Sunday, December 31, 2017

ZUBEROA (OIARTZUN, GIPUZKOA, SPAIN)

Zuberoa
Araneder Bidea, Barrio Iturriotz
20180 Oiartzun, Gipuzkoa
www.zuberoa.com
Tel: +34 943 491 228
Cuisine: Spanish
$$$$ ($50+)
Sat, 12/09/2017, 8:30pm reservation
    (4 Piglets)


Zuberoa is set in the beautiful countryside in an ancient village of Oiartzun. The restaurant is housed in a space dating back to 600 years ago. It is a gorgeous spot and you tend to forget you're in a restaurant, but rather you feel as though you stepped foot into an old European cottage.

The food itself is traditional and modern with influences from the Basque region. The ingredients are fresh and the menu is seasonal. You can choose both a la carte or the tasting menu, which I picked to enjoy. The tasting menu will run you about 130 euros for a nine course meal. 

Interior
Amuse Bouche

COURSE ONE: WARM ARTICHOKE SALAD, SMOKED MACKEREL AND FINE HERBS FLAVORED CHEESE CUBES
COURSE TWO: ROASTED SCALLOPS, SHELLFISH ESSENCE AND SALSIFY CREAM

COURSE THREE: LOBSTER, CAULIFLOWER AND FENNEL
COURSE FOUR: MUSHROOM VEIL, STEWED CALF TONGUECUBE AND THYME OIL
MY FAVORITE DISH. COURSE FIVE: POACHED EGG YOLK, FLAN OF FOIE-GRAS AND CHESTNUT CREAM
COURSE SIX; ROASTED SOLE, ITS OWN JUICE, MOLLUSKS AND TOMATO

COURSE SEVEN: ROASTED VENISON, GINGER FLAVORED SEASON FRUITS

COURSE EIGHT: PEARS PRESERVED IN HONEY AND LIME, TEA AND CARAMEL ICE CREAM

COURSE NINE: CHEESECAKE
PETIT FOURS

Overall, Zuberoa is a great place to have an intimate dinner. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was on point. The menu was well balanced, from the appetizers, to the fish courses to the meat course. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful. I loved the foie gras dish as it was creamy and luscious without being overly heavy from the foie gras. I substituted one of the desserts for the cheesecake, since basically that dessert was the theme of my trip. Would I come back? Most definitely. 


Notable Dishes: Foie Gras and Cheese Cake


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