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    Atari Gastroteka

    4.5 (156 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish
    Wed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Thu 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Hedi R.

    These are second time visiting San Sebastián and we always eat at this restaurant, The Best Food!! Make sure to try the eggplant, blood sausage and the Russian salad.

    A few variety of pintxos
    Brenda K.

    We had a quick lunch here and the atmosphere was very pleasant! We sat outside and it was right in front of a church! We just picked a few pintxos and a beer! Each of them had their own unique taste! The waitress that helped us overcharge 1 beer and 1 ice tea(8 euros), so make sure you check your bill before paying!

    The pinxos were amazing. My first three picks--eggplant tapenade, goat cheeses and Jamon, blood pudding.

    Tomato salad  @davideatsdc
    David H.

    best gin tonics ever - each has a slightly different flavor profile we tried them all ha. Great pintxos and tapas as well - loved the octopus and the beef cheek, as well as the tomato salad.

    Cold tapas
    Robert S.

    Great tapas bar. They were open during "siesta time", so that worked great for me. I got a few inexpensive tapas and all of them were great. The staff was friendly and prompt with my order. Located in the old part of town, it's easily accessible to anyone walking around the area. Check it out. It has a large menu and good food.

    Marta!!!
    Ami H.

    My Dad and I had the BEST experience here during our 3 night stay in San Sebastián. Do not miss this place...it's a gem. Our darling server, Marta, took incredible care of us. We let her choose all our pintxos and she nailed all 6 of them, including desserts. She even scolded another server for delivering one of our pintxos because she wanted to tell us about it. And, she even let us take a photo with her. Cannot say enough about the food, service and atmosphere. My only regret is we were so enchanted by the entire experience I failed to properly document the food in pictures.

    David K.

    4.5 stars The selection of pintxos and raciones at Atari Gastroteka in San Sebastian's old town was rather small compared to other pintxo bars in the area, but the quality of the dishes was completely on point! We started with the Platillo Bonito, a small dish of tuna, anchovies, green olives, and pickled peppers. This was such a simple assortment of items, but each of the flavors was so distinct. The green olives were some of the sweetest olives I've ever had; the tuna was flaky and meaty, the anchovies were salty and umami, and the pickled peppers had a pleasant acidic, briney taste and a spicy kick! The Croqueta de Bacalao were two croquettes made with a creamy codfish batter (good but skippable), but the most impressive dish we ordered had to be the Pulpo a la Plancha, which featured a huge, thick, grilled octopus tentacle served over new potatoes, grilled onion/pepper, and a creamy red aioli-like sauce that was perfect for eating with the potatoes and dipping with bread. Parts of the octopus were a bit on the tough side, but the surface of the tentacles had a nice crispy edge.

    Grilled octopus
    Yonnie C.

    Local favorite. Beef cheeks are excellent Pulpo is great Foie gras and risotto are ok (Written by husband)

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    Jenny S.

    First pintxos bar of my trip to San Sebastián and it was a good ease into the culture. Although, after eating at so many places I'd have to say this restaurant falls to the middle or bottom of the pack. The service was good, they spoke English and the interior is pretty spacious but beware, a lot of people reserve tables during dinner time so don't expect to be seated if you don't have a reservation. Lunch seemed to be an easier walk in ticket to score. We tried several dishes: Patatas bravas: not impressed with this dish, I've had better in my past Spain travels. They give you a tomato sauce/salsa kind of dip and an aioli to dip in. The tomato sauce was good but other than that not noteworthy. Grilled octopus: this dish was difficult, because one leg was cooked perfectly and one was chewy. The sauce was delicious though, but preferably with them properly cooked tail. Iberian ham croquettes: not my cup of tea, I love Iberian ham but this had so much cheese and lacked the simplicity or plain Iberian ham. Beef cheeks: the beef was tender but not a fan of the sauce. However, the mashed potatoes that were served with this dish were delightful. They were put in a soufflé dish and broiled before serving so the crust was crispy and the inside was nice and buttery.

