One of the very few Asian restaurants in San Sebastián, but by far the best! The menu options are…read morevast spanning various Asian cultures such as Japanese, Chinese,Thai and Vietnamese. I tried the sushi, dim sum, the duck noodles and a chicken dish and everything was off the charts! The atmosphere is a little upscale so dress to impress and the service is superb! I highly recommend Tsi Tao if you're in the mood for some Asian delights and even if you're not you'll leave feeling completely satisfied and probably planning your next trip back!

Good spot for some Asian food while in Spain! We were enjoying all the great Spanish food but after…read morea few weeks traveling in Europe my partner was really craving some noodles so we stopped in. I had the Tom yum soup which had a really flavorful broth which was restorative as I was feeling a bit sick. My partner got a vegetable and chicken noodle dish which was also really great! The only thing I can't recommend is the sushi, we tried a salmon roll but the rice was still warm which is not how I've ever had sushi before and made the whole roll unpleasantly luke warm. Would recommend noodles and soups though! Gin and tonics were also good. Nice service as well. Beautiful interior.

Azurmendi was on my to go list for a long time. I've made 2 previous reservations but because of…read morespecial circumstances, we had to cancel. This is my 3 attempt to dine here and it lived up to and far exceeded my expectations. As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were transported to a lunch of greeneries which was calm and soothing. We were immediately served with a welcome drink and were presented with a picnic basket shortly after which included 3 small bites plus a drink. We then walked through 2 additional rooms including their kitchen and their "garden" room in which we were told to pick things off from the room to eat - I kind of felt like Hansel and Gretel for a moment. Before we got to our dining table, I was already half full before the start of our tasting menu. There were 12 courses to the tasting menu and for each course, Chef Eneko brilliantly highlights and heightens the taste of the main ingredient in various ways. We can really appreciate the freshness of each ingredient and complexity in putting the dish together. Each plating was also beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye and just as scrumptious as it looks - I almost didn't want to eat it because it looks like a piece of art. Every dish was multidimensional with layers of flavors bursting inside my mouth with every bite. There was also a good balance of texture. It would take forever for me to go through very single dish but there wasn't one single dish that I didn't like and each dish also had an element of surprise. One thing I want to note is when I first made the reservation 3 years ago, they had offered children's menu. Since then , they had changed their policy and said they welcome children age 10 and up. I emailed the restaurant explaining I have a 10 and 8 year old but they are very accustomed to fine dining and I promised they would not cause any disturbances. They were very accommodating and agreed to welcome my family. They also made sure they get the same food experience so at times when adults were offered an alcoholic beverage, they would make the same thing but without the alcohol so my kids wouldn't feel left out. Another thing to point out is when we attempted to order a tasting menu for my kids as well, we were told it would be too much for them and they recommend to just order a la carte dish for them. I really appreciate their honesty because it turned out that was the perfect amount of food for my kids. Many other restaurants would not accommodate like this and would require us to order a tasting menu for our kids even though it's clearly too much food for them. Their service was impeccable. Extremely friendly, and their attention to detail is on another level. The restaurant is spacious, calm, and comfortable. All the tables were spaced apart far enough that we didn't even noticed anyone else was there until we turn around. Chef Eneko were also in the kitchen during the whole duration of the service to oversee everything which we appreciate because you no longer see that in a lot of the other restaurants. Overall, Azurmendi is worth the trip to Bilbao just to dine here. Price point is very reasonable. This is not just a restaurant you come to eat, it's an immersive culinary experience that's unforgettable and we will be talking about it for a long time. We will definitely be back!

This was our first 3 Michelin star dinner and we were blown away. The entire meal is an experience…read moreand took almost 4 hours from start to finish. They don't rush you and want you to really enjoy the food and craftsmanship they put into making really unique items. It was located about 20mins outside of Bilbao and the location was beautiful. You get to see the kitchen and chef during the initial tour and all the food was so creative and delicious. They are very accommodating and willing to adjust menu items for certain dietary restrictions and we felt so taken care of. Each dish was described by a server and we had at least 4 people checking on us throughout the meal. The dinning room is spacious but not packed with only a few people so it was very serene. There were probably 2-3 menu items that we wouldn't traditionally eat and pushed our culinary boundaries a little but we figured that was part of the experience. We tried everything and walked away stuffed! You definitely get your moneys worth with an insane amount of food but it is still one of our most expensive dinners we've ever had. Overall, a great experience with extremely thoughtful staff and would recommend!

