Kanttu Ostatua A friendly bistro with a warm setting in Hendaye

Opening hours

Temporarily closed

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Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Bar
  • Basque spoken
  • Cash
  • Chèque
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • English spoken
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Spanish spoken
  • Terrace
  • English
    • Kanttu, restaurant and wine bar near Hendaye beach


      Located near Hendaye beach, the Kanttu restaurant is one of the best places on the Basque Coast to enjoy tapas, pintxos and authentic Basque cuisine. With its old-fashioned bistro decor, its old zinc bar and its warm atmosphere, this restaurant-wine bar is perfect for lunch, dinner or a gourmet aperitif. Whether you are on vacation in Hendaye or just passing through, it is an essential stop to discover Basque gastronomy in a friendly and typical setting.


      Tapas, Pintxos & Sharing Portions in Hendaye

      At Kanttu, Basque tapas and pintxos are the stars of the menu. Homemade croquettes, squid, charcuterie boards, farm cheeses, and sharing rations appeal to all gourmets. The menu evolves with the seasons, offering generous and tasty recipes to enjoy with friends or family. The experience is completed with a carefully selected wine list, perfect for an afterwork, an aperitif, or a full meal. Kanttu is therefore the ideal place to experience a truly convivial moment in Hendaye.


      Seasonal cuisine, short supply chains & local products

      The Kanttu restaurant showcases local products, from organic or responsible sources, for seasonal cuisine that respects the terroir. The chef, with over 40 years of experience, enhances each ingredient to reveal its texture and flavors. This respect for short supply chains and culinary traditions makes Kanttu a true reference for lovers of Basque cuisine and quality gastronomy on the Basque Coast.


      Basque atmosphere & friendly wine bar

      More than a restaurant, Kanttu is a place to live: a friendly wine bar where you can meet around a beautiful bottle and local products. With rations from €9 and dishes from €19, everyone can treat themselves according to their desires. The warm welcome, the Basque spirit and the family atmosphere make it an essential address in Hendaye. Whether for a dinner by the sea, a tapas aperitif, or to savor delicious pintxos, Kanttu is a must-see to discover Hendaye differently.

  • Français
  • Español
  • Deutsch
  • Euskara

Traveller Reviews Kanttu Ostatua

4.4 sur 5 584 reviews

  • Aurélie Juan-Dols

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Aurélie Juan-Dols on 04/11/2025

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  • Nathan Jolais

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nathan Jolais on 29/10/2025

    We had a wonderful meal; the lamb was incredibly tender and the service was impeccable. All this for a reasonable price. I highly recommend it!

  • Jean Baptiste Du 17

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jean Baptiste Du 17 on 27/10/2025

Traveller Reviews Kanttu Ostatua

4.4 sur 5 124 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.3 / 5
  • Atmosphere 4.2 / 5
  • Service 4.3 / 5
  • Value 4.1 / 5
  • "It is more than a great terrace, with good service!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by guillermor247 (Madrid, Spain) on 06/07/2022

    If you love a walk by the beach at Hendaia, you may pass by. And you must give it a try. The menu being diverse is not that deep, but you can find proper starter and main dishes to enjoy local...

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  • "Great restaurant."

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by eedtaylor (Weybridge, United Kingdom) on 11/07/2017

    Just popped in on the off chance od eating quite late, no problems, great food great service, full of locals.

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  • "Beautiful discovery"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by cabriole32 (Ornezan, France) on 14/08/2025

    Thank you for this good time 😄 and especially for taking us without reservation by making us wait. Very nice waiters and waitresses 😊 Beautiful discovery, excellent octopus, quality andouillette I...

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Kanttu Ostatua

Address

22 rue des Eucalyptus
64700 Hendaye

Contacts

Phone : 09 82 54 53 90

GPS coordinates

43° 22'21.31"N, 1° 46'32.11"W

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