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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

FACT. The lemon cheesecake (helado de tara de queso con limon) ice cream I had here was my…read morefavourite ever, from the uncannily accurate taste to the perfect little burnt bits on top. END FACT.

BEST icecream in town by far! Absolute favourite is Maracuya…read morebut the're all delicious and made only with the best and natural ingredients. If you're lucky and its not too busy they let you taste a lot of different flavours.

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.

Adorable, welcoming, child-friendly shop offering coffees, desserts, wines, and a variety of…read moreobjects to purchase from mugs to pillow cases. The storefront is characteristic of a childhood fairy tale, bright colors with fun font. The fairy tale continues on the interior, especially for kids. The store also hosts birthdays for children. There is quite a bit of room with tables and a comfy pink floral couch, lower to the ground so it is easier for kids to sit on it. They have books, puzzles and toys that children are welcome to play with while their family members enjoy the beverages. The desserts vary in size which is great for accommodating customers with different appetites. I ordered a croissant with a cafe con leche. They have great signage! There is a sign over the espresso clearly stating the milks on offer for coffee beverages. They also have their free WiFi information on a board. Very helpful! The croissant is seriously the best I've ever had in my life. The coffee was great. There is a back room with sale items, including child sized aprons and floor mats. They have clean bathrooms available for customers. I returned again today to buy a small stationary booklet created by a local artist. The shopkeeper kindly wrapped it for me in pink flamingo paper, free of charge. How nice is that? Needless to say, this is THE place I would frequent if I lived here. I love it!

Items Selected: Mille Feuille…read moreParis Brest Butter Croissant Mini Chocolate Croissant Apricot Cake Cream Donut Part of a group of independently owned Basque bakeries collectively flying under the Ogi Berri Bread Company banner, Pasteleria Okindegia on Kalea Usandizaga was selected for road snacks en route to Bordeaux, and with some of the friendliest service encountered in all of San Sebastian the compilation of six French and Spanish pastries was not only a bargain at just €8.65, but for the most part also quite good. Small like most bakeries of Europe, the standing space flanked on three sides by cases, tables, and racks with no less than fifty items up for offer, it was to Spanish-only service from a duo of older women that inquiries were directed and doing my best to interpret gestures and descriptions the eventual order was boxed and wrapped with a great deal of attention, each item easily withstanding the subsequent three hour drive and a wait in the car during lunch, only the Brest suffering from any sog, though the whipped cream filling really did it no favors to begin with. Faring far better with options including an American style donut, the same cream here not having as notable an effect on brioche as it did on choux, it was admittedly slightly disappointing the same exact filling was used within puff pastry layers of the Mille Feuille, but with a crisp shatter to fork as well as tooth any complaints were quickly set aside considering the quality of each bite, the large slab ringing in just shy of $2 US. Happy to see some smaller options offered, both the butter croissant and two-bite chocolate version well-crafted though not quite on par with Galparsoro, the sampling ended with a sugar slicked roll flavored with fruit, and with a soft crumb something like coffee cake with a bit more moisture the flavor was indeed quite sweet, the jammy apricot center not dissimilar to the texture of pate de fruit.

Very nice bakery, bread is crispy and done with organic flour. Better value than Baranexte or other…read morebakery chains. They also sell very nice local pastries and ice cream. to try if you are staying around Bueno Pastor area.