OAR Cottage

Restaurants nearby

• Txispa★ Michelin Can Japanese techniques be merged with grill work, like in a Basque steakhouse? Japanese chef Tetsuro Maeda, who has restored a century-old farmhouse in a small village where you can hear the silence, resoundingly shows us that you can, committing to simplicity based on exceptional products (they work with seasonal vegetables from their own garden, mushrooms and wild plants harvested in the surrounding mountains) that reveal surprising nuances. Kabayaki eel, caviar with tofu (chickpea tofu with hot-smoked caviar on kombu), Txuleta of old and matured beef, sakura flan from their own cherry tree8.8km
• Etxebarri★ Michelin Food-lovers flock to this temple of cuisine like pilgrims to a religious shrine in order to unearth the secrets of flame-grilled cooking that have been mastered by Etxebarri’s owner-chef Bittor Arginzoniz, the life and soul of this restaurant and someone who has invested everything in his dream here. His particular vision for life and for work resulted in him restoring this 18C country house in his home village, Axpe-Atxondo, at the foot of Mt Anboto. His unique cuisine focuses on top-quality grilled dishes using different types of wood (holm oak, vine shoots, oak from old barrels etc), utensi8.9km
• Boroa★ Michelin A visit to this charming restaurant is like travelling back in time and absorbing the essence of that green and timeless Euskadi that comes to mind when we think of the region... And no wonder, it occupies a 15th-century farmhouse that opens out onto the valleys and mountains of the surroundings from its pleasant terrace.In its elegant interior, with a rustic atmosphere as a consequence of the original wooden structure being preserved, you will be offered a traditional à la carte with a modern twist, which extols the roots of Basque gastronomy (the seasonal dishes, such as mushrooms or pigeon,13.1km
• La Revelía★ Michelin Many will think that its location in the heart of the countryside, approximately 4 miles north of Amorebieta-Etxano, only provides disconnection, relaxation and natural beauty; however... it is the basis of its entire culinary philosophy! In the Agroturismo Azkarraga, an old farmhouse renovated with a Nordic aesthetic and which today also has five cosy rooms, this restaurant dazzles with its interior design, minimalist in concept and with large windows that frame the environment so that the wonderful surrounding landscape enters the room. The chef Fernando González champions a modern cuisine, 14.1km
• Garena★ Michelin If you’re on the lookout for a unique dining experience, head to this delightful 17th-century “baserri” (traditional country house) surrounded by vineyards and boasting impressive views. It also features some unusual ancestral customs before each sitting.Choose between the charming “taberna” offering a more informal menu, the fine-dining restaurant on the first floor, and a private space (usually reserved for groups) on the floor above. Chef Julen Baz showcases modern Basque cuisine with a firm focus on tradition and locally sourced ingredients and a penchant for grilled dishes. The proposal, 14.6km
• Azurmendi★★★ MichelinLa Liste 98.5 A flagship of Vizcaya’s fine-dining scene and a leading light in conscious gastronomy, Azurmendi is a shining example of how to work with the environment around us. To do this, it has adapted its architecture and produce, and integrated new technologies in its quest to become a responsible restaurant business that aims to cook for a better future. Chef Eneko Atxa nurtures a sapling of the Tree of Gernika at the entrance of the restaurant in a manifestation of his desire to preserve the area's indigenous flora and fauna, to safeguard the values of Basque culture, and to offer guests a creative 18.2km
• Eneko★ Michelin This homage to chef Eneko Atxa’s origins has a surprising location above the Gorka Izagirre txacoli wine cellar, in the same premises previously occupied by the three-Michelin-star Azurmendi restaurant, which is nowadays just a few metres away. In the dining room, the layout breaks the traditional mould with its open-view kitchens, and provides the backdrop for innovative dishes that remain faithful to Basque tradition while at the same time demonstrating the chef’s philosophy: “The artisan’s hands sculpt emotions”. The single tasting menu on offer here (called Sutan, the Basque for “fire”), i18.3km
• Andra Mari★ Michelin This restaurant was established by the Asúa family in its own farmhouse. The initial idea behind it was to provide a place to rest and sustenance for pilgrims visiting the nearby 13C Andra Mari church, hence its name. This stunning building boasting superb views of the Ibaizábal river valley features a wine cellar in the basement which can be visited by guests, a bar area for a pre-dinner drink, and two dining rooms decorated in a rustic-regional style, both of which benefit from lovely views. The cuisine on its à la carte and tasting menus (Elexalde and Andra Mari) is firmly focused on the ru18.7km
• Arteaga LandetxeaBib This restaurant occupies a remotely located farmhouse with centuries of history behind it as well as the benefit of a picturesque backdrop. It is enthusiastically run by Maider Larrañaga and Igor Ezpeleta, with the former in charge of the dining room and acting as sommelier (effortlessly managing a cellar with over 1 000 labels) and the latter conjuring up cuisine that showcases the true soul of the Basque region in the kitchen. In the delightfully rustic interior, you’ll find a splendid “vinoteka”, a welcoming main dining room, plus another smaller space. The traditional and regionally inspir15.4km
• Mendi Goikoa Bekoa This restaurant, in the shadow of the legendary Anboto mountain and occupying a charming farmhouse (now with guestrooms) that dates back to 1745, is firmly focused on tradition, taking guests’ tastebuds on a journey through the authentic flavours of the Basque Country. It boasts a charming internal terrace overlooking the valley, with the same combination of stone and wood evident throughout the property. The traditionally inspired à la carte, including impressive grilled dishes and successful combinations such as steamed “molletes” (buns) with Txistorra sausage (made by the Aldaz meat company8.8km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.