Antonio Bar Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Chef Driven Classic Local Antonio Bar Centro $$$ The Centro pintxo room chefs slip into on their day off
Bar Néstor Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Institution Authentic Local Bar Néstor Parte Vieja $$ One tortilla, one txuleta, no compromises, twice a day.
Bodega Donostiarra Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Classic Local Convivial Bodega Donostiarra Gros $$ The 1928 Gros institution locals still defend as the real thing
Bodegón Alejandro Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Traditional Authentic Classic Bodegón Alejandro Parte Vieja $$$ Seasonal traditional Basque cooking in a Parte Vieja basement.
Casa Urola Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Classic Chef Driven Authentic Casa Urola Parte Vieja $$$ A 1956 classic where the bar counter rivals the kitchen.
Ganbara Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Institution Authentic Classic Ganbara Parte Vieja $$$ The Old Town's altar to wild mushrooms and seasonal produce.
Gandarias Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Classic Convivial Traditional Gandarias Parte Vieja $$ A sprawling Old Town classic built on grilled sirloin.
Sidrería Aginaga Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Traditional Authentic Rustic Sidrería Aginaga Aginaga $$ Cider-country grill in the eel village beside the Oria.
Sidrería Petritegi Restaurant Restaurant Comparer Traditional Authentic Rustic Sidrería Petritegi Astigarraga $$ A six-generation cider house and the full txotx ritual.