Azurmendi

Azurmendi is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Larrabetzu, in the hills above Bilbao in the Basque Country of Spain, operated by chef Eneko Atxa. The restaurant occupies a purpose-built bioclimatic structure that incorporates a working greenhouse, a txakoli wine cellar, and kitchen gardens — a physical statement of Atxa's commitment to sustainable gastronomy. Azurmendi has received recognition not only for culinary excellence but also for its environmental philosophy, earning the Sustainable Restaurant Award from the World's 50 Best organisation. The dining experience begins before guests are seated: visitors are taken on a tour of the greenhouse and kitchen garden, then welcomed to a standing reception with local bites and txakoli wine. The formal tasting menu follows in the main dining room, a light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Basque countryside. Eneko Atxa's cuisine draws deeply on Basque culinary memory while deploying contemporary technique — preparations celebrate local vegetables, wild herbs from the estate, and fish and shellfish from the Biscay coast. Signature offerings include egg preparations that have become emblematic of his style, edible garden-inspired compositions, and impeccably sourced Basque seafood. The wine list places considerable emphasis on Basque txakoli, including the estate's own production, alongside an international selection. The tasting menu is priced at approximately €220–250 per person before wine, and reservations should be made well in advance — demand consistently outpaces availability.