{"id":16158,"date":"2017-06-22T09:12:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-22T09:12:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=525"},"modified":"2017-06-22T09:12:09","modified_gmt":"2017-06-22T09:12:09","slug":"where-to-eat-in-san-sebastians-old-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/where-to-eat-in-san-sebastians-old-town\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Eat In San Sebastian: The Old Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The historic center of San Sebastian is one of the top areas to eat in the city. With a delicious mix of seafood and local meat dishes, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect place for every taste. So read on and learn more about where to eat in San Sebastian’s Old Town.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Old Town, or Parte Vieja, <\/em>perfectly embodies the unique cuisine found in San Sebastian. Brilliantly combining traditional pintxo <\/em>bars with some of the city’s most avant-garde gastro bars, there’s something for everyone! Couple that with its amazing location near all the major sights in the city<\/a> and Parte Vieja is a great option for anyone unsure where to eat in San Sebastian’s Old Town. Check out our favorite spots in the area and begin your gastronomic exploration of San Sebastian’s historic old town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Restaurante Kokotxa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Michelin-starred Restaurante Kokotxa<\/a> is a classic and contemporary choice, serving top-notch dishes and wines from its own cellar. Think dishes such as hake fish with saffron rigatoni and sea broth or Iberian pork with roasted hazelnuts and smoked pear crumble. Don\u2019t forget to try their signature kokotxas, <\/em>or hake cheeks, which are a Basque specialty. For dessert, the restaurant\u2019s homemade caramelized brioche toast with pumpkin and spiced caramel ice cream is also particularly good. One of many amazing desserts you can enjoy in San Sebastian<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/strong> Calle del Campanario, 11<\/em>
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A Fuego Negro<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re not sure where to eat in San Sebastian’s Old Town, head for 31 de Agosto Kalea (31st of August Street) in the Old Town, where many of the city\u2019s best pintxos bars can be found. A Fuego Negro<\/a> may look like it\u2019s stepped out of the 80s, but its dishes and pintxos come firmly from the 21st century, beautifully presented. Try the delicious cod and cauliflower curry or the shoulder of Basque wild pig. Also, don’t miss the unique frozen corn and chocolate sandwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/strong> 31 de Agosto Kalea, 31<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"A$ The unique presentation of their dishes is one of many reasons to visit A Fuego Negro. Photo Credit: A Fuego Negro <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
La Cuchara de San Telmo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This busy little bar is nearly always crowded, as the locals certainly know where to eat in San Sebastian’s Old Town. Unlike other pintxos bars in the city, La Cuchara de San Telmo<\/a> doesn\u2019t line the food up along the bar; it writes up its menu on a blackboard and cooks dishes to order. Plates include black pudding with saut\u00e9ed pear or foie gras with apple compote and cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/strong> 31 de Agosto Kalea, 28<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"We$ The tender suckling pig is another gem found in La Cuchara de San Telmo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Bodeg\u00f3n Alejandro Restaurante<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of San Sebastian\u2019s many Michelin-starred restaurants, Bodeg\u00f3n Alejandro<\/a> offers authentic Basque cuisine made with local and seasonal produce. Head Chef I\u00f1axio Valverde cooks up a menu including fillet of cod with spider crab cooked in a pil-pil<\/em> (herb and olive oil) sauce. There\u2019s also a six-course tasting menu and a seasonal menu, which you can enjoy while looking at a historic 360-degree painting of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/strong> Calle de Ferm\u00edn Calbet\u00f3n, 4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ganbara<\/h2>\n\n\n\nStep inside Ganbara<\/a> and you know you will have found your perfect spot to eat in San Sebastian. Right in front of you, you\u2019ll see a bar piled high with everything from various types of wild mushrooms to small green peppers and asparagus. Choose your ingredients and they will cook them freshly for you. Play a part in creating delicious bites such as saut\u00e9ed mushrooms with egg and prawns, mushrooms with pat\u00e9 or fried green peppers sprinkled with salt. They also serve a range of charcoal-grilled fish (big enough for two), including monkfish, sea bass, red bream and hake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address: <\/strong>San Jeronimo Kalea, 19<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"When$ Ganbara has a unique approach to their cuisine, cooking certain dishes on demand using the fresh produce you see displayed on the bar! Photo Credit: Ganbara<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
La Muralla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Light and modern in decoration, La Muralla<\/a> is situated in the location of the old city walls. This restaurant serves traditional Basque cuisine with a touch of innovation. The menu features dishes such as rice with clams, asparagus and parsley and garlic mayonnaise and duck confit with Pedro Ximenez wine sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Address:<\/strong> Calle Embeltr\u00e1n, 3<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Want to discover more about the Old Town and its famous cuisine? Join us on our Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll explore the magic of this gorgeous historic neighborhood in the company of a local expert!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n