Places in this collection
Casa Valles
barCalle Los Reyes Católicos, 10, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Original pintxo bar, known for the 'gilda' (vadir peppers, anchovies, olives on a stick). Recommended to try at least two.
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barFermin Calbeton Kalea, 10, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Known for various pintxos, including sea urchin cream (uni custard served in shell), foie gras pintxo, and spicy sausage on bread.
View on Google MapsLa Cepa de Bernardo
bar31 de Agosto Kalea, 7, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Renowned for Iberico ham, also recommended for Greek croquettes and prawns that are eaten whole.
View on Google MapsLa Espiga
barSan Martzial Kalea, 48, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Famous for 'La Delicia', a combination of bread, hard-boiled egg, parsley, onion vinaigrette, anchovies, and salt.
View on Google MapsBar Desy
restaurantLocal 19, C. Ronda, 4, local 4, 20001 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Known for its Basque cheesecake, described as sublime, loose, and delicious. Also serves a burger.
View on Google MapsCasa Julián
restaurantCalle del Gral. Pardiñas, 36, Salamanca, 28001 Madrid, Spain
Restaurant located a cab ride from San Sebastián, famous for its steak. Offers a long lunch experience in a historic setting dating back to 1951.
View on Google MapsAntonio taberna
restaurantBergara Kalea, 3, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Highly recommended for its tortilla and the 'Ventresca con Anchoas' pintxo, featuring crunchy bread, roasted tomato, tuna belly, anchovies, and guindilla peppers in olive oil.
View on Google MapsBodegón Asador Joxe Mari
restaurantHerriko Plaza, s/n, 20810 Orio, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Restaurant serving perfectly charred and caramelized fish with a smoky flavor. Friendly chefs share their knowledge.
View on Google MapsBar Nestor
restaurantArrandegi Kalea, 11, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Famous steakhouse with a very limited seating capacity (10 people) and only two tortillas made daily (24 slices total). Known for its massive, rare steaks, delicious tomatoes with salt and oil, Padron peppers, and local Txakoli wine. Reservations are essential and require arriving very early.
View on Google MapsGanbara
restaurantC. de San Jerónimo, 21, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Anthony Bourdain's favorite pintxos spot in San Sebastian, an institution for over 40 years. Known for its legendary mushroom and egg yolk dish, garlic prawns, and T-bone steak. A common starting point for pintxos tours.
View on Google MapsLa Viña
restaurant31 de Agosto Kalea, 3, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
And transcript as a place for Basque cheesecake next door to La Cepa.
View on Google MapsBorda Berri
restaurantFermin Calbeton Kalea, 12, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
And transcript as a pintxos bar known for pork rib and crispy pig's ear.
View on Google MapsEl Tamboril
restaurantArrandegi Kalea, 2, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
And transcript as a Michelin-recommended pintxos bar with a modern setting.
View on Google MapsErrioguardaenea Jatetxea
restaurantIturriaga Kalea, 12, 20120 Hernani, Gipuzkoa
Modern Basque restaurant serving excellent value tasting menus, highlights include crab and corn dish, beef, and beetroot dessert. Recommended in Guía Repsol (Spain's equivalent to Michelin Guide).
View on Google MapsLa Txuleteria
restaurantPadre Larroca Kalea, 6, 20001 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Well known for their txuleta, we got the glacian ribeye which was deliciously tender. The bill was just over €200 for 4 people including a bottle of wine, all the sides and steak.
View on Google MapsLa Tortilleria
restaurantAntón De Luzuriaga, Claudio A. Luzuriaga Kalea, 2, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
A delicious melt in mouth gooey salty tortilla. It’s a small takeaway place without seats where you can order a full, half or slice of tortilla. An absolute must for breakfast or a snack.
View on Google MapsArenales Donostia
barBoulevard Zumardia, 11, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
A cute wine bar and bistro with outside seating away from the crowded pinxos bars. The menu changes and has lots of creative dishes that involve fresh seasonal ingredients. They also have some really nice natural wines to try.
View on Google MapsTxirrita Sagardotegia
restaurantSan Bartolome Kalea, 32, 20007 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
A basque cider house where you can pour yourself unlimited cider. It has a set menu with dishes like cod omelette, cod pil pil, steak and cheeses. Such a fun and unique experience.
View on Google MapsSimona Specialty Coffee Club
cafeRamón María Lili Pasealekua, 2, Bajo, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain
Best coffee place in town, highly regarded independent roaster with multiple locations.
View on Google MapsThe Loaf
cafeDonostia, Spain
Serves classic Basque pastries like pastel Vasco.
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