L'Essentiel Restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 12:15 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wednesday 12:15 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thursday 12:15 am - 10:00 pm
  • Friday 12:15 am - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday 12:15 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed

Closes at 10:00 pm

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Useful information

  • Michelin Bib Gourmand
  • Petit Futé
  • Gault & Millau
  • Le Collège Culinaire de France

Location : In town

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Cash
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • English
    • The Essential, the story between a mother and a son.

      Anne Arbo & Morgan Ortega, the two partners of the restaurant l'Essentiel appreciate the living environment and the beauty of the landscapes of the Basque Country but also the sympathy of the people here. In addition, the region offers many quality regional products, something to delight the chef. Their choice fell on St Jean de Luz, a seaside resort renowned for its relaxed lifestyle and culture.

      The restaurant is located in a lively area opposite the JOA casino and above all, a stone's throw from the pedestrian street and the Bay of Saint Jean de Luz.

      Its chic and cozy decoration gives a warm atmosphere to the restaurant. The kitchen open to the room allows you to see the chefs at work. Noémie Vedeau welcomes you and advises you on the dishes and the subtleties of the products and on the beautiful wine list from the region and elsewhere. Finally, a large terrace that can accommodate 30 guests is ideal for summer days and evenings.

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Traveller Reviews L'Essentiel

4.9 sur 5 528 reviews

  • Dimitri Hotsyn

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Dimitri Hotsyn on 15/07/2023

    Restaurant Français near Bearix is top-tier. The modern decor and innovative yet traditional French food really make it stand out. The pigeon and boeuf are must-tries, and the tarte pistache is a fantastic finish. Despite the high standard of the food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. Feels like Michelin quality without the price tag. Definitely recommend!

  • Kim-Mai Cutler

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Kim-Mai Cutler on 21/06/2023

    Very accommodating to my kids and child-friendly. They served my kids a chicken and vegetable plate that could have easily outdone lots of upscale chicken plates in the US. Adult food was of course delicious as well.

  • Paula Moraes

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Paula Moraes on 17/06/2023

    Absolutely deserved the rate they have (4.9 at the time if our visit). Best service we had on the trip (extra points for soeaking portuguese :) ) but also the best food! We had fish, pigeon, lamb chop and a veggie risotto and everything was amazing. Great experience, we all want to go back there again!

Traveller Reviews L'Essentiel

5.0 sur 5 351 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.5 / 5
  • Atmosphere 4.5 / 5
  • Service 4.5 / 5
  • Value 4.5 / 5
  • "Good lunch"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by G7451E0johng (Fondettes, France) on 09/08/2023

    Parking in the town is a nightmare some were late for our booking but I had dropped some of the group to make sure we had our table. We sat outside with the traffic very close it is not ideal but at...

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  • "Exceptional"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Carmel W on 02/08/2023

    Truly exceptional food. Perfect flavors. Have been to this restaurant before and would certainly go again. Efficient friendly service. Would highly recommend this restaurant. World Class.

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  • "You must go here!"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 231jenniferp (Epsom, United Kingdom) on 15/07/2023

    The food was incredible! Service attentive without being overbearing. Really light and casual for a restaurant with this calibre of cooking. And very good value for money.

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L'Essentiel

Address

3 Rue Vincent Barjonnet
64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Contacts

Phone : 05 47 02 41 47

GPS coordinates

43° 23'30.02"N, 1° 39'36.27"W

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