San Sebastián: what to eat and where

The city's signature dishes and the best places for each.

9 places in San Sebastián · by Chef Amazing · updated October 20, 2026
Photo: rekondo.com

1. 1

   Aratz

   Igara

   Order: Txuleta

   Igara Bidea, 15, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
2. 2

   La Viña

   Parte Vieja

   Order: Gazta-tarta

   31 de Agosto, 3, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
3. 3

   Rekondo

   Igeldo

   Order: Txuleta

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   Igeldo Pasealekua, 57, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
4. 4

   Bertakoteka

   Parte Vieja

   Order: Basque cheesecake

   Fermin Calbeton Kalea, 17, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
5. 5

   Casa Vallés

   Centro

   Get: The gilda, where it was invented, and a glass of txakoli

   Order: Gilda

   Also on the list: The best gilda in San Sebastián.

   Errege-erregina Katolikoak kalea 10, 20006 Donostia / San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
6. 6

   Zelai Txiki

   Gros

   Order: Grilled wild turbot

   Rodil Zeharkalea, 79, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
7. 7

   Bar Txepetxa

   Parte Vieja

   Get: Anchovy pintxos, and a gilda with their marinated anchovies

   Order: Vinegar-cured anchovy toast (jardinera)

   Also on the list: The best gilda in San Sebastián.

   Calle de Pescadería, 5, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
8. 8

   Asador Portuetxe

   Antiguo

   Order: Txuleta

   Bidea Igara, 71, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing
9. 9

   La Cuchara de San Telmo

   Parte Vieja

   Order: Seared foie gras, carrillera

   C. 31 de Agosto, 28, San Sebastián · Map · Add to Chef Amazing