La guía de Maria
RESTAURANTS
If you are looking for local traditional cuisine in San Sebastian, don't miss the following restaurants (and think about booking on time, they get soon fully booked!) I
Traditional cuisine with a modern touch, simplicity and respect for the product. In addition to the à la carte option, during the week they also serve a menu of the day for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Thursday and for lunch on Fridays.
Don't miss the secreto ibérico!
They have a restaurant (floor -1) and a bar(ground floor facing the bay). You can ask for "raciones" or bites in the bar, if you don't want to go to the restaurant.
It's 5 minutes walking distance from the appartment.
From 13:30 to 15:30 From 20:30 to 23:00 Closed Sunday night and all day Monday
83 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Narru Restaurant
22 San Martin KaleaTraditional cuisine with a modern touch, simplicity and respect for the product. In addition to the à la carte option, during the week they also serve a menu of the day for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Thursday and for lunch on Fridays.
Don't miss the secreto ibérico!
They have a restaurant (floor -1) and a bar(ground floor facing the bay). You can ask for "raciones" or bites in the bar, if you don't want to go to the restaurant.
It's 5 minutes walking distance from the appartment.
From 13:30 to 15:30 From 20:30 to 23:00 Closed Sunday night and all day Monday
Best place if you like fish and seafood!
Located in the little harbour next to the Acquarium, 7 minutes walking distance from the appartment.
If the weather is fine, you can ask for a table outside.
28 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Rampa
26-27 Kaiko PasealekuaBest place if you like fish and seafood!
Located in the little harbour next to the Acquarium, 7 minutes walking distance from the appartment.
If the weather is fine, you can ask for a table outside.
High quality local gastronomy and excellent wine cellar.
My favorites are "arroz con almejas", rice with clams or just clams in parsley sauce. Grilled meats are excellent too!
For the wine, let the sommelier guide you according to the dishes you order, and you can ask him to show the cellar...if you are a wine lover, you will like it!
It is located in Igeldo hill, you need to take a cab (10 minutes). In the summer and if the weather is ok, you can ask for a table in the terrace!
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rekondo
57 Igeldo PasealekuaHigh quality local gastronomy and excellent wine cellar.
My favorites are "arroz con almejas", rice with clams or just clams in parsley sauce. Grilled meats are excellent too!
For the wine, let the sommelier guide you according to the dishes you order, and you can ask him to show the cellar...if you are a wine lover, you will like it!
It is located in Igeldo hill, you need to take a cab (10 minutes). In the summer and if the weather is ok, you can ask for a table in the terrace!
Local seasonal products cooked in a traditional style. The T-bone steak has a very high reputation. Ask a plate of Joselito iberian ham as starter to share!
It's located in the Old Town, close to Santa Maria church, 10 minutes away from the appartment.
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gandarias
23 31 de Agosto KaleaLocal seasonal products cooked in a traditional style. The T-bone steak has a very high reputation. Ask a plate of Joselito iberian ham as starter to share!
It's located in the Old Town, close to Santa Maria church, 10 minutes away from the appartment.
Local traditional restaurant at a very good value in the Old Town.
They offer daily menus for 31 € and tasting menus 43€
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Restaurante la Fábrica
17 Portu KaleaLocal traditional restaurant at a very good value in the Old Town.
They offer daily menus for 31 € and tasting menus 43€
Michelin starred gastronomic restaurant, avant-garde cuisine and style.
Located in a private enclave high on the Monte Igueldo hill.
You will need a cab to get there and it will take you around 15-20 minutes.
Akelare ranks among the world’s most highly regarded restaurants. Situated high on Igueldo hill, visitors can not only enjoy outstanding dishes but also dazzling views over the Basque countryside and the ocean. The chef, Pedro Subijana, carries with him more than 50 years of experience and skilfully blends classicism and innovation. Not only are all dishes beautifully presented, but they also provide their recipients with some of the most scrumptious flavors and textures in the world. With dishes ranging from egg and caviar with cauliflower purée to foie gras and ox steaks, Akelaŕe manages to invoke a subtle play of ingredients and pays homage to its Basque heritage. The restaurant stands as a symbol for the development and success of Northern Spanish cuisine.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Akelare
56 Padre Orkolaga IbilbideaMichelin starred gastronomic restaurant, avant-garde cuisine and style.
Located in a private enclave high on the Monte Igueldo hill.
You will need a cab to get there and it will take you around 15-20 minutes.
Akelare ranks among the world’s most highly regarded restaurants. Situated high on Igueldo hill, visitors can not only enjoy outstanding dishes but also dazzling views over the Basque countryside and the ocean. The chef, Pedro Subijana, carries with him more than 50 years of experience and skilfully blends classicism and innovation. Not only are all dishes beautifully presented, but they also provide their recipients with some of the most scrumptious flavors and textures in the world. With dishes ranging from egg and caviar with cauliflower purée to foie gras and ox steaks, Akelaŕe manages to invoke a subtle play of ingredients and pays homage to its Basque heritage. The restaurant stands as a symbol for the development and success of Northern Spanish cuisine.
THE BEST PINTXOS (AVOID TOURIST TRAPS!)
You will find a lot of pintxo bars in town, specially in the Old Town, and it's easy to get lost...Besides, we've seen new "tourist traps" in the last years...so try to stick to the traditional ones.
Here are my favorites.
This bar is located facing the cathedral of the Good Shepert (Buen pastor), 5 minutes away fron the appartment. You can have a seat if you order pintxos or bites (normally we eat the pintxos standing up, but some places offer the possibility to have a seat and eat the pintxos confortably). The tortilla de patatas is very good!
