Amazing. We stopped looking for something that wasn't all bread. Food was fabulous. I ggot…read moremonkfish....Best we've had in spain. Husband got steak. Amazing. Dessert was sorbet with cava. It's like a champagne drink. Amazing. I got the cheese plate and it was perfect. The ocotpusoctopus salad remarkable. Hubby got the iberico ham ans it was the best we've had in spain. Loved this place and service excellent. Wine was great. Well worth the stop. A MUST eat.

By far the best breakfast situation in San Sebastian. You won't find anything hot other than toast,…read moreso if you need eggs, better go find something else. But for coffee, pastries, toast (croissant or bread of your choice), etc, it can't be beat. They have gorgeous pastries and decent coffee, a beautiful setting and a great terrace looking at the park. Even in the height of the season, I didn't have trouble getting a seat for breakfast.

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.

The hot chocolate is thick and not too sweet, and I thought perfect. We did buy the churros, which…read moreare kept in warming drawer so not quite fresh. They are very good dipped in chocolate We then walked up the mountain to burn it all off

This is a fantastic local inexpensive restaurant and perfect for a quick breakfast. In the middle…read moreof San Sebastián and next to Baztan pintxos & bar on Porto Kalea. You order and pay at the counter and seat yourself. Plenty of room for large families or groups and the staff is friendly.

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!

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.

Good coffee, fine service, and most importantly open after 7 pm for pre-pintxos caffeine.read more

Nice busy coffee shop with high quality brea and nice bits to eat. I should state that the barista…read moreis really top notch as the place is white busy and she never misses an order. Food is, as stated, good with a varied offering and nice quality. The place is funky in decor with a good ambience.

This place is pretty new in San Sebastian and serves various meals: breakfast/brunch, lunch,…read moredinner, tapas, drinks, coffee - so pretty much anything you could want. The place is pretty big, comfortable, and spacious, with a lot of natural lights and higher ceilings. They also have outdoor seating. We came here for a late breakfast on a weekend and it was great - they have a good selection of different items for breakfast: breakfast burrito, fresh juices, smoothie bowls, yogurt with granola and fruit, bagel sandwiches, tortillas, and different toasts with toppings. They serve breakfast till 12:30 pm. For lunch, you can get hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, pasta so it has a good variety if you're tired of eating pintxos at the bars. My husband got the breakfast burrito (6€) which had bacon, cheese, potatoes, egg, and a little bit of guacamole. I liked the breakfast burrito a lot - it was grilled so it was extra toasty on the outside, and everything inside was hot and the cheese was melty. I got a berry yogurt bowl with some walnuts and granola (5,50 €) but I liked the burrito much better. This was basically like a huge tub of berry yogurt dumped in a bowl and served with some granola on top. I've never seen a bigger portion of yogurt served at a restaurant. If I came back again, I would get something different since I could basically just buy a big tub of yogurt at the grocery store and have the same thing. I wanted something healthy, but this was just really sweet and sugary. All in all, it's a great place to come get a bite to eat at any time of the day. The prices are reasonable and they have a good selection of healthy and not-so-healthy things. This is one of the few places in San Sebastian that actually serve a decent variety of things for breakfast, unless you want to be relegated to tortillas and montaditos. I would come back here again for breakfast/brunch on another trip here!

Spectacular!! I love the atmosphere of El Comidare and how attentive the staff is. The local…read moreproduct shine. I love the tomato salad, the mussels, but the star dish is the false risotto with mushrooms and egg. There is also a selection of snacks such as guacamole and croquetas of cochinita pibil that are to die for!! I love the change of menu they are doing and I will return without a doubt !!!

LISTEN UP!!…read more Food/Drinks - 10/10 Staff - 10/10 (they speak English which as an American tourist is so so helpful!) Vibes - 10/10 Indoor (very limited) and outdoor seating. What I ordered: Iced latte with oat milk (ordered a side of honey since they did not have vanilla) The Lot toast If you are an American tourist specifically, and wanting a similar taste of home while still experiencing the local coffee shop scene, I cannot recommend this place enough.

This place is a gem, and if you can find a spot outside, you will have a perfect view of the…read more cathedral in downtown. When it was my friends birthday we asked for champagne, they told us they didn't have any but then went next door and got some for us. It was so sweet!!! Their avocado toast is AMAZING and you have to try their latte.

I asked the girl behind the counter for typical Basque pastry recommendations and she suggested the…read morePastel Vasco and this tiny round cookie thing. Both were very tasty - kind of like mildly sweet and dense cornbread. The Pastel Vasco was filled with custard-like cream, which helped lubricate the crumbly texture. This is a bakery chain with multiple locations throughout the city. For this specific location, I took my pastries and scarfed them down in the nearby square overlooking the playground on a sunny day. Can this be my life every day?

We stopped by this bakery because it was closest to where we're staying after lunch. I wanted to…read morebuy some goodies to take back for my next morning. I'm so glad I did! They have such a great selection of items to choose from. They have the best little round cake known for this region. I'm so glad we stopped in.

Desy is one of those places you stumble into once and then immediately start planning your return…read more It has that unmistakable San Sebastián charm -- relaxed, warm, and quietly confident about the food it puts out. The menu is tight, thoughtful, and full of little surprises, but the best bites are the burger and the anchovy pintxo. The burger is everything you want it to be: juicy, perfectly seasoned, and balanced in a way that makes you wonder why more places can't get it right. I think it's the secret cheese sauce that brings it all together. And the anchovy? A tiny masterpiece. Salty, silky, and packed with flavor -- the kind of bite that reminds you you're in a city that takes its food seriously. Service is friendly without hovering, prices are fair, and the whole experience feels like a local secret you're lucky to know about. Whether you're grabbing a casual lunch or easing into a slow afternoon, Desy delivers every time.

Came here for the hamburgers and it did not disappoint!! The burgers were so juicy and flavorful…read more The meatball sandwich was really good too. Come early if you can because they do run out of items on their menu. The basque cheesecake was cheesy and perfect amount of sweetness. There were indoor and outdoor seating areas. The indoor area is small and narrow. Luckily we got a table, but we saw many people standing on the side drinking and having a burger. Quick service like all places in Spain.