The two waitresses provided attentive and friendly service. They clearly explained each dish. It was a delight. Thank you.

A real treat! A wonderful menu and an explosion of flavors! Relaxed atmosphere and excellent service. Come, you won't be disappointed. And you'll be back!

What can I say except that everything was more than perfect: the warm welcome, the service, the superb dining room, and of course, the exceptional quality and high standard of the cuisine! A wonderful culinary journey that awakened all the senses! Thank you so much for this experience!

An excellent dinner last night at Kaïku, which truly deserves its Michelin star. The cuisine showcases what I particularly appreciate: a surprising combination of flavors and textures, from the delicate amuse-bouches to the main courses: bluefin tuna prepared (if memory serves) as carpaccio and then tartare, sea bass with Roussillon apricots and a chanterelle fricassee, among other unexpected accompaniments. One lingers over each bite to appreciate its individual flavors. And, importantly, the presentation is both appealing and refined. The service is also impeccable: attentive, smiling, and elegant. My only minor personal reservation: in my opinion, tablecloths would complement the overall elegance. I'm not a food critic, but this restaurant remains one of my favorites, and its star certainly holds its own against a three-Michelin-starred establishment I recently visited.