Etchehandia Basque brewery & event creator in Espelette

ETCHEHANDIA RESTAURANT

The Basque brewery in Espelette & event creator

In the heart of the BASQUE COUNTRY, in ESPELETTE , the ETCHEHANDIA RESTAURANT offers a REVISITED BASQUE CUISINE , gourmet and generous, inspired by local traditions. Taken over in DECEMBER 2024 by a team of GASTRONOMY ENTHUSIASTS, the establishment strives to work with LOCAL PRODUCTS from the SHORT CIRCUIT, in a respectful and committed approach.

A cuisine rooted in the land and sharing

Each dish highlights the richness of the BASQUE TERROIR, with ingredients selected from LOCAL PRODUCERS. The team takes care to enhance each product and to make the best use of available resources, with a concern for RESPECT FOR THE SEASONS and OPTIMIZATION OF INGREDIENTS, for a cuisine that is both authentic and responsible.

The ETCHEHANDIA RESTAURANT welcomes its guests in a typical and friendly setting, with 300 SEATS spread across several areas:

• A VILLAGE TERRACE, perfect for enjoying the warm atmosphere of ESPELETTE.
• A PERGOLA TERRACE, a GARDEN area, and a VIEW OF LA RHUNE , ideal for a moment of relaxation.

Restaurant & event creator: weddings, seminars and group meals

Beyond being a RESTAURANT, ETCHEHANDIA is a place for MEETING AND SHARING, perfect for organizing EVENTS. With its authentic setting and its reception capacity, it lends itself equally well to WEDDINGS , SEMINARS , GROUP MEALS and family or professional celebrations.

The team does everything it can to offer a tailor-made experience, adapting its GOURMET CUISINE to the desires of the guests and the specificities of each event.

A family atmosphere and a passion for gastronomy

The ETCHEHANDIA RESTAURANT embodies a REVISITED BASQUE BRASSERIE cuisine, where each dish is prepared WITH PASSION and RESPECT FOR THE PRODUCT . Here, the atmosphere is INTERGENERATIONAL, bringing together both the inhabitants of the village and visitors passing through.

The team, deeply attached to BASQUE CULTURE , works each ingredient with care and values all the products used, guaranteeing GENEROUS, ETHICAL and TASTY cuisine.

What to discover around Espelette?

After a meal or an event, the region offers many possibilities for discovery:

• La RHUNE, accessible by hiking or with its famous train, for a unique panorama of the Basque Country.
• The village of AINHOA, ranked among the most beautiful villages in France (but ESPELETTE is even better!).
• LOCAL MARKETS, where BASQUE PRODUCERS share their know-how.
• The SARE CAVES , for a dive into the heart of Basque history and nature.
• The banks of the NIVE , ideal for a family stroll or a moment of relaxation.

Whether it is to savor LOCAL CUISINE , organize an EVENT , or simply enjoy the setting, the ETCHEHANDIA RESTAURANT is a MUST-SEE IN ESPELETTE, some say it is an institution in the making!

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