

Garena Jatetxea serves Modern Basque cooking in Lamindao, with local sourcing, mountain and vineyard views, and a sommelier-led wine focus.
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- Address
- Bº Iturriotz, 11, 48141 Lamindao, Biscay, Spain
- Phone
- +34 946 31 72 15
- Website
- garena.restaurant

Modern Basque cooking and native beef
Modern Basque cooking shapes Garena Jatetxea, a Basque restaurant in Lamindao with local sourcing. Savory macarons with old chicken cream and grilled native beef give the menu specific anchors.
Bº Iturriotz, 11 with mountain and vineyard views
Bº Iturriotz, 11 puts the restaurant in Lamindao, with mountain and vineyard views; quiet noise and leisurely pacing suit a conversation-led lunch or dinner.
Opinionated About Dining and We're Smart World recognition
Opinionated About Dining added the restaurant to its European restaurant coverage in 2026 and also recommended it in Europe that year. We're Smart World awarded 1 Radish in 2025.
At-a-Glance Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garena Jatetxea | Modern Basque | $$$$ | Lamindao | |
| Hotel & Restaurant Mendigoikoa Bekoa | Traditional Basque Cuisine | $$$$ | Atxondo Valley, Axpe Achondo | |
| Baserri Maitea | Traditional Basque | $$$ | Forua | |
| Lasai | Modern Basque | $$$$ | Michelin Plate | Abando |
| Trastámara | Modern Cantabrian with Peruvian Fusion | $$$$ | Las Presillas | |
| Alameda Restaurant at Hondarribia | Modern Basque Bidasoa Cuisine | $$$$ | Hondarribia |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Newly Added European Restaurants
Opinionated About Dining
Opinionated About Dining Casual in Europe
Opinionated About Dining
We're Smart World 1 Radish
We're Smart World
At a Glance
- Rustic
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Scenic
- Elegant
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Open Kitchen
- Terrace
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
- Mountain
- Vineyard
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 1:30–3:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 1:30–3:30 PM
- Friday
- 1:30–3:30 PM
- Saturday
- 12–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12–8 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Intimate setting with original stone walls, wooden beams, fireplace, and open kitchen visible for live grilling, creating a private yet approachable atmosphere.











