Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Donostia - San Sebastian

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The staff were also incredibly kind and nice. The head celebrity chef/ owner Elena Arzak came to our table 2x to say hello. Wonderful experience.

Managed to get a reservation here as a birthday treat and everything lived up to our expectations. Absolutely perfect food, service and presentation. Very knowledgeable sommelier (with a 100 page wine list!!) And the head chef Elena came to check on us and even prepared a birthday cake! Cannot recommend enough. Thank you to all the staff at Arzak for a wonderful evening and possibly the best meal I've ever eaten.

This place really lives up to the 3 Michelin Stars it received. The service was perfect - personal, friendly, and very prompt. Yet, not over bearing. Their attention to detail was next level. The food was beautifully plated and delicious. 10/10 recommend.

Maybe my expectations were too high - imagine a 3 michelin star restaurant in the city with the highest number of michelin stars per capita - my expectations were soaring. It was definitely a beautiful experience, and the dishes all held their own - particularly the saline fried egg was expertly done (their signature) and the pigeon was of amazing quality and cooked just right. The lobster with dill and cured tomatoes was perfectly poached and the flavors blended very well together. All the dishes were very pleasant, excellent wine list, especially the variety of spanish sparkling. Service was prompt and friendly, but nothing was very impressive to me at all - there wasn’t a moment where I had a bite and was surprised. The only thing I would say though, is that perhaps it is their way of cooking good produce in a true basque way, that the meal felt light even after 3 hours, which was impressive considering the quantity of food.

Just plain wonderful. The food end to end was delicious. Unfortunately the one thing stuck in my head was the Hale Kokotxas; this was otherworldly and just sailed across my mouth leaving a trail of tastes as it went down. To top it all off, we were greeted by the chef (Elena Maria Arzak) and polished things off with a 1964 PX.

Among one of the best 3 stars restaurants in Spain ( equally as good as Martin ). Arzak gave me a homie relaxing vibe with bold flavors dishes. The 2 most outstanding dishes were the lobster and the pigeon. They were so delicious and tender and all the flavors were so evenly balanced in the dishes. I wished I could order an extra pigeon(it was too good) ! I highly recommend anyone to reserve and have a pleasant dinner there ! 🍻

We have enjoyed dining at many amazing restaurants around the world. Experiences and the delicious food are what we seek. When we planned a trip to Basque region of Spain, we were very excited to explore Arzak whose reputation is well known. Unfortunately, the food and the experience were not what we expected. The staff seemed happiest when interacting with themselves and barely conversed or interacted with the clients. Food appeared at our table, a brief explanation made, and as soon as our plates were cleaned, the dishes disappeared without comment or question. Watching the room, the other diners were receiving the same treatment. It felt like a machine on automatic. As for the food, it was obvious that the Chef is creative and talented. But the food just did not seem that amazing for the price we paid. The wines? They were fine, but it was interesting that most of them had Arzak’s label, causing us to wonder what was more important, the proper pairing or pushing their wine? Our experience was not worth the exorbitant price tag. We have had much better experiences for much less. We have been to many Michelin restaurants, and this was disappointing as we had looked forward to this experience for the whole trip.

We queued for about 15 minutes on a Wednesday lunchtime which was pretty good compared to what we had heard. It was so worth it though and once we were in we were quickly moved to some more comfortable and spacious seats at the bar. The specialty mushrooms with egg was amazing and the prawns were good was we were jealous of the couple next to us who were eating giant prawns - wish we had ordered those. The jamon was so melt in your mouth - it was a huge portion but I could have eaten it 10x over. Everything was outstanding and the staff were lovely. Because of the queueing it didn't feel as overcrowded as some of the other Pintxos bars either and we certainly weren't rushed.

We were in San Sebastian for 5 nights and ate here 3 times! We couldn't get enough of the wild mushrooms w/ egg. Everything was amazing but that dish was the item we had to keep coming back for. The staff was great too. It was the only Pintxo bar were everyone is seated. The seats turnover quickly but if you don't arrive before they open expect to have a 1/2 to 45min wait.

Delicious food and friendly staff. Definitely overpriced and not worth waiting in the queue for. We waited for 40 minutes in the queue on a Wednesday night. The mushrooms were tasty and of great quality, but with the quantity, it was not worth €23. Let alone the red prawn, it was small and cost €33 EACH (right, not one dish, but EACH prawn). I’ve eaten many prawns in my life in various European countries. Regarding the quality and size of this one, it felt like a rip-off. Unfortunately we will not come back.

We arrived around 2:45 and waited in line until we managed to sneak in at 3:15, right before the close for the afternoon. It was totally worth the wait. We tried the mushrooms, croquette, monkfish/prawn, foie gras and anchovies. Although the mushrooms are what they seem to be known for online, my favs were the anchovies and foie gras toast. Everything was incredible though and I would absolutely dine here again

Long line up but 100% worth the hype. We waited about 45 min. The man who stands outside and works the line is honestly the nicest human, very pleasant and chatty. The food was the highlight. Standout dishes for us were the razor clams, the mushrooms with egg. The dessert of fresh strawberries with black pepper was also incredible.

Loved this tapas place! Was definitely my favourite one out of all the ones we went to during our week there. They had such a large menu and have something for everyone. I’m somewhat of a picky eater and I found their food to be delicious and wanted to try more! Efficient service despite the chaotic nature of a tapas bar and they are very attentive even with a full house! Was very impressed in every aspect.

The staff and the food were wonderful! Juan helped us with our choices with a big smile. The dishes were so delicious that we went two evenings in a row. Go, and definitely try the foie gras! Compliments to the chef 🙏🏻❤️

Of all the pintxos places we have been to in our 3 trips to San Sebastián over the last 6 years, this place stands out the most for us. Most of the food are prepared very well, even those that are in other bar menus. This is the place to go for your Foie gras, Pulpo, Navajas. Their pig’s ears dish is worth going back for. They ran out of cochinillo when we had a late lunch yesterday. We’ll just have to go back!

One the best meals we had in town. The execution of all the dishes was exceptional, and every ingredient was both treated with consummate skill and elevated by additional flavours. The presentation was also gorgeous, as it's clear from the photos. Unmissable, make sure you go for the piglet and the cheeks if you can only fit two items.

Our last meal in San Sebastian and we decided to go with this restaurant and it did not disappoint. Pulpo Gallego - after eating so many boiled octopus, was really nice to have a change for a grilled one. It was very well seasoned and smoky! €15 for the portion we had was a steal! Suckling pig - well prepared. Crispy skin and the meat was juicy. Seasoning was spot on too. Entrecotte steak - done medium and have a good smoky taste however I think they were too heavy on the salt so we had to scrape some off. Otherwise its quite nice Risotto - 9/10. Nothing to add. Please order this. Haha...

I went for a Sunday lunch. There was already a line 15mins before opening. The space inside is small, but the service is fast and efficient. You make a line of sorts and order when it is your turn, give them your name, and they'll call you when your food is ready. You'll pickup at the bar counter. This works - if you stand near the bar counter (and not the entrance which is far, and you'll have to jostle your way through). Food wise, I ordered the octopus, suckling pig and foie gras. The octopus and foie gras and amazing. Get those. The suckling pig I would skip - imo the chinese-style suckling pig (not crackling pork belly) is better, the fat is rendered off and the skin is crisp and light. Here, the skin felt fatty and a but chewy. The meat was tender and cooked to perfection but I thought it was too "porky" (the smell). Wish i ordered the steak, that looked amazing. I would definitely return.

Go for the cheeks! Both of the cheeks and split it up between beef cheeks and cod cheeks. The octopus is very tasty. Suckling pig is good and razor clams slightly sandy. Table service is fantastic - Jessica made great wine recommendations and was super nice.

This is by far the best in town ! Super friendly staff. We arrived at 12:15pm and the restaurant filled up quickly at 12:35pm! Food is devine ( much better than the Michelin recommended pinchos we’ve tried another night). Everything is so good, but if I have to pick my top 3, it will be the risotto, blood sausage and suckling pig.

Best restaurant in San Sebastián! Our favourite of the many tried. Shared their octopus which was cooked in bacon fat and their razor clams. Despite being already full it was obviously excellent technical cooking and fresh seafood. This was more expensive than other pintxos places we went to though, about eur 33 in total however the menu was more innovative.

I was really hoping the negative reviews would be inaccurate… however, we had dinner here (upstairs reservation) tonight, and it was pretty painful. We arrived promptly, but it became clear very quickly that service would be slow. It was maybe 10-15 minutes to get a food menu after being seated. Another 15 min to order food. Then another 10-15 min to get one piece of bread (and they were the end pieces) each. Eventually I decided to ask if all the food had been fired yet, to see if we could cancel some of the order and leave. She offered to bring everything all out at once, so we were served all the remainder dishes very soon after. If you plan to come here, be prepared to stay at least 2 hours, but probably 3 hours. The shrimp tartar was tasty. The rest of the food was average. We were wishing we just went to a pintxo bar instead, where we could get delicious food promptly. Maybe this is more of a “tourist trap”…? Wouldn’t recommend, although the lady was accommodating with speeding up the service eventually and was mostly kind.

It must be hard to compete in the restaurant business in the Basque Country, where the standard of dining is exceptionally high. Over the past five days, every meal we had elsewhere was overwhelmingly positive — unfortunately, Casa Urola was the exception. To us as guests, the main issue appeared to be understaffing. Our waitress had little time to engage, responses took a long time, and the entire experience felt transactional rather than welcoming. A small but telling detail: the entire restaurant shared a single salt shaker and pepper grinder. At first, this felt like a quirky detail, but after watching staff and guests pass them from table to table throughout the meal, the novelty wore off and frustration set in. The food itself was generally fine, but at this price point, the service should be better. The salat was way too salty and the grilled foie gras, in particular, was disappointing — it tasted purely of fat, with none of the texture or balance one would expect. Having eaten foie gras many times before, this was a first. When we politely mentioned this, our comment was met not with understanding but with dismissal: the waitress replied that “everyone in the restaurant likes it,” making us feel foolish for even raising the point. A more professional or kind response would have gone a long way. Casa Urola was the only place in the Basque Country that felt even slightly like a tourist trap. Based on our experience, we cannot recommend it.

The food and service are fine. The atmosphere is sort of old and not vibrant. We had shrimps, good fresh, properly cooked and seasoned. Hake cheeks in pil pil sauce (KOKOTXAS), delicious, be aware that it is very gelatinous. Finally Monkfish grilled. As desert we had some sort of French toast elevated. It was ok but not fantastic.

Ate at the bar downstairs on a Sunday night. Queued briefly before opening and got in pretty easily. Service needs work, ordered A but received B. Clearly understaffed. No service with a smile here. Tried basically everything on the pinxto menu. Food is ok - the scallop dish that they were known for is good but not so exceptional as to warrant a return visit. The other dishes were ok. But i would definitely skip the steak, which was tough and bland.

PRO'S: Casa Urola's food & atmosphere deserve the Michelin recognition, not so much the service. Our group of four ordered sixcexcellent dishes and two wines, but having to ask for water & olive oil multiple times did not impress. CON'S: The restaurant needed more than two aervors the night we dined. SUMMARY: Casa Urola has excellent food & wine worth a visit

Food incredible! Get the scallop, cod casserole and tune bonito. Service horrendous and no rhyme or reason to the lining up. Staff looked unhappy. Loud but could still talk. Very cramped when eating at the bar. But it’s all part of the pinxto experience! Would still come back!

The signature scallop soup was very good! Recommend it for everyone. I had so many croqueta in Madrid, Barcelona, and Donostia, but one here was the most flavorful.

We had the lunch tasting menu. Overall, food was quite good. I really enjoyed the crab dish that has the white foam on top, anchovy and the tuna fillet. French toast with cheese ice cream was pretty good too. The rest were honestly quite normal, nothing extraordinary but not shitty. Service was good too though! Would still recommend going! Gave a 3 for atmosphere mostly because it was quite stuffy, given its summer and aircon is not great in there.

