9 splurge rooms in San Sebastián, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in San Sebastián. All San Sebastián food.
Arzak ★ 4.9
Avenida Alcalde Jose Elosegi 273, 20015 Donostia-San Sebastian
Arzak on Avenida Alcalde Jose Elosegi in San Sebastian is a 19th-century family mansion that has held three Michelin stars since 1989, the New Basque Cuisine.
Tip: Book through arzak.es 6 to 8 weeks ahead; the dining room sits 40. Closed Sundays, Mondays and late June plus most of November.
Akelarre ★ 4.9
Paseo Padre Orcolaga 56, 20008 Donostia-San Sebastian
Akelarre on Mount Igueldo in San Sebastian, chef Pedro Subijana's three-Michelin-star room since 2007, looks straight out over the Cantabrian sea with three.
Tip: Drive or take the Igeldo bus; the funicular doesn't run after 21:00. Book via akelarre.net; book the lunch slot for the daylight view.
Amelia by Paulo Airaudo ★ 4.8
Paseo de la Republica Argentina 4, 20004 Donostia-San Sebastian
Amelia by Paulo Airaudo, two Michelin stars in the 2026 guide, runs an Italian omakase counter of premium product across a single tasting menu.
Tip: Now inside the Hotel Maria Cristina on Paseo de la Republica Argentina, opposite the Victoria Eugenia Theater. Book via the restaurant's site.
Galerna Jan Edan ★ 4.7
Paseo Colon 46, 20002 Donostia-San Sebastian
Galerna Jan Edan in San Sebastian's Gros, chef-partners Jorge Asenjo and Rebeca Barainca's modern Basque room since 2016, runs a focused tasting menu.
Tip: Two services, lunch and dinner; both small. Book a fortnight ahead. The lunch menu del dia is the best value.
Kokotxa ★ 4.6
Calle del Campanario 11, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
Kokotxa on Calle del Campanario in San Sebastian's Old Town, one Michelin star since 2010, takes its name from the hake-throat gland and runs Daniel.
Tip: Two services daily, 13:30 lunch and 20:30 dinner. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Book 10 days ahead through restaurantekokotxa.com.
Mirador de Ulia ★ 4.6
Ulia Pasealekua 193, 20013 Donostia-San Sebastian
Mirador de Ulia at the summit of Monte Ulia in San Sebastian, third-generation chef Ruben Trincado's hilltop room, holds Michelin Plate recognition.
Tip: Drive up the Ulia hill or get a taxi; the view at sunset is the room's reason. Book a window seat.
Aratz Erretegia ★ 4.5
Igara Bidea 15, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian
Aratz Erretegia in San Sebastian's Ibaeta is the Zabaleta brothers' asador in business since 1989, a Guia Repsol Sol grill room of charcoal-cooked txuleta.
Tip: Lunch menu del dia weekdays around 17 euros is the value entry. Drive or taxi to Ibaeta; the asador is set in its own grounds off Igara Bidea.
Casa Urola (Dining Room) ★ 4.5
Fermin Calbeton Kalea 20, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
The upstairs dining room of Casa Urola in San Sebastian's Old Town runs a Basque carte and tasting menu under chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil, a Michelin Guide.
Tip: Pintxos at the ground-floor counter or book upstairs for the full meal. Closed Mondays.
Casa 887 (Dining Room) ★ 4.3
Calle Gran Via 9, 20001 Donostia-San Sebastian
Casa 887 in San Sebastian's Gros, chef Antonio Belotti's room, blends Basque product with Asian and Latin American influences across a la carte and a 65-euro.
Tip: Stone-basement room with neon lighting; lunch Wed to Sun, dinner Mon to Sat. Book through OpenTable.