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    Great food and service but very busy be willing to wait unless have a reservation Small place lots of tourists

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    The food was amazing. I loved every single dish we ordered. Cannot wait to go back to San Sebastian to this amazing place.

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    What a GEM of a place! It's small and kind of hidden but definately worth a visit when you are in San Sebastián.

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    Classy bar; the foie gras and cod confit were brilliant. I went for lunch, great service and vibe.

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    La Madame - Asparagus

    La Madame

    4.5(44 reviews)
    1.0 km
    €€

    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.

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    La Madame - Chocolate lava cake

    Chocolate lava cake

    La Madame - Wellington 2.0 With some puff pastry, purée of parsnip with foie gras.

    Wellington 2.0 With some puff pastry, purée of parsnip with foie gras.

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    Bar Néstor - Spanish Tortilla de Patata

    Bar Néstor

    4.7(159 reviews)
    0.2 km
    €€

    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.

    Bar Nestor is one of those Old Town legends that actually earns the legend. It's tiny, slammed, and…read morelaser-focused on a few things they do better than almost anyone: the once-or-twice-a-day tortilla (you put your name down before service and pray), the txuleta that comes out perfectly salted, tomatoes and padrón peppers in season, and a handful of small plates that remind you why Basque cooking is among the greatest in the world. Our favorite bite here wasn't even the gorgeous stuffed ravioli, it was a "noodle" dish where the noodles are actually spiralized squid. Silky ribbons of txipiron, barely kissed by heat so they stay tender, tossed with good olive oil, a little oniony sweetness, herbs, and a snowfall of grated cheese (Idiazabal-like in flavor). Simple, clean, and surprisingly creative at the same time. Exactly what Donostia gets right at its best. The room is a crush (in the best way), the team is friendly but no-nonsense, and the whole operation runs very predictably: show up early if you want tortilla; be ready to stand; order the classics and whatever seafood they're excited about that day.

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    Bar Néstor
    Bar Néstor - Fresh tomatoes with olive oil and salt

    Fresh tomatoes with olive oil and salt

    Bar Néstor - Outside Façade

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    Topa Sukalderia

    Topa Sukalderia

    4.4(13 reviews)
    0.7 km

    What a wonderful find! MUST VISIT ON YOUR TRIP!! We were wandering by when we looked through the…read morewindow and saw how modern this place looked. We glanced at the menu and decided to give it a try. They have a wide variety of food. We got several dishes to share. Beginning with table guacamole, they give you the components to mix for yourself with a mortar and pestle. I hate onions and cilantro, so I was able to get my share before my friends mixed them in! Served with crispy chips, it was a nice change from regular pintxos in the area. Next was the ceviche, tuna and sweet potato (with a lot of onions), onions aside the tuna was delicious with a well balanced spice of peppers that were included in the dish. Next up was the Iberian ham cheese quesadillas: perfection! The simplicity of the dish was what made it taste so good. Exactly what it sounds like, but the cheese was delicious. But the BEST part of the meal was the al Pastor tacos! They were better than some of the tacos I had in Mexico City! Perfectly seasoned meat, with just the right amount of guacamole. MUST HAVE!!! Lastly, the desserts! The churro dessert was AMAZING! And the rice pudding was also delicious, light and flavorful! We were all amazed by this meal. Everything was delicious. The most consistent meal we have had by far during our stay in San Sebastián.

    What a treat! This place is barely visible on the street, but it's worth finding the signless door…read more The wood paneled walls draw you into a bustling restaurant. I came for lunch on a Monday. The menu is an inventive blend of Peruvian, Mexican, and Spanish. They have menus in English if you ask for it. The atmosphere is casual, but we ended up spending $50 for a two person lunch. The service is friendly. They bring plates out in courses, so it's easy to have a relaxed drawn out meal here. You don't feel rushed. The abodaba tacos were the highlight. The slightly crispy texture of the meat was heaven. The Sweet Potato Causa was a table favorite too!

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    Topa Sukalderia - Ceviche comes in an this sculpture...

    Ceviche comes in an this sculpture...

    Topa Sukalderia - Mole

    Mole

    Topa Sukalderia - Inside

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