A perfect spot for small plates and a cool wine! We arrived…read moreas the opened and got sat with no reservation. They did pack out about 45 min later so I would recommend making a reservation. The staff was kind and helpful on recommendations. She even brought out two of their wines for me to try and decide between. We had the olives, tuna belly (in season) and steak tartare. All were perfect. The olives went well with our wine and the tuna belly was flavorful and juicy. The steak tartare was a highlight. Perfect consistency and topped with a runny egg, as it should be. I would love to visit their Australia location someday.

They open at 7:30 pm on the dot, I would recommend getting there right when they open if you don't…read morehave a reservation. From start to finish our meal was exceptional, quite possibly the best meal we had during our three nights in San Sebastián! The veggie salad was so fresh and tasty, the drinks were exquisite and we finished off with the meat tagliatelle which was unreallllll! Would definitely go back if I ever find myself in this part of the world again!

Located in the parte vieja of San Sebastián/Donostia. Bardulia is a quaint pintxo bar offering…read moredelicious specialties. We stopped here for a beer and shared pintxos prepared with shrimp and salmon, cod, anchovy, and also tried their chicken wings and blood sausage. Everything was so delicious. Highly recommend this place for delicious, authentic pintxos.

Dipped in here for a glass of sangria. Ordered a couple of pinxos and sat. The sangria was decent…read more Tasted like it was made with cranberry juice though. The pinxos were just ok. We ended up jumping up from our table because of the cockroach crawling across our table. Freaked out to say the least. I don't think I would ever come back because of the insects inside. Would hate to think what is in the back where the food is made! Yikes!

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.

We are so glad we chose this restaurant! D---DIEGO--- made us feel welcome from the moment we…read morearrived and shared the culture behind the food, which made the experience even more memorable. The food was outstanding, especially the scallop, the broth they were served in was incredible. The spicy mango margarita was one of the best cocktails we've had. Great service, amazing food and drinks, and an overall fantastic experience. Highly recommend!

My husband and I had an incredible lunch at Takatak when we were visiting Spain a few weeks ago…read more The food exceeded my expectations and the service was phenomenal. If it's your first time, I highly recommend the multi course experimental tasting. It was a perfect way to sample the amazing masterpieces the chef and his team create. The pork belly was my favorite! A must try!!! Chef Modestov was super attentive and walked around to make sure every table was having a great experience. We can't wait to come back!

I never leave reviews. I went woth my partner and this place is fenomenal. Great ambience, wine…read morelist, and the food is spectacular. Try the tomatoes with the chuleta and for dessert the maracuya with coconut. The chef is quite talented. Everything was delicious. One of the best meals we had in San Sebastián!

4.5*s You're there…read morefor the burger. They do other things well like the anchovy toast and even the cheesecake looks good (but it's not the same consistency as La Viña). The beer list has a little more variety and it's much more crafty than most pintxo bars in the area. Service was patient with tourists and pretty helpful. It's a tiny, narrow spot with not a lot of seating and the tables on the sidewalk don't have much shade for the sunnier months. All that said, again you're there for the burger. Ground t-bone steak cooked RARE, a mild, white cheese sauce that's borderline whipped cream cheese that melts more evenly and borderline fonduta, and a soft, bun that's brioche in texture without the egginess. Can't say it's my favorite burger in SanSeb, but it's still a good burger and worth the walk to the Gros side of town.

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.

Very good food, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Both tapas and meals available. Plus gluten…read morefree bread available.

This place is a gem. At first I thought it was just a pintxos place but when we sat down and opened…read morethe menu I soon realized they offer a great selection. The Carrilleras de terneras (Glazed Calf Cheeks) is a must!!! My cousins kept telling me I had to order it but hearing it is face meet had me hesitant. I ordered and I was amazed with the flavor, texture and how soft it was. The best! Another highlight dish was the Arroz Cremoso Con Setas (Mushrooms Creamy Rice). It's like a risotto that you don't want it to end. Both are delicious. I loved both the Iberian acorn ham and the mushrooms croquettes. I ate so many trying to figure out which one I like best. Both are winners and addictive. Strong in flavor, good size, creamy inside and crunchy outside. I also recommend Pulpo a La Gallega and the Grilled baby squids Txipirones. Although both dishes looked alike they were prepared with different seasoning. Grilled Ox Sirloin with Roquefort Entrecot and Solomillo de Siervo Deer Tenderloin are worthy as well. Now the Torrija caramelized French toast with almond cream and ice cream was not at the same level of the food. My Torrija was super dry and kind of difficult to digest. I ate my wife's Torrija and her was softer than mine but still nothing I would repeat. Clean bathrooms and great service!!! Nice staff!

