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Amelia

Amelia

4.6(11 reviews)
58.3 km

We celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary at Amelia, and it was an extraordinary experience. From…read morestart to finish, both the service and the cuisine were flawless.  Every dish on the tasting menu showcased remarkable precision. Highlights for us included the luxurious langoustine paired with foie gras and champagne, as well as the Wagyu option offered in place of the pigeon. The interplay of flavors across every course was phenomenal. To top off a memorable evening, getting to briefly meet Chef Paulo Airaudo in person was a special touch. Amelia delivered an unforgettable milestone celebration. The vibe is fun and unpretentious - the open concept and being able to see the whole production at work was a noteworthy experience.

They say not doing a Michelin star restaurant in San Sebastián is like going to the Sistine Chapel…read moreand not looking up. I did my homework and I decided that Amelia seemed to be the most universally appreciated of them all. Others were controversial or not open while I was in town. Also with Barcelona as our 1st stop on our trip, we had just enjoyed Disfrutar a few days prior. I noticed that chef friends that love the region, seem to be enthralled with the culinary traditions in the Basque region, more than the fine dining here. So I guess what I'm saying is, it's ok to come to San Sebastián, enjoy the Pintxos and quality of ingredients, and not feel like you need to do non stop Michelin stars. One slightly disappointing thing here, I was hoping to be sitting at a chefs counter, we put in a request for it, but since there was 3 of us, we were stuck at a table. Service was nice, but we missed the show that it felt like every other diner got and we were so looking forward to. At this price point reservations should probably guarantee a seat at the counter or table. We agreed to their non-guarantee of the counter, but you feel slighted when not chosen for it, and who wants to start their meal off with a disappointment. Won't dock them a star for it though. Started off with 2 beautiful presentations of protein and produce ingredients used in our tasting menu for this evening. It was a chance for them to tell us about ingredients and for us to ask questions. Wild Trout Roe - nice pastry crunch to contrast the roe that explodes Kamatoro/Palamos Prawn/Caviar - the richness of the fatty tuna, sweetness of the shrimp, and salinity of the caviar worked perfectly. Also loved the smoky gelee from tuna bones. Langoustine/ Champagne sauce with foie. The foie gras really mixed into the sauce here to create high end surf and turf. Ricciola and Tomato - beautiful amberjack crudo in tomato water with some Shiso oil added. King Crab/ Tear Peas/ Iberian Pork Broth - I was disappointed as the peas were late in the season and not impressive for me. Kind of tough and chewy. I'm not an expert in these peas, but this can't be what all the fuss is about. The Bread - I love when high end restaurants have such a respect for the art of baking, and present it as such. Lobster/ Pumpkin - the lobster was a little purposefully undercooked, which made me wonder if we overcook our lobster in the US. We just might. Lobster Revenge - different textures don't always have to include crunchy, we had this debate at the table. Was each texture different? Yes, so I loved this dish. Pigeon/ Onion/ Baby Zucchini - pigeon is used as the meat course often in European fine dining, takes on the characteristic of red meat. Quite a few shaved truffles also made it on the plate. Potato/ Oyster/ Vin Juane - pasta stuffed with potato puree. This had the flavor profile of a cheesy nutty wine sauce. Excellent Sage and Lemon Palate Cleanser was next - did its job in a refreshing way leading to desserts The Cheese - cheesecake, flan, whatever we are calling it, it worked. Daurikas Caviar/ Banana/ Rum - the only fail of the night. I'm getting tired of chefs doing the caviar on dessert thing, it's everywhere at the moment. And this one, to have the right balance should have had 1/4 or 1/5 of the amount. Couldn't taste the banana or anything else here. So much was just a waste of an expensive ingredient. Luckily we finished off a great meal at Amelia with an assortment of chocolates and other sweet goodies.

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Mirador de Ulía

3.7(11 reviews)
58.4 km

The food, the view, and the service were all wonderful. We also really appreciated that they were…read moreflexible. One of us is a vegetarian and the other is lactose intolerant. We got one Vegetarian Menu and one Degustacion Menu without lactose. When you make the reservation, they ask about allergies and children so that they can tailor your meal to your needs. Our server was a lovely woman (Olatz) who was friendly and knowledgeable. She did a very nice job describing each dish without being obnoxious or pretentious. She paid attention so that she wasn't rushing us through the courses with a very nice pacing. She was attentive without being intrusive. We did not get the wine pairing but ordered individual glasses of wine which were 7 EUR each, water was 4 EUR and espresso at the end of the meal was 3 EUR. The food was wonderful with great flavors, combinations, and creativity.

Amazing 5-star experience all around: the view, the food, and the service! Great value among the…read moreMichelin options, but clear winner for the view. Ecstatic with our choice; highly recommended. View: 15 minutes drive from downtown. Online photos showed nice night and day views, but we chose lunch to maximize visibility. Smart choice: One of our best dining views to date. We sat in front of the panoramic windows and were treated to spectacular views of San Sebastián city, beaches and mountains. TIP: earlier lunch seating probably gives best views. Food: There were 2 tasting menus: we chose the 10-course "de la casa" (house) menu. Food was varied and beautifully presented. We loved the lamb rump mosaic, green apple and cider, live clam rice, and "interludio". Other dishes were good, but not at the same level. We were also treated to an extra dessert course and coffee/baileys shot - a great way to end the meal. We felt the wine pairing was pricey, so opted for a recommended bottle of Albariño which complemented most of the courses, a glass of red rioja for the meats, and a muscatel for dessert. Didn't feel like a compromise. Service: Wonderful staff especially Xabier and Jonathan who took care of us. Service was laid back, sometimes slow, but always warm and friendly. We took over 3 hours for the entire meal, but loved the whole experience.

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Mirador de Ulía - Marinated Atlantic mackerel with hazelnut and pistachio foam

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El Molino de Urdániz - modern_european - Updated October 2026

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