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Cuisine of San Sebastian for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

san sebastian A visit to San Sebastian, a premium Spanish resort will be of great pleasure for haute cuisine admirers. Ethnic restaurants of the resort offer their guests a rich assortment of fish dishes. Tourists will also find several restaurants specializing in Basque cuisine there. It should be noted that chefs specializing in this culinary trend are considered to be the best cooks in the country. Many local restaurants have got numerous honorable rewards of global significance for outstanding quality of the served dishes. These restaurants are considered to be genuine gastronomy landmarks of the resort.
Guide to San Sebastian sightseeing - things to see and to visit
The former fishing village Donostia-San Sebastian is nowadays a famous resort in the Basque country. During its history this place has been repeatedly subjected to conquest. During the two … Open
Pinchos is one of the ethnic dishes being of extreme popularity among foreign guests. It is a small canapé added with various stuffing. Local residents know over a hundred recipes of pinchos. This tasty ethnic treat is often compared to another popular Spanish dish named tapas. However genuine connoisseurs of local cuisine know the difference between these two ethnic treats well.
The resort city counts more than three hundreds of restaurants, cafes, bars and other eating houses with the Martin Berasategui restaurant being one of the most popular among them. The restaurant features the most sophisticated and luxurious interior design, plenty of the rarest delicacies on the menu, inimitable festive atmosphere and excellent service attracting gourmands from all over the world. Each speciality of the house is a unique culinary masterpiece featuring an inimitable chef’s touch. Those tourists wishing to learn the benefits and estimate the variety of dishes of modern Spanish cuisine will hardly find a better place to eat and rest. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of San Sebastian inhabitants
The city of San Sebastian, being an old select resort, features numerous original peculiarities. Unique architecture, rich cultural life and the highest density of Michelin stars per square … Open
The Agorregi Jatetxea restaurant offers the same engaging and delicious treats. Tasty Basque dishes are presented on the menu of this eating house. The restaurant is located in a scenic district of the resort far from the buzzing center. That is why this restaurant will be a perfect place for serene and private rest. The Agorregi Jatetxea restaurant offers its guests an original menu. One of the attractive features of the restaurant is quite reasonable pricing.
San Sebastian The Arzak restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine is known far beyond the boundaries of the city. The restaurant has got three Michelin Stars. The Arzak eating house is one of two restaurants possessing three stars by Michelin. Another restaurant with three Michelin stars is located in Paris. The restaurant owes its worldwide fame to its exclusive menu, perfect interior and high class service. It should be noted that the Arzak restaurant features a more attractive pricing policy than other upscale eating houses of the resort.
Excursion over cultural sights of San Sebastian - 'must visit' points of interest
The resort of San Sebastian invites its guests to take part in an unforgettable tour through the most scenic historical areas. Visiting of local sites and landmarks will become a great … Open
Sparing tourists will love to visit the La Fabrica restaurant being a perfect place for a family visit. A full course dinner in the restaurant will cost about 30 Euro. In addition to delicious meals its guests will have a chance to order a glass of fine Spanish wine.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in San Sebastian
♥   Restaurant 'Narru' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Muralla' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bodegón Alejandro' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Juanito Kojua' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Basque. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ganbara' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Atari Gastroteka' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Martínez' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'A Fuego Negro' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Creative. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bergara' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Branka' Donostia-San Sebastián. Type - Modern cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around San Sebastian

Ladder Gastelugache

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Check on the map:   Distance from San Sebastian center - 66.4 km.
Not far from the coast of the Gulf of Biscay is a tiny island of San Juan de Gastelugache, which is very popular with nature lovers and amateurs of quiet rest. One of the main attractions of the islet is the Gastelugache staircase, it is laid over a complex hilly terrain and leads to the hermit's hut, built on the edge of a steep cliff. To achieve the only "residential" building on the island, its guests need to overcome 237 steps. … Read further
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of San Sebastian

Biarritz
You can continue your introduction with the culinary delights of Basque cuisine in the restaurant called Le Bistrot d'Antan. The menu of the restaurant features numerous sorts of exotic fish and rare varieties of seafood, which are prepared in accordance with special original recipes by the local chefs. If you prefer budget dining facilities, Cafe En Aparthé is one of the ... Open »
Basque Country
Then again, if you want to have a relaxed evening, enjoying your food, interior, and music, and not going around the bars, don’t worry, you won’t be disappointed in the Basques’ culinary arts. If you are a real gourmet, you should definitely visit at least one of the Michelin star restaurants. There are ten of them in San-Sebastian and Bilbao – from Azurmendi, famous ... Open »
Pamplona
A genuine landmark of the city is the Iruna café as this was a favorite place of Ernest Hemingway to meet with his friends. A statue in bronze of the world renowned writer is the main pride of the café. The café is filled with friendly and cozy atmosphere as many years ago. The eating house is a perfect destination to rest and recharge after exhaustive city exploration tours ... Open »
Bilbao
Beltz The Black should be definitely mentioned among the most prestigious restaurants of the city. The restaurant is easily distinguished not only by the rich choice of national dishes, but also by a stylish decoration of its hall. The restaurant’s interior is made in black and white, even the food here is served on black and white plates. In high floor vases you will are ... Open »
Santander
As it comes clear of the restaurant’s name the eating house specializes in Indian cuisine treats. The restaurant is of great popularity not only among foreign guests of the tourist destination but among local folks as well. Exotic treats fans will love to visit the Casa Albo restaurant offering a vast assortment of inimitable signature dishes. Each dish served in this ... Open »
Lourdes
You will find many traditional French dishes in Lourdes. It's no secret that the real cult of food has been maintained for many centuries in France. Local residents try to get the most pleasure in life. This rule also applies to meals. The elegance of the serving, the nuances of taste, even the color of the plate – everything matters here. Therefore, you should not be ... Open »
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