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Alotza Jatetxea
Across the street from Izkiña, expect reliably good menúes , as well as respectable pintxos selections.
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Arraitxiki
It's not all writhing prawns and pierced pintxos in Donostia. This excellent vegetarian restaurant does a fine line in creative meals and everything is organically sourced. There's a menú del diá for around €13 .
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Arzak
With three Michelin stars, the acclaimed Chef Juan Mari Arzak takes some beating. Arzak is now assisted by his daughter Elena and they never cease to innovate. Signature dishes include the positively sculptural squid circle , a clever confection of delicious squid pieces dressed with a classic Arzak sauce incorporating hints of bergamot tea, sarsaparilla, tartar, and with a final flourish of cocoa and ginger drapery. The restaurant is about 1.5km east of San Sebastián.
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Bar Aloña Berri
This is another award-winner with some seriously exquisite fish and seafood pintxos .
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Bar La Cepa
The best jamón jabugo does not disappoint here and you eat beneath the blank eyes of a very large bull's head.
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Bar Txepetxa
Txepetxa's fame is worldwide and its walls are covered in press cuttings to prove it. Anchovy pintxos are a speciality. but there are other treats such as champiñón al horno , tiny towers of grilled mushrooms
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Bikain
There's a great range of pintxos in this unassuming bar as well as filling bocadillos and cazuelitas (minicasseroles).
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Caravanserai
In the cathedral plaza, Caravanserai does tasty burgers, sandwiches and pasta.
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Casa Urbano
A comfy, old-fashioned dining room is the frame for excellent jamón (ham) and fish dishes here. The lomo de merluza con almejas (hake and clams) is delicious and traditional dishes such as bacalao con tomate y pimientos (smoked cod with tomato and peppers) are subtly done.
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Casa Valles
Another meaty pintxo place beneath a forest of hung hams, this fine bar also does raciónes (meal-sized tapas) and full meals.
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Izkiña
Consistently good menúes (around around €12 ), as well as respectable pintxos selections.
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Juantxo Taberna
You won't find starry cuisine here, but if you want rocket fuel then this much-loved bar offers rocket-sized bocadillos (bread rolls) stuffed with tortillas and other great fillings.
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Kaskazuri
Fairly new on the block this classy yet unpretentious restaurant has views to the sea and even better views on the plate. Bright, modern décor and good service accompanies a remarkable menú with a gorgeous choice. Offerings across the board include starters of jamón Ibérico (ham from acorn-feed pigs) or terrina de foie and mains of cod, hake and monkfish. Meat dishes are equally subtle and desserts are mellifluous. Booking well in advance is essential.
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Kursaal Restaurant
Another of top chef Martin Berasategui's outstations where you can enjoy a superb lunch menú of modern Basque cuisine for around €16 on weekdays and around €19 at weekends. The chic surroundings of the Kursaal Centre go with it.
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La Cuchara de San Telmo
This is the 'Spoon' of San Telmo, an unfussy, stand-up bar, with a lively local clientele. It offers miniature nueva cocina vasca from a supremely creative kitchen, where chefs Alex Montiel and Iñaki Gulin conjure up such delights as tempura de bacalao, a fine chunk of cod in exquisite light batter, or pato 'Hembra', (just ask for 'duck'). Feel them melt on the tongue. Treat yourself to a La Cuchara T-shirt too. Profits go to the worthy Fundación Vicente Ferrer charity.
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La Rampa
If you're after seafood by the sea, this is one of handful of restaurants by the fishing harbour. Open from March to September.
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La Zurri
Consistent good value, over in Gros, can be had at this friendly focus of Basque home cooking where plenty of local regulars prove the point.
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Plaza Café
This pleasant place is popular with locals for a mid-morning breakfast.
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Reloj Berri
This is a great breakfast spot for a piping hot selection of coffees and croissants that are always fresh. Breakfasts cost around €3 at the bar, but prices rise at the terrace tables.
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Restaurante Mariñela
If you're after seafood by the sea, this is one of handful of restaurants by the fishing harbour. Open from March to September.
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Restaurante Pollitena
Pollitena is notable for its menú (tasting menú), which is a great way to sample local specialties at a reasonable price.
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Restaurante Portaletas
Thickets of hanging hams set the tone at this popular local diner with its black wood-and-stonework décor. The pintxos and heftier dishes in the back restaurant are consistently good.
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Restaurante Sebastián
If you're after seafood by the sea, this is one of handful of restaurants by the fishing harbour. Open from March to September.
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Tamboril
In a great position at the entrance to the arcaded Plaza de la Constitución this popular bar is noted for its banderillas , pintxos neatly skewered with a toothpick.
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