A perfect spot for small plates and a cool wine! We arrived…read moreas the opened and got sat with no reservation. They did pack out about 45 min later so I would recommend making a reservation. The staff was kind and helpful on recommendations. She even brought out two of their wines for me to try and decide between. We had the olives, tuna belly (in season) and steak tartare. All were perfect. The olives went well with our wine and the tuna belly was flavorful and juicy. The steak tartare was a highlight. Perfect consistency and topped with a runny egg, as it should be. I would love to visit their Australia location someday.

They open at 7:30 pm on the dot, I would recommend getting there right when they open if you don't…read morehave a reservation. From start to finish our meal was exceptional, quite possibly the best meal we had during our three nights in San Sebastián! The veggie salad was so fresh and tasty, the drinks were exquisite and we finished off with the meat tagliatelle which was unreallllll! Would definitely go back if I ever find myself in this part of the world again!

This restaurant deserves 3 Michelin stars. The food is superb, the staff are amazing people, and…read morethe decor fits the expectations. The presentation was immaculate, usually I care more about the taste but the simplicity and thoughtfulness of each plate made me pause and appreciate the presentation. Each dish was the right temperature, tasted amazing and left me wanting a bit more, but the next dish would come and I'd want more of that and the next...until I was completely stuffed. The pacing was nice ans steady, not leaving too much time to be bored and not too little time to feel like the last bite hasn't gone down. I enjoyed every aspect of this experience- and loved that they offered for us to meet the kitchen staff as well!

One of my favorite meals on my most recent Spain trip, Amelia was a delight. A very fun and…read moreinteresting tasting menu, served in a very laidback yet beautiful atmosphere. Most of the seats in the restaurant are at the kitchen counter, where you get to watch the chef's cook and plate everything. The playlist is awesome, the food is awesome, the service is super friendly and professional. The menu shows influences from Spain, Italy, and Japan, among others. It is a relatively quick tasting, the food is very palatable, you don't get overwhelmed but are very satiated by the end. There wasn't a weak course for me - everything was cooked perfectly. Heavy focus on seafood as expected, but there is a main entree (pigeon, or upgrade to a beautiful a5 wagyu cut - what I did). The bread service was amazing (4 types of butter, 2 types of salt, 2 types of olive oil). The amuse were clean and make you excited for the meal. There are 5 options for champagne aperitifs, and a great selection of wines by the glass. The desserts are phenomenal, some of the best I had on my trip, not overly sweet or indulgent but just right. The meal left such an impression that I tried to come back the next day with my husband (no seats left unfortunately); but I did add on a reservation to Paulo's 1 star in Barcelona (Aleia), which showed some similarities to this menu and was also very good. Can't wait to return to SS and Amelia!

I was with my family eating on Sunday, 14. Food and service were very good. Price OK, according to…read morefood quality. However, the place was beyond cozy and felt cramped. I think that if they do not have adequate space, then, they should not accept large parties. We were accommodated around a round table next to the kitchen where space was tight. In addition, the place was cold. We let them know and service said: "We just turned off the heating system". Ok, that was the reason why we were complaining and they did not do anything to fix it. We ended up eating with our coat on, which was not nice and marred the whole experience. To sum it up, food and table service were good, ambiance and conditions, not so much. A pity that such a nice place could not / did not want to pay attention to details.

Very good restaurant. Also a wine bar with a large wine list by the glass quite cheap…read more Typical basque cuisine with best quality products. Fine décor and very friendly staff. Highly Recomended.

This place gets five stars for the wagyu hamburguesas alone. It's like rare wagyu beef on an…read moreeverything bagel! Exceedingly good. I had to have 2 orders. In general, good solid tapas, a good wine and beer list, and overall the best food I've had in Spain so far. Overall the service is pretty sluggish, and not a lot of English spoken here, but hey, it's in Spain. If you want English go to England.

One of the best places for "Pintxos" or tapas in this area around the Calle Licenciado Poza and the…read moreCalle del Maestro Garcia Rivero. Lively, original Pintxos and friendly staff ! Not to be missed !

We really enjoyed A Fuego Negro. We ended up going twice…read more Their menu is very interesting. Definitely try the vermouth. The fried chicken was very good! The chicken lollipop with chicken foot was delicious. I really enjoyed the olives filled with vermouth gel but my wife did not. The meat brownie was also incredible! The Kobe slider is fantastic. The squid ink donuts were delicious as well. Very earthy and brined. I can't wait to go back to SS to give AFN another try!

A Fuego Negro did not disappoint! Their Michelin Star is well deserved. It's located deep in the…read morebustling Old Town. Not very easy to find, but well worth the search. Inside the restaurant there is a bar counter with prepared pintxos layed out. We were there for the famous Kobe beef sliders and the potato chip fried chicken. Wow, they were amazing! Both selections were seasoned to perfection and the chicken was finger licking good too! I hope to return one day and definitely go for the Kobe beef slider. It was that good. The staff is accommodating and the service is excellent. Don't miss this place if you're in San Sebastian. It's well worth the search to find it to sample their delicious food. Yummy!

Congratulations on your 2024 Michellin star. However, I feel this is a 4.5/5. While the ambiance…read moreand service were stupendous, some of the dishes were odd. We had the white asparagus that was buried in parmesan cheese, and the asparagus was not visible or detectable on the palate. But most dishes were good. I liked the outdoor bar, we waited there for our table and had cocktails.

We had an excellent visit to this Michelin Star restaurant. The staff was very professional and…read morealthough English was not the first language,, they made efforts to let us know of the dishes being served. We selected the tasting menu, and all the dishes were favorable with very nice presentation. This paired with several bottles of wine made for an enjoyable experience Overall, we would highly recommend.

Getting here is easy. Take the Metro Bilbao and get off at the last possible stop. Casa de Marinos…read moreis located just a a few blocks away in the city of Plentzia. Once in the area, you immediately see all the boats along the Plentzia River. This is a fishing community and their seafood screams freshness. Casa de Marinos is a small hotel that holds a restaurant and bar on the 1st floor called La Terraza Del Uribe. Can't speak much about the Hotel since I didn't stay there. However the restaurant serves delicious pinxtos and affordable wines by the glass. Loved the Pimientos Rellenos, and a Lobster wonton. Can't remember what it was actually called but it surely was unique in taste. Enjoyed this restaurant so much I visited it twice and plan to go back on my next visit to the Bilbao/Plentzia. You can view the menu here: http://casasdemarinos.es/la-terraza-del-uribe/

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.

Great wine selection and delicious pintxos. Beautiful ambience and friendly service, too. Love it.read more

Great food, great ambience and great prices highly recommended if you're in Bilbao Spainread more