L'Essentiel Restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

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Useful information

  • Michelin Bib Gourmand
  • Petit Futé
  • Gault & Millau
  • Le Collège Culinaire de France

Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Cash
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • The Essential, the story between a mother and a son.

      Anne Arbo & Morgan Ortega, the two partners of the restaurant l'Essentiel appreciate the living environment and the beauty of the landscapes of the Basque Country but also the sympathy of the people here. In addition, the region offers many quality regional products, something to delight the chef. Their choice fell on St Jean de Luz, a seaside resort renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and culture.

      The restaurant is located in a lively area opposite the JOA casino and above all, a stone's throw from the pedestrian street and the Bay of Saint Jean de Luz.

      Its chic and cozy decoration gives a warm atmosphere to the restaurant. The kitchen open to the room allows you to see the chefs at work. Noémie Vedeau welcomes you and advises you on the dishes and the subtleties of the products and on the beautiful wine list from the region and elsewhere. Finally, a large terrace that can accommodate 30 guests is ideal for summer days and evenings.

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Traveller Reviews L'Essentiel

4.9 sur 5 595 reviews

  • C H

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by C H on 31/05/2024

    Absolutely amazing food. We had the bacon with lentils, salmon with pancakes, sole and the lamb. Very fresh ingredients and the most amazing sauce. Desserts were a delicious wrap up to a perfect meal.

  • Dimitri Hotsyn

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Dimitri Hotsyn on 15/07/2023

    Restaurant Français near Bearix is top-tier. The modern decor and innovative yet traditional French food really make it stand out. The pigeon and boeuf are must-tries, and the tarte pistache is a fantastic finish. Despite the high standard of the food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Feels like Michelin quality without the price tag. Definitely recommend!

  • Jose Ramon Campos

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jose Ramon Campos on 12/10/2024

    Great food and great service the pigeon and the lamb were fabulous

Traveller Reviews L'Essentiel

4.5 sur 5 377 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.5 / 5
  • Atmosphere 4.5 / 5
  • Service 4.5 / 5
  • Value 4.5 / 5
  • "Flavour , Flavour , Flavour !"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by ADXBS (Paris, France) on 11/10/2024

    What an exceptional culinary experience. Had been wanting to eat here since the opening in 2019 but hadn’t had the chance. Finally made it on a beautiful October day for lunch. Started off with a...

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  • "excellent food and service"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Dutchie2 (Leiderdorp, The Netherlands) on 06/10/2024

    lots of choices in the lunch menu. quality of food and wine is outstanding as well as service. one attention point is the temperature when the sun is shining.

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  • "Well worth a visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 942gilliang on 14/09/2024

    Excellent food well presented. Attentive knowable staff. Would recommend this lovely restaurant. Very busy but managed a last minute booking and we're glad we did. Had read previous reviews and...

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L'Essentiel

Address

3 Rue Vincent Barjonnet
64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Contacts

Phone : 05 47 02 41 47

GPS coordinates

43° 23'30.02"N, 1° 39'36.27"W

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