This place is BY FAR my favorite restaurant the whole time here. Perhaps I had really high expectations of San Sebastian, but I find the three michelin Arzak a little underwhelming, and the popular pinxto bars too chaotic and unpleasant. This place is nestled in the basement and when we got to dinner, it was a nice mix of locals and tourists. The service was friendly (not a guarantee in this city) and the food omg the food. I had started to lose hope in the food in this city until I tasted the dishes here. They started with a refreshing gazpacho and beautiful wafers. The wafers were so thin and a little nutty, absolutely delicious. The bread here was stunny, crusty on the outside and moist on the inside - a definite must order as most of their dishes have sauces they are so good you just want to wipe it up with bread. We ordered ala carte and each dish just left us hungrier - that’s when you know a restaurant is good. They had baby mussels in season which was served in a homemade marinana sauce - what delicate and sweet mussels, and the sauce was earthy and satisfying. The spider crab with pil pil foam was equally outstanding - chunks of marinated hot crab meat which blends well with the aromatic garlic flavor of the foam. Heaven. The squid in its own sauce was another winner - perfectly cooked squid in umami black ink sauce. My favorite dish of the night was the local ceps mushrooms with runny egg. The mushrooms were so aromatic and exploding with flavors from being cooked in spanish sherry and pepper, such a delightful dish. They serve a good selection of spanish wines by the glass and dessert was equally outstanding. The pistachio souffle blew me away, rich pistachio cream amidst a light souffle and the figs with cream was very good as well. Definitely will be back whenever here.

Visited first thing when they opened, we did not have reservation as it was a last minute plan to try this out. Good thing they had available seats for us. Though I suspect because latter November is off season. Otherwise suggest to make reservation ahead. Staff were very friendly and nice, thanks to Cindy who made the whole experience for me and my dad last lunch in san sebastian a wonderful experience. they also gave really good recommendation on the food and wine pairing since we ordered Ala carte. Everything about the food's taste, quality, portion, pace of service, and how they ensure it was ok for sharing for me and my dad were perfect for us both. They had really good txakoli and rioja wine selection, ysios specifically. Definitely coming back next year again and try the other dish. Cannot wait

Walked in around 230pm and had a tasting menu by myself. Saw it was a Michelin 2025 restaurant, my expectations were high, but it turned out was just a 4 star experience. Perhaps it's because of the time closer to their 3pm closing time. However, people were still dining beyond 4pm, which was nice for the accommodation. No wow moment but everything was delectable. The only thing stands out was actually the bread which has a good crust and very flavorful. A few dishes were too salty for my liking. The desserts were my least appreciated. Not sure why they were granted Michelin 🤔

I had an unforgettable experience at Bodega Alejandro. From the moment I walked in, the warmth of the staff set the tone for the evening—they were genuinely accommodating with pescatarian substitutions, making the entire tasting menu feel tailored without missing a beat. Every course was a thoughtful balance of tradition and creativity. The leek royale with mushroom consommé was delicate and earthy, a perfect opening. The marinated anchovy with peppers captured the essence of Donostia in one bite, while the spider crab with pil-pil foam was rich and decadent without being heavy. The slow-cooked egg with Idiazabal consommé was comfort and elegance in a single spoonful. The fish dishes were absolute standouts—the grilled tuna with spring onion and piquillo peppers and the grilled hake were both cooked with precision and carried the kind of flavor that only comes from respect for the ingredient itself. Dessert was no afterthought either: the seasonal fruit with mascarpone cream refreshed the palate, while the caramelised French toast with ice cream was indulgence at its finest—golden, crisp, and impossible not to finish. The service matched the food—attentive without ever being intrusive, and genuinely invested in making sure every guest felt welcome. Bodega Alejandro isn’t just a place to eat; it’s a place to experience San Sebastián’s culinary soul. If you’re looking for a meal that’s equal parts comforting and extraordinary, this is it.

Food excellent. Opted to skip tasting menu and get full kg of Monkfish, with spicy peppers and grilled octopus appetizers. Was delicious. French toast dessert incredible. Not the coziest dining room, kinda strange design and music but once it filled up the atmosphere was better. Would defo go back for food

The food was really good, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was also excellent, very attentive and friendly. A great experience overall, I’d definitely come back! Don’t miss on the guindillas fritas and spider crab, they are amazing 🤤

Perfect perfect perfect!!!! For an anchovy lover this is heaven on earth. Every bite is a delight. I recommend the blueberry one! The one with pepper and onion. Lastly don’t miss the hot tapa with cod - it was divine as well.

Anchovy heaven. If you love anchoas/ boquerones you will love this place. My favourite was the one with blueberry! 🤪 crowded but just work your way to the front of bar. The bartenders are very quick. English menu provided just pick and choose and point at what you want.

Very friendly servers and it’s probably one of the few pintxo bars where there’s a/c and you feel cool inside. Lovely decor and very very quick service! Although not much space, you can definitely find yourself a little space to eat and drink. It mainly serves anchovies dishes, instead of other seafood/meat. So if you don’t like anchovies, don’t come! It’s won a few awards I believe and very well deserved! My favourite is the crab meat with anchovy but if you don’t like the roe/seafood taste, opt for olives or peppers with anchovies. Food was just amazing! Go for Txakolí wine for the local experience 🥰😌

What an experience! It gets packed very fast and thus the ordering is very chaotic. The service men are friendly though and make sure you’ll get yours eventually. The taste is incredible! No wonder everyone wants a piece!

Loads of fun...but it's just anchovies with toppings. If you like anchovies, great! If you don't, I wouldn't go here. The bread is subpar, but such is Spain. (Unless we're talking about glass bread, which is incredible, but not served here. As a matter of fact, many things are not served here.) My wife and I both loved the calamari dearly. The joint is down-home, it's funky, and like the rest of San Sebastian, touristy to the core. The narrow menu is a gimmick, after all. But don't take my word for it: Ian McKellen ate here!

Blueberries and anchovies sounds wrong but it works as the sweetness balances out the saltiness. It's probably the best one on the menu! The vinaigrette in the blueberry jam makes it moreish and you'll be asking for more. Coconut and anchovies was interesting but the coconut overpowered the anchovies slightly. The Norwegian salmon pairs well with the anchovy or you can have it on its own. You can't go wrong with any items on the menu as the anchovies are delicious and flavour combos are solid. Whether it's pate, tuna or peppers, it's down to your personal preference. Wash it down with a beer or txakoli and you have the perfect pintxos pairing. As one of the most popular pinxtos bars in the area, it is often busy but it adds to the atmosphere. Service is quick with an interesting tannoy system where they shout your order to the back kitchen. Staff are friendly and efficient. Pintxos are reasonable at €3 especially at this quality.

3 eur for excellent pintzos. I tried option one with crab cream which was quite intense and option two with peppers and onion which was more balanced with the crunch and lightness from the vegetables. Perfectly seasoned, quick friendly service, highly recommend even if you’re not an anchovy fan.

In short, don't bother. My review refers to the vegetarian tasting menu experience with wine pairing, which was €120 for food plus €95 for wine pairing. It was an utterly underwhelming experience from start to finish. Food: Really terrible. Every dish was bland, boring, and unimaginative. There were a couple of dishes we didn't even want to finish because they were almost hilariously bad; a small bowl of dry roasted quinoa and a plate of hot, wet salty lettuce were the worst offenders. A lot of what we were served was clearly slightly altered components of the meat/fish tasting menu, which is fine in theory, but when you take something out you need to put something back in, namely flavour. However, our friend who had the meat/fish tasting menu enjoyed all their food. Service: The staff were friendly, but it felt like we were being served by inexperienced teenagers doing their first holiday jobs. There was no attempt made to explain the meal we were eating of the wine we were being served. Atmosphere: The view is undeniable, but the atmosphere in the restaurant is so odd. The lights are bright white overhead spotlights which are turned up high all night. The restaurant does not feel at all luxurious or romantic. Drinks: The wine served was fine - good quality wines. There was no explanation of what we were drinking other than a quick glance at the bottle. The dessert wine was served in a champagne flute. The sparkling water is clearly carbonated on site and was unpleasantly flat. Mirador de Ulía should stop offering a vegetarian menu until they are prepared to put some effort into it.

Amazing view of San Sebastián. The meal didn’t quite match, but overall experience still makes it worth a visit if you’re looking for something memorable when dining about Basque country.

The view alone is enough to qualify this place as 5 stars. At dusk it's magical and then the sunset! The staff are equally amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. Tasting menu was perfection. Everything on the menu looked and tasted phenomenal. The flavours and combinations were so unique. Chef is a genius.

This place is on the Michelin recommend guide but I don’t know why. As a regular at Michelin restaurants around the world, we know what to expect but glad this place doesn’t make the grade ( in our opinion ). On a positive note, the place is stunning, with views to die for. The staff were great but not upto Michelin standards. Thou with a little more training they could be. The venue lacked an experience Sommelier, hence we had to determine which wine to pair with our various dishes as we opted not to do the wine pairing. One tip, offer a wine menus in English. Where improvements are need to bring it up to Michelin standard were; They failed to issue us with a tasting menu was presented to us, making it difficult to follow the dining experience as we had no reference to the journey. We also noticed that various staff had various degree of knowledge of the dishes. I think we should training they could improve that. The tasting menu itself was too fish heavy with only one plate offering a non fish main ingredient. The dishes were presented well, but nothing special. Each dish tasted similar to the next. The only non fish dish was duck, which thou above average was not consistent, what I mean is that some got a leg, others got a breast. Our party had two vegetarians and one vegan. The overall feedback was the dishes were presented well, but again lack imagination and many simply tasted the same. This place has so much potential if they take simply take a look at their menu and consider searching for a chef with the imagination the venue deserves. At the price point, their have some work to do. Overall we give this venue 3/5.

Perfect high level restaurant and a great experience! The food is like artwork and delicious! Thx for the good food and perfect service.

The most incredible experience - everything about it, from start to finish, was perfect. Amazing food, wonderful service, lovely atmosphere. The views from the restaurant were gorgeous and well worth the hike up the hill! Each dish was a treat for the senses. The standout was the cod and the Andrès beef. Our wait staff were so pleasant and attentive, we could not fault them at all. I hope we get the chance to visit again one day. Thank you so much for a dinner we will never forget!

I highly recommend indulging in the 10-course tasting menu paired with 10 wines, as it promises an unforgettable culinary experience. The staff is attentive and friendly, and the food is crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Be sure to reserve a table by the window to fully appreciate the stunning views.

Absolutely wonderful! We came for lunch and had the Market menu without the wine option - although that looked really worthwhile! The somm seemed very hands-on. The staff was excellent and worked in their small space honestly like a ballet. I was pregnant at the time and they listened and substituted menu items with ease to accommodate me. The food was inventive and delicious. I highly recommend!

A Jigsaw Falling Perfectly into Place: An Unforgettable Lunch at Kokotxa Some meals are simply pleasant. Others are memorable. And then, on the rarest of occasions, a lunch comes along that feels like a masterpiece being assembled before your eyes, where every element from the setting, the service, the sequence of flavours, clicked into place. Our meal yesterday at Kokotxa in Donostia was precisely that: an exquisite experience and, without doubt, one of the nicest meals we have ever had. Perched just above the sands of La Concha bay, Kokotxa offers more than a view; it provides a prologue. The serene vista of the Cantabrian Sea sets the stage for a culinary journey that is deeply rooted in the Basque Country yet speaks a universally elegant language. It’s a Michelin-starred establishment that wears its accolade lightly, focusing not on pomp but on profound pleasure. From the moment we were welcomed, the service was impeccable, a flawless choreography of warmth and professionalism. The staff moved with an intuitive grace, without intrusion, and explaining each course with a genuine passion and knowledge, guiding us through the tasting menu, ensuring every detail was perfect. Lunch at Kokotxa is more than a meal; It’s the feeling of a complex and beautiful jigsaw puzzle falling into place (you can tell I love Radiohead) leaving you with a complete picture of great food and service. We loved it and would highly recommend a visit. Stephen & Bren Parkins-Knight 💝

Outstanding. We visited as a group of four and did the tasting menu. The service was top tier, the food exceeded expectations and the sommelier took his time to find wines that worked with our tastes as a group. An all round wonderful experience.

