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Excellent gastronomic experience
I’ve only heard good things about Ostatu de Gabiria restaurant. And now that I’ve “tasted” it, I can agree with everything I’ve heard. The place is excellent and highly recommended to eat at, with a good price/quality relationtion. But what stood out most was the family-rural environment. It’s a place you’re sure to like and that you’ll recommend to friends and acquaintances. It will keep you coming back from time to time.
Located in the heart of the Gabiria urban area, the restaurant offers a menu of the day, in addition to being a bar. It also offers special weekend menus in addition to their delicious and varied standard menu.
Located in an old and enormous rambling house built of stone with an impressive coat of arms on the façade, it’s one of the typical places in the mountain where you find yourself naturally liking both the atmosphere while you find yourself ready to eat. You’ll fell at home, seeing as the service is very friendly. However, at the same time the restaurant gives you the feeling you’re isolated from the world, eating in a mountain town.
I was quite surprised upon seeing the menu, as I expected a traditional Basque offering, but what they have to offer and the presentation is worthy of the most famous restaurants located far from Gabiria.
The restaurant’s dining room is somewhat small, but very cozy, despite the paper tablecloths. The enormous stone walls seem to want to protect the guests from the cold and wind, which is often times the weather in Gabiria. You feel safe within the restaurant’s walls, and even safer once your stomach is full.
The menu choices are seemingly endless. But, if you want to get the most out of the price-quality relationship, I’d recommend you try the special weekend menu, which usually goes for 25 €. It will fill you up and leave you speechless. Coffee is also included in the menu.
The exquisite mushroom risotto and the huge salad with tuna accompanied with duck confit cooked to perfection and a succulent cod dish covered in tomatoes are all spectacular. The menu comes with water, wine, or cider, as well as surprising homemade desserts. All are exception, both for the quality and quantity of the serving. You can go straight for the cheesecake or the yogurt, both are incredible.
My only complaint would be that they don’t let you pay with credit card. You have to pay in cash, but you’re paying for a great, quality meal. You’ll leave satisfied after eating at Ostatu. If you happen to cross through Gabiria, make sure to eat here.
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