An amazing lunch experience in a unique town. 3rd generation family ownership in a small village…read morewith great food, amazing views and nice service. This place was really great (as most all food in this region of Spain). The staff didn't speak great English, but that isn't their responsibility and they were very nice and we communicated good enough. The fish is the star here. We got turbot and Dover sol. Price is by the kilo so 2 people can share one fish. A great lunch

In gateria do not miss. We went after Museu Balenciaga…read moreIt's the charcoal fish best place. One of the best in the region! We had amazing fish appetizers and mais fish. Definitely stay on the fish as you can have meat in tons of other places! Make sure to leave the sommelier choose your wine. We were about to have a cotton Charlemagne and he offered us an amazing local wine! It's an amazing true experience. Perfect for lunch

I'm not letting anyone reading this in on a secret here...while San Sebastián is known for all…read moretheir Michelin Star restaurants, it's the Pintxos that will be the most memorable and really what foodies come here for. It's like a high end food festival out there, and you just bar hop from place to place eating all these wonderful Pintxos and drinking cold glasses of Txakoli - a refreshing lightly carbonated wine. Everything in Basque Country is local and they have it all. Atari Gastroteka was our first stop, and we showed up right when they opened for the first Pintxos of the day. We focused on the cold Pintxos at the counter, just pointed at whatever looked good and ate it. Some of my favorites were... The marinated red Piquillo Pepper stuffed with tuna salad on a baguette. Smoked Mackerel on tomato bread Smoked Salmon with shrimp, egg, tomato, cream cheese on a raisin walnut toast. Topped with pickled veggie relish. Man this hit every flavor profile perfectly. We needed a 2nd one of those when I went back for Round 2. Jamon with Brie, honey, on dark walnut bread. I'm pretty sure they quickly hit this with a blowtorch to get the honey to caramelize on the Brie and also scorching the bread slightly. I could keep going on....but whatever bites you get here will be fantastic. Best to go with people who enjoy sharing bites, so you can try many different things so you don't get full.

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.

Was super excited for the restaurant but left quite underwhelming…read more Menu is very small so we tried quite a few. Honestly the best thing was the additional €6 PP welcome bites, bread, and fries. The Turbot and Scorpion Fish was simply grilled but they are already fatty and soaked in oil, wasn't served hot so the oil became pretty thick already. Everything else was also underwhelming. Like- okay! Best thing might be the Kokotxas it did tasted better than Ganbara but nothing mind blowing. Service was extremely slow as there's only one somm, one server to take order, the rest just serve for the entire restaurant. The dessert was also kinda a joke €20 for so-called souffle but it's more like a lava center brownie.

Elkano is ranked among the world's top restaurants so I was thrilled to secure a reservation! It's…read morea bit out of the way located in Getaria but getting there by public bus was surprisingly easy! The views along the journey are absolutely gorgeous! The must-order dish is the monkfish, which was beautifully prepared and quite good! The service was phenomenal from start to finish. Overall, Elkano is well worth the trek. Getaria itself is an incredibly charming town with stunning scenery, making the entire experience feel special beyond just the meal.

Our wonderful tour guide made us reservation at this restaurant. It was in a different part of town…read morethat we had not seen. We arrived and they had a table reserved for us. It was neat next to us was a young guy from Boston. Then after he left a family from Canada. It's always fun talking to others. My husband and our friends husband had the steak and fries. My girlfriend and I had the monkfish and shrimp on a skewer. We shared salads and we had a couple of desserts. Cheesecake, and puff pastry. Of course we got a bottle of red wine. One they said was good and it was. This place is small, but pretty efficient.

Great evening! Our food and house red wine were fabulous! What a find. Neighborhood tapas bar…read morewith stellar food items. I f you visit San Sebastian, you need to come here. Fun, low cost evening. Service was excellent with a full house. Croquets were best I've tasted in Spain. Locals & tourists alike flock here so make a reservation.

I was in search of a Michelin starred restaurant where I could order off of the menu rather than a…read moretasting menu with things I would rather not eat. The complimentary ratatouille was made from vegetables from the garden, and was perfect with the best bread I'd had in Spain. The lobster salad was not only delicious, but a work of art. Veal cannelloni and fois with truffle was offered as a special, and it was delicious. My only regret was that I did not have room for dessert. The service and the room were perfection. I had high expectations, and Zelai Txiki did not disappoint.

Zelai Txiki was the 'fanciest' of the restaurants we visited, but also the most disappointing. The…read moreamuse bouche was a dull mushroom velouté that required salt, though the crispy (deep fried, wrapped in something like wonton skin) boletus/porcini was delicious. Most of the food needed a little bit of salt, which someone at my table requested. We tried a type of foie ravioli with shaved black truffle. The scent of truffle was weak and the taste quite dull. The large red prawn on a bed of creamy rice (risotto) was fine. The fish soup, like most of the food here, was pretty to look at, but it had a thudding 'fish' punch rather than tasting 'of the sea.' (I understand this sounds like an unsophisticated opinion, but the flavor just didn't appeal to a party that enjoys bouillabaisse very much.) Well-prepared lamb chops tasted well prepared. The suckling pig was chopped and stuffed and rolled in its own skin, presented as a thick cylinder approximately 4 inches long. The skin reminded me of crispy chicken skin, and it was the best pig skin I ever tried. The pork was excellent but other than the preparation required to present it, it was not exciting to eat. The roasted pigeon was allegedly good, but it also went unfinished. The 'artisan bread' baked onsite was shockingly mediocre. The French fries were floppy and lukewarm. The desserts - a strawberry shortcake and a reimagined 'French toast' - were both good. Service, excellent. Ambiance, also excellent.

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!

This restaurant is one of many located and what is considered the old part of town. A more modern…read moresmaller restaurant in a charming location. There is lower level and street level, indoor dining as well as outdoor seating. Without a reservation, you would be lucky to get any seating particularly during the few hours they are open in the afternoon. They open again later in the evening. We were fortunate enough to come in at the last minute and snag a table downstairs. Our server was very pleasant, and quickly brought us our drinks from the full service bar. There is also a nice wine menu. The specialty of the house is paellas. If you are not a fan of seafood, I would strongly recommend you try something else! Seafood paellas are cooked with shellfish and fish broth, which can make them saltier standard rice dishes. The calamari were done perfectly and the paella was a generous portion with good flavor.

I love coming here for the paella, it's always delicious! The service is consistently good, and the…read moreportions are generous. A great spot for a satisfying meal.

The food was good, the ambiance was sparse, clean and service was prompt. It's like a family…read morerestaurant, friendly and welcoming. We had the fish soup which contained clams and fish and was tasty, the seafood salad had nice greens and lobster pieces with a oil and vinegar dressing. The shrimp were OK but were not grilled, maybe boiled, not cleaned and had to be prepared by me at the table which made for messy hands. The Txomin Etxaniz white wine was excellent; served chilled. We had a cappuccino with ice cream and flan which was a nice finish.

I visited under recommendation from a friend whilst on holiday to the the region…read more Although the place looks quite modest for the prices compared to other restaurants in this area (pinxos and the like) rest assured the food is excellent and very generously portioned, you will not be disappointed. If you're after simple and incredibly fresh seafood it doesn't get much better. Between 3 of us we ordered the seafood platter for 2 which was €88 Euros, a plate of octopus €17 approx and croquettes for €20 approx everything was incredible. The crab octopus and prawns were especially good. We