With a delicious dinner done, it was time for dessert and when I spotted Amorino, it was to be…read moregelato. A short queue but handled quickly, they have a dozen or so flavors of gelato and espresso brewed to order. The one gent behind the counter was friendly and spoke English clearly enough to be able to help us tourists get our sweets. I chose the Pistachio, which for a small was a very good portion. Smooth, creamy and with a few pistachios mixed through. Delicious. When he asked if I would also like a macaron with it, how could I say no? The caramel macaron was perfect with the gelato.

I stopped here to buy a gâteau Basque, one of my favorite things to eat in the world. I had…read morepreviously visited their sister store in Bordeaux (loved it) and wanted to see if one of their locations in the Basque region was just as good. It is! They had large and individual sized cakes. I bought a small cake and was pleased to see a flavor I had not yet seen - citron. It was a nice balance between sweet and tart. The crust was as wonderful as the filling. I also tried the local version of the macaron, which is similar to the type you will see 3 hours north in Saint-Emilion. I believe it is made with hazelnut flour instead of almond and they are naturally colored (no food coloring) and they are not filled. It was freshly made and very tasty. The staff was very kind and helpful, although surprised that I only wanted one macaron. I politely explained that I was dieting and was trying to keep my treats to a minimum. The window had a lovely display with elaborately made animals and other creatures out of chocolate for the upcoming Easter holiday. The shop also had a large selection of chocolates. If you are someone with a sweet tooth or know someone who is, it is worth visiting while you are in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

We had tasted the basque cake at another bakery but saw someone eating one that looked better and…read moreit was from here so we decided to visit. What a place. It's not the place to go if you are hungry since it can satisfy your sweet or savory taste buds. Personally, I could never work there as I would be as big as a house. Within two hours of leaving the place I tasted their cherry basque cake, macrons, chocolates and caramels. I enjoyed every bite and brought some home for gifts. The store celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1995 so they are doing something right :) They have a website for ordering which can also be a dangerous thing!

This boutique chocolatiers are seemingly everywhere with their mouth-watering selections of…read moretraditional basque cherry -filled tarts (Gateaux Cerise Noire) and artisan chocolates. We visited SEVERAL times during our short stay in St-Jean-de-Luz. We tried (and enjoyed) the cherry tart, macarons, crème cake and the chocolates. You really can't go wrong here if you like tasty sweet things like us.

This is THE PLACE TO GO if you want to try the original macaron! There is so much history in this…read morearea and Maison Adam certainly makes up part of it. I've been here several times now and I remember the first time I bit into these heavenly macarons, I thought I was tasting a fluffy marshmallowy cloud of deliciousness! You can buy them separately or in a package to bring home to family and friends. They also sell fine chocolates that could stand to battle against Belgian chocolates! Do yourself a favor and walk, no RUN, to this little shop of joy.

Clearly a well established and accomplished operation…read more Service was almost flawless and attentive Atmosphere is modern with spectacular views Pedro greets at the entrance Food was interesting and unique. All the flavors didn't hit quite as impactful as we thought Some dishes were great (the savory macarons appetizer, pork loin, 1 or 2 desserts), but We felt it was too much food and spaced out over almost 4 hours. We finished after midnight. Too much, too late (for us ) Ymmv

This is definitively among the 5 best restaurants in the world. It is worth the trip to Donosti…read more 1. Food is truly amazing. The Crujiente de Kisquilla con Sorbete de Salpicón is one of the most sophisticated gastronomic creations I ever had. The flor de alcachofa, the gilda macaron and the Baresarian lamb are equally mind blowing. This is beyond food! 2. The service is impecable. Both serious and rigorous, and warm and close. The entire team helps and show their enthusiasm about what they serve. 3. The space is very beautiful. An exceptional spot in Igueldo with helicopter views onto the Donisti bay. The design is quite contemporary, but not the strongest. By a not great office named Mecanismo. The interiors are quite predictable. Most spaces enjoy a privileged view on the sea, but still is good. The light can be dazzling. The exteriors: are quite a cliche. Architecture could be way better here.

Perhaps the best Ice-cream bar i've ever been to. So many good flavours to choose from. Warnings to…read morethose who hates decision-making! I would especially recommend the gofre (belgic waffle) and white chocolate flavoured Ice-cream.

While in Bilbao, I told myself that I had to stick to a diet because in three days, I would be…read morebikini-clad in San Sebastian. That thought lasted all of 5 hours because as soon as I passed Nossi-Be, I backpedaled to take another look. From the glass window, I saw a display case of at least 30 flavors of ice cream. So then I told myself that unless they had turron de Jijona ice cream (my favorite flavor, which I have never seen outside of Spain), I was "just looking". But can I ever "just look"? In addition to turron de Jijona ice cream, Nossi-Be had some of the most creative, original, and surprisingly delicious flavors that I have ever seen in an ice cream shop. Have you ever tried kalimotxo [1] ice cream? Smoked salmon? Or how about bacalao al pil pil [2] ice cream? The woman at the ice cream counter began to get impatient with me as I tasted spoonful after spoonful of the bacalao (it's really good, trust me!), chipirones en su tinta (squid in ink), and foie gras flavors. Although I am a fan of the sweet-savory flavor combination, I had already promised myself a turron ice cream. And because I couldn't resist how dark the chocolate with marcona almonds looked (or tasted), I ordered a scoop of that as well. So much for that wearing a bikini thing. Given my perpetual state of weak willpower and/or my superfluous boy troubles, I've eaten a lot of ice cream. And this was by far the best ice cream I've had in Spain (or ever, for that matter). The chocolate with marcona almonds was just packed with almonds and bittersweet, yet creamy dark chocolate. The turron flavor was as though I had just bitten into a piece of turron de Jijona. There was so much honey, something most turron ice cream usually lacks. It wasn't sugary the way most ice cream can be; all of the sweetness was naturally derived from the ingredients used. This was definitely an expensive treat (just under 5 euro), but completely worth it. The nice thing about Nossi-Be is that it's not simply an ice cream stand, like some of the places in Casco Viejo. Grab a seat and enjoy, rather than having your ice cream on the run. [1] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/16/kalimotxo-drink_n_1428364.html [2] http://spanishfood.about.com/od/fishseafoodrecipes/r/bacalaopilpil.htm

Nice little gelato joint, just off Plaza Nueva in Old Town Bilbao…read more We stopped by after a meal of pintxos and Txakoli nearby. He ordered a chocolate cone, I opted for my standard - a cup of hazelnut. Total bill was €5.20 before tip. My gelato was delicious, and gave me the sugary sweetness I needed to sustain me for the rest of the afternoon!

Best gelato like Italy , got the pistachio flavor. Good service and very friendly. I Highly…read morerecommend this place.