Had a wonderful afternoon meal here. The food was beautiful and the staff and service were amazing. We opted for the Market Menu and every dish was stunning. The Iberian pork shoulder was as just unbelievable.

Great food, great staff, had a really lovely lunch. We took on the market menu rather than the tasting menu, but it was more than enough, a super experience. The French sommelier is very knowledgeable, listen to him! Highly recommend a visit.

Delicious tasting-menu meal. We got the Market Menu and were worried it wouldn't be enough food to fill us but we were stuffed leaving. Every dish was a delight. The wine was lovely and the staff were attentive, and chatty. A gem we will return to.

quality and presentation is excellent but dishes of the tasting menu are not as flavorful as expected.. ambience is stiff but waiters are nice and quick.. wines are ok but wine pairing very expensive..

Some of the dishes are exceptional - mushrooms ravioli and the lemon desert, but the rest were a bit bland. The service should be improved, too. Yes, I’m a bit more critical but it’s Michelin recommended .

Reservations needed on Saturday at the bar unless you’re having a quick tapas bite before 8pm. The bar was packed between 7-8.30pm. Nice buzz in the place. Staff tried really hard to find our group of 6 people a space. The pulpo was one of the best we’ve had in the week after having it in several small bars in Madrid and San Sebastián. Cheesecake had great runny texture. Paired nicely with the berry sorbet. Not quite the typical basque burnt cheesecake but a good dessert nonetheless.

enjoyed the Basque cheesecake here. Thin top crust, soft airy core, very sophisticatedly sweetened (not sweet at all) and pairs perfectly with the WONDERFUL raspberry sorbet served on the side (i loved the sorbet equally). Serving size good for 2 @ €10 Pleasant service Beautifully designed modern restaurant

Let me start with the most important: the food and wine here are excellent, we had a tasty and abundant lunch, served by some really nice people (kudos to the sommelier!). But the service in total was not to same level of the food and careful design of the interior. Partly no doubt, to our lack of skills in Spanish, but we love to know what we are eating, and the plates were served without a word. What could not be due to language was that we had to ask multiple times for water or a refill of oil. In the end the wonderful sommelier jumped in and took control - his English was excellent, which helped of course. But again, these are minor points, just to provide a way to improve! The food was gorgeous, the tuna belly heavenly soft, the beef ravioli with foie made us speachless. Then tender beef and two gorgeous deserts We xould not ask for more, and stumbled outside.

We went there for some pintxos, don’t be scared by the high price, the quality is there, as well as the very fast & professional service. The open kitchen is buzzing & is nice to watch. Food wise everything wa supe tasty & well presented. They seem to have a nice wine list, I would suggest them to present it to the guests instead of asking what type of wine they want. Very good experience overall!

10/10 if you are looking for something more upmarket. The food was super fresh and well cooked. I would highly recommend the tomato salad which had the nicest olive oil. The red bream was also one of the best dishes I’ve had.

Amazingly good, easily worthy of a Michelin star. Congratulations to the chef for the excellent pairing of ingredients. Nothing too whacky on the menu, but just the right level of creativity and thoughtful presentation. We had the 8 course tasting menu, with fish and meat mains being full sized portions (so much more than a “taste”). Wine list contained many delicious and reasonably priced Spanish wines. Staff were lovely too. Atmos gets 3 stars only because of the room layout which was restricted presumably due to the building’s age. All in all a fantastic experience, would highly recommend.

We came here for dinner. A bread roll was first, then we shared padron peppers and all had steak. The food and wine were delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Great tapas bar in San Sebastian Really enjoyed this place, came here with my son we had lots of different tapas. The prices were decent so was the beer. Service at the bar as you expect but really fast and polite & helpful. I highly recommend this place, very typical bar, perfect!

Ha Ha, had to give a 2 * for service as I had, a hilarious "argument", about my confirmed booking, we laughed and hugged it out. Food: don't go to the famous Txulelaias... the best we had was HERE. So many amazing dishes / racciones. And of course, the Ceps 10/10 on all thier food.

It took a long time for our solomillo steak to come but boy, was it good! All the pintxos were good, especially the salmon, pimento gernica, and jamon y quest. Bar area very crowded, hard to get service. Tables available in the next room.

This is an old school local place with hams hanging from the ceiling to age. They were open early and we walked right in. Had a number of pintxos including shrimp on toast, anchovies and olives and scallops. They accommodated a gluten allergy, too.

I dropped by two nights in a row and found the pintxos of very good quality. Likewise for the wines. Friendly service.

Excellent jamón and probably the friendliest staff we encountered on our four day pintxo crawl

Ode to Traditional Basque Cuisine Since the summer, I hadn’t been to Astelena, and once again we left amazed as usual. We started with the classic hake pie, a dish that takes me back to my childhood and is a must every time I go. Next, we had Hongos with egg yolk, which were very flavorful and had an excellently achieved texture. For the main course, we chose Txuleta with "traffic light" (peppers, French fries, and lettuce). Jokin, the head chef, told me he personally prepared it, as we usually have long and in-depth recipe conversations — and honestly, it was spectacular how he made it and how good it tasted. It'll be hard to find anything that compares. Finally, we finished with a torrija and a cheesecake, both of which were delicious. I’ll be back in the summer for the Txipirones Pelayo, which are out of this world the way they make them.

I loved this meal! It was one of the best meals I had on my trip to Spain so far. The waitress we had was very nice. The food was superb! My favorite dish there was the rice with squid or the scallops! My daughter loved it there and so did my husband. The food was worth every penny! 10/10!!!!!

The service was fast and decent for a touristic area. The food was good, using fresh ingredients. The bread could’ve been better.

Simple ingredients and creative food. The ingredients shine in this delicious basque and french fusion. Service is impeccable. Happy that it's just shy of a 1 star Michelin experience as it keeps an exceptional value for what you're getting. I had the degustation menu. Well worth it.

Very pleasant experience. Modern restaurant with tablecloths, quiet, sophisticated. Complementary gaspacho tasty. The oven baked hake with clams and parsley was really lovely. And the local wine great. Recommend if you’re looking for a calm restaurant experience away from busy pinxto bars.

We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary here on July 1st. Up there with one of our best meals ever. Amazing food and 5 star friendly and professional service. We had the tasting menu each course so nice and nicely spaced out. Very reasonably priced wines by the glass and the bottle. Just amazing. No snobbery just great food Gracias from Ireland 🇮🇪

Finally a high end restaurant that serves normal portions! I found everything of this restaurant fantastic! The cuisine was mainly local with both fish and meat options available. The service was great, the waiters explain the plates and introduce you to your meal perfectly. The female manager that takes your order is very professional and always with a smile. Although the table are quite close to each other it is structured in a way that still allows you to have your privacy without any problem. Great for a date night! See you soon!

An unforgettable experience! This restaurant has the best winery I have ever seen in any restaurant worldwide – truly breathtaking. The quality of the food is beyond amazing: the ravioli de morcilla was rich and perfectly balanced, the carpaccio was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the txangurro (spider crab) was simply sublime. To finish, the apple tart paired with their typical dessert was absolutely spectacular. The wine list is nothing short of impressive, offering an incredible selection that perfectly complements the dishes. A must-visit for anyone looking for world-class cuisine and an extraordinary wine experience.

Fantastic place, sitting on the terrace under enormous trees, and they have one of Europes largest wine cellars and collection of wines. The food we were presented was fantastic, good flavors, nicely served, accompanied by amazing wine. It is however expensive compared to many of the restaurants and the sizes of dishes.

Absolutely delicious. The portions are incredibly generous for their size and the quality of the ingredients. Service was fantastic. The terrace is lovely. Recs - black pudding ravioli with truffle, baked crab, rice with clams.

Walked into Rekondo feeling underdressed — left feeling underwhelmed. The place is gorgeous and the service was spot-on, but the food? A plot twist we didn’t see coming. The prawn carpaccio had less flavor than plain ice, the grilled artichokes were so bad we actually sent them back (a first for us), and the much-hyped baked crab looked great in its shell… and tasted like nothing. For these prices, we expected fireworks — we got a fizzle.

Fabulous dinner.., Rekondo can compete with any restaurant in the world. Fabulous service, extraordinary food, excellent wine list and cellar. Great ambiance. The owner, Lourdes, even came by for feedback. Very gracious,

It was the best meal so far of our holiday, the chef is amazing..so wonderful to try things we haven’t ever tried before and loving everything. Service was exceptional, the details from the plates to the bread and butter 😜. Feel very lucky to have got a table. 😁highly recommend, if you love good food❤️

Just don’t see what all the fuss is about - some of the food was good, some was fine, all of it was expensive and the vibes were not good. Service was occasionally excellent and sometimes unbearably slow. Overall wouldn't recommend.

This experience was an exceptional opportunity. We were delighted in every aspect. The food was the finest expression of each ingredient, prepared to perfection and then plated to restore all faith and possibly to our soul. The staff is exceptional. We felt welcomed, and taken care of in every way. The level of professionalism and excellence was unmatched. We were mesmerized by the quiet perfection of the open kitchen, the artistry of the plating and service, as well as the wild creativity of the pairing both alcohol and non-alcoholic. Just fabulous.

Absolutely fantastic experience — our favourite meal in Spain after visiting several Michelin-starred restaurants. Everything from the service and setting to the pacing was flawless, but the food was the true highlight. Each dish was inventive, balanced, and beautifully presented, with the langoustine with champagne sauce standing out as one of the best bites of our entire trip. The decor was funky and eclectic, adding personality and warmth to the fine-dining experience. The wine pairing was our favourite overall — thoughtful and well-matched — though we would have appreciated a bit more explanation from the sommelier about each wine’s origin and the reasoning behind the pairings. A truly world-class restaurant, and in our view, very deserving of a third star.

This was probably the best meal of my life. Everything was perfect. But in addition to the meal being amazing, the staff were wonderful. They seemed to genuinely be interested in us having an incredible experience. I honestly felt like I was in an episode of The Bear! I will always remember this experience, because it was not just a meal, it was an experience.

I’ve been to Michelin star restaurants all over the world and it was my second time here. We were a table of 4 but our other friend couldn’t make it as he was admitted in the hospital with a bad flu so we amended the reservation to 3 a couple of days prior to the our dinner. I understand that they charge us for the 4th person which is completely fair but in exchange of that we couldn’t order alcohol for same amount. Their argument is that ingredients were sourced, but they can give us a voucher for future use. They mean to say if we come after 4/5 months they’ll use the same ingredients? This is a joke as they are moving to a new premise. One of the Austrian sympathised with us and she said it was wrong but couldn’t do anything. Spoke to some other people in the same industry and they said it’s overrated and the chef is arrogant as hell. I own two 5 star hotels, I do understand hospitality is tough and a thankless industry but we shouldn’t take our guests for granted. If there’s no guest how can one run the business. The young chefs were wonderful but the French lady who was serving us was so casual, we ask for a dessert wine post dinner and she gets us white wine. There were few such errors during the service. They took everyone’s Polaroid pictures post dinner but not ours since we pointed the errors. The food is good but if it’s this kind of attitude and service one shouldn’t go there. There are better places in San Sebastián and all around the world. Won’t go back to this place!

What an amazing and unforgettable experience! The food was of exceptional quality, and the service was absolutely perfect, every detail was spot on. The owner even came by personally to say hello, which made it feel extra special. The portions were incredibly generous too! I would recommend this place without hesitation.

The food is amazing, I enjoyed deserts. Wagyu comes with additional charge of 75 eur, which you are informed in advance. I would definitely recommend visiting the restaurant for the quality of the dishes. However, the hospitality didn’t quite meet my expectations. The team sometimes presents the courses in a robotic way, yelling at you because of the music (the playlist is great tbh) or you hear yelling at other people 😄 This creates slightly awkward atmosphere. When we tried to chat with other guests at the bar, they interrupted us to continue with courses which felt uncomfortable.

