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This was our first experience and most favorite spot for Pintxos. We came here on our first night in San Sebastián. It was late, we were tired and hungry. There was a line and we were told 30 minute wait. We considered leaving, but realize that we probably would also have a wait anywhere else. And we were happy we did. The pintxos were all fantastic. The foie gras was the highlight of our entire trip. And the price is very reasonable. We came back the next morning for their famous tortilla and found out why it sells out within two hours. It held up to the expectation. I would recommend putting António Bar on your list when in San Sebastián. We can't wait to come back.
Antonio bar was on a YouTube blogger we came across and featured their tortilla de patatas. We showed up shortly after 9am and the bar was full inside, outside counter with customers and there was a line. The bar doesn't like people waiting in the hallway so the line wraps onto the sidewalk. It didn't take long for a couple chairs to become available at the bar. Ordered a cafe with milk and a couple of tortillas. The tortilla is served just about everywhere- tabernas and restaurants in Spain. Antonio's version is different, a really good different. Made with 35 eggs, caramelized onions and potatoes. The caramelized onions really sets their tortilla apart from the rest. We stopped by twice to eat their tortilla. Pintxos start at 7pm. Get there's early for that. We got seats at the bar around 630 pm and finished our cold pintxos from the case. We still had 20 minutes before we could order the hot Pintxos and felt bad just waiting and was about to cash out when our bartender said if you leave it will be hard to get seats later. Ordered another round of drinks and waited it out. Enjoyed the scallops, oxtail won ton, shrimp won ton and foie gras. Food came out quick and as soon as we were done, our seats were quickly occupied. The same servers were there in the morning, there at night. They hustle and it shows. You must go here!
Antonio was perfection on every level. The food is amazing, but the service both at a table or at the bar is outstanding. They are incredibly efficient, organized, knowledgeable, unpretentious and good humored. Their staff works seamlessly together like a world class team. My husband and I visited twice during our stay in San Sebastián and they remembered us when we returned. They see so many people coming and going but they still see you. Maybe because we showed appreciation for their food and service, but that was cool either way. Just a great neighborhood vibe we didn't expect as tourists. Needless to say, this was our favorite spot in San Sebastián. On our first visit, we came just after 1pm for lunch. We sat at the bar and ordered all of their seasonal specials explained. Fresh fried anchovies, white asparagus, artichoke hearts, green pea caviar with egg yolk and jamon, softly scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms, and a couple more traditional pinxtos (all ridiculously good). Tried my first callemocho (red wine and coke- which they made with Diet Coke at my request). Delicious! We were so full we weren't able to try the many other dishes we wanted to. So we came back the next night for dinner. Longer line to get in at 6:30pm on a Saturday night, but it moved quickly and we were seated by 7pm. Had their classics- the shrimp ravioli in martini sauce, the crispy oxtail, the scallops and the fois gras, plus one of the best beef carpaccios we have had (we've had many). Everything was excellent. Truly a great experience all around. Thank you Antonio's for being a highlight of our time in San Sebastián! We came for the food, you delivered that and more. We look forward to visiting again when we return.
While taking a walk in San Sebastián Old Town, we stumbled on this eatery. It was crowded inside and we decided to give it a little wait. There was no line at the time, so after about 5 minutes we were seated at a community table. We were seated with two ladies from Argentina and we had a pleasant conversation over a glass of wine as we perused the menu. The menu is on a QR code and can be translated into English. Turns out this was a tapas or pinxto bar. Full bar and lots of food coming out of the kitchen. We had a couple of glasses of sangria and a pinxto of their Spanish tortilla, which was delicious. The onions were heavily carmelized, which gave this tortilla a nice smoky flavor. We also enjoyed the anchovy tapas, which was a sliced baguette with olive oil, green peppers in oil and the anchovy on top. Very tasty. As a finisher, we were given a flan-like dessert with cinnamon ice cream. All in all, even though by the time we left the line was down the block, still a fun place to meet new people, have good wine and very good tapas. Servers were very nice and atmosphere was electric!
