I was here last night attracted by the very nice, traditional-looking ambiance…read more I want to say that the food was ok overall, couple of things were a little bit too greasy and needed a little bit more salt (to me) and the frites were soggy, the axoa was my favorite! We also had the tuna, sardines and the entrecôte which we ordered well done but was served undercooked, let's say medium rare. The presentation of the food was alright, nothing out of this world but let's keep in mind this is a traditional restaurant and honestly I wasn't expecting anything too The service was very mediocre, our waiter was very unfriendly and inattentive, coming to the table only when he happened to see us calling him. When we were ordering the desserts he didn't inform us about the dishes that were out, which were almost half of them, so every time we ordered something he would say they didn't have it. I'm giving this place three stars based on being told before that the meat is usually served rare around this area and hard to get it well done, so I'm going to omit this mistake.

No complains some of the best food we have had in basque! No really it was really good... Had lunch…read morehere where o had sea bream, cooked perfectly! My wife had paella and it was delicious as well! Thy gave us some mussels as appetizers for free and since the paella takes 30 min to cook they gave us a larger plate for free! Great place! Fantastic food.

Atari was one of our favorite pintxos stops in San Sebastián. We sat outside in the open-air…read moreseating directly across from the beautiful Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, and the setting couldn't have been better. Watching the square come alive in the evening while dining beneath the illuminated basilica made for a memorable experience. We ordered several pintxos to share, and every dish was excellent. The standout was the Carrillera (slow-braised beef cheek with mashed potatoes), which was incredibly tender, rich, and comforting. The Platillo de Bonito with tuna, anchovies, green peppers, and olives was fresh and full of classic Basque flavors. The Panceta (pork belly) was another highlight, perfectly crisp on the outside and meltingly tender inside. We also loved the creamy Croqueta de Jamón Ibérico, and the Bacalao Confitado con Pil Pil de Piquillos was beautifully cooked, with delicate cod and a silky piquillo pepper pil pil sauce. We couldn't resist trying the Pintxo Especial as well, and it was a great addition to the meal. The staff were warm and accommodating, helping us get a table outside and making us feel welcome throughout the evening. Inside, the restaurant has a lively, authentic Basque atmosphere, but the outdoor seating overlooking one of San Sebastián's most iconic churches makes the experience even more special. If you're looking for traditional Basque pintxos in a fantastic location, Atari is an easy recommendation. We'd happily come back on our next 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.

Made the trip Donostia to Tolosa for steak. Staff are…read moreefficient but hardly friendly. Get the feeling this place is starting for believe the hype. So the veg is great. The wine list is impressive. The selection of steak is good to look at, but I left knowing I could have done better on the Braai ( look it up). All in all a very serious experience when a little mirth could have gone a long way.

This place was great! You definitely need reservations to get here and it books up fast. Great…read morelooking space with large fridge of meats hanging as soon as you walk in. The owner was there sitting on the table in front. You come here for their meat. It's hand cut and brought to your table before cooking on the fire. There's a large fat cap, which adds to the flavor. It's the perfect combination of beefy flavor and tenderness and they cook it to perfection, almost rare. It's a flavor of meat you won't find anywhere except this area. Their chanterelle mushrooms with egg yolk was delicious, as well as their asparagus with cheese sauce. I don't know how they got the asparagus to taste so good and sweet, we had to order another one. They also have a selection of wine and make delicious cocktails too. If you are in San Sebastián, this place is definitely a must try. Service was outstanding as well.

We enjoyed a terrific dinner at this small restaurant in the heart of Pamplona. There's a busy bar…read moredownstairs with tapas and drinks. Upstairs is a delightful restaurant that's a favorite with locals. The service here is impeccable and the food was fabulous. We started with a grilled vegetable plate -- vegetables are hard to find in Spain in October! We also enjoyed the classic Spanish meal of grilled steak and potatoes. Our waitress recommended a very nice rioja, the wine of the region. That was superb too! We're not normally dessert eaters, but we wanted to extend this lovely experience so we ordered the waitress' suggestion of a chocolate dessert with cafe con leche.

