The owner is a sweet lady and she recommended the Pastel Vasco. The pastel vasco and the cheesecake…read morewere excellent! Service was friendly, fast, and welcoming. The location is perfect - right by the beach.

What a lovely shop with a friendly woman behind the counter. We stopped by twice to grab a quick…read moreafternoon espresso and pick up pastries to take back to our hotel. The woman who runs the bakery was friendly and kind and made wonderful recommendations for what to try. Can't wait to come back on our next visit.

multiple popsicle spot in old town, with many flavors, kids like Oreo but it's icy, then a choice…read moreof dipping in chocolate and cookie/nutty toppings

Popsicles!! They have such a variety of flavor options, including popsicles with filling, fruit and…read moreplain solid popsicles. They also have different sizes depending on your preference. After selecting your popsicle, you can dip it in chocolate (white, milk and chocolate) and a variety of toppings from there. I got the cheesecake popsicle, dipped in dark chocolate with hazelnut and it was delicious. The cheesecake popsicle comes with a raspberry filling.

We were in San Sebastián for the week and found this great bar for one of the best ciders we had!!!…read more Great location, and very friendly.

After a couple of nights of pintxo hopping in Donostia's old town, my wife and I were looking to…read moreenjoy a sit-down dinner. We came to the right spot. Sidreria Beharri is a Basque cider house. But instead of a fixed menu featuring all you can drink cider, we chose a different selection. We started off with two glases of Txakoli, or Basque sparkling white wine, along with a plate of sliced fresh tomatoes garnished with olive oil and salt. Splendid! Our main dish was rape, or angler fish, which was recommended by our server. It was a great suggestion. The fish was filleted and its soft white meat was grilled with butter, olive oil and parsley, and it came with thinly sliced potatoes grilled in the same sauce. It was outstanding. We finished off the meal with a nice slice of cheesecake-fluffy but not too sweet. The servers were attentive and answered all our questions, and the atmosphere was lively as other guests enjoyed the fixed meals that came with unlimited glasses of cidra, or Basque hard cider, which they filled from a wooden barrel. I highly recommend this fine establishment.

You must eat here. The food is outstanding. An eclectic menu with traditional Basque meeting…read moreinfluences from Asia, India, Latin America. All prepared with care and attention to detail. Portions are generous. Flavors are big and balanced. Just delicious, whether seafood or meat or vegetables. We had scallops in a deep seafood stock, grilled hake with Thai infused coconut milk and lobster oil, and classic Indian butter chicken. Each dish outstanding on its own, all from one kitchen is wow. Presentation is thoughtful and beautiful. Vibe is cool without trying to be cool. Feels relaxed. Fun music playing without being loud or intrusive. Staff are fun and friendly and precise in their care. And to take it all to the next level was our host, Cesar. Not just thoughtful and welcoming but his passion for each dish and the care and thought that goes into them was obvious. His joy is genuine and we appreciated him sharing details with us so we could be part of the fun. In a city with so much wonderful food, La Madame stands out because it is a sit down restaurant, serving fresh and inspired and delicious food, with care and creativity and obsessive detail and pure happiness. Make a reservation, it's worth it. And take in the joy Cesar shares with you through every dish.

Good Many people had…read moresaid this place was amazing. The service was really good. The Scallops and Hamburger were really good from what the people in our group ordered. The scallops were a main course but only had 5 scallops not starch or vegetables, great flavor. So both that ordered the scallops thought they should be more to the dish. The large prawns from Ecuador influence was delicious with basil and peanut sauce. Everyone said the Indian influenced butter chicken was best dish of the night. The pork potsticker from Vietnam Was really nice. The waiter we had took us on a great food journey during the description. The cocktails were great with a nice variety. The Bad: My group had a 4 star experience I had a 3 star experience. To start we were a party of 6 and they only brought 3 menus and they asked me for my order before I was even able to look at the menu. So having to wait on looking at the menu was rather rude in my opinion each customer should get a menu. So started off with a negative. Especially since they were asking us to order when 2-3 people hadn't even looked at the menu. The waiter should let everyone know to share the menus when they only bring three menus for a party of 6. I ordered the Wellington 2.0 It should be called .5 For me it wasn't an improvement on a beef Wellington it was not even half a beef Wellington. It was a take on Beef Wellington. But the puff pastry was an after thought that didn't even cover the top of my steak. They said the steak would be medium and recommended that. It was just below medium rare very blood. The broccoli was cooked okay but not really seasoned. I had never had parsnips but figured I would try something new it had foie Gras, also so I now know this combination is not for me. See photos So I don't recommend Wellington 2.0 Unless you just very rare medium rare, with parsnip purées and foie Gras.

