Andra Mari

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 rural and maritime roots of Vizcaya and a modern reinterpretation of traditional Basque flavours, but always based around the very best seasonal ingredients and a continual connection with small-scale local producers (we absolutely loved the Veal sweetbread, coffe and vainilla dish). The brigade's uniform has quite a folkloric feel to it!