Lively, crowded, happening scene that surprises with the sophistication of the cuisine. Basque chef Inaki Aizpitarte uses a subtle mixture of exotic spices and ingredients to create refined haute cuisine at bistro prices. The menu each night consists of a fixed 5-course, 45-Euro menu that is refined, elegant and bursting with flavor. Despite the bustling ambiance, the waiters are quite attentive and agreeable about offering substitutes. A typical five course menu consisted of scallops with ginger, beets and mango; delicate vegetables and foie gras in a flavorful broth; roast cod with potatoes and grapefruit; roast veal with grapefruit, endive and kiwi; and a choice of cheese plate or mint ice cream with chocolate, pesto and meringue sticks. The restaurant is small and informal with a tile floor and dark wood tables and chairs. The crowd is typically young and chic, and the restaurant really begins to come alive at around 9:00 pm.  The only downside is that the restaurant is very very popular, and it is incredibly difficult to make a reservation.