CASA JULIAN In 2026, we revisited Casa Julián Tolosa, this remarkable, easily overlooked little restaurant, now famous on TV, located in the Basque countryside town of Tolosa, which is 28 km inland from San Sebastián. Tolosa is a town and municipality in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, northern Spain. It sits in the Oria River valley, which runs through the town. When you arrive at the restaurant and step inside, you might initially feel like you’re in the wrong place. You’l

RESTAURANTE ASADOR TXAKOLI SIMÓN After a 15- to 20-minute walk from the Funicular de Artxanda, you arrive at Restaurante Asador Txakolli Simón, high above Bilbao. Óscar García, the grill master at this restaurant, has a particular fondness for the Friesian breed of cow, known for its great value for money. On particularly busy days, he can prepare up to eight rib strips in a single service. When the sun is shining in Bilbao, you go to Artxanda, the viewpoint of Bilbao, and ta

ASADOR 44 SPANISH GRILL & WINE HOUSE This is a guest review by our friend Siddu Amin Nestled away on a quiet street in Cardiff, Asador 44 looks unassuming from the cobbled Street as you look into the dark-fronted sash windows. Owen Morgan’s first venture in this part of the world was a couple of dozen miles down the A48, in the much-desirable market Town of Cowbridge. Bar 44 started this South Welsh collection as a humble tapas bar which delighted locals over a decade ago bef

RESTAURANTE CA’S PAGES This is one of the most historic restaurants in northern Ibiza. It is run by two sisters, Carmen and Lucia, whose family started offering their traditional Ibiçencan cooking in 1972. It is situated in the basement of the family home and in the shaded, planted garden at the back. The beautiful partially covered outdoor seating area is filled with greenery and bathed in soft lighting. Arrive early to have a wider choice of seating. You will find large, lo

If you’re dreaming of a trip that combines stunning coastlines, mouth-watering food, and a culture that’s as unique as it is welcoming, then the Basque Country should be at the top of your list. I’m here to share the essential tips you need to make your journey smooth, fun, and full of those “wow” moments. Whether you’re wandering the charming streets of San Sebastián or exploring the rugged beauty of the countryside, these tips will help you get the most out of your adventu

RESTAURANTE ARTEAGA LANDETXEA Michelin Bib Gourmand During our three-night stay in the Basque Country town of Elorrio, the friendly duo of Niko Moreno and Maider Ugarriza of Hotela M&UGA organised a seven-seater taxi to take us to Restaurante Arteaga Landetxea for lunch. The restaurant was a twenty-minute drive away from Elorrio to Arrasate (Gipuzkoa). It is a restored historic farmhouse in the heart of the stunning Basque Countryside. Maider Larrañaga and Igor Ezpeleta

IBAI LONDON As we had previously been to the famous Ibai (click here to view) restaurant in San Sebastián (the original, run by Alicio Garro and his wife , not the current one Michelin-starred run by Paulo Airaudo ). We thought it was time to try the much-talked-about ibai in London. This is a place to worship steak in Basque-style indulgence in London. It is an authentic taste of the Basque Country, right in the heart of London, set in an old industrial warehouse, where t

RESTAURANTE SONÁMBULO A second review from our friend Bill Benham, on his brief visit to Cádiz. This restaurant is in a hidden spot with a beautiful interior. You will fall for the interior’s simplicity, with attractive retro and rustic details and plants and flowers adorning the walls. Their modern fusion cuisine combines traditional and exotic ingredients to create innovative dishes. We had a fabulous night in this fantastic restaurant with excellent service and incredi

ASADOR BEDUA On the banks of the Urola River, just outside the village of Zumaia, you will find Asador Bedua, a restaurant with generations of family history, based on fresh produce from its own garden. It all started four generations ago, when their ancestors offered potato omelettes with green peppers to the residents of Zumaia who came to the grill by rowing upriver in their boats. The Bedua grill is a benchmark of Basque gastronomy. Over its embers, you will see roast be

RESTAURANTE SALTXIPI Chef Jon Ortega is at the stove, grilling a delightful selection of gambas, hake, monkfish, turbot, and T-bone steaks. Known for its famous spider crabs, which are kept in the basement, this restaurant has become a popular spot for trendy thirty-somethings. Be on the lookout for the upcoming Ibiza-style chill-out area! The food is traditional, so if you order turbot or red sea bream, you get that —no extras, expertly cooked. The menu is quite spider crab