Petritegi Sagardotegia was a really fun and memorable experience near San Sebastián…read more The tour itself was good, and it was interesting learning more about the cider making process and trying the different ciders directly from the barrels. I was not the biggest fan of most of the ciders personally, with the exception of the mixed apple cider from the barrel, which I really enjoyed. What truly blew me away was the meal included with the experience. The chorizo, tortilla, steak, and dessert were all incredible. Just an absurd amount of food and everything felt authentic and satisfying. Even if you are not a huge cider person, the overall experience and meal make this absolutely worth doing.

A very unique experience…read more If you have never been to a cider house in Basque Country and do not have an experience or local friend with you, it will take a you a few minutes (or even longer!) to figure out what to do when you walk into one! You are given a glass, walked over to a long wooden table, left with a plate full of delicious chorizo, which usually arrives within the first minutes, and left there to figure the rest out for yourselves! We were fortunate to have a good friend who was born and raised in the area, so he coached us when we visited Petritegi. Our group got a table next to the rows of cider barrels, so all we had to do was get up, take three steps, and fill up our glasses with cider right out of a barrel. Just as we were sitting down, someone in the hall behind us yelled out "txotx!" (pronounced "CHOACH") and a whole bunch people around the hall jumped up and started walking towards him! Our friend told us that "txotx" means the person is about to open the tap on one of the huge barrels. All interested parties are supposed to stand up from their meals, get in line, and hold their glass at just the right angle to catch a couple of fingers of cider from that hissing stream. A lady who was standing behind me on the line saw me filling up my glass, and said, "No, no! pour just a little and keep coming back for more!" Apparently, the idea is to drink your cider while it is still bubbly from the pour. See, you are supposed to hold your glass as far away from the tab as possible so the one inch or so that your pour has as much air bubbles in it as possible! Needless to say that we all got cider all over our hands until we finally got a hang of it and stated txotxing left and right!! Meanwhile at the table the food kept coming! Salt cod omelette, Fried salt cod with peppers, bone-in ribeye steak and for Dessert (cheese, quince jelly, walnuts, almond 'tiles' and 'cigarettes'). Cider and bread were included of course! This meal at Petritegi was one of the most memorable parts of our group of six. We laughed, we drank, we laughed, we talked, we laughed, we ate and we laughed some more and in between we yelled out txotx as often as we could!

We had absolutely the best time here at Bar Paco Bueno after being disappointed by a few others on…read moreour Pinxto crawl. The people behind the bar immediately warmed up to us with a smile and gave us things to try and recommended some pinxtos too. What we got: Crab salad sandwich: Doesn't look like much, but the bread was nicely toasted and all of the ingredients just fit well together. Battered shrimp: How good could this be we thought, but 2 pieces of fresh shrimp, a batter that is not overly greasy/oily, and a taste combination of goodness. definitely get this one. In 1 hour, we saw them go through 3x+ plates Cod omelette sandwich: Saw this come out fresh from the back. Fluffy omelette, delicious. Drinks-wise, they have a solid wine and cider collection. What more could you want?

This place is the real deal--a no-frills bar where locals come to grab a drink and eat good…read morepintxos. I stopped by with my wife on a recent August evening and we loved the place. We ordered gamba a la gabardina, or shrimp fried in a thick crispy batter. It was amazing! The shrimp was tender and the batter was tasty and warm but not greasy. The pintxo comes with two shrimps to a plate for $1.90. We enjoyed two orders each, which we washed down with a glass of beer and cider. Paco Bueno exudes character. Here you'll see and hear the bartenders speaking with each other and the regulars in Euskera, the Basque language, and you can easily strike up a conversation in Spanish with friendly locals. This is one of the top pintxo bars we visited during our month-long stay in Donostia, and we look forward to returning to Paco's next time we visit this beautiful seaside city.