Arzak

Lonely Planet review

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.

Reservations, well in advance, are obligatory. The restaurant is closed for the last two weeks in July and last three weeks in November. Prices are high. This man cooked for the Queen of England.