Jauregibarria

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Jauregibarria in Amorebieta: Contemporary Basque Cuisine with Michelin Recommendation

Three Spaces, One Kitchen

In the quiet Basque countryside of Amorebieta, Jauregibarria brings together three distinct dining experiences under one roof: a gastronomic dining room, a bistro, and a traditional tavern. Chef Beñat Ormaetxea leads the kitchen, drawing on the region’s finest seasonal ingredients to create contemporary cuisine that respects the old ways. The restaurant’s commitment to quality and local sourcing has earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction.

Menus That Tell a Story

The Menú ERRO (€65) is a seasonal journey through the most traditional Basque cooking, built around the best produce of the moment. It begins with an artisan butter of the season and a croqueta of small game, then moves through a tomato infusion, foie gras with apricot purée and mustard caramel, and ecological vegetables from their own Km0 garden, Ibarra Baserria. The meal continues with a selection of the day’s finest fish, lacquered deboned Iberian pork with apple and juniper purée, and a caramelized brioche torrija with ice cream, finished with house-made chocolate bonbons and rice pudding liqueur.

For game lovers, the Menú EHIZA (€90) is a delicately crafted tribute to hunting cuisine. Highlights include a trout with celeriac purée and roe, duck and pigeon bonbons, pickled quail salad with quinoa and garden pickles, wild boar stuffed with roasted red pepper and demi-glace, roasted roe deer with green peppercorn sauce, and a hare terrine with Jerusalem artichoke. The meal closes with chocolate in textures, orange gel, and candied hazelnut, plus petit fours.

Rooted in the Basque Country

From the comedor gastronómico to the bistro and taberna, each space offers a different atmosphere for enjoying Ormaetxea’s cooking. The menus change with the seasons, and the kitchen’s philosophy is clear: let the product speak. Whether it’s vegetables from their own garden or game sourced from the surrounding hills, the food at Jauregibarria is a direct expression of the Basque landscape. The Michelin Recommended award reflects a consistent dedication to this honest, ambitious approach.

Open for lunch Wednesday through Sunday, and Saturday evenings for dinner.