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On the Pointe Sainte-Barbe, within the La Réserve hotel, Ilura is the restaurant where chef Bastien Soumoulou expresses the full character of the Basque Country. The cuisine is refined and inventive, built around regional products and driven by the seasons. Each plate reads like a well-composed piece, surprising and precise.
The setting is equally compelling. The terrace offers a plunging view over the Atlantic, turning a meal into a pause with the ocean as a backdrop. Inside, the atmosphere is understated and elegant, in keeping with the hotel’s calm, seaside spirit. Air conditioning, wheelchair access, and outdoor seating make it comfortable year-round.
Ilura’s approach to modern Basque cuisine has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, a recognition that speaks to the consistency and ambition of the kitchen. The lunch menu, available Monday through Friday, presents a starter, main course, and dessert for €38—a considered entry point into Soumoulou’s cooking.
Ingredients are sourced locally, and the cooking respects the land and sea that surround this corner of the French coast. Whether you come for the view or the plate, Ilura delivers a focused, personal take on modern cuisine.
Reservations are recommended. The restaurant is open daily for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm and for dinner from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
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