Came back here early to get their tortilla de patatas and it is so good, we had to order 4 orders of it. It's flavorful and full of umami. It is the only potato omelette I have tried so far, but I've been to many pixtos bars, and a lot of the foods they serve is delicious and full of flavor. Coming back for more!
Amazing, favorite pintxos we had on our recent trip. first was the iberico - the best we had in San sebastian. delicious. next up was the fried beef wonton which was insanely good, as well as the langoustine ravioli. then the burrata and tomato salad with anchovies - super refreshing and delicious, very well balanced. And finally the tuna tataki which was the least favorite but still tasty. We returned in the morning to try their mini sandwiches (jamon, jamon with pepper, pastrami and mustard) which were delicious, and of course the tortilla - this one is huge and very messy/wet inside, really tasty with lots of onions and peppers inside.
QUICKIE REVIEW By far the best, and richest, tortilla you will have. FOOD This is what I tried: Tortilla Rich and savory, two best words to describe what it tastes like. The onions...goodness. This is truly a breakfast treat but I could see where some people would prefer it for brunch or lunch. To have it first thing in the morning might be a bit much. PARKING NA SERVICE Order at counter, pick up at counter. PRICE Less than $10 TIP/OTHER THOUGHTS Had to come here twice, first time was in the afternoon. Couldn't get a seat if I tried. Second time was in the morning. They brought out the first tortilla at 0930. Worth the second trip.
This is the perfect place to grab breakfast and people watch while enjoying a unique tortilla de patata and savory cup of cafe con leche. My wife and I had been in Donostia, or San Sebastian, for nearly a month when we stopped by Bar Antonio after our morning walk. So we had tried tortillas de patata, or Basque omelets, at several places. This one was different! Cooked with the eggs soft, as in some other establishments, this tortilla also included carmelized onions, green peppers and had a crusty top--all of which made for an interesting texture and savory taste. It came with warm bread, and the cafe con leche was frothy and brewed from good coffee! We enjoyed this treat as we sat at the window counter on the street, giving us a view inside the bar and outside as the city came alive on a cloudy but pleasant morning. Truly a worthwhile experience!
This is a LOCAL gem located in the upscale shopping district of San Sebastián. It is family owned and run by Antonio and his two sons. We went back 3 times on our visit. The STAR of the restaurant is the Spanish tortilla. It is the best we have ever eaten. It is enormous and full of sweet, carmelized onions. There is nothing eggy about it. I have to try to replicate this when we get back.
We stopped at Antonio Bar towards the end of our trip and I really loved the vibe here. After stuffing myself to the gills on a bocadillo at Haizea, I wasn't really in the mood to eat more, but I had to find something to try. I opted for shrimp that had been battered and fried, along with two generous glasses of txakoli. More than that though, I really loved the vibe here. Filled with mostly locals but had staff that spoke English, this was a really great pintxo spot that was buzzing on a Saturday night. I would definitely come back here - try to sit by the bar, that seems to be where all the haps are!
You've seen this spot all over social media when searching for popular food destinations in San Sebastian-Donostia, and I can concur that the best Tortilla Española is found here. (Yes, we've tried other pintxo bars as well) Locals and tourists line up daily for this breakfast of Champions. Only a certain number of Tortillas are made daily, and when they're gone, they're gone. We were in San Sebastian the first week of May which is kinda like their shoulder season for tourists, so we had no problem on missing out.(Best time to come is between 8:30am-11am according to one of the workers)Trust me, one portion IS NOT ENOUGH , so follow this pro tip and get yourself TWO ORDERS. Simple ingredients, big flavors of the caramelized onions, potatoes, and green peppers seasoned perfectly with salt and binded with just the right amount of eggs(30 per tortilla) just HEAVEN! Oh, but don't stop there. Get what they call their Classics. Four of their most popular pintxos. I remember the Crispy Oxtail, and the scallop pintxo, but can't remember the other two. Ambiance is noisy and vibrant, service is quick and pleasant, and this is one pintxo bar you may find yourself returning to time and time again.(We went four out of the 5 days we were here.) *see Mark Wiens San Sebastian YouTube video to see how the time consuming tortilla is made read more
On a food tour with Culinary Backstreets in San Sebastian, we are headed to Bar Antonio near the beach 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. read more
