Very good restaurant with a nice selection of local food…read more Make sure to try their Magret de Canard and fries as it is amazingly tasty (and not too fatty). The service was nice and efficient and the armosphere cosy.

From the owner: Cuisine traditionnelle du Pays Basque mais néanmoins contemporaine . Des produits frais de saison…read more,poisson selon arrivage , un excellent rapport qualité /prix. Tartare de truite de Banka , tripes à la basquaise , merlu koskera ,morue à l'ail , pipérade au jambon de Bayonne , gâteau basque maison ,mousse au chocolat restent des incontournables au Chistera .

Really 4.5 stars. Authentic, very high quality Basque cuisine at reasonable prices in a warm and…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Three course dinner menus for 16 and 19 Euros are more than reasonable. We had Piperade Basques, Agneau Txilindron, Cotelette de Canard, Gateau Basque, and Mi cru mi cuit au chocolat maison - - all were outstanding. This place is clearly a favorite with locals, which is always a good sign.

Good tapas and excellent service. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The choice of open…read morewine is tasty and the bottle collection is remarkable. I will go back!

We were in Bayonne for two days and tried all the recommended places. This place quickly became our…read morefavorite place for local meats and wines. The people here are incredibly helpful with food and drink choices. If you want to experience true Bayonne, come here.

There were many items on the menu that I didn't know exactly what they were but we ordered them and…read morethey were delicious. Service was very good and the environment was very nice. If I ever return to this part of France I will definitely be back.

This is a chef's restaurant, one of the best we have ever tried. Octopus appetizer and foies…read moreravioli were wonderful. Hale preparation and husbands sweetbreads indescribably delicious. When in Bayonne, a must!