Such a wonderful chocolate shop to visit if you are in San Sebastian for the day!…read more I will be the first to say that I am not the biggest chocolate fan, yes bring out the pitchforks to hunt me down. With that said though, I do enjoy various types of homemade style chocolate and that is really what Casa Aramendia brings to the table. Located within the tight alleyways of old town San Sebastian, most may pass it by, but do yourself a favor and bookmark this if you are a chocolate fan as it is worthwhile. The staff is very friendly, speak good English, and more than willing to help you choose some delectable chocolate. While browsing around I'd suggest watching the back room where they are making the chocolate you are eating at the moment or in the process of buying. Like most chocolate stores, they are willing to let you nibble on a few samples to help you decide which bunch you will be devouring. One downside, which is a bad word to use in this case, is the chocolate is not cheap, but trust me it is worth it as the flavors are intense and insanely tasty!

What a delightful chocolate shop. Perfect place to grab a tasty souvenir of San Sebastian (you…read moreknow, one that will pair well with the local cider, txakoli, or Rioja you've already packed into your bag). We stopped in to purchase the ever popular chocolate iphone. All of the delights of the regular iphone, but with no bugs or new operating systems to make you mad. Super convenient location in old town by all the pinxto bars!

Loved their gelato. The choices of flavors were plentiful and they allowed me to taste before…read morebuying. The lady behind the counter was the sweetest. There was a line almost every time I walked past this store. It's located on the pedestrian area of Old Town, just a few doors from the tourism office. The sugar cone was really tasty and crisp. My ice cream was delish !!!!

Decent gelato, but not perfect. Sampled two flavors only - maracuya (passionfruit) had very little…read moreflavor, but overall texture was ok. The better of the two - strawberry cheesecake, had chunks throughout and was addicting. However, both flavors had some ice crystals on them, not really what you expect from gelato when it should be super fresh. They have long lines but it moves very quickly, tough to see all of the flavors you just have to choose fast.

A very unique experience…read more If you have never been to a cider house in Basque Country and do not have an experience or local friend with you, it will take a you a few minutes (or even longer!) to figure out what to do when you walk into one! You are given a glass, walked over to a long wooden table, left with a plate full of delicious chorizo, which usually arrives within the first minutes, and left there to figure the rest out for yourselves! We were fortunate to have a good friend who was born and raised in the area, so he coached us when we visited Petritegi. Our group got a table next to the rows of cider barrels, so all we had to do was get up, take three steps, and fill up our glasses with cider right out of a barrel. Just as we were sitting down, someone in the hall behind us yelled out "txotx!" (pronounced "CHOACH") and a whole bunch people around the hall jumped up and started walking towards him! Our friend told us that "txotx" means the person is about to open the tap on one of the huge barrels. All interested parties are supposed to stand up from their meals, get in line, and hold their glass at just the right angle to catch a couple of fingers of cider from that hissing stream. A lady who was standing behind me on the line saw me filling up my glass, and said, "No, no! pour just a little and keep coming back for more!" Apparently, the idea is to drink your cider while it is still bubbly from the pour. See, you are supposed to hold your glass as far away from the tab as possible so the one inch or so that your pour has as much air bubbles in it as possible! Needless to say that we all got cider all over our hands until we finally got a hang of it and stated txotxing left and right!! Meanwhile at the table the food kept coming! Salt cod omelette, Fried salt cod with peppers, bone-in ribeye steak and for Dessert (cheese, quince jelly, walnuts, almond 'tiles' and 'cigarettes'). Cider and bread were included of course! This meal at Petritegi was one of the most memorable parts of our group of six. We laughed, we drank, we laughed, we talked, we laughed, we ate and we laughed some more and in between we yelled out txotx as often as we could!

