The best gastronomic destination in Spain
San Sebastian is one of the gastronomic capitals of the world. Internationally renowned, it receives visitors from across the world, who come to enjoy the wide variety and exceptional quality of its culinary delights. Here are a few tips so that you don’t miss out.
Gastronomic awards
Best city in the world to eat
2nd city with the most Michelin stars per m2 in the world: 16 stars
Gastronomic capital of Spain
SS PINTXOS: Best gastronomic experience in the world
Our essentials
Michelin Stars
There are 8 Michelin-starred restaurants in San Sebastian, 3 with the highest award, 3 stars...
Repsol Suns
In San Sebastian, 14 restaurants with a total of 23 Repsol Suns await you, two of them with the highest award...
Pintxos
One of the culinary delights of Donostia/San Sebastian are its famous pintxos (tapas), cuisine in miniature form...
Authentic cider experience
Taste the cider directly from the barresl and enjoy a traditional Cider menu.
Local Markets
The best seasonal products, top-quality ingredients right in the city centre.
Basque cuisine
Authentic local recipes. Fish and meat specialties. Fresh and healthy cuisine.
Local White Wine: Txakolí
An enchanting 2hours road trip from the impressive Txakolí´s coastal vineyards to Rioja´s finest wineries.
Top experiences
Take part in culinary workshops and official tours in small groups, in your own language, carried out by locals or professionals who have been among us for a long time...
Gastronomic societies
Feel like a true native of San Sebastian. Discover our gastronomic culture through some of the top experiences presented here.
Gastronomic university
The second gastronomic university in the whole of Europe teaches undergraduate degrees in the culinary arts...