Dining at Amelia was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The food was exceptional – not only incredibly flavorful, but also made with rare, high-quality ingredients that truly stood out. Each dish was beautifully presented, with meticulous attention to detail, proving that creativity and taste can exist in perfect harmony. The service was equally outstanding – warm, professional, and perfectly paced, making us feel welcomed and relaxed from start to finish. We also loved the space itself – a modern, beautifully designed restaurant with a refined yet relaxed atmosphere. It felt elegant without being overly formal or stiff, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. A unique culinary journey where aesthetics, flavor, and heartfelt hospitality come together. An experience we’ll carry with us for years to come.

This was my third lunch at Muka in 4 years. I noticed that the portions have gotten smaller but the quality of the food is still good. Another puzzling aspect of price versus portion size was this : The white Tuna dish (maybe 150 grams) was 25 Euros compared to the White Tuna belly (1kg for 70 Euros - I got a 500 gram piece for 35 Euros) and this made no sense to me. So, the belly, a much superior piece of the fish, was a much better deal by portion size! The mussels that we ordered as a starter were also a rather small portion of rather small mussels. Prices might not have gone up, but the portions are certainly getting smaller. We had a nice bottle of white wine ... which was a bit warm, but an ice bucket helped.

Simple but tasty food with great ingredients. Good paring with regional wines. I was expecting more attention during the service, changing cutlery, poor water and more explanation of the dishes.

What a nice surprise! Recently there have been some negative reviews but once we walked by this place we decided to give it a try anyway and we were not disappointed at all. Yes, the portions might not be biggest but the food is really good, a light & modern interpretation of Basque cuisine. Also, the staff was very welcoming and friendly, nothing to complain about. We’re glad to have chosen Muka.

The food was excellent throughout, almost every dish was supremely flavorful. The service was great and helpful. Me and my partner were sitting at the chefs counter by the action for lunch and it was lovely, at 1pm we were some of the only people in the restaurant and got almost exclusive service. We got the wine pairing and it was okay, 4 glasses for an additional 28 euro each. The menu itself was great and was 65 per person. The desert was super good. Wonderful finish to the meal

Best dinner in San Sebastián. The type of great meal that stays with you.

Food was great, atmosphere and service was impersonal. Price was ok value - maybe a few more smiles and attention to customers would make for a more enjoyable experience.

Nice modern restaurant with ocean view - nicely composed tasting menu for incredible money (65EUR) - i would maybe left out summer truffle from potato salad (not much added value tastewise, effect is nice but maybe but wasting ;) tomato was tasting too strong compared with truffle but still perfect dish) - but from service to atmosphere - perfect - willing to return ❤️

Definitely recommend reserving in advance, though we were lucky to be seated as walk-ins. The food was great, prices are on the higher side, but still reasonable for the quality. Don’t miss the jamón; it was possibly the best I’ve ever had! The suckling pig was flavorful, though the skin was a bit tough. The pintxos are also fantastic, especially the T-bone skewers!

So good we went back two nights in a row. Pintxos were the best. T-bone steak on a stick, crab stuffed pepper (the best) and so much more. Menu in French, English and Spanish.

I visited lunchtime at 12:15 one person. I choose entre is spider crub of tarutaru. Main dish is whole grill of turbot. Dessert is fondant chocolate and lemon sorbet. Every dish of course good,but turbot was especially delicious dish! Of course pinchoce I ate last night, that’s very good too. I recommend this restaurant.

One of the best meals in my life!!! All the lint is were amazing and you can also order other things from the menu and have a seat. They also have a restaurant area with a different menu but advance rsvp is recommended! PS. Don’t sleep on the sweets here!

Pretty good steak, was defo under for med-rare. Tasty but slightly chewy. Couple more mins on the grill would have helped. Friendly staff and good wine

Another excellent stop in San Sebastian. Traditional Basque, everything delicious and nearly zero tourists, this is a local spot. The crab salad with anchovies and tomatoes was really great. Anchovies are made in house and like eating butter. Service was great but no habla Englais, but super friendly and our Spanglish got us by just fine. Menu was English.

Really solid pick for txuleta and turbot! Service was excellent. We opted for their dine-in menu. The scallops were tasty and the turbot was cooked perfectly. Service very much steak house like. Just a heads up for dine-in they require you order at least one starter and a main course per person.

Absolutely blown away — this place was incredible. I went right at opening time, and it was already full. The menu, the quality, the service, the value — everything was perfect. I couldn’t resist going back again in the evening, and the atmosphere was even more amazing. People were happily spilling out onto the street — the place was full of life. What surprised me most was that the same staff who were serving at full speed in the morning were still working just as energetically at night. Their dedication and consistency were truly impressive. This is the kind of restaurant I’d want to visit every single time. A true gem.

This was my first stop in San Sebastián and it did not disappoint. The restaurant was super crowded and service is crazy hectic. But everything we ordered was incredible. The cod pil pil, entrecôte, risotto. Went back to try the kebab pork ribs as they were sold out that evening and it was delicious as well. Definitely a place to stop by. It was less crowded when we went back for lunch.

Authentic pinxtos bar, with an incredible atmosphere. The dishes were delicious, would recommend the Costilla de Cerdo. Always full to the point of splling into the street - wrestle your way to the bar, order and then find a place to eat. Many people grab a dish and opt to stand and eat in the street. Quite loud and intense inside but that somewhat adds to the experience. Drinks were great, try the local cider. We had several dishes and a drink each (2 people) and that came to around €25

One of our favorite place to eat in San Sebastián, the pig ear was out of this world, and the “kebab” as well. The staff is not friendly at all and you feel like you are bothering them coming in, the cider and the food is thanks fully making up for it

Catered so well to allergies. They have a QR code with the menu in English with allergens. Food was so delicious, particularly the pork rib!!

Food was unbelievable here. Pork rib was one of the best meals I’ve ever had. It’s super busy but you’ll eventually get served - you just need to be confident. Get a few things to try & ask for recommendations. Seriously good food and atmosphere.

Delicious and highly recommend! This spot lives up to the hype. Highly recommend the beef cheek and risotto. The place does get packed but we got lucky and went right when they open and was able to get a spot at the bar.

Cheesecake cheesecake and more cheesecake. The most famous place for cheesecake in the region. Is it the best one? You'd have to go to the other places that some locals say are also good or better, but it's certainly a fantastic cheesecake, and the best one I had. Basque style.

The line is crazy but you should just get it and order quickly. Honestly, I expected more from this place but it was pretty mid, extremely overpacked and loud. The basque cheesecake we came for was €6,50 for the portion which they split into two slices for better taste I guess was really good (but we expected something much more delicious for the price and hype this place has). When you take it to go they just give prepacked box with cheesecake inside, maybe this affected somehow

Great cheesecake! Place is packed pretty much every night we passed by it though you can share a table with other people. Easier to get seats if you’re not a big group.

The line was pretty short on a Wednesday afternoon. We ordered their famous Basque cheesecake. It was absolutely delicious. It is lighter and creamier than I've ever had and less sweet. My only regret was getting only one slice per person!

Incredible. We were only going to have the cheesecake as we heard this was the top place to go. But we couldn’t resist the other dishes too. The gentleman who served us was so friendly and always smiling. We had the meatball, stuffed mussels, plate of jamón and chorizo. Everything was exceptional.

I came a little earlier so missed the big rush, but it was still busy. Good part is I didn’t have to wait in line, only a few minutes at the counter. After trying it I get what the hype is all about. Best description I give is that it was very flavorful, creamy, and the most delectable cheesecake I’ve had. I would say it was a cheesecake with a consistency and texture of flan. Compared to the amount of business they get it’s quite small inside so seating can be difficult. Going early, helped as I was able to secure a place to sit and enjoy my cheesecake.

Fabulous cheesecake, worth the hype and a must when visiting San Sebastián. Joined the queue 15 minutes before opening and definitely worth the wait. All seems a little chaotic but we were served very quickly. Delicious creamy cheesecake €6 per slice.

You get the vibe this is fast and furious pit stop, something like a kebab shop for seafood. Catering to people looking for a bit of seafood that isn’t fancy but does the job, while you’re drinking lots and throwing the shells in a tray under the bar. The mussels were a little overpowered by the overly fishy creamy sauce and the fried squid felt a little too fried (if that’s even a thing?). Anyway it was cheap and definitely cheerful.

Reallyyyy good mussels, enjoyed the tigre sauce. Cute little shop, didn’t have to wait when going immediately at opening. Large tour groups showed up right after but they serve people pretty fast.

This is the perfect place to start your San Sebastián food tour. Good service, plenty of space by the bar and more importantly , amazing mussels. My recommendation is to go for the “Tigres” served in a delicious tomato sauce. But if you have the time , go several times and try everything!

Went eagerly as first customers at 11.30am and were not disappointed. Absolutely mouthwatering, fresh mussels served with different sauces. Tried the tomato one, which had a very light hint of spiciness, and one with just lemon juice. Fell in love with both. Also tried the calamari with pimientos, really nice and tender, couldn't get enough. Gotta say we might've skipped the potatoes if we could choose again, to save some tummy space for more seafood 🤣. We were served promptly, and though we had to eat our food standing, the quality of the food more than made up for this. Definitely, definitely coming again!

Excellent fried squid - best I’ve ever had as it was both tender, cooked, well seasoned yet not oily or salty. Excellent fresh mussels with onion however our onion had a bit of a bitter aftertaste. Paid eur 12.3 in total

La Mejillonera is not about fancy presentation. It is about energy, speed and flavor. The menu is short, focused and legendary: mussels, patatas bravas and calamari are the stars here. The mussels come piled high with your choice of sauce (the “brava” and “vinagreta” are essential) and the patatas bravas are iconic — crispy, doused in their trademark orange sauce and addictive. The atmosphere is pure San Sebastián: crowded counters, napkins on the floor, waiters shouting orders and plates appearing in seconds. It is chaotic in the best possible way and part of the experience. Prices are very reasonable and you leave full and happy. Not the place for refinement but if you want a true taste of Donostia pintxo culture in its most authentic, noisy and delicious form, La Mejillonera is unmissable.

The best Pintxos I have had in San Sebastián. Off the tourist path an authentic place where also locals go to eat and watch football. Great service

What a warm welcome at Zazpi! I made the reservation before travelling to Donostia mainly based on the recommendation in Guide Michelin. We got to choose a very nice table which was perfect for the four of us and service was excellent. Food was amazing and the Txakoli wine from Aitaren turned out to be a revelation. Don’t leave without tasting the chocolate moon!

Delicious food, great wines and fabulous service. The pork was to die for as was the oxtail.

Fantastic food and service! We have been in Spain for over a month and this was the best and most attentive service we had. The staff cares and it shows. Food was amazing, delicious, both in taste and presentation. Delivered perfectly. Dessert - mmmm. SO good. The room was brightly lit, and this made ambience not up to the rest of the experience. Some dimmers would solve that. Hope they figure this out, it would make it fully five stars. Loved it ♥️

Visiting San Sebastián for only 2 days and I went there twice - the best ever oyster! The sauce defo makes it ultra fresh. Also very kind and helpful staff, love the wines they recommended - txakoli and guimaro. Last but not least - the place is spacious and modern, plus some outdoor seats. Right next to STM (acc they are within the same building. 😄

Super selection of pintxos at very reasonable prices.. the risotto was excellent, the tuna miniburger was delicious and the tarta de manzana was a10/10💥💥💥💥💥

Got a rezy 2 days in advance, very good meal. Ordered a la carte and received an amuse bouche. The pigeon and mushroom risotto were standouts. Each plate came on a nice dish, service was friendly. Acoustics could use some tuning. Would recommend.

Beautiful selection of pintxho. Everything was flavorful and tasted amazing. Highly recommended

Antonio Restaurant is a true local gem and absolutely lives up to its reputation. Known for their famous tortilla, this spot draws a steady crowd every morning — and for good reason. They make multiple tortillas fresh each morning, and they’re only served from opening until noon, so plan accordingly. Yes, there’s almost always a line, but trust me — it’s 100% worth the wait. The tortillas come out piping hot, with that perfect soft yet slightly runny texture that makes them so delicious and satisfying. You can tell they’re made with care and experience. Even with the constant rush of people, the staff handles the busy mornings effortlessly — friendly, efficient, and clearly used to the crowd. If you’re in town, this is one of those must-visit breakfast spots that truly captures the local spirit. Just get there early, bring a little patience, and you’ll be rewarded with one of the best tortillas you’ll ever have.