This is can't-miss if you're in the San Sebastián area. We were staying in San Sebastián, got a…read moretaxi to drive us to Petritegi. We had a reservation for a tour at 11am. Fascinating to see the apple orchards and see how they make cider. So much fun trying to catch cider with a cup as they open the spigot from the giant barrel and cider comes streaming. The traditional Basque meal we had was incredible: sausage, cod omelet, fried cod with bell peppers, huge steak, finished with walnuts, cheese and butter cookies. AND all you can drink cider, ofc. Afterwards we walked to town and caught a bus back to San Sebastián. Perfect outing.

The food was pretty good for a quick bite to eat. We got ham and cheese sandwiches here. The staff…read morewas friendly enough. The feel was not super welcoming and it was kind of loud in there so it a 3.5 star. It works for a quick bite to eat.

This place is next to where I stayed, the pastries look amazing and are pricey. I stopped in twice…read morechose different pastries and was disappointed both times, ending up throwing my purchases away.

Items Selected: Pelayo…read moreRosquillas Pastel Valesco Fruit Ring Cream Bun Persian Celebrating a temporary break in the rain by visiting Mount Igueldo and the San Sebastian Aquarium it was with weather again turning stormy that shelter was sought at Hogar Dulce Hogar and with the small dining room packed as the heavens once again burst forth the experience was mostly a good one, a half dozen pastries selected to enjoy at a table with free WiFi with only the dried out fruit ring found to lack. Loosely translated as "Home Sweet Home," the interior cozy with service capable of understanding English though somewhat limited in their ability to explain the goods, it was just prior to 18h00 that I arrived to the bustling cafe and although only a fraction of items were listed in terms of names or prices it was largely a matter of experience that guided my order, a few items plated for now with the rest photographed and rebagged for later. Obviously no longer warm given the time of arrival, most of the items likely sitting on shelves since the bakery opened midday, it was first in bites of an item labeled as "Pelayo" that my palate was entrusted, the almond-crusted cake something like a Pastel Crema fortified with frangipane while the more traditional Pastel Valesco was itself topped in nuts, the interior just short of 'set' and eggy with restrained sweetness. Already mentioning the fruit ring, a laminated 'donut' that may have been good when fresh but clearly here suffering from time left uncovered behind glass, a far better flavor was found in the cinnamon-sugar dusted Rosquillas, the texture not unlike that of a churro with a light crunch to the outside giving way to a wispy open crumb. Relatively straight forward with the cream bun, the dough itself light while insides were more "custard" than the those found elsewhere in Spain, it was finally with a crispy Persian that the tasting concluded and with a similar vanilla texture sandwiched between flaky layers of puff pastry the results were by far the best version of the item found throughout my Basque visit - potentially the best pastry sampled in all of San Sebastian.

We went to this cafe after walking the beach this afternoon. It has a great environment! It has a…read morecozy fire place and couches. There is outside seating and many tables to select from. There are toys available for children so the adults can enjoy cafe. They also have croissants and pastries. I wish I had tried the tea because it looked excellent! It has cute mugs with tea bags. We sat here for hours talking. It is definitely a welcoming environment. They accept cards and cash.

Oh my. Adele playing overhead, the smell of brownies baking, on the sweetest corner of a tiny…read moreshopping district, I feel as if I've found the first coffee shop for socializing that wasn't a bar. This is a place you'd write your lyrical opus and have tiny delights. They have fresh zumo naturales and chocolate-covered donuts, tiny cupcakes with pink vanilla icing, birthday cake slices and all the chocolate and coffee concoctions you would want. Choco mint is all white and green and cozies. You won't be able to get enough breathing done here because the air is oh so delicioso. On a sunday, I think I'll just sit here and be inspired. Hmmm. . . I want to live here and keep practicing Spanish and learn and research Euskara. Can I? Please some rich prince or princess, wisk me away to your castle so I may reside here forever. It is a magical land.