Basque
Casual, Seafood
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Review
Located in Ciboure’s historic Croix Rouge district, Chez Mattin has been a landmark for Basque cuisine since the 1970s, when the Niquet family transformed their former grocery shop into a restaurant. Today, Michel Niquet and his wife, Céline, continue the family’s legacy, preserving the recipes that have defined the house for decades while bringing a fresh perspective shaped by Michel’s experience and travels.
The menu remains rooted in Basque tradition, with regional classics sitting alongside more contemporary creations. It is a restaurant that honours its heritage while continuing to evolve, making it one of the area’s most enduring dining institutions.
Closed Monday & Sunday
Editor’s Highlights
- Txangurro
- Ttoro
- Home made foie gras
- Plancha-grilled pig’s trotters, roasted langoustines, tartare sauce
- Whole roasted sweetbread, artichoke purée, crispy oke, roasted langoustine
- Soufflé Grand Marnier
- Other wonderful desserts