Les meilleurs restaurantsde cuisine française en Pyrenees-Atlantiques

21/02/2026: I stumbled upon this place online and have absolutely no regrets! Jean-Marie's warm welcome and his wife Solange's excellent cooking are top-notch. The menu has a limited selection, a testament to their quality, and there's also a daily specials board that can be combined with other dishes. Perhaps a minor criticism of the rum baba: it was very boozy and the cake was a bit too soft. But that's just my opinion. I recommend making a reservation; there are only about ten tables inside, and I booked online. Highly recommended!

08/02/2026: Passing through the region, we booked a table at La Petite Auberge on a whim. We weren't disappointed at all, quite the opposite! La Petite Auberge isn't just another restaurant... the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Jean-Marie went out of his way to serve us: detailed explanations of the menu, introductions to the team, a touch of humor... As for the dishes, they were all excellent. The cuisine is refined and authentic. A wonderful memory of this restaurant, which I highly recommend, and where we will gladly return if the opportunity arises. Thank you, Jean-Marie and Solange. Carine and Romain

28/02/2026: Delicious from start to finish. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

14/02/2026: As always, an excellent meal and a warm welcome from the chef's wife. Of course, we will gladly return. J Roger

14/02/2026: I highly recommend the very generous portions; excellent value for money.

03/01/2026: I visited this establishment with the Josteta choir, which I already knew from a visit a few years ago. Honestly, the place is remarkable. The journey there alone is a lovely walk. The view from the terrace is splendid, almost unparalleled. Often, in this type of establishment where the view is paramount, the cuisine struggles to keep up; here, that's absolutely not the case. The food is rich, flavorful, and generous. If you're lucky enough to have lunch near the picture window, the experience becomes truly exceptional. The service is also top-notch: impeccable and attentive. This is a must-visit, a place you can go to with complete confidence.

17/01/2026: My wife and I spent two days at this very peaceful hotel-restaurant, just a stone's throw from Iraty. It was a real delight, from the authentic charm of the place (wooden beams, a beautiful dining room with a large fireplace and a bay window offering stunning views) to the exquisitely prepared, flavorful, and original meals. The room with its view of the valley was a true pleasure, calm and rejuvenating. The Etchemaite team is also excellent, always available and ready to assist guests with everything from dining to local excursions and activities. A wonderful experience; we will definitely be back.

02/01/2026: We had a very pleasant time at your establishment. Superb meal.

22/02/2026: Full on a Tuesday night - mostly local clientele but no fuss was made over finding us a space. Beautiful food (we all had seafood mains) and excellent, friendly service.

10/02/2026: A very warm welcome, delicious homemade food... Just perfect for us

20/02/2026: A very friendly welcome, simple, good, and homemade. Thank you for everything. I recommend it.

20/02/2026: The best place to eat in Biarritz, great location and amazing service

18/11/2025: A lovely discovery in a pleasant setting, delicious food, perfect service with a smile. What more can I say? 😀

04/11/2025: Superb birthday meal! Delicious food prepared by the outstanding Chef Inès and excellent, friendly service. Superb restaurant

02/03/2026: Very beautiful and very well done. I would call it a gem, as some might like to think. Quality is the guiding principle for this couple, both in the kitchen and in the service. I went there on a recommendation and was absolutely delighted. Thank you. It's been two years, but I think it's still going strong, maintaining that same level of excellence without any pretense. All the best. Bravo and keep it up!

26/02/2026: A lovely evening, as always. The chef uses high-quality ingredients to create a truly memorable experience with each dish. The duck, sweetbread, and foie gras pie with salmis sauce was magnificent. We'll be back!

30/11/2025: I visited on Saturday, November 29th. From the moment we arrived, we were immersed in the experience, starting with the little golf cart that picked us up and took us to the restaurant. The welcome was fantastic, very friendly and welcoming, with our coats taken by the staff. The staff were excellent, very kind and respectful. We were immediately drawn into the atmosphere of the inn upon entering. The dining room was very intimate, simple yet adding to the charm of the experience. We began our meal with a magnificent view of the Basque mountains, which is the highlight of this place. The meal started with amuse-bouches that immediately set the tone for what was to come: incredibly comforting and delicate. The courses flowed seamlessly, each one of a high standard, featuring quality, locally sourced ingredients expertly prepared by Chef John Argaud. I highly recommend this place; the experience is incredible from beginning to end. Having opted for the signature menu, every course was exceptional, each offering a delightful surprise. I would have loved to try the truffle, which was unavailable, but otherwise, the meal was superb from start to finish. The excellent service, including the option to enjoy the petit fours on the terrace, was truly wonderful.

04/11/2025: A magical place!! The room with its fireplace was perfect for a romantic evening! We were welcomed like VIPs. The breakfasts, with their wide selection of homemade products, made us want to try everything!! And the view of the mountains and the estate... We also had dinner at the bistro-style restaurant and we LOVED it! PERFECT

08/02/2026: From the moment you arrive, you know you're in for a treat: Sandrine and her team are cool and welcoming. Inside, it's a truly authentic restaurant, with patina, posters, objects, and decor that tells a story. The menu is lovely, but it was the daily specials that impressed me the most: that's where they really let their creativity shine. The ttoro (their fish soup) is a truly comforting dish, generous, full of flavor, a classic to try and share. The desserts are to die for, especially the all-sheep's cheese dessert (crème brûlée + ice cream/sheep's cheese granita): incredible. The (very extensive!) wine list is solid, and we (often) chose wines from the La Grange Tiphaine estate. Everything is colorful, cheerful, cool, and delicious.

01/02/2026: A wonderful experience, the food and service were top-notch, I was always welcomed like family.

25/02/2026: Excellent, very generous portions, perfectly cooked. While traveling for work in the Basque Country, we were lucky enough to enjoy the lovely sunny terrace. Thank you to the staff for welcoming us despite our late arrival. We will be back; your establishment is now one of our favorites! 👍

22/02/2026: Excellent baby squid and homemade fries! Efficient service! Very good light waffle. A varied menu with something for everyone, I highly recommend it.

27/02/2026: A great place to enjoy a magnificent menu and very pleasant service.

27/02/2026: A very pleasant place, and above all, delicious. I particularly loved the umami-flavored appetizer 🤤 The fish and vegetables were excellent too! The cooking was perfect. The wine was very good. The service was quick. I highly recommend it 🌟

09/07/2025: A perfect welcome, delicious dishes, a real treat

09/07/2025: Very good value for money. Very good service with good advice. Excellent cuisine.

26/01/2026: Excellent restaurant. The food is superb, and the restaurant has a very family-friendly atmosphere. Very good value for money. A place to remember and visit often.

26/01/2026: The atmosphere is intimate and welcoming; you feel right at home in this typically Basque restaurant, just like the building itself. The ambiance is very friendly, with an owner who has a great sense of humor, and it's excellent! And what can I say about the food: everything was excellent! The fish soup was a delight, the calamari delicious, the axoa excellent, and the koka fantastic! Next time, we'll book 24 hours in advance to try the Ttoro. We had a wonderful time.

18/02/2026: A superb place with exquisite cuisine. A very pleasant discovery.

17/02/2026: We come from Champagne, we ate at the beautiful inn, a very nice experience, very good food