What Sagardi Group does

Sagardi Group is a privately-held, family-owned multi-brand restaurant group founded in 1994 in Barcelona by brothers Iñaki and Mikel López de Viñaspre. The group operates more than 30 restaurant establishments across 15 distinct brands in 5 countries (Spain, Argentina, Portugal, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom) and 8 cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Amsterdam, Porto, Buenos Aires, and London). Its portfolio is anchored in Basque cuisine — flagship brands include Sagardi, Irati (the 1994 founding concept), Orio, Golfo de Bizkaia, Euskal Etxea Taberna, Kresala, and Berria — and has been diversified into other culinary cultures, including Mexican (Oaxaca Cuina Mexicana), Mediterranean seafood (Cadaqués), Japanese izakaya (IKO), a wine bar concept (Vinum, Porto), and farm-to-table (Sagas Farmers and Cooks). The controlling legal entity is LURRA ITSASOA, SL, a Spanish private limited company (NIF B66410937) registered at Murcia 51, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona. The group has no proprietary technology or software platform; it is a hospitality operator.

Sagardi Group generates revenue primarily through direct table-service dining at company-owned and managed restaurants, supplemented by gift experience and voucher sales across all operating cities. Pricing is restaurant-specific and not publicly disclosed. The business model is built on direct management of all establishments — the group explicitly does not offer franchises or licenses. International expansion is executed through joint ventures with local investment partners who establish a local operating company in the destination country. Marketing channels include brand-specific restaurant websites, the group-level reservations and gift-experience pages, the 'Vivir al pil pil' content blog on Basque gastronomy, social media, and email newsletters. The group is a strategic partner of Basquetour's 'Euskadi Gastronomika' brand, positioning itself as an international ambassador of Basque gastronomy, and operates a loyalty-style identity called 'Txapeldun' for regular diners.

The group reports no external institutional investors (no venture capital or private equity backing), and ownership remains concentrated in the founding López de Viñaspre family. No revenue, headcount, or funding figures are publicly disclosed. Recent observable activity includes new brand launches (IKO Izakaya 2024, Kresala late 2024, Berria Sagardi in Buenos Aires 2025, Pork Boig Per Tu), new geographic entries into London, Amsterdam, and Porto, and stated intent to continue opening in 'the main culinary capitals of the world.'

Name

Sagardi Group

Legal name

LURRA ITSASOA, SL

Website

https://sagardigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sagardi Group is a privately-held, family-owned multi-brand restaurant group operating 15 brands and more than 30 establishments across 5 countries, serving diners seeking authentic Basque cuisine and complementary regional gastronomies through directly managed, non-franchised restaurants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Brand Restaurant Group

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)

Keywords

• Basque cuisine restaurants
• Multi-brand restaurant group
• Mediterranean seafood dining
• Authentic gastronomy hospitality
• Farm-to-table restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Restaurant dining (table service): Revenue is generated through the direct operation of 30+ restaurant establishments across 15 brands. Customers pay for food and beverage at table service restaurants.
2. Gift experiences / vouchers: The company sells gift vouchers and experience packages for its restaurants across all operating cities, allowing customers to purchase dining experiences as gifts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sagardi Group operates and directly manages a portfolio of 15 restaurant brands across more than 30 establishments in 5 countries (Spain, Argentina, Portugal, Netherlands, UK). The group is rooted in authentic Basque cuisine and has diversified into Mexican, Mediterranean seafood, Japanese izakaya, and farm-to-table culinary concepts. All establishments are company-managed rather than franchised, with international expansion executed through joint ventures with local investment partners.

Product overview

Sagardi Group is a multi-brand restaurant group founded in 1994, specializing initially in quality Basque cuisine and expanding into other culinary cultures. The portfolio consists of 15 distinct restaurant brands operating across more than 30 establishments. The core brands include Sagardi (flagship Basque cuisine), Irati (original Basque tavern), Orio (Basque gastronomy), Golfo de Bizkaia (seafood), Euskal Etxea Taberna (Basque pintxos), and Kresala (Basque grill). Diversification brands include Oaxaca Cuina Mexicana (Mexican cuisine), Cadaqués (Mediterranean seafood), and IKO Izakaya (Japanese). Specialty concepts include Vinum (wine bar in Porto), Sagas Farmers and Cooks (farm-to-table), Bodega Vidrios y Cristales, and Berria Sagardi (Argentina). The group also offers complementary services including gift experience cards and table reservations across all locations. International expansion operates through joint ventures rather than franchises, with presence in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Amsterdam, Porto, Buenos Aires, and London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Irati: Basque cuisine tavern restaurant, the seed of original Basque gastronomy concepts, first restaurant opened in Barcelona's historic center in 1994.
• Sagardi
• Orio
• Golfo de Bizkaia
• Euskal Etxea
• 1881
• Oaxaca
• Vinum
• Sagas (Pagesos i Cuiners)
• Bodega (Vidrios y Cristales)
• Cadaqués
• Iko (Ikoya Izakaya)
• Kresala
• Berria
• Txapeldun
• Pork Boig Per Tu

