not too long to move from standing bar to a table. pintxos blood sausage and shrimp done so well…read more the texture and flavor is approachable for all palates. pork belly with amazing citrus hummus was unique, also the hake with pea emulsion was tasty, pulpo was a large portion and worth it, beef cheek and mashed potato perfect

Service was good and restaurant was nice not too crowded and lots of options to choose from on the…read moremenu. They also had the menu in english which is helpful. We opted for a few pintxos for lunch while we were visiting town. We also had a couple of drinks my husband got whiskey with coke and I asked for a local cocktail since I'm not much of a wine drinker. I was handed a cup of pacharán which was a bit strong but was nice to try something different. The pintxos came out one at a time which was nice we were able to fully enjoy each on their own. The bao was the only one I didn't really like mostly the bun part. It didn't taste like it was cooked all the way and was a bit gummy and there was not a lot of meat filling. Next was the lamb which was really tender and flavorful. The couscous was ok nothing special and not much seasoning to it. Then the beef cheek and mashed potatoes came out which was the star of the pintxos that we had. It was also very tender and the mash was also cooked perfectly. All of this was shared between the two of us and was very filling. The waiter let us know that some of the pinxtos could also be ordered in a full size if we wanted. We enjoyed sampling the pinxtos and would definitely recommend coming here to get a taste of local cuisine.

They started strong, had a fun atmosphere, a great menu, & the waitress was awesome. She was super…read morefast for how busy they were! The laté was a little watered down for my taste, orange juice, and kombucha were great! Ordered lime bread & the bread was pretty dry. Also ordered the benedict, and the egg was so undercooked/raw on the benny that I'm not sure how they got it on the avocado, no exaggeration! I was struggling, so I forgot to take a pic. For sure nowhere near as good as Old Town Coffee!

Second visit to San Sebastián and of course I'm here at Sakona once again!! This is a real coffee…read moreroaster so they know quality coffee! The first visit was in October 2016 and they were the new kid in town. I'm so glad they are doing well and I can get REAL coffee on the Camino Norte! Today was hot so a Café Frio (Cold Brew) with Oatly 'milk' was PERFECTO! Great location next to the river and right across from old town. Also only a few blocks to the train & bus station. The staff is wonderful. Nice smile to greet us. And free WiFi. Always a plus. Seating inside and outside in the open air. A must visit!

This city has great food! Basically anywhere you go, the food will be pretty and tasty. My…read moreboyfriend and I had to have a quick bite before heading off to the train station and we were walking around the streets and found this restaurant. We sat outside and I ordered cheese ravioli with a mushroom cream sauce. My boyfriend ordered a meat pizza. They placed bread on the table while we waited for our meal. The bread was so light and tasty I ate just about the whole basket. The meals came and they were delicious! I only wish there was more of it to eat. It was THAT good I did not want to stop eating it.

If you need a break from Spanish food, this is a great little Italian place. We had excellent pasta…read moreBolognese and pizza. It is also situated on a nice plaza with a playground for small kids and a merry-go-round. Prompt service and food served it lightning pace for Spain.

We decided to try and make reservations as getting a bar table is sometimes near impossible unless…read moreyou happen to go at the right time. But I have to warn you, the menu is not the same. We actually wanted the pixtos, but you need to order at the bar for those (sad face). Interior looks really nice and looks like fine dining-ish inside. Food was still good, but quite pricey. I honestly would just stick to the pixtos because that's what we came here for and that's what they are noted for.

Their Pinxtos was so good and delicious! My favorite is the squid, if you're also looking for the…read moresea urchin, this is another place since bar sport is temporarily closed. Service is pretty good even if the bar is very busy and pretty chaotic but in San Sebastian, the busy bars is where you wanna be!

Great acai bowl and very nice service. I would recommend. Bowl was fresh and the location was…read moreconvenient.

Avacado toast with salmon and acia bowl were amazing!! Staff was very friendly and helped us with…read morethe menu.

A wonderful spot in a very unassuming place. Located on the basement level of a supermarket, it me…read moreand my family a little time to find. Google maps will lead you to an abandoned looking building but turn around and you'll see a small glass building. Take the escalators down and look for Bar Azkena. We didn't know what to expect, but they have a great breakfast menu. For about 8 euro you get a tortilla patata (or try it with cod or chorizo), jamon tostada, orange juice and coffee. The guy at the counter was super nice and spoke a little bit of English. The food was amazing. You can really tell how fresh the ingredients are in this area and how they pride themselves in the food they serve.

