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Tolosa, Spain

Ama Taberna

CuisineSpanish, Tapas
Executive ChefJavier Rivero Yarza
Price$100–150per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

1 Michelin Star · Guía Repsol 2 Soles

Our verdict

Ama Taberna gives Tolosa a contemporary Basque counterpoint to the town’s grill-led reputation. The cooking is rooted in local sourcing, weekly-changing tasting-menu discipline, and a pared-back reading of home-style tradition, with Guía Repsol 2 Soles 2026, Michelin 1 Star 2024, and Opinionated About Dining Europe rankings giving it a credentialed place beyond the local circuit.

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Ama Taberna restaurant in Tolosa, Spain

The menu

What to order

  • Hake in ear broth
  • Cheesecake
See the current menu on amatolosa.com →
About

Ama Taberna is a Basque restaurant in Tolosa associated with chef/owner Javier Rivero Yarza. The verified public details are limited, so the safest way to describe the restaurant is directly: it is a Tolosa venue for Basque cooking, with smart-casual dress and opening hours concentrated from Thursday through Sunday.

Ama Taberna should be read through its confirmed details rather than through unverified claims about awards, formats, room design, or signature dishes. The confirmed information supports a simple planning note: this is a Basque restaurant in Tolosa, not a page where specific menus, prices, service style, or accolades can be stated with confidence.

A Basque restaurant in Tolosa

The confirmed cuisine at Ama Taberna is Basque. That is the essential culinary frame for the venue, but the available verified data does not establish a specific menu format, tasting-menu structure, dish list, beverage program, supplier network, or price level. Readers should therefore treat this as a concise venue profile rather than a detailed menu report.

Javier Rivero Yarza is the verified chef/owner associated with Ama Taberna.

The dress code is smart casual. For planning purposes, that supports a polished but not overly formal approach.

Tolosa's dining context gives the comparison its edge

The useful comparison is not based on unverified claims about a particular room layout or service format, but on Ama Taberna’s confirmed identity as a Basque restaurant in Tolosa. Other dining in Tolosa may express the region in different ways, while Ama Taberna is best presented here through the verified basics: Basque cuisine, Javier Rivero Yarza, and smart-casual expectations.

The most accurate practical advice is to check current availability and details directly before planning a visit.

The confirmed opening pattern is also important. Ama Taberna is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It opens Thursday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM; Friday from 1:30 PM to 6 PM and 8:30 PM to 12 AM; Saturday from 1:30 PM to 6 PM; and Sunday from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

How to place it within a wider Basque itinerary

For travellers building a Basque food route, Ama Taberna can be considered as a Tolosa stop for Basque cuisine.

For broader comparison, Ama Taberna may be considered alongside Basque venues such as Hika, Zezilionea, iBAi by Paulo Airaudo, Asador Landa, and Arteaga Landetxea, while remembering that each restaurant should be understood on its own confirmed details rather than through assumptions about format or geography.

Readers planning around Tolosa can widen the lens through local restaurant research and Our full Tolosa experiences guide. For Ama Taberna specifically, the most reliable planning facts are its Tolosa location, Basque cuisine, smart-casual dress code, chef/owner Javier Rivero Yarza, and the listed opening hours.

The critical case for Ama Taberna is therefore intentionally modest: it is a Basque restaurant in Tolosa with a clearly identified chef/owner and a defined weekly schedule. Until further details are verified, claims about awards, rankings, signature dishes, menu format, service style, or special facilities should not be treated as established facts.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ama Taberna suitable for children?

The verified venue data does not specify a children’s policy or family facilities. Guests planning with children should check directly with Ama Taberna before booking.

Is Ama Taberna formal or casual?

Ama Taberna has a smart-casual dress code.

What's the cuisine at Ama Taberna?

Ama Taberna serves Basque cuisine.

What are the operating hours at Ama Taberna?

Hours at Ama Taberna: Monday closed Tuesday closed Wednesday closed Thursday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM Friday 1:30 PM-6 PM 8:30 PM-12 AM Saturday 1:30 PM-6 PM Sunday 1:30 PM-5:30 PM.

What part of town is Ama Taberna in?

Ama Taberna is located in Tolosa.

At-a-Glance Comparison

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The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

  2. Guía Repsol 2 Soles

    Guía Repsol

  3. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended

    Opinionated About Dining

Full recognition history (7 entries)
  1. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

  2. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #463

    Opinionated About Dining

  3. Michelin 1 Star

    Michelin

  4. Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #429

    Opinionated About Dining

Details
Vibe
  • Cozy
  • Rustic
  • Intimate
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Special Occasion
Experience
  • Open Kitchen
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
Menu Format
  • Tasting Menu
  • Small Plates
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Gluten Free Options
Noise LevelConversational
CapacityIntimate
Service StyleUpscale Casual
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenModern
Visit details

Current opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
1:30–6 PM, 8:30 PM–12 AM
Saturday
1:30–6 PM, 8:30 PM–12 AM
Sunday
1:30–5:30 PM

Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .

Spacious yet unpretentious with a glass-fronted kitchen, small room creating an intimate and welcoming atmosphere.