Eneko Atxa
We invite you to learn about the history of Eneko Atxa. Join us on this adventure that begins with your first steps, going from the opening of Azurmendi in 2005 and continuing on to this day.
He was born on September 14, 1977 in Amorebieta, Biscay, in a working family that was closely tied to the kitchen
He studied at the hospitality school in Leioa, Biscay, although Eneko had already made his first steps in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother.
He began his career at the Baserri Maitea restaurant and passed through many other great restaurant kitchens such as the restaurant Martin Berasategui.
He was head chef at the Etxebarri restaurant and later at Andra Mari where he considers he became a “professional” chef.
In 2002 he was named Champion of Young Spanish Signature Chefs.
He opened the Azurmendi restaurant in Larrabetzu, Biscay.
Azurmendi received the Q certificate of Spanish Tourism Quality.
First Michelin star for Azurmendi.
Second Michelin star for Azurmendi.
Inauguration of the bioclimatic building, and with it, the third Michelin star for Azurmendi***.
“Q” Award for Tourism Quality 2012 at Eneko Atxa’s Azurmendi restaurant for their business work.
Azurmendi***is named the Most Sustainable Restaurant by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and is seventh in the world ranking by Elite Traveler magazine. It also enters the world ranking in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and is ranked 26th.
Azurmendi*** is named the Best Restaurant in Europe by Opinionated About Dining (OAD) and the third best restaurant in the world according to Elite Traveler. Also Eneko Atxa was recognized as the Best Chef under 40.
It continues to ascend positions in the The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and lands at 19th best in the world.
In addition, Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design (LEED) awards them the Silver Certification for design and construction.
Eneko Atxa wins the 2015 National Gastronomy Award for Best Chef.
Azurmendi*** is named second best restaurant in the world and first in the Spanish state by Elite Traveler magazine and is ranked 16th in the world by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
It is also named tenth best restaurant in the world by TripAdvisor and second best in the country. As if that were not enough, Azurmendi received the National Award for Hospitality Company committed to Sustainability by the Federation of Hospitality Companies of Spain.
Eneko Atxa opens the ENEKO restaurant located in Azurmendi’s old location. In November the new ENEKO restaurant is recognized with a Michelin star.
He also continues with his international expansion and opens the restaurant ENEKO Tokyo.
Azurmendi*** is the Best restaurant in the world according to Elite Traveler magazine and is also ranked 38th in the world by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
Azurmendi wins the Most Sustainable Restaurant Award by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants
Eneko Atxa wins Best Chef Award 2019 in Europe by Madrid Fusion.
14th at the world ranking by The World´s 50 Best Restaurants.
Eneko Atxa wins the National Prize for Healthy Gastronomy to the Most Outstanding Personality 2018.
Azurmendi wins a green star for its commitment to sustainability.
ENEKO wins a green star.
Eneko Atxa wins the first ‘Sustainable Sun‘ Award from the Repsol Guide.
Azurmendi wins the Sustainability Award from Madrid Fusión.
Opening of BASQUE restaurant in Seville.
Opening of NKO restaurant in Bilbao.
Opening of BASQUE, Nigiri Basque House and Debokata restaurants in Madrid.
Eneko Atxa receives the ‘MadBlue Cinco Océanos’ 2022 Award for his work in sustainability.
Eneko Atxa, Sustainability award from Gentleman magazine.
Azurmendi celebrates 10 consecutive years with 3 Michelin stars.
Opening of BASQUE restaurant in Bilbao.
