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Elkano, Basque gastronomic pilgrimage

Edouard Amoiel

Edouard Amoiel

20 mai 2025

Travel to the Spanish Basque Country to visit the famous Elkano restaurant. On the menu: turbot, fine wine, exceptional service... an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here we are at last! What a journey, but what happiness! It took a long time to reach this grail dedicated to regional products of marine and vegetable origin. With the best turbot we’ve ever tasted, the Elkano restaurant proves that its reputation as an unmissable gastronomic destination is well-founded. We finally understand why this discreet place turns the heads of foodies the world over: it has managed to cultivate the simplicity of its terroir without ever falling into the easy ways of gastronomic trends. It’s a feat that pays off, as this institution is fully booked all year round, with diners who sometimes travel halfway around the globe to dine here.