ARREA! Santikurutze Kanpezu

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2025

All Michelin stars in Santikurutze Kanpezu All Michelin stars in Spain All 1 star Michelin in Santikurutze Kanpezu All 1 star Michelin in Spain

Green star, 2025

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OAD

European Restaurants 2024, 241

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Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #1502, PRO #17.00, USER #0.00

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Chef

Edorta Lamo

Cuisine

Regional Cuisine

• 2024

Dinner at ARREA

on 11 Oct 2024

by maiakovski_ maiakovski_

Grandes @arrea.kanpezu ✊

9 / 10

Lunch at Arrea!

on 10 Jul 2024

by Gerhard Huber

Arrea! is a celebrated restaurant located in Santa Cruz de Campezo, in the Basque Country of Spain. Founded by Edorta Lamo, Arrea! is renowned for its innovative and rustic approach to traditional Basque cuisine. The restaurant's name, meaning "Let's go!" in Basque, reflects its dynamic and inviting spirit. Arrea! offers a unique culinary experience that combines traditional hunting and gathering methods with modern techniques, showcasing local ingredients in a new light.

Edorta Lamo, the visionary... More

Arrea! is a celebrated restaurant located in Santa Cruz de Campezo, in the Basque Country of Spain. Founded by Edorta Lamo, Arrea! is renowned for its innovative and rustic approach to traditional Basque cuisine. The restaurant's name, meaning "Let's go!" in Basque, reflects its dynamic and inviting spirit. Arrea! offers a unique culinary experience that combines traditional hunting and gathering methods with modern techniques, showcasing local ingredients in a new light.

Edorta Lamo, the visionary chef behind Arrea!, has a rich background in the culinary arts. Before opening Arrea!, Lamo was known for his avant-garde pintxos bar, A Fuego Negro, in San Sebastián. This establishment was famous for its creative and unconventional take on traditional Basque tapas, which earned it a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Lamo's return to his roots in Campezo led to the creation of Arrea!, where he focuses on "furtive cuisine"—a term that refers to the ancient, subsistence-based culinary practices of the region

Arrea! has been recognized with a Michelin star, underscoring its excellence in both quality and sustainability. The Michelin Guide praises the restaurant for its authentic and innovative dishes that celebrate the local culture and environment. The dining experience at Arrea! is designed to be immersive, with a focus on storytelling through food. Diners can enjoy a variety of menus, including a gastronomic tasting menu, a market menu, and more casual pintxos options .

The restaurant's commitment to using locally-sourced ingredients and traditional methods sets it apart. Edorta Lamo's personal engagement with guests and his passion for the culinary heritage of the Montaña Alavesa region make Arrea! a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic and memorable dining experience . Less