Restaurants with a Michelin Guide recommendation in San Sebastián
San Sebastián is a synonym of gastronomic excellence.
In addition to its starred restaurants, the city boasts a number of eateries recommended by the Michelin Guide in view of their authenticity, quality and culinary fare. Here we have six which are well worth a visit.
Restaurante Rekondo
Rekondo is located in a farmhouse on the way up to Mount Igueldo, the perfect combination of tradition and modernity in a cosy environment. Its Basque cuisine based on seasonal produce is backed up by one of the country's most renowned ranges of wine.
- Type of cuisine: Traditional Basque.
- Style of the restaurant: Classic elegant restaurant.
- House speciality: A classic grilled turbot, fresh produce cooked to a T.
Tamboril
The Tamboril restaurant is right in the heart of the Old Town, a classic eatery specialising in pintxos, managed by the same family that runs the legendary Ganbara. Along the counter you'll find a wonderful selection of traditional pintxos that always hit the spot.
- Type of cuisine: Traditional Basque, specialising in pintxos.
- Style of the restaurant: Traditional bar and restaurant.
- House speciality: Mushroom skewer, a simple but tasty snack that has won the approval of both locals and visitors.
Bodegón Alejandro
Bodegón Alejandro, right in the heart of the old town, offers patrons the genuine taste of Basque cuisine in a restaurant combining rustic and modernity. The fare is seasonal, with a menu featuring the best of local culinary tradition.
- Type of cuisine: Traditional Basque.
- Style of the restaurant: Traditional restaurant, with cultural essence.
- House speciality: Hake in green sauce with clams, a refined interpretation of a Basque classic.
Muka
Muka, located in the Kursaal building overlooking the Urumea River, combines Nordic aesthetics with easy-going cuisine. Grilled vegetables are the mainstay of the restaurant's fare - à la carte, a general tasting menu and suggestions of the day.
- Type of cuisine: Contemporary cuisine, with a grill speciality.
- Style of the restaurant: Contemporary restaurant.
- House speciality: Seasonal grilled vegetables, with a smoky flavour and expertly presented.
Topa Sukaldería
Topa Sukaldería is an original combination of Basque and Latin American cuisine in a cosy modern space. Drawn up by chef Andoni Luis Aduriz, the menu pays tribute to the connection between both these cultures.
- Type of cuisine: Basque-Latin American fusion.
- Style of the restaurant: Informal contemporary restaurant.
- House speciality: "Cochinita pibil" pork wedges, a delicious mixture of flavours to demonstrate the Basque-Latino fusion.
Casa Urola
Casa Urola, right in the middle of the Old Town, is a genuine classic of Basque cuisine. Since 2012 chef Pablo Loureiro has been producing food as a combination of market produce and grilling techniques, a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
- Type of cuisine: Basque, with a grill speciality.
- Style of the restaurant: Classic elegant restaurant.
- House speciality: Grilled "kokotxa" hake necks, renowned for their delicate texture and exceptional taste.
These six restaurants recommended by the Michelin Guide are a fine example of the variety and quality of Donostia's cuisine. With no need for any stars, they share a common focus on local produce and genuine Donostia gastronomy, the food we have always eaten.
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