Really delicious pulpo a la plancha. We ordered two! Good service, and yummy desserts.read more

J'ai visité le Bistrot Luzien le 8 janvier avec de grandes attentes, influencé par des…read morerecommandations élogieuses. Cependant, mon expérience s'est avérée profondément décevante et perturbante. Bien que le service semblait initialement professionnel, et que la serveuse maîtrisait bien l'anglais, le comportement d'un autre membre du personnel, apparemment dans un rôle de gestionnaire ou de propriétaire, était inquiétant. En tant qu'Américain noir, je me suis senti ciblé par son regard prolongé et inconfortable, qui semblait motivé par des préjugés raciaux. Ce soupçon a été renforcé par une conversation qu'il a eue avec la serveuse, durant laquelle ils m'ont pointé du doigt et ont ri, un acte de manque de respect flagrant et de préjugé racial apparent. La qualité de la nourriture n'a pas non plus racheté l'expérience. Le poulet aux champignons avec purée était fade et manquait d'assaisonnement, bien que le vin blanc pétillant fût remarquable. J'ai décidé de quitter le restaurant prématurément en raison du malaise causé par le comportement du personnel. En tant que client, je crois en l'importance du respect et du professionnalisme, qui ont notablement fait défaut lors de ma visite. J'ai laissé un pourboire dans l'espoir d'encourager un meilleur traitement pour les futurs clients, mais en me basant sur mon expérience, je ne peux pas recommander cet établissement. Il est décourageant de rencontrer un tel comportement discriminatoire, surtout dans un lieu si bien recommandé.

This was supposedly the best seafood restaurants in Hondarribia. We gave it to attempts during our…read morestay there the first one the waiter was very lovely and spoke English. The white asparagus was amazing and that's about where the meal ended. We had ordered the deep-fried monkfish, and it was undercooked and extremely greasy as were the potatoes. Thinking we just didn't understand the menu. We gave it a second try and it was not any better the second time they said they did not have a reservation, but seated us anyway. Our second experience was even more underwhelming. We found this place to be overpriced and difficult to get into for no real reason after two attempts I would not recommend if you're looking for a good restaurant in this area I would recommend Almameda that just received is Michelin star and did not disappoint.

The experience here was superb. Our server, so-so with English, but then my Spanish is so-so; we…read moremade it work. When we pointed to items on the menu - we chose only fish/seafood for the evening - she'd go into the kitchen, bring out the fish to show us, confirming if if it was piece too big (she brought out a 1.5 kilo piece of turbot, which we could normally take care of, but we had ordered other dishes). The dishes were amazing: monkfish (cooked perfectly) & clams in a traditional Basque green sauce, anchovies with green chilies and onions, the bacalao al pil pil was beautiful, and a main course of a type of cod perfectly grilled. It's a modest-looking place, but don't let it fool you. The server made the evening very memorable. So, if you make out to this special little town, and you should, try this place.

Outstanding Michellin star restaurant that was perfect from beginning to end. The seating is…read morespacious, the ambiance is relaxed, and the food was as good as it gets. The prefix menu changes frequently. Each course is served with Silver Service and explained. Pacing was perfect. I attached our menu to give a sense of what's offered.

From the moment we were greeted to our check the service was excellent! The waited was fluent in…read moreEnglish and described the menu with great descriptions. The started with local sardines and tomato jam that had the perfect balance. The regional in season white asparagus was so amazing, so tender and flavorful. The short rib we a special local dish that they added their own creatively to and the carrot purée was the right balance. We had local oysters in a local wine and like all things here it was great. Their belief is the source needs to be very close to the kitchen. The ambiance is clean with new designs and a pice of dirt wood at each table with the location. We would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Awesome restaurant. Great food, presentation and service. A true gem. I can't wait to returnread more

Really great food, great service and overall a lovely place to have lunch. Beautiful dining area…read morewith outside seating.