Everything we ordered was just incredible! This was the best pinxo bar we went to throughout all our stay in San Sebastián, it was recommended by a local friend of mine. I would definitely recommend #1 ravioli de langostino #2 vieiras (scallops) and #3 the solomillo (tenderloin). The tortilla is only served from 9 am til noon, so we went again the next day. It was totally worth it.

Place is an institution and packed like a can of sardines. If you can't handle the heat then don't come. They serve their famous tortilla and be aware the main menu is after 1230 afternoon. Guys are hustling behind the bar so be ready to order. As Arnold said. . . I'll be back! I'm back - 2 days later. My friend Manuel took care of us again. Delicious food and great wine..tataki, scallops, prawn ravioli, crispy oxtail. Stay alert n grab a table!

An absolute must visit. Not just for its signature tortilla de patatas — a three-inch-thick omelette unlike any we’ve ever tried, with a lightly toasted crust and scrumptious layers of potato and caramelized onion, all held softly together by egg. And not just for what I think are its Michelin-worthy pintxos either — “Arzak-style” creations like scallops a la plancha with truffle purée, oxtail crisps, and the mind-blowingly good prawn ravioli in Martini sauce. But mostly, for the warm, lively atmosphere in this tiny Donostia bar even on a rainy evening — plates of tortilla flying off the counter, the cerveza tap flowing nonstop, and the two waiters casually chatting with guests from all over the world. Everyone squeezed in shoulder to shoulder, sharing some of the best food San Sebastián has to offer. If you ever find yourself in this corner of northern Spain, don’t miss Bar Antonio. Grab a seat at the bar, order as many pintxos as you can, and strike up a conversation with the fellow travelers next to you. This isn’t just a meal, this is one of those travel moments that stay with you.

This taberna is a local gem and they’re famous for the tortilla which really lives up to its reputation! Never had something like that before and it is simply amazing! Coming back for more delicious food!

Everything we ordered was good! The server was great - took your orders, was quick with the service, and even greeted and did small talk to most people. The buzz for this restaurant is well deserved.

Antonio Bar manages to be both traditional and inventive. The highlights were unforgettable: the ravioli de gambas with Martini sauce is a small masterpiece, delicate yet bursting with flavor, while the crujiente de rabo (oxtail) was rich, crispy, and deeply satisfying. Their tortilla is beautifully made, perfectly soft inside, and the best I tasted in Donostia. Not everything hit the same heights and I must say the scallops and the pistachio cheesecake were very good but not as delicious as the rest. Service is friendly and efficient and the atmosphere lively without being overwhelming. If you’re pintxo-hopping in San Sebastián, Antonio Bar is a must-stop on the route.

Attentive service, sensational food flavour combination and good wine pairing! Accommodating to a dish change on the tasting menu, unfortunately the wine was not paired to the new dish... stick to the tasting menu formula for the best experience! (One little additional feedback would be to perhaps to check if the oil has been oxidised before deep frying... this was not picked up by my dining companion so I suppose it is only applicable for those who are sensitive to oxidation.)

Amazing experience! Great food at the tasting menu and extremely professional staff. Every thing ve've tasted was super tasty, but the most spectacular and surprising thing we've tasted was the desert with lemon ice cream.

The restaurant is up a hill about a 12 euro cab ride from Playa La Concha. We arrived at 9pm on a Saturday and the atmosphere was slightly funereal: there were only a few tables occupied, and no music playing, and waiters dressed in black stood facing the tables. It was a shame, as the interior was otherwise smart, airy and full of character, thanks to the giant cider barrels. They had an à la carte menu as well as a tasting menu and the food was all very good. My only complaint was that the t-bone steak (cooked beautifully rare to medium rare) was served with mash and nothing else (how about something green guys?) The wine list had an excellent range of prices and we chose a rioja at 35 euros. Overall the bill was 148 euros for two, before service.

This is our second visit to this exceptional restaurant. This time they perfected their previous tasting menu. Everything we had was superb. If I must single out a specific thing, it was the beef tartar. It was the menu highlight in my opinion. I absolutely do not understand/support people’s comments with regards to service, which was flawless. Martín Berasategui’s passion for food comes through not only via food but also via restaurant’s great interior. Highly recommend.

Very good food prepared with care. Excellent service, attentive but not imposing. Great room with cosy decoration, no music. Harmonious flavors

I highly recommend this restaurant if you’re in San Sebastián, everything we wait was delicious. Their scallops were superb. Don’t miss going here!

Great example of extraordinary Basque Cuisine! Everything is well done. The tartar beef is perfect and the low temperature cooked yellow made with precision.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch on the terrace of this stylish hillside restaurant with a Michelin Green Star and a Repsol sun. The quality of all the food was excellent and the portion sizes were generous. Ordered the fish soup and croquettes and received a mushroom starter on the house. Particularly impressed with the delicate green salad that we ordered to accompany our mains. The service was very good as well. No problem with packing in the restaurant car park.

Lovely restaurant and good food. Had so many great meals in San Sebastian which is why this didn't stand out for me. I had the Tuna taco which did not come with a taco but rather in a lovely bowl with a broth/sauce. Nice but lacked flavour

Fine dining at its best. A good varied menu. Lobster, prawns, wild pigeon, suckling pig all cooked and presented with passion.

visited due to the green Michelin star. the four of us spent ~300€ on food and drinks had various starters, mains and dessert. the restaurant uses good quality ingredients, but the execution is mediocre at best problems: - one starter was the grilled octopus, the tentacles were full of sand. - the foie gras was OK, but it was nothing special, supermarket bought delivers the same experience; the dressing was tasting better, but that's not what one would order that dish for. - hake was fresh and good quality the dish itself was absolutely basic, swimming in the green sauce, aka fat, and it didnt have much of a taste. - the spider crab is not worth it at all, stew/lasagna like dish tasting a bit lke crab - pigeon: the well done version was actually really good, although it was "rose". the regular one was basically blue. - desserts: we had to order the french toast in advance. despite that, it was not properly prepared, it was way too wet, and the "curd"/ crust was way too sweet - service: we got the bread refilled all the time, and the dishes were served at the same time, also warm, but basically that's it, so delivered the absolute minimum one would expect. at this price range this restaurant simply cannot provide the experience one would expect, hence would not recommended. better tasting food costing half or 2/3 of the price tastes much better in the city. the ingredients were actually good, but it would be time this restaurant learns how to use them.

Food was fine, but the second we sat down someone walked immediately up to ask what we wanted to order. We had just the menus in hand. Not even 5 minutes after, they asked again Then for the whole evening they were pushing us to order faster for everything. At the entrees, asking if we already decided what we wanted for dessert. They asked us this 4 times before we even had our main course! Pushing and telling us that they were closing the kitchen. This was around 22:00, in the menu it says clearly that the kitchen is open past 00:00. Before even ordering dessert, they asked us if they could already order a taxi for us. Felt very unwanted here. Hospitality level is the lowest as can be. Not your moneys worth!! Also they have a weird obsession with sorbet ice cream, it’s with every entree

We visited these restaurants because of the green star. A restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a view, plus bread with a wonderfully crispy crust, but the quality of the dishes is simply too ordinary, without proper seasoning, without depth of flavor. We poured wine and water ourselves, so the service didn't help either. We were a bit surprised by this lack of good taste, because from the outside it looked like a professional kitchen. Maybe it was a bad day and someone forgot to try the dishes served, but this is not a place I can recommend.

The food was pretty underwhelming for a Michelin star restaurant, and given the price. We had far better tasting food at other restaurants/Pintxo bars during our stay in San Sebastian. Service was pretty poor for a Michelin star restaurant with dishes plonked on the table with no explanation of what we were being served. Staff spent ~15 minutes of our meal with ladders out right next to us, shouting to each other, to adjust the lighting to accommodate the desires of the table next to us which rather ruined the ambiance of the meal. And the bill took about 30 minutes to arrive at the end of the meal.

This bar has real class, with a cozy atmosphere that feels almost like a French bistro. The food was amazing — fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. We arrived late and some items from the short menu were already sold out, but the staff offered us excellent alternatives that didn’t disappoint. A great experience overall! The dishes we had are listed on the receipt

Brilliant service, it was faultless and the staff have a friendly and upbeat nature about them. We ordered the tuna belly, steak tartare, pumpkin salad and the rabbit tagliatelle - each dish was so good. Delicate flavours and so well balanced. The pumpkin salad is a real under dog here - it dosent look the most impressive thing on the plate but my god, the flavours!!! Loved the atmosphere with the vinyls playing also - 10/10 would recommend.

Loved this place so much! If I lived close by I'd be there every week! Menu changes daily. Place is cozy/welcoming & Servers were all great but it was such a relief to get simple properly executed food & actually feel satisfied by the end of the meal. It's real rustic food not a "food experience" forcing you to grab a burrito/burger afterwards lol. Nothing wrong with food experiences but with reviews/internet nowadays everyone is so focused on photos & foofoola that it's hard to get something that hits the spot & actually tastes good in the end. -Grilled Eggplant: perfectly grilled with a delightful rich, aromatic romesco sauce & dried cranberries for sweetness & chew. -Whole Roasted Poussin (lil' chicken not gamey): very juicy, nice color/caramelization on the skin, rich sauce made with lardons to die for, over a bed of roasted leeks. Serves at least 2 people. I miss you <3. Left my heart at Gerald's Bar! *Went 8/10, I forgot to upload notes/photos while on vacation

Honestly amazing experience! We had to wait for 2 hours but it was completely worth it. We ordered drinks and some entries to survive the wait. The stuff super busy but knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Food delicious 🤤 prices are very fair! Edit: adding pictures of the main dish

Special family meal out. Service exceptional. Great food. Short menu served tapas style. We had grilled melon with pickled cucumber and pistachio, grilled tomato and green bean on a romescu sauce, duck breast with aubergine and onion and a roasted pouisson on a bed of grilled green peppers. For desert we had a hazelnut blueberry frangipane tart. The negroni was perfection as was the carafe of Rioja my brother had. Really good coffee too!

This has been one of our go to dining spots in San Sebastian. Our last visit disappointing. We opted for the quail and the fish specials. The should have mentioned that the fish was whole bone in sardines. We noticed that others got larger whole fish. The quail was ok but overcooked. We'll give it another try. Maybe just a bad day.

Great atmosphere and service. Food was delicious. We shared several plates and had a lovely time. Excellent wines to pair with the food. The tuna tartare / tomato salad and fig / peach & squid salad was lovely. A must go to when in Saint Sebastian.

