The best gastronomic destination in Europe
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 7 Michelin-starred restaurants in San Sebastian, 3 with the highest award, 3 stars...
Pintxos
One of the culinary delights of Donostia/San Sebastian are its famous pintxos (tapas), cuisine in miniature form...
Local White Wine: Txakolí
From the impressive coastal Txakoli white wine vineyards to Rioja’s finest wineries, designed by architects such as Frank Gehry or Santiago Calatrava.
Authentic cider experience
Taste the cider directly from the barresl and enjoy a traditional Cider menu.
Repsol Suns
In San Sebastian, 16 restaurants with a total of 24 Repsol Suns await you, two of them with the highest award...
Basque cuisine
Authentic local recipes. Fish and meat specialties. Fresh and healthy cuisine.
Local Markets
The best seasonal products, top-quality ingredients right in the city centre.
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
Discover this exclusive experience only accessible for locals with the aid of a professional guide.
Gastronomic university
The second gastronomic university in the whole of Europe teaches undergraduate degrees in the culinary arts...