Restaurants in Bayonne
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Chiloa Gurmenta Restaurant
As Basque as a game of pelota, this simple and rustic little restaurant, located inside a former brothel, serves one thing and one thing only: axoa. A Basque farmers’ dish, axoa originates from the nearby village of Espelette and consists of minced veal with Espelette peppers, rice, potato and whatever else is lying around. Anne, your host for the evening, could work in show business.
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Bar-Restaurant du Marché
Run by a welcoming Basque-speaking family, this unpretentious place is an absolute institution where everyone knows everyone (and therefore some people may find it slightly intimidating, but don’t worry; just dive right in – nobody cares!) and simple but ample home-cooked dishes full of the flavours of the neighbouring market are dished up to all comers.
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La Criée Bayonnaise
Decked out in marine colours, this unassuming little find does delicious Basque seafood specialities (such as les chipirons à l’espagnole – squid with sweet peppers served with finely ground rice), but you can also get fresh mussels and even fish and chips. For dessert, don’t miss the ardi gasna (local cheese with cherry jam).
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Al Piccola Ristorante
Every lunchtime a queue of hopefuls forms at the door of this minute restaurant that’s essentially just someone’s front room. The reward for all that waiting are the beautifully crafted, homemade Italian dishes that’ll leave you feeling like you’re living la dolce vita. If you don’t want to join the hopefuls at the door, book ahead.
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Le Chistera
A local gathering spot, this aromatic, traditional Basque place is named for the chistera (basket) that pelota players strap to their wrists. It’s decorated with motifs from the sport, thanks to two generations of owners who are former professional players.
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La Grange
With a shady outside terrace, this popular place overlooks the River Nive. Basque music plays sotto voce in the cosy interior, hung with hanks of dried peppers and garlic. Traditional French flavours include plenty of seafood options and the desserts are to die for.
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La Chayote Restaurant Bio
A relaxed child-friendly bio (organic) café that serves primarily homemade vegetarian fare, although one or two chicken dishes slip in to keep the carnivores happy. After eating, slide through the side door to the neighbouring bio supermarket.
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Auberge du Cheval Blanc
Renowned as one of the town's most exclusive restaurants, this refined eatery with its pastel tones and original art work fully deserves its Michelin star for its mouth-watering creative French cuisine. A must with the business set at lunchtime.
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Restaurant François Miura
This ultrastylish place has a strictly postmodern décor. It's one of the places to be seen in Petit Bayonne, where the food, such as tender pigeon stuffed with foie gras, is just as fashionable as the clientele.
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Bistrot Ste-Cluque
There's only one menu here - a large blackboard that's propped up before you. Noisy (the music's a decibel or two too loud), smoky and with waiters bustling about everywhere, it's a wonderful, no-pretensions place.
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Bodega Ibaia
This atmospheric Basque restaurant/tapas bar with wooden benches, sawdust on the floor and traditional Spanish tiling is more informal than most of the terrace restaurants on this popular stretch.
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Restaurant Agadir
Shimmering with red and gold, this St-Esprit restaurant serves up mountains of Moroccan-style couscous and steaming tagines.
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