There are plenty of places serving Txuleton in San Sebastián. But none is better than Bar Nestor in my opinion. The simplicity of what they do shows the confidence in the product. Get in the queue early before opening if you want the tortilla. Or if you want to eat here at all to be fair! The tiny restaurant is fully reserved well before the shutter raises to let people in. The tortilla is superb but the reason to come is the beef. You’re given the choice of two steaks. One rib, the other sirloin. They serve 2 and are around a kilo. Once ordered, it’s weighed and cooked. Whilst you wait, a simple salad of tomatoes with olive oil and salt as well as padron peppers are brought to you. And then the meat arrives. This is quite simply the best steak I have ever tasted anywhere in the world. It is sublime. An incredible depth of flavour with the perfect cuisson of caramelisation. There is a very very good wine list with some of the best Riojas and wines from ribero on there. They’re incredibly well priced. Having been here 4 times, I will always be a devotee of this absolute highlight of any food trip to San Sebastián

More of an experience than just a meal. We got in line at 5:30 p.m., with the doors opening at 6:30 p.m. We were fortunate enough to secure a spot at a table for later that night at 9:15 p.m. We could have eaten earlier, but we'd have had to stand at the bar. We weren't early enough in the queue to secure some of the famous tortilla. While in the queue, you overhear snippets of conversation: nervous excitement, "Have we gotten here early enough?" "Will there be any tortilla left?" "Can steak really be worth queuing this much?!" When you arrive at your allocated time to worship at this temple to beef, you're first greeted by a golden light spilling onto the street, a heavenly aroma of roasting meat, and the clatter and buzz of a busy restaurant. The waiting staff are busy delivering sizzling platters of meat, juicy tomatoes, and glistening padron peppers, but you're greeted with a smile and a nod—you are one of the lucky few. There is no menu. You either say yes or no. But who would say no? The only choice you have is which of the two steaks you're offered is the one for you. The steak is a Txuleta (pronounced chuleta), the cut of beef for the region. It's a bone-in sirloin steak of epic proportions—easily enough for two. You don't wait long before the food starts arriving. First, the tomatoes with olive oil, then a plate of padron peppers, piping hot and delicious. Finally, the steak arrives, cooked fast and hot on a cast iron plate, spitting droplets of fat to forewarn of its arrival. It's presented sliced with the bone, seasoned liberally with sea salt, showing off its rare-ness for all to see. If rare steak isn't your thing, don't worry—you can spread the steak out on the iron plate, and the considerable residual heat will soon finish cooking the meat. But for us, it was perfectly cooked and delicious. In a world where expensive food can be overthought and too complex, this is food stripped back to its basic principles: the best ingredients, cooked well. Simple, but not lesser for that simplicity. As you eat, people come and go—the unfortunate ones who get turned away, the unprepared who didn't queue but get pulled in off the street by Bar Nestor's beefy gravitational pull. The whole process, from the nervous queue to the last morsel, combines to satisfy both soul and stomach. Go and worship the beef—you won’t regret it.

Definitely worth queuing! Best steak so far. And yes, the staff should explain the house rules, they’re not rude if you just walk in hoping to be seated. The only disadvantage is that they don’t have desserts 😁

Luckiest ever to get counter seats by walking in 10 mins before they opened for lunch. Fantastic food - the tomatoes and steak will be a forever memory. Service was friendly and attentive (was given a stool to kneel on because I was too short for the bar 🥺)

Our best experience in San Sebastián. We started queuing from 10.40am and were second in the queue, we booked the tortilla and steak, and then went back at 12.45am for it. The food was incredible and the whole setting was very sociable. Even the side dishes - tomato salad and padron peppers - were a highlight of our trip. A must do experience!

Lined up at 11:10am and there was already a queue. Hatch opens 11:30am. You put your name down and order, there’s only 2 things - steak with tomatoes and padron peppers and pinxto size tortilla. We were told to come back at 12:45pm. Lively atmosphere and not too chaotic. We ordered all the food options and had 3 glasses of txocholi which came to about £75 for 2 people. Steak was rare when it came out on the sizzling plate, which we proceeded to “cook” ourselves to make it more medium!

Incredible experience. The food really does justify the wait. In peak season, for the 12 o'clock serving, arrive at 11 to get your name on the list. Be prepared to queue. The tortilla only has 16 portions but it's worth it. Again for the 7pm serving, arrive at 6 and take a drink from the bar opposite (makes the wait easier) Don't miss out on the steak either! Cooked to perfection 👌 The staff couldn't be more friendly, this place really does live up to the hype

Solid offerings, delicious and bustling. This place always has a line and rarely a table available. The wait is worth it. If you’re impatient, saddle up to the bar and stand. Staff is efficient and quick. Restaurant is bright but comfortable.

Unfortunately we arrived before they started with the grill options, but we still had a great experience! We had the octopus salad, it was amazing, and “meat with tomato” dish, that looked like pulled pork in sauce, it was delicious!

A vibrant atmosphere, with a mix of locals and people from all over the world. The pinxtos were excellent and quickly served. The raciones were incredibly tasty, well prepared with quality ingredients.

Traditional Spainish foods are here! Carne cocida con tomate ( pork offals) Collas y morros (blood sausage) Atmosphere is nice but you may need to male a reservation on weekend.

Had a surprisingly good meal here. A very famous spot amongst locals and tourist. The stew tripe we ordered which was really tasty.

Unfortunately, I am compelled to leave a negative review for this restaurant - which I was excited and eager to try. The food is really quite good and we did enjoy the menu. That said, the service here, at least with our waitress, was the worst I have experienced in a long time across many cities and countries. That’s especially unfortunate in a city renowned for its excellent restaurant scene. Our waitress was rude and unhelpful, and never cleaned our table throughout the dinner, which covered numerous rounds of pintxos and drinks. See photos! Further, her behavior was dismissive and rude every time we ordered. The place isn’t cheap, and with better service this would be fair. But when going to a good restaurant you expect at least a basic level of respect. It should also be noted that this restaurant prioritizes turning over tables quickly - which is fine, but the style of dining would ideally demand a slow and unrushed experience. Something to be aware of. Overall, great food, truly and remarkably bad service. Too bad.

Very nice bodega. Great atmosphere. Attentive service. Excellent quality for a fair price. Asperagus with egg, rice with calamares and veal steak were tasty dishes.

SO YUM! Stopped by for another quick snack and it didn’t disappoint!! The grilled baby squid was so soft, juicy, tender and flavoursome with the butter and garlic. Same as the prawns so plump and juicy!! Wish we ate more here but we physically could not fit anymore food in our stomach

Excellent food! If you are visiting San Sebastian, this place is a must.

The food was quite good. Don’t underestimate them just because they aren’t internet popular. 👀

Fantastic traditional bar with great pinxtos selection.. came here 2x for the spicy chorizo callos (tripe) and txipiron a la plancha

We had a great time at this bar. It wasn't overly busy and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. We even had some banter and cracked jokes. The food was also delicious. I highly recommend the cod stuffed peppers and chipirones (squid). This place is definitely worth a visit.

I tasted ‘skewer prawn, grilled baby squid and octopus’. The best one was baby squid!!! They have brought some bread with squid, and had a chance to try souce mixed by olive oil. The others were delicious as well. Octopus was soft and densed. Prawns had a unique receipe. The service was quick. The price was usual

Best pinchos we tried in San Sebastian 🥰The service is super great！！ Their octopus is a must， please try！ The fish soup is also super tasty 🥰🥰🥰🥰

We visited twice during our stay. Once for afternoon coffee and once for Pintxos in the early evening. The modern decor is comfortable but the venue is one of the oldest. The coffee is smooth and the selection of Pintxos is good. The best pintxo was the barman's suggestion of stuffed pepper. The others including a strange bacalao mixture with sultanas are not as tasty, but the staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is very welcoming. This is the only place we noticed that had wheelchair access and wheelchair users were made very welcome. A very inclusive place and overall very good and recommend you ask for their suggestions to get the best.

We went for some pre-dinner pintxos and we really enjoyed La Espiga. Good wine, yummy tapas and quick service. The Gildas and anchovie pintxos with mayo and onion were our favourites. Liked the ambiance too!

Great experience for our first meal in San Sebastian. The staff was super friendly, helpful and provided great recommendations.

Much quieter than the spots in the old town. I walked past this place several times hoping to try their speciality, the 'delicia', but couldn't see it on the menu outside. Don't miss out, as they serve it by the counter! The outside menu only lists their hot Pintxos. The Delcia can be seen on the right. a slice of bread with two thin slices of hard-boiled egg, salt-cured anchovy, and a finely chopped mixture of onion and garlic on top, finished with a dash of Worcestershire sauce. It was exquisite! 👌🏻

Very typical bodega in Salamanca! Pintxos were very good! Very busy all the time, had to wait for table. Location is very central

This place is classic San Sebastián. Easy service, exceptional food, quick and attentive what else is there to say… torta la Bonita phenomenal. Every bite was excellent had to go two days in a row

This location was a recommendation from a friend. Tapas are a great feature of most of the local bars in San Sebastián and this was no exception. We had several tapas and all were very good. The wine selection was great for a warm afternoon. The service was friendly and efficient.

Accidentally found good reviews about paella so went there to try for lunch. Great view from upstairs. Service was a bit slow as one staff was managing a lot of tables alone. Paella was good but not as good as Valencia. Clams were not in good condition but mussels were really chunky and meaty. Didn’t expect peas in it so that was different. There are some other paella or arroz options in old town but this is slightly outside but reasonable option. Lemon sorbet with cava was perfect for dessert!

Txoko is in a great location near the aquarium and with great view of the harbor if seated upstairs. However, on this night (the Wednesday before Easter), we were one of only four tables in the entire restaurant. Our two young teen servers were sweet and polite but definitely not trained to serve a nice restaurant on their own. Our server delivered the wine and promptly sat the bottle on the table and walked away. No tasting or pouring into glasses. And this is one of the finer restaurants in town! She did the same with the bottle of water. The grilled baby squid was tough and flavorless. However, the peppers and stuffed spider crab in sauce were excellent, as were the grilled scallops though portions were small. The traditional French toast was also good. They have a decent wine list at reasonable prices. I would never recommend or return to this establishment.

Such an amazing find! Our local guide pointed this place out and we were tired, so we ducked in for lunch. Wow! The food is SO good! We started a Seafood Cream soup (an incredibly flavorful bisque) and a Mixed Salad (the photo does not do it justice, there was something magical on those tomatoes) then had Grilled Squid (a work of art!) and Mushroom Scramble as our mains. I hurt myself eating too much because it was all too delicious. Our server Janier was charming and patient with these monolingual Americans. The menu does have English though. Our bottle of Cava Reserva was only 28 euros!

A very average experience unfortunately as we had high hopes for this restaurant. The staff were friendly but very inexperienced and inattentive. Service was rushed and when we sent the main course back to give us more time to digest our food, both dishes came back tepid. At least the place has a decent wine list at reasonable prices. The Albariño was excellent. The upstairs dining room is very tired and in need of a make over. Water marks on the walls and badly chipped paintwork. Would we recommend this place, no.

the esparragos, pimiento, and dorado were excellent! so was the service :) also pretty sure the faucet in their bathroom has the highest water pressure in the world hehehe

Best paella in town as recommended to us by a local. Fabulous fish food, calamari. Be prepared to wait for a table, but we did with no regrets. Best paella and you must give it 20.minutes to be prepared.

My partner and I visited this restaurant for what we hoped would be a lovely dinner, but unfortunately the experience was let down by poor service and a lack of care from both staff and management. I ordered the monkfish, which was actually very well cooked and enjoyable. However, my partner ordered a steak to be cooked medium, and this is where the problems began. When the meal arrived, it was immediately obvious that the steak was severely undercooked – blood had seeped into the mashed potatoes, and cutting into the steak revealed it was very rare, more purple than red in the centre. We politely asked for it to be cooked a more, which the waiter agreed to. By the time it came back, I had already finished my meal. Unfortunately, even after the second attempt, the steak was still far too rare and not what you would reasonably expect for a medium steak. At the end of the meal, we explained that we weren’t happy with the steak, expecting some understanding or at least an apology. Instead, the waiter told us we should have sent it back again. We felt this was unreasonable – waiting a third time while one of us had already finished eating would have only worsened the experience. To make matters worse, when we spoke with the manager he doubled down on the same message that we should have sent it back again and, more frustratingly, that it was somehow our fault for not ordering the steak differently. There was no apology, no ownership of the situation, and certainly no gesture of goodwill, such as offering a discount for the inedible steak. This lack of empathy and accountability from the manager was incredibly disappointing. Mistakes in the kitchen happen, but how you handle them as a team is what defines good service. In this case, there was no effort to make things right, and it was made clear that customer satisfaction was not a priority. We left feeling frustrated and let down. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant and would urge others to be cautious.

Nearly excellent. Service was a bit disorganised. Extremely good value for money. Tortillas were undercooked. Better on the second attempt but still under for me - more doughy than soft. Jar of Paloma was delicious at the start of our meal but progressively got worse due to over-dilution. Guacamole was fun and very tasty. Al pastor was awesome. Ceviche was very good - extremely well balanced. Anchovies were the best ever!

Food was all good, the classic Mexican dishes were a lot better than the fusion stuff. It was however, all too expensive for what it was, 15ish euros for guacamole with one avocado!

