Instincts

Cuisine

Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€

Website

https://restaurant-instincts.com/

Description

This place run by a dynamic couple turns out to be a pleasant surprise. They are setting about putting a new spin on good old bistro cuisine, in a contemporary setting – exposed brickwork, wood and an open kitchen. Line-caught pollock, bergamot hollandaise sauce, crispy tarragon; grilled sweetcorn, honey madeleine, dark beer ice cream and popcorn meringue: a real treat... and a top tip!

Review score

4.4

Review count

80

Review summary

Instincts in Saint-Jean-de-Luz offers modern cuisine with generally high marks for food quality, featuring fresh ingredients and precise execution. The atmosphere is often described as refined and comfortable, though some guests found it noisy. Service is frequently praised as attentive, yet inconsistencies exist, including slow pacing and occasional rudeness. Negative feedback highlights issues with tasteless dishes, basic preparations, and uncomfortable seating. While many diners enjoyed a delightful experience, others reported disappointment regarding value and service reliability, indicating variable performance across visits.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine who can tolerate potential service variability.

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