Perfect place. We went here twice. The first time had the lomo sandwhich. I am basque American from…read morea strong basque community and we know our solomo sandwhiches. This one was so good. Second time we opted for a seafood meal and artichoke hearts. Everything was perfect. Above all, the service was great and everyone at the restaurant was welcoming and kind

Sansse was delicious and so convenient to walk to from our hotel, Londres. The staff were very…read morehelpful.

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.

This was our introduction to the ultra-clean and simple flavors of basque cuisine, served with an…read morealmost impossible degree of finesse and precision with some of the freshest ingredients imaginable. We were pressed for time, but the beef cheek here fell apart in our mouths and was married with a perfect red wine sauce over pillowy smooth mashed potatoes, and the shrimp were unbelievably delicate and cooked perfectly, with just the right amount of gremolata to compliment but not overwhelm. Delicious.

Fantastic food, great service and great prices. Plus - for celiacs like me, the menu was labeled…read moreso well. It clears shows what is gluten free, vegan, and everything else. A very well documented menu. We are underneath a tree canopy with an orange tree. Cool space. The only bad thing was that we ordered one dish and they brought out something we did not order instead. It was ok. But we just rolled with it. There was a slight language barrier. I got the Thai Curry with Chicken and it was great. No line to get in either the night we were there.

Beautiful garden and a peaceful respite after the crowded pinxto bars. Lovely waitress in the AM…read morewith good English skills and the menu was not just tostadas! Very near the bus station.

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.

Mistral Coffee & Bakery has some very good ensaimadas and is definitely worth stopping by…read more I tried a few, but my favorite was the one with the cream filling. Soft, buttery, and perfectly balanced without being overly sweet.

Service is typical... order your drink and pintxos then find a spot to eat. Ate the uni and anchovy…read moretoast- both excellent!!

Great modern pintxos bar with cheap alcohol and some great pintxos. I wasn't a huge fan of any of…read moretheir seafood pintxos, but the fried calamari was good. The pork bite with a crispy exterior served with baby peas, cheese crisp and an egg yolk was by far my favorite. The pork top was SO crispy and flavorful, mixed with the softness of the yolk/peas and the crispy cheese was one of my favorite dishes. Next up was their dessert, both dishes we tried were very good but the French toast dish was phenomenal. Crispy top layer with a tender interior and delicious ice cream! The parfait like dish we had was a base layer of caramelized apples, then cream and topped with cookie crumbles. It was also good but not as good as the french toast.

One of the first restaurants we went to in the area. Food was excellent. The oxtail ravioli was…read moreprobably my favorite. Pork belly was good too. We made a reservation which was a good thing considering all the people crowded around the bar and entryway.

We had the duck and the fried pork ears and they were so good!!!! the place is packed but don't let…read morethat stop you from trying this place, they have one of the best pinxtos at San Sebastian! Price is amazing with what you're gonna get!

Delicious and highly recommend! This spot lives up to the hype. Highly recommend the beef cheek and…read morerisotto. The place does get packed but we got lucky and went right when they open and was able to get a spot at the bar.

Ugh, I want to be honest but I also want to highlight the good part of the experience, for it was…read morenot a wasted meal. This was not a favorite flavorful experience, for the most part. We did however thoroughly enjoy the small sirloin steak. It was tender, perfectly cooked medium rare, delicious and the best part of the meal. It came with fries that were properly crispy and delicious. Perfect amount of salt and so good!! I would go back for the steak in a heartbeat!! We ordered the tomato and tuna salad, it was OK. Wouldn't order again. The poached egg was different and tasty. It had mushrooms and I enjoyed it. I would order this again. The clams were tasty but a bit larger than I usually like them. I wouldn't order them again. Absolutely did not like the crab. It had so much of the shell that had to be spit out. I would not order this again. I would go back for the steak!! The wine was not my favorite either, we got a bottle of Muga. I will ask for a recommendation next time. I also thought it was super strange that almost everyone with a jacket was asked to hang it on the coat rack (which we didn't notice when we entered), but ours hung from our chairs. This was a last minute trip and we booked what we could for dinner. While I loved the steak, the other things we ordered were a miss.