Michelin guide did us dirty. Super disappointing dinner. Wish we had repeated our lunch in old town instead of getting talked into the tasting menu here. Guacamole to start was okay, but downhill from there. Quesadilla, tacos and burgers heavy and greasy. We expected upscale Mexican with a basque twist - this missed the mark.

The best meal I’ve had so far here in San Sebastian. From the chips in the guacamole, the quesadilla, and of course the meat, everything was top-notch. It’s a bit on the pricey side but the quality and deliciousness of the food more than makes up for it. I will come back for sure.

The food is delicious. Especially the “pollo lumagorri rosado”. This is the tastiest chicken I’ve ever eaten in my life. Lumagorri is a special type of chicken bred in the Basque Country - look it up, it’s a crazy chicken - in a good sense. They only serve it twice a week, though. The tacos were also delicious. The restaurant makes a basque inspired tortilla which is really good and fresh. I highly recommend this restaurant. Especially if you need a break from all the pinxtos. 😊

We arrived early for the restaurant before its official opening time and were slightly confused about how to enter until the door was officially opened by the staff. I’m not familiar with Mexican food so we can’t say for sure how authentic it is. We really enjoyed the guacamole and it seemed to be their most popular dish since almost every table in the restaurant ordered the same dish. Definitely the standout dish, not to mention the presentation of the dish, mixing it together yourself. The crab cake was enjoyable too. Cocktails are generous in size and value for money.

I had an absolutely amazing dining experience at Topa Skulderia! From start to finish, the meal was a culinary delight. The shrimp tacos were a perfect starter—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The Topa cheese Iberian ham and the mushroom variation were also fantastic additions to the menu, offering rich, savory bites. But the true standout was the Arepa with hake, a limited edition item that was simply divine. The sauce, texture, and presentation (served on a Tiki Head style plate!) were all top-notch, easily a 10 out of 10. To top it off, the Lumagorri chicken was an absolute treat. It literally melted in my mouth, with its incredible sauce and tender texture making every bite memorable. You should deffo try cocktails, too. Overall, Topa Skulderia delivered a perfect dining experience that I can't wait to repeat. Highly recommend!

We were looking for a upscale spot that leaned more casual, and Casa 887 Jatetxea was perfect. Absolutely loved everything we ordered — the spider crab, old cow prime rib and flan were the standouts!

We were 8 adults and 2 small kids. The food was delicious, especially the tona , the rice and the meat. The wine we ordered was the best we had in a long time…

We tried four dishes - bao with tempura shrimp, xxl carabinero, cod with crispy potatoes and stuffed spider crab. Definitely recommended carabineros (which are difficult to fault) and stuffed spider crab. Bao with tempura shrimp and cod didn’t live to our expectations. Their olives served as amuse bouche were amazing! A glass of champagne for €20 felt a bit overpriced. Overall good experience but not with all plates.

I was expecting a lot, seeing all the other reviews and food in this town must be really good to make it. However, we were quite disappointed. Let me explain. We ordered the tasting menu and just sparkling water. The water came, but short of a glass, which we had to ask 2 waiters before the glass arrived. The bread served was nice, this costs extra - which wasn’t told to us until the bill. The campo olives served was actually quite nice, for people who don’t normally like olives. The fried piparras was interesting. Then came a trio of oyster, scallop nigiri (came with truffle and wasabi, but the wasabi overpowered the truffle unfortunately) and steak tartare. Nothing too spectacular. Red tuna tiradito was next, which was quite nice. Wasabi emulsion was mild. Best dish of the night. The prawn tempura in a squid ink bao, was very mid. I’ve had better tempura in a mall restaurant. Feels like Asian food for non-Asians. Fish of the day was sea bass. Decent but I had 2 large fish bones (about 1 inch each) in my piece. This was really disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber. Told the waitress, who said she’ll inform the chef. No service recovery. We opted for the ‘premium old cow’. I think they need a better copy writer. This strangely came with a very plain salad of lettuce, and fries. This portion (1 kg of beef) was very large, a whole meal in itself which is unusual for last main of a tasting menu. Beef was decent, but I didn’t think worth the extra 30 euro. Last dessert was flan (very ordinary) and basque cheesecake with straws ice cream- which wasn’t told very nice. All in, nothing spectacular. Service was not super great, food was very ordinary and poor attention to detail (the 2 bones). Was not worth the price we paid.

High quality food from sashimi to squid ink bao’s to rice dishes. We especially liked their signature prawn rice that was nicely crispy, but the raw fish department was delicious too.

awesome food in the degustation menu - beautiful presentation and perfect quality.. good wines and decent price for value

I loved the experience at this restaurant! The atmosphere is very pleasant, creating a cozy and enjoyable ambiance. The service was excellent, with an attentive and professional team. The food is delicious, fresh, and features authentic dishes that reflect great care in preparation. The tuna dishes were my favorites, and the sashimi was one of the best I have ever had in my life. The restaurant offers an excellent selection of wines, which perfectly complements the dining experience. I definitely recommend it!

It had great presentation, service was warm and attentive and the staff spoke english so could explain where need be. The dishes however felt tired and in some cases confused. Highlights were definitely the basil ice cream with gazpacho style soup and the chicken wings. However the hake dish was poorly executed with rather than a fillet being used we were given the middle spine of the fish leaving parts of it tough and inedible. The tuna main was also ill conceived being served with a thick, brown sauce that would be more at home with some beef or rack of lamb. Overall there is great potential here but it all needs a refresh and minor changes to the decor. What was concerning was the lack of restaurant clientele with those there preferring a single dish or starters with a drink.

Beautiful dry aged steak. Quite expensive so be wary. I enjoyed the meal thoroughly. The portions are fair I must say.

It was a little hard to find as the entrance was around the building as opposed to the main Street. The interior design was nice and they had one of the better air-conditions. We had 2 dishes which were ok without impressing. But it was fairly cheap. The service and time between dishes was a little on the slow side though we were the only table. Other than that it was fine.

Amazing food with great service. Creative dishes. We sat outside, but it is also very pretty inside. Just try everything if you can :-).

A very good surprise in the last minute to go to work. Good food, good space, good staff, pleasant environment. With a lot to taste and many flavours to give attention.

Great restaurant without doubt, be aware that they serve the steak like the French and medium is rare. The steak could do with being cut properly when they bring it to you also as their steak knives were blunt. The meat was great quality. I am being fussy, it was good value and as long as you are aware of the meat prep you'll be fine, the fish looked great also.

The food was very good, they had a nice menu and lots of daily specials; the restaurant is nice inside and outside, spacious, well set up. Now with COVID-19 all preventive measures are observed. But the best bit was the staff: they were exquisitely nice! I don't remember when I felt so well taken care of. One of us had a small episode and they were so incredibly nice. Fortunately it wasn't bad and we could resume our lunch, that was really good. I will certainly come back!

Every dish was bursting with flavor. Best to go when not in a rush or hungry, since the dishes come out one at a time. Staff are friendly too!

Had a lovely evening with gorgeous food and wine. Our server Juan looked after us so well.

We just had the most amazing food. Sharing plates were superb 👌 and the steaks were cooked to perfection. We had a wonderful young woman serve our table. Wish I got her name. All of the staff were friendly, welcoming and professional. Big thank you

Quaint, neighborhood feel. Delicious creative comfort food. The lobster, scallop, hearty sauce with snap peas was an unusually delightful combination. Very affordable and approachable indulgence.

Was probably the best food we had in San Sebastian this time. And it is really difficult here! Because San sebastian is all about food! We had jamon for starter and it was excellent. Exactly the right temperature and very thin cut. Then we had ravioli with lobster and it was to die for! And then the stoffed meat of chuletta. Also excellent. The only minus point is furniture: chairs look quite outdated. Location of the restaurant is also very nice . Can definitely recommend it for lunch or dinner!

Was a nice meal. We had young kids with us and they had some small dishes that they really liked. Steak and tomato salad was good. The bacon, crisp and runny egg was pretty gross and our server simply forgot to send our mains causing significant delay. Normally wouldn’t mind, but our kids had to be very patient. Barely an apology or anything done to make up for it.

Wonderful atmosphere, warm welcome, delicious food, great choice of wines and drinks. A perfect place to while away an hour or so. The owner/server is very friendly and clearly loves his work. Highly recommend

Incredibly delicious, incredibly overpriced. 24 euros for 8 clams, 30 euros for 6 scallops and 65 euros for an extremely basic paella. The service was with a sell, especially on the high margin starter dishes which our front of house strongly recommended, which turned out to literally be a tiny dish with ‘good’ but not out of this world flavour. Eg the clams came with a garlic sauce. Absolutely lovely, just not for 24 euros. Please note that we’ve eaten at ‘expensive’ reteraunts all weeks, so we’re not price sensitive, it’s just quite a bit over priced. Flavours and taste 4/5 Service 3/4 Atmosphere 3/5 Price 2/5 For a total score of 3/5

The scallops tastes little bit sour and spicy, strange flavors, we didn’t like it, the squid is fresh. Btw, the scallops cost 30 euro and squid costs 40 euro which I think is kind of expensive as in a bar in the market.

This is exactly the kind of place Anthony Bourdain would have championed. Maun is a truly special experience, set up right in the aisles of the San Martín Market after the stalls close for the day. The atmosphere is electric—a vibe of pure innovation with active music, centered around a passionate love for the product. The philosophy is "market-to-table" in its most honest form, and the flavours are incredibly punchy and direct. We started with the tomatoes, and they were a revelation, simply bursting with flavour. From there, every dish was a standout. The grilled prawns, scallops, and clams were cooked with masterful precision on the charcoal grill, letting the supreme quality of the seafood shine through. It's clear the chef is an award-winning master of his craft. This is skillful, unpretentious cooking that celebrates its ingredients. For anyone who loves vibrant food with no fuss, this is your spot. An absolute gem in San Sebastián that I cannot recommend highly enough.

We had a great dinner at Maun, special thanks to Unai who was so friendly and had all knowledge about menu and dishes, he suggested off menu Langoustine Ravioli and it was to die for, especially the sauce! We had good tomato salad and greatly charred txuleta to finish! We will be definitely back for the peas in April:)

Absolutely amazing. Fantastic food, with some really complex and well balanced flavours. Not 'cheap' but absolutely worth what you pay. We were able to just walk in shortly after opening, no issues getting a table. They offered to craft a menu for us - like a mini tasting menu. It was awesome. Highly recommend the scallops and ceviche. Mustn't miss this place if you are in the area.

Situated in a shared market, this place is putting on a clinic in great seafood. I recommend waiting for the chef to tell you what is not on the menu due to freshness and then get at least one of those. I also recommend anything with shellfish because they are experts at making shellfish that bring out the true meatiness and character of the shellfish. My coquitas and scallops were correctly done and had oil-based sauces that cut their meatiness well. I also recommend at least trying any rice dish to which they do a great job of adding fish stock or paste. In my case it was shrimp paste to go along with the massive prawn. Great work, clearly they are on the path to their own larger standalone.

Had the best scallop ever at this place. I will be dreaming about it. Everything else was super tasty as well 🤤

Within our trip in Donostia, this was the best restaurant we had. The food was exquisite. It was a combination of really fine dining, but keeping it simple and nice. We really liked the vibes from the servant and the local. On top of it, they also gave us immediatly a table without reservation, but we recommend to reserve before.

We were brought here at the end of an 6 hour history/food tour of San Sebastian. And I'm so glad Arenales was the last stop!!! The food and wines here were out of this world!!! Every aspect of this establishment is fantastic!!!

Super cute natural wine and small plates place. Fresh, seasonal menu items -- really wonderful to get some vegetables in amidst all the pintxos I'd be having. Wines were delicous - highly recommend!

We had the ravioli, costilla, panna cotta, and wine. The mushrooms with the ricotta ravioli, the sweet potato puree with the beef, everything just went so well together. It was really flavorful. They had a good selection of wines. Everything was reasonably priced. We came in for dinner without a reservation but didn’t have to wait to be seated as there were many available tables. The staff were friendly and accommodating. All in all, it was great value for money and we would happily eat here again and recommend this place to others as well.

