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Arzak

➤ av. Alcalde José Elosegi 273 (Alto de Miracruz), 20015 Donostia-San Sebastián, Sant Martí, Spain

Carte • Vasco • Europeo • Español • Cocina Vasca

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"El panorama actual de los restaurantes estrellados en España hace que las comparaciones entre todos ellos sean inevitables, y más si estamos hablando de uno de los grandes clásicos de la cocina española. Lo primero que llama la atención al entrar al comedor es que no es demasiado luminoso ni tampoco lo suficientemente amplio. El servicio, con profesionales experimentados, es cercano y accesible y está en todo momento pendiente del comensal. En el menú de degustación, se combinan los aperitivos, con platos de marisco, pescado y carne, siendo en los postres el chocolate protagonista. Todos los servicios que van apareciendo en la mesa tienen un denominador común de obligado cumplimiento: hay materias primas sabrosas, presentaciones cuidadas y puntos perfectos de cocción y temperatura. ¿Por qué entonces la experiencia no es redonda o ningún plato sorprende? Cada uno puede tener una respuesta diferente. A lo largo de todo el recorrido, la sensación de que no llega el gran plato va aumentando poco a poco. Ese momento en que la combinación de sabores, aromas y texturas te conquista, finalmente no llegará y eso acabará suponiendo un íntimo desencanto. En todos los platos se aprecia el trabajo que hay detrás, con creaciones clásicas que se entrelazan con elementos e ingredientes exóticos. Entre los aperitivos destaca el pan chino de ají de gallina peruano, que es suculento y gustoso y merecería mayor protagonismo. Por supuesto, el bogavante o el carabinero se marcan perfecto, pero el aroma de lavanda que prometía el primero es tan liviano que no se percibe. La asociación de elementos y técnicas se percibe más en el enunciado del plato que en su degustación, y eso es lo que va lastrando la valoración final. El huevo marmolado brilla por su técnica, pero no sorprende en sabores. El pichón mandarín está en su punto y las tres salsas que lo acompañan son pura virguería. Lo mismo se podría decir del pescado del día y del cordero. Los postres siguen la misma línea marcada, destacando el uso de la algarroba y un helado de wasabi muy interesante. La gran cuestión, pues, permanece. ¿Por qué Arzak no sorprende ni hace que algún plato permanezca en la memoria? Lo mejor ante dicha duda es recomendar que cada persona busque su respuesta porque lo que es indiscutible es que se trata de un gran restaurante."

Garraxi Vegetariano

➤ C/Tejería, 9, Barrio Egia, San Sebastian, Spain, 20012

Carte • Queso • Pastas • Mexicano • Sin Gluten

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"El martes 15 de agosto mi amiga y yo comimos en la Taberna Garraxi y salimos contentísimas. El plato combinado estaba ESPECTACULAR y el trato fue estupendo. Además, el precio nos pareció muy bueno por todo lo que comimos. Desde aquí quiero felicitarles por el trabajazo que se observa que hacen (estan a tope y no paran de moverse de aquí para allá, no paran ni un minuto). Y sobre todo me gustaría agradecer a la persona que nos atendió tanto a la llegada, durante la comida y a la hora de pagar (una mujer muy simpática con gafas que nos llamana “maitia” , nos preguntó de dónde éramos y estuvimos hablando un rato). Desde Barcelona hablaremos muy bien de esta taberna y la recomendaremos. Y cuando volvamos, no dudaremos en volver a visitaros. Eskerrik asko, gràcies. Agur y Go Vegan!!!! "

Civico 14

➤ Paseo Duque De Mandas, 35 Bajo, 20012, San Sebastian, Spain

Carte • Pizza • Pastas • Helado • Italiano

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"Civico 14 is not a restaurant that you bump into while walking downtown San Sebastian. You have to look for it, you have to know it from its exclusiveness; and that 's what we did with a couple of friends... 2 nights in a row, during a long weekend in Donostia. We wandered in on a Friday night, and were immediately greeted by the friendly staff and incredible aroma of fresh pasta. The restaurant was filling up quickly (although it was only 8 pm) but we managed to snag a table. The menu is not overwhelming like those typical touristic places, there are a few options but carefully choosen and prepared, ingredients are fresh and seasonal (they just put up the spring menu) and there are always a couple of pleasent surprises not mentioned in the list. Between the 2 dinners we had, we went basically All in and managed to try a bit of everything. As a starter we had an extremally flavourfull white asparagus, that I have never tried before, then the smoked mackerel paired with blueberry vinegar which was succulent and finally the unforgettable beef tartare cleverly mixed with hazelnut, mustard and cocoa nibs. Then we moved on with the Pasta, my favourite was the Fusilli with lamb ragu, simply spectacular, the pasta was fresh, al dente, well seasoned and a good portion; on the second night I had Paccheri with monk fish and bottarga, another succulent and wonderfully executed dish if you like fish paired with pasta, like I do. At this point we were almost full but that Octopus on the menu was too tempting so we made the effort and we were not dissapointed, it is served with a cream of 'peperone crusco ' and a side of sea asparagus, two things I 've discovered for the first time. 'Dulcis in Fundo ' the desserts; I dont have a sweet tooth myself, but something as simple as strawberry and basil ice cream...yes basil, was incredibly smart and refreshing; then of course the chocolate panna cotta (which is not your average panna cotta with chocolate topping) which comes with raspberry crumbles and orange, in a beautifully presented plate. Finally the Tiramisu was the perfect ending of this food parade. As creamy as it comes, and as dreamy as it suggests...and not to be ignored, made fresh daily. This has been one of the most exhuberant culinary experience I have had in some time. All that being said, I highly recommend Civico 14 if you are near San Sebastian...it will definietly add more beauty to the already beautiful city."

Ximiko

➤ Herriko Plaza 8, Errenteria, Spain

Carte • Pizza • Europeo • Español • Mexicano

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"I put 5 stars on it, but the app doesn't let me fall. the nadja commentary is false and is due to a boycott against this restaurant. As a vegan I have been reporting in person and do not cook vegan food with that of animal origin. They are very respectful of veganism. Today we have supper at @ximiko. errenteria a restaurant in errenteria with vegan options. It's a wonder to go to a place and not have to explain that it's vegan and not. Because that's happened to me in vegetarian restaurants. They have a lot of knowledge of what veganism is and that gives a lot of security. We have taken to share a wok of brown rice, shook and not chicken. a slice of vegan potatoes for the four. Then the girls have eaten a vegan quinoa burger, with vegan cheese and vegan bacon. ours were the @helloplant_foods, super rich and tender. all this accompanied by the best kombucha that exists, the one of @drink_mucha . and of post vegan rice cake with milk and ice cream also vegan. the treatment of all unbeatable staff. I recommend you go to this place. They also brought water to drink for our magic dog. Thanks beanjo and koldo, we're going back."

Casa Cámara

➤ Pasajes, Calle San Juan 79, 20110, Pasaia, Spain

Carte • Pizza • Europeo • Mariscos • Asiático

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"It is a restaurant located in a building with multiple windows and is on the edge of the estuary, with fantastic views. It is elegant, with white tablecloths. The food is rich and the product is of quality. From what I ate, the squid in their ink were bland, they lacked a touch of salt. The service lacks a maitre d' to direct them; They went without order, they were late and they forgot to bring me dessert; Yes, later I claimed it and they didn't charge me"