We shared a majestic, 5-star tomahawk steak cooked perfectly inside a fire oven/grill. We also had…read morefries and a simple, much needed green salad - both were very good. Service was delightful because it was happy and frisky.

Being a one trick pony doesn't have to be a bad thing. And La Viña is just that: they do one item,…read morea drippy, creamy, absolutely incredible basque cheesecake that they are extremely famous for and deservedly so. This is an obligatory stop to any trip to San Sebastián. Like any popular pinxtos spot in Old Town, you can get expect this to be standing room only, crowded, and a line out the door to get just one thing, but they've clearly been doing this forever and know what to expect. I stopped here at the end of my Saturday afternoon pinxtos crawl, knowing that I was too full from lunch to actually eat it immediately. The menu is pretty simple: you can order by the slice (you get two slices for about 6.50 euros) or a whole cheesecake. They have some pinxtos food items but generally very few people were ordering that. A lot of people stand in the street outside and eat their cheesecake, but I was able to get in/out within 10 minutes for a slice packed to go, which I took to my hotel nearby to enjoy after a good nap. And the cheesecake is genuinely incredible. This is the home / invention of basque cheesecake in the way it's intended to be done: not only browned at the top, but with a drippy, creamy consistency that's almost custard-like. It's genuinely incredible and I've never had anything quite like it in the States. This is a when in Rome situation and absolutely worth the hype. I may or may not have also taken a nap after eating my cheesecake.

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!

On a food tour with Culinary Backstreets in San Sebastian, we are headed to Bar Antonio near the…read morebeach for an absolute gem. The local guides words. We sat outside near the square under the umbrellas and watching people. Our guide prepped us on the history and story of this stop. The city and setting are beautiful. We are excited to explore this idyllic town in the northwestern corner of Spain. One dish, one stop on an evening of many favorite pintxos in the area. Luckily, we are walking from stop to stop so we don't develop the pintxos pooch. To our table is delivered a wedge of what looks like an omelet or pie. The guide explains this is no ordinary omelet but a world renowned "best Spanish omelet". He was absolutely correct. The light, juicy, savory and fluffy Spanish omelet is delicious. There is a sweetness from the peppers and carmelized onions, yet a perfect marriage of flavors. It have great moistness, yet not soupy. If you are entertaining for brunch or breakfast, go to Google and watch the video on how this is done at this spot and in this city. I have said in the past that I could easily skip breakfast, but if this was on the menu, I would have to rescind that statement. To the chefs at Antonio, great job and thanks for showing me what a great omelet is.

One of my favorite Pintxos spots on the outskirts of Old Town and a must-visit for San Sebastián…read morefood... even if you aren't lucky enough to get one of the coveted pieces of the famous tortilla. What to know beforehand: the tortilla is made twice a day and released at 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm. There's a limited number of slices and folks line up in advance so it goes almost instantly. If you aren't able to get the tortilla, there are still several made-to-order Pintxos that cannot be missed, so worth sticking around and ordering a few! On a raining Saturday around 1 pm when I first arrived, the tortilla was fully gone but I enjoyed starting my pintxos crawl off with the prawn ravioli, the scallops, and the crispy oxtail. The crispy oxtail was otherworldly. Stewed, flavorful oxtail wrapped in a fried, crispy phyllo outer layer provides texture and flavor you can't beat. The ravioli was also very, very good. I liked the scallop, which was perfectly cooked, buttery delicious, but was not a huge fan of the mayo sauce it comes with. (My American palate just can't tolerate that much mayo.) I ended up enjoying the atmosphere and food here so much I came back in the afternoon (when they were only doing cold pintxos) and grabbed the pistachio cheesecake for postres, which ended up being one of my favorite desserts of the weekend. Super creamy, not too sweet, served with a raspberry sauce and a lemony ice cream to cut the richness of the cheesecake nicely. It's such a fun vibe inside this spot. Txakoli (the local wine) is as expensive as water, at 3 euros and it's kind of a fun almost party atmosphere without being too boisterous. I stood at the counter when I first arrived but eventually secured a bar stool and there's great people watching. The staff is interactive but courteous and fast, and people move through this door very efficiently. Even when crowded, it never feels claustrophobic like some of the main spots in Old Town. Already counting down the next time I can come into San Sebastián and eat here!