10 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Iturrioz
30 San Martin KaleaThis bar is located facing the cathedral of the Good Shepert (Buen pastor), 5 minutes away fron the appartment. You can have a seat if you order pintxos or bites (normally we eat the pintxos standing up, but some places offer the possibility to have a seat and eat the pintxos confortably). The tortilla de patatas is very good!
Zeruko offers a less traditional style of pintxos, very sophisticated and surprising. They are also a bit expensive but it is true that there is a lot of work behind each of the bites.
Try the "hoguera de bacalao", a cod based pintxo.
124 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Zeruko
11 Arrandegi KaleaZeruko offers a less traditional style of pintxos, very sophisticated and surprising. They are also a bit expensive but it is true that there is a lot of work behind each of the bites.
Try the "hoguera de bacalao", a cod based pintxo.
Specialized in anchovies pintxos. My favorite is the pintxo de anchoa con crema de centollo: anchovy pintxo with a crab creamy sauce on top
63 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Txepetxa
5 Arrandegi KaleaSpecialized in anchovies pintxos. My favorite is the pintxo de anchoa con crema de centollo: anchovy pintxo with a crab creamy sauce on top
Try the Kobe burger pintxo and the huge olives filled with a Vermouth sauce.
64 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A Fuego Negro
31 31 de Agosto KaleaTry the Kobe burger pintxo and the huge olives filled with a Vermouth sauce.
Casa Urola
20 Fermin Calbeton KaleaThe tuna mini burger is very good
Ask for a "completo": small tuna sandwich with anchovies and "piparras" (a local green slightly green pepper).
93 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bodega Donostiarra
13 Peña y Goñi KaleaAsk for a "completo": small tuna sandwich with anchovies and "piparras" (a local green slightly green pepper).
The specialty is a must: home made cheesecake. If you go for a pintxo tour in the Old Town, you can go to this place for desert and try the cheesecake with a glass of cava.
76 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La Viña
3 31 de Agosto KaleaThe specialty is a must: home made cheesecake. If you go for a pintxo tour in the Old Town, you can go to this place for desert and try the cheesecake with a glass of cava.
My favorite and most famous one: pintxo de solomillo (beef), you can ask it in the counter.
136 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gandarias
23 31 de Agosto KaleaMy favorite and most famous one: pintxo de solomillo (beef), you can ask it in the counter.
Try the duck foie pintxo (pintxo de foie) and also the risotto de hongos (fungi risotto), the kebab and the carrilleras (beef cheek in wine sauce) pintxos
61 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Borda Berri
12 Fermin Calbeton KaleaTry the duck foie pintxo (pintxo de foie) and also the risotto de hongos (fungi risotto), the kebab and the carrilleras (beef cheek in wine sauce) pintxos
Goiz-Argi
4 Fermin Calbeton KaleaMy favorite is the shrimps pintxo!
My suggestion : pintxo de foie (duck foie pintxo, very tasty, with a little bit of black pepper)
91 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar Nestor
10 Fermin Calbeton KaleaMy suggestion : pintxo de foie (duck foie pintxo, very tasty, with a little bit of black pepper)
A very traditional bar in the Old Town Calle Mayor. Try the fried tempura shrimps.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Paco Bueno
6 C. MayorA very traditional bar in the Old Town Calle Mayor. Try the fried tempura shrimps.
VEGAN AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Local traditional cuisine, excellent products, specially vegetables, but also grilled fish and meat.
Don't miss the seasonal dishes, like baby green peas in June.
The pintxos in the counter are also worth to taste (tuna mini burger)
For desert, the mojito sorbet is delicious, light and refreshing for ending your meal!
Drink: try the Txakoli Txomin Etxaniz, a local sparkling white wine
Located in the Old Town, 10 minutes away from the appartment.
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Casa Urola
20 Fermin Calbeton KaleaLocal traditional cuisine, excellent products, specially vegetables, but also grilled fish and meat.
Don't miss the seasonal dishes, like baby green peas in June.
The pintxos in the counter are also worth to taste (tuna mini burger)
For desert, the mojito sorbet is delicious, light and refreshing for ending your meal!
Drink: try the Txakoli Txomin Etxaniz, a local sparkling white wine
Located in the Old Town, 10 minutes away from the appartment.
A cozy vegetarian cafe with an eclectic style, Kafe Botanika offers something a little different. Enjoy healthy, international cuisine in the dining room or enchanting outside area.
Healthy breakfasts and fresh fruit juices!
10 minutes walking distance from the appartment
45 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Botanika
8 Gernikako Arbola PasealekuaA cozy vegetarian cafe with an eclectic style, Kafe Botanika offers something a little different. Enjoy healthy, international cuisine in the dining room or enchanting outside area.
Healthy breakfasts and fresh fruit juices!
10 minutes walking distance from the appartment
802 Yoga Studio
4 C. UrdanetaDrop in yoga lesson 15€
You need to book in advance and pay online on their website.
Organic food store and nutritional supplements.
Two shops in town: the closest one is located Calle Easo 14, 2 minutes away from the appartment.
Suzie speaks fluent English!
Herboristeria HOLI
19 Alameda del Blvd.Organic food store and nutritional supplements.
Two shops in town: the closest one is located Calle Easo 14, 2 minutes away from the appartment.
Suzie speaks fluent English!
Healthy food and excellent breakfasts, close to the Old Town.
Open from 6 am to 1 am
Friday closes at 3pm
Closed on Saturday
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Yellow Deli
5 Etxague Jenerala kaleaHealthy food and excellent breakfasts, close to the Old Town.
Open from 6 am to 1 am
Friday closes at 3pm
Closed on Saturday
Misura Restaurant
162 P.º de MiramónHealthy, vegan & gastronomic!