One of my favorite Pintxos spots on the outskirts of Old Town and a must-visit for San Sebastián food... 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! read more
This was our first experience and most favorite spot for Pintxos. We came here on our first night in San Sebastián. It was late, we were tired and hungry. There was a line and we were told 30 minute wait. We considered leaving, but realize that we probably would also have a wait anywhere else. And we were happy we did. The pintxos were all fantastic. The foie gras was the highlight of our entire trip. And the price is very reasonable. We came back the next morning for their famous tortilla and found out why it sells out within two hours. It held up to the expectation. I would recommend putting António Bar on your list when in San Sebastián. We can't wait to come back. read more
Antonio bar was on a YouTube blogger we came across and featured their tortilla de patatas. We showed up shortly after 9am and the bar was full inside, outside counter with customers and there was a line. The bar doesn't like people waiting in the hallway so the line wraps onto the sidewalk. It didn't take long for a couple chairs to become available at the bar. Ordered a cafe with milk and a couple of tortillas. The tortilla is served just about everywhere- tabernas and restaurants in Spain. Antonio's version is different, a really good different. Made with 35 eggs, caramelized onions and potatoes. The caramelized onions really sets their tortilla apart from the rest. We stopped by twice to eat their tortilla. Pintxos start at 7pm. Get there's early for that. We got seats at the bar around 630 pm and finished our cold pintxos from the case. We still had 20 minutes before we could order the hot Pintxos and felt bad just waiting and was about to cash out when our bartender said if you leave it will be hard to get seats later. Ordered another round of drinks and waited it out. Enjoyed the scallops, oxtail won ton, shrimp won ton and foie gras. Food came out quick and as soon as we were done, our seats were quickly occupied. The same servers were there in the morning, there at night. They hustle and it shows. You must go here! read more
2 months ago
Antonio was perfection on every level. The food is amazing, but the service both at a table or at the bar is outstanding. They are incredibly efficient, organized, knowledgeable, unpretentious and good humored. Their staff works seamlessly together like a world class team. My husband and I visited twice during our stay in San Sebastián and they remembered us when we returned. They see so many people coming and going but they still see you. Maybe because we showed appreciation for their food and service, but that was cool either way. Just a great neighborhood vibe we didn't expect as tourists. Needless to say, this was our favorite spot in San Sebastián. On our first visit, we came just after 1pm for lunch. We sat at the bar and ordered all of their seasonal specials explained. Fresh fried anchovies, white asparagus, artichoke hearts, green pea caviar with egg yolk and jamon, softly scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms, and a couple more traditional pinxtos (all ridiculously good). Tried my first callemocho (red wine and coke- which they made with Diet Coke at my request). Delicious! We were so full we weren't able to try the many other dishes we wanted to. So we came back the next night for dinner. Longer line to get in at 6:30pm on a Saturday night, but it moved quickly and we were seated by 7pm. Had their classics- the shrimp ravioli in martini sauce, the crispy oxtail, the scallops and the fois gras, plus one of the best beef carpaccios we have had (we've had many). Everything was excellent. Truly a great experience all around. Thank you Antonio's for being a highlight of our time in San Sebastián! We came for the food, you delivered that and more. We look forward to visiting again when we return. read more
1 year ago
While taking a walk in San Sebastián Old Town, we stumbled on this eatery. It was crowded inside and we decided to give it a little wait. There was no line at the time, so after about 5 minutes we were seated at a community table. We were seated with two ladies from Argentina and we had a pleasant conversation over a glass of wine as we perused the menu. The menu is on a QR code and can be translated into English. Turns out this was a tapas or pinxto bar. Full bar and lots of food coming out of the kitchen. We had a couple of glasses of sangria and a pinxto of their Spanish tortilla, which was delicious. The onions were heavily carmelized, which gave this tortilla a nice smoky flavor. We also enjoyed the anchovy tapas, which was a sliced baguette with olive oil, green peppers in oil and the anchovy on top. Very tasty. As a finisher, we were given a flan-like dessert with cinnamon ice cream. All in all, even though by the time we left the line was down the block, still a fun place to meet new people, have good wine and very good tapas. Servers were very nice and atmosphere was electric! read more