A great experience, thank you to the entire staff. We sat in the kitchen and watched the masters. I…read moreloved the turbot filet and sashimi. Really interesting butters (seaweed) on delicious pan. The truffle egg potatos was a too rich for me. Ive never had San Sebastian cheesecake before and Im glad I got to try it here for the first time. Even got to see Chef as he headed out after lunch serving. Thank you!

Of the two options at this Basque seafood restaurant, I was not sure if I had time for the full…read more20-course lunch, so I selected the smaller, 15-course lunch. I should have made time. A separate glass-walled room for the chef's table places those guests in the kitchen, but that area is not visible for the rest of us. Strangely, it seemed as if everyone at the chef's table missed out, because Chef Sergio Ortiz de Zarate spends about 20% of his time in the main dining room. He was assisting with service, presenting the plates, or just speaking with the guests. Every plate had some element of the sea involved, which I was happy to have, although I was initially hesitant on the dessert: seafood stuffed French toast, seaweed ice cream, with pistachio. Different. But delicious. 2025 05 07. M1. 243.

We snagged a last minute reservation at Kokotxa and were pleasantly surprised by how good it was!…read moreEven though it's Michelin-rated, the vibe was relaxed and comfortable, which made it easy to enjoy the meal. Service was quick and smooth & the value for the quality was great. Would definitely recommend if you're in San Sebastián!

A delectable 14 dish tasting menu combines the uniqueness of Basque cuisine with contemporary flair…read morefrom Japanese, Indian and Turkish culture. Daniel López in the kitchen leans heavily on the highest quality market ingredients to meticulously and masterfully craft each dish. Kokotxa ("tx" pronounced "ch" in Basque) is named after a traditional dish of the barbels, or throat, of either hake or cod. The hake kokotxa dish is included in the tasting menu. There wasn't a dish which disappointed, with the standout being the Hamachi, Korean inspired tuna tartare. For a first time Michelin star experience, Kokotxa perfectly introduced the quality of both experience (1 star Michelin star rated since 2007) and ingredients (several dishes sourced directly from the sea and river in San Sebastián).

One of the best steaks I've ever had! To get a reservation you must show up at a designated time…read morefor same day reservations. For lunch get there around 11am. I think the lunch reservations are 1,2,3pm. For dinner get there at 5:30 pm for 8,9,10 pm seatings. They don't come out until 6-6:15 to take your name. They only take about 20 people per seating. Fixed menu. Torta, tomatoes, peppers and steak. They bring out raw bone in ribeyes and let you choose your steak. The steak comes out seared and raw on the inside on a sizzling cast-iron skillet. You are able to cook it to your liking on the skillet as you eat this incredible steak. No frills not totally worth the experience.

If you come to San Sebastián and don't stop at Bar Néstor, you've skipped one of the city's great…read moreculinary rituals. This tiny, high‑energy bar in the Parte Vieja is famous for doing just a few things -- and doing them with absolute conviction. The lineup is legendary: the txuleta steak, the tomato salad, the Padrón peppers, and of course, the tortilla that sells out instantly. They make only two tortillas a day, and getting your name on the list feels like joining a local rite of passage. Here's the twist: although the tortilla is the most famous item, it actually wasn't our favorite version in the city. It's still fun to chase, still a cool story to tell, but the real stars of the meal were the steak -- charred, juicy, perfectly salted -- and the tomatoes, which taste like they've been engineered for maximum summer. They only make 2 tortillas a day, so you have to stand in line before they open to get a reservation for a slice. Inside, it's tiny, loud, and joyful. The staff runs the place with precision and a wink, and even when it's packed shoulder‑to‑shoulder, it feels like you're exactly where you're supposed to be. Come early, come hungry, and come ready for a meal that feels like a Basque rite of passage -- tortilla hype and all.