Products and services

• Sagardi Flagship Basque cuisine restaurant brand featuring traditional dishes such as bacalao al pil pil, anchoas a la bermeana, and marmitako de bonito. Represents the group's primary culinary concept exporting Basque gastronomy internationally.
• Irati Basque tavern concept and the original seed of Sagardi Group's gastronomic concepts, opened by the founders in 1994.
• Orio Basque gastronomy restaurant specializing in traditional dishes including oysters and regional specialties from the Basque coast.
• Golfo de Bizkaia Restaurant focused on seafood from the Bay of Biscay, offering dishes featuring fresh fish and marine products.
• Euskal Etxea Taberna Basque tavern concept offering traditional Basque pintxos and communal dining experiences.
• Oaxaca Cuina Mexicana Mexican cuisine restaurant concept representing the group's expansion beyond Basque gastronomy into other culinary cultures.
• Cadaqués Mediterranean cuisine restaurant focused on grilled fish and seafood sourced directly from local markets, present in Barcelona and Madrid.
• IKO Izakaya Japanese izakaya-style restaurant bringing Asian culinary traditions to the Sagardi portfolio.
• Sagas Farmers and Cooks Farm-to-table restaurant concept emphasizing local producers and seasonal ingredients.
• Kresala Basque grill restaurant in Barcelona specializing in traditional Basque grilled dishes and barbecue cuisine.
• Berria Sagardi Restaurant concept in Buenos Aires, Argentina, representing the group's international expansion in South America.
• Gift Experiences (Regala experiencias) Gift card and experience gifting service allowing customers to purchase dining experiences at any Sagardi Group restaurant across all operating cities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Euskadi Gastronomika (Basquetour)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSagardi Group is a strategic partner of 'Euskadi Gastronomika', a brand of Basquetour (the official tourism body of the Basque Country). This partnership aligns with Sagardi's mission to recover traditional Basque cuisine and export it globally. The partnership reinforces Sagardi's positioning as an ambassador of Basque gastronomy and provides access to the Basque tourism ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Vips: Spanish multi-brand casual and family dining restaurant group operating concepts including Vips, Ginos, Fridays, and Domino's Pizza Spain across Iberia and Latin America. Closely comparable as a Spanish-origin multi-brand restaurant holding company with similar portfolio breadth and family-controlled origins.
• Grupo Restalia: Spanish multi-brand casual restaurant group operating 100 Montaditos, La Sureña, The Good Burger, and other concepts domestically and internationally. Directly comparable as a Spanish multi-brand restaurant holding company with diversified portfolio and growth ambitions.
• Big Mamma Group: France-founded multi-brand authentic Italian restaurant operator expanding across major European cities (London, Paris, Madrid, Berlin). Directly comparable as a multi-brand authentic ethnic cuisine restaurant group with quality positioning in flagship cities.
• Areas: International restaurant and foodservice operator (part of Elior Group) specializing in travel hospitality venues (airports, highways, train stations) across multiple countries. Comparable as a Spanish-rooted multi-brand restaurant operator with international footprint and B2C/B2B food service exposure.
• Azzurri Group: UK-based multi-brand casual dining operator running Zizzi, ASK Italian, Coco di Mama, and other concepts. Comparable as a European multi-brand restaurant group with portfolio of differentiated cuisine concepts in major cities.
• AmRest Holdings: European multi-brand restaurant holding company operating KFC, Pizza Hut, Burger King, and Starbucks franchises across CEE, Western Europe, and emerging markets. Comparable as a large multi-brand European restaurant operator with similar portfolio diversification strategy; differs in franchising model and scale.

Emerging players

• Brindisa Spanish Foods: UK-based Spanish cuisine specialist operating tapas restaurants, delis, and food retail focused on authentic Spanish/Basque ingredients. Comparable as a niche Spanish cuisine specialist with cultural authenticity positioning similar to Sagardi's Basque focus.

Broad incumbents

• The Restaurant Group plc: UK-listed multi-brand casual dining group operating Frankie & Benny's, Wagamama, Brunning & Price, and Chiquito across the UK and internationally. Comparable as a larger, established multi-brand casual dining operator in Europe; broader incumbent with deeper scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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