Elkano Restaurant
Chef Driven Destination Classic
Elkano
Getaria
$$$$
The temple of the whole grilled turbot.
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Best Classic Places in San Sebastián
San Sebastián has no shortage of remarkable spaces. These venues stand out for their Classic character, each one carefully selected by our editorial team for delivering an exceptional experience.
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Rekondo Restaurant
Institution Classic Refined
Rekondo
Igeldo
$$$$
Classic Basque cooking and one of the world's great cellars.
iBAi by Paulo Airaudo Restaurant
Intimate Chef Driven Tasting Menu
iBAi by Paulo Airaudo
Centro
$$$$
A reborn Basque classic, six tables in a basement.
Kaia-Kaipe Restaurant
Seafood Institution Classic
Kaia-Kaipe
Getaria
$$$$
Getaria's other great grill, with the harbour at your feet.
Ganbara Restaurant
Institution Authentic Classic
Ganbara
Parte Vieja
$$$
The Old Town's altar to wild mushrooms and seasonal produce.
Bar Txepetxa Restaurant
Institution Authentic Classic
Bar Txepetxa
Parte Vieja
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The undisputed temple of the cured Cantabrian anchovy.
Alameda Restaurant
Refined Chef Driven Classic
Alameda
Hondarribia
$$$
The Txapartegi brothers' star on the Bidasoa.
Bodegón Alejandro Restaurant
Traditional Authentic Classic
Bodegón Alejandro
Parte Vieja
$$$
Seasonal traditional Basque cooking in a Parte Vieja basement.
Casa Urola Restaurant
Classic Chef Driven Authentic
Casa Urola
Parte Vieja
$$$
A 1956 classic where the bar counter rivals the kitchen.
Bar Bergara Restaurant
Institution Classic Local
Bar Bergara
Gros
$$
The Gros pioneer that helped invent the modern pintxo.
Antonio Bar Restaurant
Chef Driven Classic Local
Antonio Bar
Centro
$$$
The Centro pintxo room chefs slip into on their day off
Atari Gastroteka Restaurant
Lively Convivial Classic
Atari Gastroteka
Parte Vieja
$$$
Lively pintxos and wine in the shadow of Santa María.
Bar Sport Restaurant
Classic Convivial Lively
Bar Sport
Parte Vieja
$$$
The Old Town's go-to for griddled foie gras.
Bodega Donostiarra Restaurant
Classic Local Convivial
Bodega Donostiarra
Gros
$$
The 1928 Gros institution locals still defend as the real thing
Gandarias Restaurant
Classic Convivial Traditional
Gandarias
Parte Vieja
$$
A sprawling Old Town classic built on grilled sirloin.
Casa Otaegui Cafe
Classic Authentic Local
Casa Otaegui
Centro
$$
Gipuzkoa's oldest pastry house, sweetening Donostia since 1886
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