Hôtel Ithurria

The staff was very polite and professional. We felt well taken care of and honestly dressed up a little for breakfast because it was so nice and the buffet was impressive. We also dined there for dinner and enjoyed their prix fixe menu complete with local vegetables and regional wine. Apparently, they allow dogs inside the restaurant, which I find a little annoying personally, but I’m sure that dog owners love it. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who appreciates comfort, delicious food and great service!!

We went into this lovely place with our group while on an excursion thru the basque countryside. This hotel / restaurant was in the beautiful village of Ainhoa. The drive here was great and the scenery spectacular. The greeting by the staff was warm and inviting and service throughout the meal was very attentive. The multi-course meal was very good as were the wine selections. The restaurant has received a Michelin star, and a special. Note is a letter of acknowledgment from Dwight D. Eisenhower (later President of the United States) as the Supreme Allied Commander of the crucial and significant role the owner of the restaurant had played during WWII assisting the war effort.

2 star rating to the restaurant, as the hotel was very pleasant. Our recent visit to Ithurria restaurant was quite a disappointment. Despite its Michelin star, the food was underwhelming in both taste and presentation. To make matters worse, both my husband and I experienced terrible stomach aches after our meal, leading to a sleepless night. The overall experience was far from what we anticipated. Dessert was very nice and helped to finish the dinner on a higher note, but did not help to save the whole thing.