Karlos Arguiñano is probably Spain's most famous TV chef. His rustic restaurant set within a former castle is in a wonderful location on the seafront in the pretty seaside town of Zarautz.
There is also the 'Hotel de Arguiñano' set in an ancient, beautiful palace called Villa Aiala.
Arguiñano runs two types of restaurants, one offers innovative, creative Basque cusine and the other offers more tradtional dishes. Both restaurants use fresh seasonal ingredients.
Address, map in google and telephone number: Mendilauta, 13. (Zarautz) 20 Kms from Donostia-San Sebastián. Tel: 943 130 000. |
Chef: Mikel Mayán (head chef) - Eva Arguiñano (dessert chef) |
Recommended dishes: Tuna, hake on a mussel omelette, lamb with vegetables, custard pudding - set menus available.
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Further information: Closed Sunday nights, Wednesdays, Christmas and January
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Rating in the following gastronomic guides | ||
Michelín | Gourmetour | Campsa |
- star | 7.50 | 1 Sun |
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