Txispa serves Japanese-Basque fine dining in Axpe, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
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- Address
- San Juan Auzoa, 45, 48291 Apatamonasterio, Bizkaia, Spain
- Phone
- +34 691 71 45 86
- Website
- txispa.com
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Japanese-Basque fusion with eel, shrimp, and Galician beef
Japanese-Basque fusion fine dining frames a Spanish/Japanese, creative kitchen. Kabayaki eel, Palamós shrimp, aged beef, and chuleton give the meal a clear seafood-and-beef axis.
San Juan Auzoa, 45 garden and mountain setting
San Juan Auzoa, 45 places Txispa in Axpe, with garden and mountain views. Lunch fits the extended pacing, so plan around time at the table rather than a brief meal.
Kabayaki eel with sake and natural wine cues
Kabayaki eel and oyster with goat's milk butter sit alongside a sake, natural wine, and sommelier-led beverage focus. Michelin awarded one star in 2024, 2025, and 2026.
- Kabayaki eel
- Oyster with goat's milk butter
- Aged beef
- Palamós shrimp
- Chickpea tofu with smoked caviar
- Chuleton (Galician beef)
A Pricing-First Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Txispa | Axpe, Japanese-Basque Fusion Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | |
| Mendi Goikoa Bekoa | Axpe, Traditional Basque Grill | $$$ | Michelin Plate | |
| Etxebarri | Axpe, Basque Wood-Fired Grilling | $$$$ | , | |
| Venta Moncalvillo | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | Daroca de Rioja, Modern Spanish Farm-to-Table | |
| Amelia by Paulo Airaudo | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | La Concha, Modern Basque Fusion Fine Dining | |
| Deessa | Jeronimos, Modern Valencian Fine Dining | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Star Wine List
Star Wine List
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #88
Opinionated About Dining
The Best Chef Two Knives
The Best Chef
World's 50 Best Best Restaurants #85
World's 50 Best
Michelin 1 Star
Michelin
Opinionated About Dining Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked #105
Opinionated About Dining
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Scenic
- Elegant
- Minimalist
- Quiet
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Open Kitchen
- Garden
- Panoramic View
- Historic Building
- Design Destination
- Sake Program
- Sommelier Led
- Natural Wine
- Farm To Table
- Local Sourcing
- Organic
- Garden
- Mountain
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 1–6:30 PM
- Thursday
- 1–6:30 PM
- Friday
- 1–6:30 PM
- Saturday
- 1–6:30 PM
- Sunday
- 1–6:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Warm timber-beamed ceilings, stone walls, and polished concrete in a restored barn setting with an impressive arched doorway framing the Axpe Valley landscape; intimate and contemplative with natural light and carefully curated modern furnishings.