Cute tapas place in San Sebastián. The carrots, the crudo and the ravioli were very tasty and we enjoyed the natural wine selection. Service was okay.

What a great meal! Tasty, fresh, loads of veg and yummy flavour combos. Highly highly recommend for a nice sit down meal and break from pintxos. The tuna was epic as were the ravioli. Also, EUR 2.50 highly quaffable wine in a resto? Divine. Service is perfunctory and the space is tiny but it adds to the charm. Call to book.

When we walked in we thought we had the wrong place and wondered what the gal at our hotel was thinking. But after the first bite we realized we were in a very special place. The place feel is like an American dive bar but the food and service are extraordinary. I was skeptical of the flavor combinations based on the descriptions on the menu and was completely blown away by how well everything worked. I ordered my first glass of wine and should have had the server pick it because he chose my second glass and it was perfect. Our 20 year old was with us and they are primarily a vegetarian but will eat fish occasionally which is good because they were able to eat all of the things we ordered with only slight modifications (like us removing the ham from on top of one of the dishes). The menu is limited but they focus on local and seasonal ingredients which means we expect that the menu changes fairly frequently. When we are in San Sebastián again, we will be going back to see what other amazing things they produce out of their tiny kitchen. And for reference, we ordered 5 plates between the 3 of us and it was plenty. Definitely a hidden gem.

Staff will focus on the locals. The locals will push past you to the bar. You will feel unwelcome. But they make some of the best beer in Spain and it doesn’t get fresher. Understand that Basques don’t mean it, understand the history, and just wait calmly for a drop of hop heaven. Food is also very good.

To the "terrible guy with tattoos", thankyou so much for your lunch service today. Joan? What a legend. Don't listen to any complaints about this guy. Great service. And without even asking, he offered many tips for the rest of our vacation. The best dandan noodles and tantanmen we have ever eaten! And the beers are of an extremely high quality! Cheers guys 😀

Great craft beers. The food was a good surprise. I am Asian and I mostly avoid Asian food while travelling in Europe because it’s never as good as back home. A number of bites here were definitely Chinese or Asian inspired but not authentic to the original. They were innovative and very tasty. The dandan noodles come at 3 levels of spice. I had level 2 which was ok spice for a palate that is used to fiery dishes. Staff were very friendly and gave good recommendations for beers to try. They even gave recommendations to other small towns to visit and eat at. I really appreciated that!

Great little craft beer place, lovely atmosphere and staff and the beer was tasty. Food looked good, but we weren't eating

Great spot to stop for a pint while exploring Gros. Their IPAs are better than most I’ve had in the US and would definitely recommend swinging by here if youre after craft beer. Food looked and sounded delicious but we had already eaten.

Amazing Beer and Food. The tacos are spectacular!!

Good food, gelreat staff and beer which is really close to my heart ❤️

Thanks to Google Maps reviews, I found this excellent cheese shop! They have an impressive selection of Basque and other cheeses. What’s also impressive is the friendly, patient and knowledgeable service. Forty years ago, Mom tasted a cheese at a fancy restaurant and fell in love with it. She thought she would remember the name but that was before she had a cell phone. For 40 years, I have described the appearance and taste to various cheese sellers but I have never found anything close. Today, Mom has been reunited with a taste and texture that she loves! At Elkano 1 - Gaztagune, they kindly cut me 5 small wedges of cheese that I already knew/loved as well as new discoveries. I got to taste some similar cheeses too. Thank you! We enjoyed our cheese with bread and grapes from La Bretxa market. A light yet delicious dinner.

The best cheesemonger in Donostia. Incredible selection and the quality is amazing. I really recommend!

Bought some cheese, intrigued by the Teyedu. The owner let me try a little piece and I was immediately sold. One of the best cheese I've ever tried ! Will pass by again when I'm Donostia, thank you so much !

An amazing cheese selection, with plenty of gems from all over Spain.

Amazing cheese & friendly owner that is a real foodie....

Amazing cheese store!

(Translated by Google) They have a spectacular variety of cheeses. I've tried several, both cured and blue, and they're all delicious. The people who serve you know the product and always give you excellent advice. A highly recommended shop if you're looking for a special cheese. (Original) Tiene una variedad de quesos espectacular. He probado unos cuantos tanto curados cómo azules y todos buenísimos. Las personas que te atienden conocen el producto y siempre te aconsejan muy bien. Una tienda muy recomendable si quieres un queso especial.

We discovered this place on YouTube and we could say this was probably the most crowded place among any other similar places. On our first try, we skipped and left because it was impossible to order anything due to the crowd. On another day around 5 PM, it was much easier to order something with some patience and 10minutes waiting time. We enjoyed the food but found nothing really special about this place, I think you can find similar or maybe even better food, around the area, so don’t limit yourself to this place or don’t consider this bar as a “must to come and eat” in San Sebastián, explore other places. If you have reading this far then let me tell you that I have been joking to deviate you from here to another bar so that we could enjoy some less crowd at this place to be honest this place has very tasty ones and the bread is the best, the meat is great and calamari was so tasty!! Visit this place but be mindful of people trying to order also so make some space for everyone 🤞

Urchin soup 5/5 Spider Crab tortilla 5/5 Anchovy Cream cheese 3.5/5 This place is highly rated and recommended for a good reason. They could use a bit of a renovation but never the less, enjoyed this place. A MUST when visiting San Sebastian. servers were pleasant and friendly. Food served warm (UNlike at ❌Casa Vergara❌ 🤭where food is served C O L D - Literally & figuratively)

I love this place. Some of the best bites of the year here. Highly recommend the pictured pork sandwich, insane flavor. But the real star is the foie gras, one of the best bites of food I’ve ever had in my entire life. The vermut was also really special and the waiters are incredible. Quite cheap too for what you get, 4 dishes and a drink for around €20

The food was excellent! The vibe was perfect and the staff were all great! Funny, friendly and kept it moving. The cheesecake was perfection! Highly recommend as a must stop! There are tables available but we stood at the bar.

So so busy but we managed to share a table with another couple. Chaos at the bar but service was warm and excellent. Delicious sea urchin soup and foi gras pintxos. Great value for money calamari fried.

Best foie gras in town - we went back twice. The sea urchin soup was very creamy and smooth. Overall the best pintxos we’ve had but expect the over crowd and everyone yelling in your ear.

I visited first time of old town restaurant. Other customers also posted, every dishes very tasty and fresh! I try uchin cream, fois grais, mini Berger of beef. I recommend firstly order hot dish, then choice from show case.

One of the best restaurants in San Sebastián, my order was patatas bravas, Arroz (I love it 😍) and carrillera. Food was tasty. Also I would like to send special thanks to staff and special thanks to Kata and Martin, they were amazing and helpful person, Kata advice me a lot and explained the menu well, thanks a lot to her. And Martin he let me feel that restaurant is my home. Highly recommended to visit and try food here.

I went on a Sunday at about 4pm and did not have to wait. You either eat standing at the bar (and you order there) or you sit at a table (and wait to be served). Service is good. Attentive, friendly service. I ordered the pinxtos: steak, foie gras, cod with pepper sauce, prawn bruschetta. They were all fantastic. Would definitely return.

We came here for the octopus as we heard it was one of the best places to get it in San Sebastián and it definitely did not disappoint! The portion size was huge (enough for two to share) and it was delicious. Wish I lived nearby! The pintxos were also great.

First time here and really enjoyed it! The seafood was fresh, especially the octopus and hake fish, both were excellent. The beef was tasty but cut a bit too thick to me, so it was very chewy. Overall, great experience and friendly service!

Wonderful place in the heart of San Sebastian’s Old Town! The atmosphere is cozy, stylish, and full of character. The food is delicious and has its own special touch. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the service is excellent. It is a real pleasure to sit by the window and admire the beautiful architecture around. The restaurant is located right across from the stunning sculpture “Armonía del Sonido” on the façade of the Santa María del Coro Basilica, a masterpiece of modern art that perfectly reflects the harmony of this place. I was very pleased with my visit and will definitely come back! 🌿✨

Great place! It was super busy and you need to wait 5-10 mins inside to make an order, then to picking up your order another hustle to get in thru the crowd! However, fois gras and scallops were the superstars! We couldnt even take a photo and just ate! At the end, if you dont mind the crowd, one of the best in the city.

Fantastic food - from the Pintxos to the food from the menu, went to a couple of bars in San Sebastián and this was my favorite one. You have to get the pork belly with hummus! Also very kind service, reasonable prices so I can’t wait to go back here one day :)

Nestled under the gates of old town the location is great, and luckily the food is equally fantastic. Although we only stopped of for one dish we were glad it was the crispy pork as it was deliciously crispy, meaty and sat upon a creamy mash sauce that balanced out the salty flavour. The perfect compliment to a drink to an ice cold drink.

Great service, friendly staff, spacious restaurant. Creative modern paella. They crisp the rice from the top, and serve it in a squarish pan. But. The shrimp was not particularly fresh, a bit fishy smelling. Mushy flesh if you know what I mean. Not crisp as it should be. The beef is amazing. Flavorful, super tender, not a tough spot on each piece. You can fix this Meson Portales, get it back! 👏

Mesón Portales turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The pintxos were excellent, combining traditional Basque flavors with remarkable freshness and creativity. We also had the chance to try a seasonal dish: baby tuna (bonito) served in a rich, savory sauce accompanied by fried green peppers. The combination was both hearty and refined — a perfect example of how local cuisine can balance simplicity with depth of flavor.

Friendly service and very kid friendly. The pinxos are great but I also loved ordering off the menu. The risotto and steak were my favs! But I’m sure everything is good.

Very nice location! The fish and the meat in the paella was exquisite, but the rice per se lacked some taste. The pinxos were incredibly tasty , same goes for their basque cheesecake

Fantastic friendly staff, happy to help explain the different Pintxos. Huge range and super tasty. Also from the hot menu, you MUST try the risotto de setas y gambas. It’s a Michelin star winner for me.

A well-known pintxo spot in San Sebastián, and for good reason! I tried several pintxos, and the standout for me was the octopus with potatoes, absolutely amazing. The mushroom and cheese pintxo was also delicious, and the meat in brioche was very good. The only letdown was the tartare pintxo. The outer layer was too dry, likely from sitting on display for too long, while the inside remained creamy. I think it would be much better if prepared à la minute instead of being left out for too long. The atmosphere is great, and the place also serves full dinners, which I’d love to come back and try. They have a nice drink selection; I had white wine, which was very good, and others had cerveza de limón, which they also enjoyed. Overall, I really liked it and would return!

Sadly below expectations. The hot pintxos were disappointing – the risotto was overcooked, and the fideuá didn’t match the menu photo. Friendly service and decent wine, but overall overpriced and touristy. Not recommended.

Nestled in a neighborhood a short walk from the old quarter, the tapas was overall above average. The foie gras pastry with grapes was well done, as well as the scallops. The scrambled eggs with anchovies - very generous portion of anchovies.

The pintxos look exquisite, MUCH better than in the menu. The flavours though are very similar to each other: practically everything tasted creamy, slightly fishy with a hint of pepper. Some were frankly rather underwhelming (looking at you, delicias de pato). The service was very prompt, although our request to tell which pintxos were which in our order was ignored. The level of noise inside is not for the faint-hearted.

The pinchos are awesome! Lots of variety, and they were ready instantly!! As a Canadian I appreciated trying things I don't normally get to try like a pincho with anchovies and a pincho with duck. Nice outdoor seating area too. A good choice in San Sebastian.

🌟 Overall: 7.5/10 Tried: Tortilla – 7.5/10: Fresh, with cooked anchovy inside. Nice balance of flavour. Mushroom & prawn pastry – 6.5/10: Just okay for me, but my husband really liked it. Very friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere!

The food was absolutely gorgeous food here! It was busy with a short line, but we managed to get a nice table next to the Pintxos. The hot and cold Pintxos were delicious and loved everything! Defo recommend as a stop.

Tasty food, small pinxtos, service was cold, patio was lovely! The duck pinxtos was unassuming and delicious.