This blog post was originally posted on April 28, 2017 and was updated on January 27, 2021. San Sebastian is synonymous with top quality food—so much so that it’s even considered the world’s best city for foodies. It boasts nearly a dozen Michelin-starred restaurants, a thriving pintxos bar scene, and beautiful local markets filled with fresh […]
Our Picks For The Best Restaurants in San Sebastian Without A Michelin Star
This blog post was originally posted on July 19, 2017 and was updated on October 28, 2020. The best restaurants in San Sebastian have everything from Michelin-starred elegance to century-old rustic charm. Given the huge number of Michelin-star restaurants in San Sebastian, you can’t beat this city when it comes to quality. But the amazing thing […]
Where to Eat in San Sebastian: A Foodie Guide
This blog post was originally posted on November 22, 2018 and was updated on October 28, 2020. When you’re in San Sebastian—widely considered Europe’s best foodie city—the question of where to eat becomes even more important. San Sebastian is a verified culinary wonderland. Here, rustic, age-old pintxos bars stand side by side with modern, experimental gastro […]
Our Favorite Spots for Brunch in San Sebastian
We all know that San Sebastian is an absolute foodie paradise, but what about when it comes to brunch? The answer is a resounding yes! San Sebastian is home to some of the best food in the world, and that still rings true with the rising brunch trend. Though brunch is not exactly an age-old […]
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with the Best Churros in San Sebastian
This blog post was originally posted on October 18, 2018 and was updated on October 6, 2020. You can’t leave San Sebastian—or Spain in general—without trying churros at least once. (We don’t make the rules.) But when you do head out in search of churros in San Sebastian, make sure you get the good stuff. Read […]
25 Small Businesses in San Sebastian You Can Support Right Now
As a city that relies heavily on tourism, San Sebastian has had a less-than-ideal year in 2020. Due to the pandemic, the city has seen just a fraction of the tourists that it usually gets in the summer high season. And while many eateries elsewhere in Spain have been able to reopen or expand their […]
Behind the Bite: The Iconic San Sebastian Cheesecake (+ Recipe)
This blog post was originally posted on November 13, 2019 and was updated on September 17, 2020. This post is part of our Behind the Bite series: deep dives into the dishes that we can’t stop thinking about. The beauty of the legendary San Sebastian cheesecake is its simplicity. It doesn’t even have a crust, unlike its […]
Where You Should Be Eating Paella (And More Spanish Rice Dishes) in San Sebastian
This blog post was originally posted on July 14, 2017 and was updated on September 9, 2020. Ask any group of visitors to Spain what they’re most excited to try and many people will say paella. We’re the first to admit that good paella is tricky to find outside its home region of Valencia. However, paella is […]
The Famous Basque Txuleta: Best Steak in San Sebastian
One of the cornerstones of Basque cuisine is the famous txuleta. We gathered up a list of the best places to try this famous local T-bone steak in San Sebastian. When traveling in Spain, many foodies have the world-famous Iberian ham and pork at the top of their list, and in the north of Spain […]
Dive Into a Shell Paradise: San Sebastian’s Top 7 Seafood Bites
Spain’s “Northern Pearl” hasn’t forgotten about its fishing-port origins, and neither have our taste buds! The cold Cantabrian Sea doesn’t just wash the shores of Playa de la Concha—it also provides the best seafood for the restaurants in San Sebastian. Trust us for a finger-licking experience and get ready for an unforgettable “port-to-table” moment. No […]
Where to Eat on Holidays in San Sebastian: Restaurants That Are Always Open
We get it: on most Mondays, some Tuesdays and public holidays it can seem like mission impossible to find a nice place to have dinner in San Sebastian. But no need to panic! We’ve got you covered. Holiday season can be tricky in a small city like San Sebastian: many family-run bars and restaurants close […]
Behind Closed Doors: A Deep Dive into Basque Gastronomic Societies
At the heart of the Basque Country’s famous cuisine beat the many gastronomic societies—the mysterious birthplaces for many typical Basque dishes. Eating well and the importance of food have been an inseparable part of Basque identity for as long as we can remember. There are many secrets, traditions and rituals related to the gastronomy here, […]
Solo Travel in the Basque Country: Tips for Eating Alone in San Sebastian
Eating out alone is something that many of us may find uncomfortable—no worries! San Sebastian is perfect for solo dining, and this capital of gastronomy definitely isn’t the place to miss out on food. San Sebastian is a top destination for solo travelers; there are plenty of things to do and explore and food is, […]
An Authentic Basque Christmas Menu: Typical Festive Foods from San Sebastian
For Basques, food always comes first, and the winter holidays are no exception. Typical Christmas foods in San Sebastian are just as delicious as you can imagine. Spanish cuisine, famous for its amazing flavors, takes on even higher levels of deliciousness at Christmastime (if that’s even possible!). But not all regions in Spain celebrate the […]
¡Bienvenido 2020! Best Tips for New Year in San Sebastian
About to travel to the north of Spain after Christmas? There’s no better plan than celebrating the new year in San Sebastian! Wondering where to eat dinner on New Year’s Eve and where to head on New Year’s Day? Whether your preference is loads of glitter and bubbly, or a cozy dinner with some amazing […]
An Anthony Bourdain-Inspired Trip to San Sebastian, in 5 Steps
Even if you can’t claim to consider Juan Mari Arzak a father figure in your own life, you can still explore San Sebastian Anthony Bourdain-style. The late chef, author and travel documentarian visited the Basque Country and San Sebastian many times over the years. A couple of times, he also brought cameras along. In his […]
Where to Eat on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in San Sebastian in 2019
Make your winter holidays unforgettable with these options for delicious Christmas Day and Christmas Eve dinners in San Sebastian. The town slows down during the Christmas holidays when local shops and restaurants close up and donostiarras get ready to spend the holidays with their families. But no worries––there are still plenty of excellent restaurants for […]
5 Great Spots to Try Vermouth in San Sebastian
Waking up your appetite like a local with a marianito among friends is a must when in the Basque Country. Trying out this controversial drink may not be the first thing on your to-do list when traveling in Spain. After all, for many of us, the word “vermouth” brings back images of that old Martini […]
Txikiteo 101: 5 Steps Until You Master Bar Hopping in San Sebastian
The secret to eating pintxos like a local is to master the txikiteo, a Basque-style food crawl. In San Sebastian you can’t avoid seeing bar counters full of mouthwatering little pintxos, the local version of tapas. But it doesn’t end there. Basque people are also famous for creating a unique way of going out for […]
Pack Your Bags: Top Day Trips from San Sebastian
This blog post was originally posted on June 12, 2018 and was updated on July 12, 2019. With rugged mountain landscapes and stunning sea views, it’s easy to fall in love with San Sebastian and the surrounding region. We might be biased, but we like to think San Sebastian—or the Basque Country in general—is one […]