What a spectacular little spot. Being a Monday around noon…read morein San Sebastian in mid-November, many restaurants were closed or on holiday. With curiosity we followed the Yelp recommendations to the small open plaza area outside a market building with signs showing "Pescaderia". The dot showed inside this market building so we ventured downstairs inside a fresh meat and produce market and walked around to find this small storefront with bar stool seating around the counter. All the pintxos are displayed ready for your choosing on the counter area. They have little signs in Spanish indicating the names/description of each plate. There is seating for about 8, maybe 10 people max around the counter. Sit down and select the ones you would like, they will heat it up if needed and pass you the plates. For food safety they don't allow you to take your own--we learned this when a couple next to us tried to take some of the plates themselves. The staff doesn't speak much English but were very friendly and welcoming, and tried their best to explain each item to us when we weren't sure what it was. All the food looked and tasted delicious and we enjoyed every single item, even doubling up on a couple of them since they were so tasty. Highly recommend this place for breakfast/brunch, would come back in a heartbeat next time we're in San Sebastian!

Top notch restaurant with super tasty food and a very friendly staff. Very relaxing family like…read moreatmosphere. Make a reservation well in advance and you won't regret it.

A highlight of downtown Donostia. Casa Urola is a classic on Fermín Calbetón with a lively pintxo…read morebar at street level and a calm dining room upstairs. The kitchen (long led by chef Pablo Loureiro) leans into market-fresh Basque cooking: seafood and vegetables cooked simply and precisely, often kissed by the grill. Service is warm and polished and a cold glass of Txakolina feels made for this room, or standing just outside at a high top, as we did. Dish-wise, my runaway favorite was the artichoke hearts, charred and buttery, sitting in a golden, silky sauce with little shards of jamón and nutty crumbs. I could have eaten twenty. A seared scallop arrived in a light, foamy sauce, topped with a tangle of crisp seaweed and a few toasted seeds. Sweet, briny, and rich without being heavy. Don't miss the cheese-and-pine-nut tartlets: flaky pastry, caramelized onions, and molten Basque cheese (think Idiazabal vibes) scattered with pine nuts. Everything landed perfectly seasoned and balanced. We paired it all with Txakolina and left plotting a return just for those artichokes. Classic Basque cooking here with a faint French twist that left us wanting more - but of course, it was time to continue eating our way down the street.

I figure I write a review since the reviews are outdated. We recently returned from our one week…read moretrip in San Sebastián- basically a food vacation for us. Most nights we had reservations and this is the only night we winged it. Got tired of Pintxos that day but we needed to eat something. Able to find on another site that should good reviews. We waited 10-15 minutes on a busy summer night for a table. Got a table with a view. Service was excellent as our waiter asked our preferred language. Every dish we got where delicious. Octopus was soft. Grilled Sardines was fresh. The grilled scallops was a hit. The price of food was reasonable. Would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful dinner at Igeldo's. We started with the Green Salad and bread. They even have…read moregluten free bread that comes out hot and crusty! We then had the Hake for 2. It was such a moist and flaky fish. It came with potatoes and peppers. The owners are very fun and quite attentive. They have many gluten free options at this great restaurant. We were very pleased.

It was a different feeling entering this contemporary furnished restaurant and its all white theme…read more It stood out for me, as most of the other bars and restaurants in the old part looked more ancient. There was not many people on a rainy sunday night and we got all the attention. The staff were pretty attentive. We ordered white wine and some pintxos. Along with Pulpo De Gallego dish. The Pulpo dish looked more like a modern take on traditional dish. It was tasty nonetheless. It was a good experience here and I enjoyed my time trying out many types of Pintxos. They do have a separate menu for hot Pintxos. I think once you spend a few night in the Old Town, you can get a hang of the variety of Pintxos that are served in the bars.

As a vegetarian it's already hard to find vegetarian-friendly places in Spain but when i walked…read morevast Beti-Jai and saw that it was a 2019 Michelin star restaurant, i figures they HAD to have something. Honestly the food was good! Not a big fan of the tart (specifically because i don't like Brie), but i loveeeed the egg sandwich and another dish (but i don't remember the name) that they made for me. The chef was really sweet; he explains to me which dishes he could make vegetarian and which he recommended. It's pretty affordable too! Surprising for sure considering the location and the face that it's Michelin star. Do go hear, even if it's for a small tapa because the food is good but also the service is great!

I haven't stopped dreaming of having another slice of La Viña cheesecake for 2 years now. There is…read morenothing else like it in the states, not even close. If you are in San Sebastián go get yourself a slice, I promise you won't regret it. Tucked in the back of Old Town, you might walk right past it if you don't know what you're looking for (like we did the first time)! Expect cheesecakes, on cheesecakes, on cheesecakes. They don't stop making them. Can't get busy and loud since the bar is on the smaller side and is majority standing room only. Grab a slice and pair it with a glass of prosecco, cheers!

I came a little earlier so missed the big rush, but it was still busy. Good part is I didn't have…read moreto wait in line, only a few minutes at the counter. After trying it I get what the hype is all about. Best description I give is that it was very flavorful, creamy, and the most delectable cheesecake I've had. I would say it was a cheesecake with a consistency and texture of flan. Compared to the amount of business they get it's quite small inside so seating can be difficult. Going early, helped as I was able to secure a place to sit and enjoy my cheesecake.