1 month ago
1st stop on our list. Very long lunch line at 11am. Here for the tortilla only. Apparently the best in SS. 1st time eating tortillas, pretty darn delish. In Jen (hotel owner in St Jean de Luz) we trust and she does not disappoint. Get there early, according to Jen, they make a set # daily. read more
1 year ago
Came back here early to get their tortilla de patatas and it is so good, we had to order 4 orders of it. It's flavorful and full of umami. It is the only potato omelette I have tried so far, but I've been to many pixtos bars, and a lot of the foods they serve is delicious and full of flavor. Coming back for more! read more
Amazing, favorite pintxos we had on our recent trip. first was the iberico - the best we had in San sebastian. delicious. next up was the fried beef wonton which was insanely good, as well as the langoustine ravioli. then the burrata and tomato salad with anchovies - super refreshing and delicious, very well balanced. And finally the tuna tataki which was the least favorite but still tasty. We returned in the morning to try their mini sandwiches (jamon, jamon with pepper, pastrami and mustard) which were delicious, and of course the tortilla - this one is huge and very messy/wet inside, really tasty with lots of onions and peppers inside. read more
2 years ago
The tortilla is absolutely amazing, available starting at 9am every day. It absolutely draws a line on weekends, and as each one comes out they sell out quickly. It gets absolutely packed all the time though, even going in at 9:45am on a weekday by myself I had to jockey for a space. read more
8 months ago
QUICKIE REVIEW By far the best, and richest, tortilla you will have. FOOD This is what I tried: Tortilla Rich and savory, two best words to describe what it tastes like. The onions...goodness. This is truly a breakfast treat but I could see where some people would prefer it for brunch or lunch. To have it first thing in the morning might be a bit much. PARKING NA SERVICE Order at counter, pick up at counter. PRICE Less than $10 TIP/OTHER THOUGHTS Had to come here twice, first time was in the afternoon. Couldn't get a seat if I tried. Second time was in the morning. They brought out the first tortilla at 0930. Worth the second trip. read more
This is the perfect place to grab breakfast and people watch while enjoying a unique tortilla de patata and savory cup of cafe con leche. My wife and I had been in Donostia, or San Sebastian, for nearly a month when we stopped by Bar Antonio after our morning walk. So we had tried tortillas de patata, or Basque omelets, at several places. This one was different! Cooked with the eggs soft, as in some other establishments, this tortilla also included carmelized onions, green peppers and had a crusty top--all of which made for an interesting texture and savory taste. It came with warm bread, and the cafe con leche was frothy and brewed from good coffee! We enjoyed this treat as we sat at the window counter on the street, giving us a view inside the bar and outside as the city came alive on a cloudy but pleasant morning. Truly a worthwhile experience! read more
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This is a LOCAL gem located in the upscale shopping district of San Sebastián. It is family owned and run by Antonio and his two sons. We went back 3 times on our visit. The STAR of the restaurant is the Spanish tortilla. It is the best we have ever eaten. It is enormous and full of sweet, carmelized onions. There is nothing eggy about it. I have to try to replicate this when we get back. read more
We stopped at Antonio Bar towards the end of our trip and I really loved the vibe here. After stuffing myself to the gills on a bocadillo at Haizea, I wasn't really in the mood to eat more, but I had to find something to try. I opted for shrimp that had been battered and fried, along with two generous glasses of txakoli. More than that though, I really loved the vibe here. Filled with mostly locals but had staff that spoke English, this was a really great pintxo spot that was buzzing on a Saturday night. I would definitely come back here - try to sit by the bar, that seems to be where all the haps are! read more
5 years ago
amazing place. love the mushroom with egg yolk and foie, the tortilla, the ravioli and the anchovie read more
7 years ago
Not worth it. So many little bars and restaurants in Donostia/San Sebastian, we came here on a recommendation. For the taste and quality of the food it wasn't worth over €50 for two glasses of red wine and two orders of pintxos. The food was mediocre and disappointing. We felt like ripped off tourist, actually we were. read more
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