"Chef François Miura cooks precise Basque plates under a former convent's vaults — a EUR32 menu that suits a quiet Bayonne date."
About François Miura
François Miura runs a small, quietly ambitious dining room at 24 rue Marengo in Petit Bayonne, set inside a former Franciscan convent with bare stone walls and white linen. The chef, who gives the restaurant his name, cooks modern Basque food built on regional produce, and the kitchen has been a fixture of the old quarter long enough to earn a place in the Gayot guide. It is the kind of room that locals keep to themselves: precise, seasonal and unconcerned with making a scene.
The Kitchen
Chef François Miura cooks a short, market-led menu that changes with what comes in. Basque squid — chipirons — are a signature, seared and dressed simply, and the regional repertoire stretches to slow-cooked pork and seasonal fish. The set menus are the smart order, priced at EUR21 and EUR32, with the higher menu giving the fullest read of the kitchen. The cooking is refined without pretension: good produce, clean technique and plating that lets the ingredient lead.
This is not a tasting-menu spectacle; it is a confident neighbourhood kitchen working at a level above its address. The value is real, the portions are generous, and the seasonal market menu is where the chef shows his hand. For the wider region, see our best French restaurants and the Bayonne dining guide.
The Room
The dining room trades on the bones of the building: a former convent's stone vaults, brushed-metal chairs and white tablecloths under low light. It is small and hushed, the kind of room where conversation carries and the table next to you is close. The mood is intimate rather than buzzy, which is exactly why it works for two. Book ahead, because the seating is limited.
Best for a Quiet Date
Book François Miura for a first date or a low-key anniversary where you want good cooking and room to talk. The hushed stone room, the seasonal market menu and the gentle EUR32 price make it an easy, unshowy evening that lets the conversation lead. It is one of the better intimate tables in the old quarter. See the Bayonne dining guide for more.
Not for
Not for large groups or anyone after a buzzy scene — the room is small, hushed and built for two over a long market menu, not for a loud night out.
Frequently Asked
Who is the chef at Francois Miura?
The restaurant is run by chef Francois Miura, who gives it his name. He cooks a modern Basque, market-led menu at 24 rue Marengo in Petit Bayonne, in a dining room set inside a former Franciscan convent. The kitchen has been a fixture of the old quarter long enough to be listed in the Gayot guide.
What should I order at Francois Miura?
Look to the seasonal market menu, which is where the chef shows his hand. Basque chipirons — squid — are a signature, alongside regional pork and seasonal fish. The set menus at EUR21 and EUR32 are the smart order, with the EUR32 menu giving the fullest read of the kitchen for the money.
How much does dinner at Francois Miura cost?
The set menus are priced at EUR21 and EUR32, which makes it strong value for the level of cooking. Most diners spend roughly EUR21 to EUR45 per person depending on the menu and wine. It is a neighbourhood kitchen working above its address rather than a high-end tasting room.
Where is Francois Miura in Bayonne?
Francois Miura sits at 24 rue Marengo in Petit Bayonne, the old quarter, inside a former Franciscan convent with stone-vaulted walls. The room is small, so book ahead. It is a short walk from the cathedral and the river. See our best French restaurants for more in the region.
Is Francois Miura good for a date?
Yes. The hushed stone room, the intimate seating and the seasonal market menu make it one of the better quiet tables in Petit Bayonne. Book the EUR32 menu and a window table for an unshowy evening with room to talk. See our best restaurants for a first date for more.
Reserve a Table
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Practical Information
Address24 rue Marengo, Petit Bayonne 64100
NeighbourhoodPetit Bayonne (old quarter)
CuisineModern Basque
SignatureChipirons (Basque squid)
Set menusEUR21 and EUR32
Per personEUR21–EUR45 with wine
SettingFormer Franciscan convent
