Epeleta

Asador Epeleta is a traditional market-based restaurant nestled in a rustic farmhouse in Lekunberri, Navarra, positioned halfway between Pamplona and San Sebastián. Established around 1980 by Francisco Ansorena, a former pelotari with a passion for gastronomy, it relocated to its current site in 1998 following highway developments. Today, his daughters Amalur and Oihane carry on the family legacy, focusing on the finest products, especially prime cuts of meat and fresh fish cooked exclusively over an open fire grill. The dining room features original wooden beams and a large glass window revealing the open fire grill, evoking the atmosphere of an old barn within a spacious and refined setting surrounded by gardens. The menu adapts daily according to market and sea offerings, highlighting traditional European homestyle dishes crafted with care. Signature specialties include grilled Galician beef chop, beef tenderloin with Piquillo peppers, steak tartare, grilled cod with peppers, breaded hake kokotxas, monkfish with potatoes, and grilled sea bream and turbot. Located near the Sierra de Aralar and close to natural and cultural attractions, Asador Epeleta also accommodates events such as weddings and family gatherings. The restaurant closes weekly on Mondays and annually for the second week of June and over Christmas.