Txipirones en su Tinta is a signature dish of Spain; we have verified places to eat it in San Sebastián. Baby squid braised in their own ink with onions, garlic, green pepper and a splash of brandy, served over white rice. Start with where to eat Txipirones en su Tinta in San Sebastián.
Txipirones en su Tinta · San Sebastián
Baby squid braised in their own ink with onions, garlic, green pepper and a splash of brandy, served over white rice. The Basque coast's dramatic dish, jet-black and intensely savoury.
Txipirones en su tinta (baby squid in their own ink) has been cooked along the Basque coast since at least the 17th century, with Bilbao and Donostia each claiming separate variants. The Donostia version is sweeter from a deeper sofrito. Casa Urola, Casa Vergara and Bartolo all run defensible versions on their daily menus.
Where to eat in San Sebastián:
- Casa Urola
- Casa Vergara
- Bartolo
- Bodegon Alejandro
Where to eat Txipirones en su Tinta in San Sebastián: the editor picks