In lovely natural surroundings (lizarraga means "ash forest" in Basque), Véronique and Stéphane Poulin's restaurant is set in a converted 17C farmhouse with its character very much intact – it tastefully blends original rustic and pastoral cachet with more contemporary details. The chef serves up a sincere and skilful take on market-fresh cuisine that is infused with bold, distinctive flavours, such as the semi-cooked Landes duck foie gras, the line-caught hake served with excellent gnocchi and toasted sesame espuma, not forgetting the melt-in-the-mouth biscuit with almonds, strawberries and basil ice cream. Opt for the terrace in the shade of a century-old walnut tree and enjoy the efficient service of the lady of the house while taking in the view of the Rhune. A real gem!