Ganbara Restaurant
Institution Authentic Classic
Top Rated
Best Places for Friends in San Sebastián
Compare our selection for Friends in San Sebastián. Check the neighbourhood, price range and available menu sources before choosing.
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Venues
Our editors' ranked picks for San Sebastián:Ganbara, La Cuchara de San Telmo, Bar Néstor, Borda Berri, Bar Txepetxa.
| # | Venue | Neighborhood | Price | Why it makes the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganbara | Parte Vieja | $$$ | The Old Town's altar to wild mushrooms and seasonal produce. |
| 2 | La Cuchara de San Telmo | Parte Vieja | $$$ | Plated, made-to-order pintxos that rewired the genre. |
| 3 | Bar Néstor | Parte Vieja | $$ | One tortilla, one txuleta, no compromises, twice a day. |
| 4 | Borda Berri | Parte Vieja | $$$ | Hot, slow-cooked pintxos that locals queue out the door for. |
| 5 | Bar Txepetxa | Parte Vieja | $$ | The undisputed temple of the cured Cantabrian anchovy. |
| 6 | Bodegón Alejandro | Parte Vieja | $$$ | Seasonal traditional Basque cooking in a Parte Vieja basement. |
| 7 | Narru | Centro | $$$ | Young-chef market cooking opposite the Buen Pastor cathedral. |
| 8 | Bar Bergara | Gros | $$ | The Gros pioneer that helped invent the modern pintxo. |
| 9 | Sidrería Petritegi | Astigarraga | $$ | A six-generation cider house and the full txotx ritual. |
| 10 | Topa Sukaldería | Gros | $$$ | Mugaritz's Aduriz reimagines the Basque-Latin American crossover |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best Friends venue in San Sebastián?
- Ganbara in Parte Vieja leads this selection. Compare the menu and practical details before booking.
- How much do Friends venues in San Sebastián cost?
- This selection spans $$ to $$$. These are relative price bands, not a bill estimate. Check the dated menu sources for actual prices.
- Which neighborhood has the most Friends venues?
- Parte Vieja appears most often in this selection. This describes the venues shown here, not every option in San Sebastián.
La Cuchara de San Telmo Restaurant
Institution Chef Driven Convivial
La Cuchara de San Telmo
Parte Vieja
$$$
Plated, made-to-order pintxos that rewired the genre.
Bar Néstor Restaurant
Institution Authentic Local
Borda Berri Restaurant
Institution Chef Driven Convivial
Borda Berri
Parte Vieja
$$$
Hot, slow-cooked pintxos that locals queue out the door for.
Bar Txepetxa Restaurant
Institution Authentic Classic
Bodegón Alejandro Restaurant
Traditional Authentic Classic
Bodegón Alejandro
Parte Vieja
$$$
Seasonal traditional Basque cooking in a Parte Vieja basement.
Narru Restaurant
Chef Driven Refined Local
Bar Bergara Restaurant
Institution Classic Local
Sidrería Petritegi Restaurant
Traditional Authentic Rustic
Sidrería Petritegi
Astigarraga
$$
A six-generation cider house and the full txotx ritual.
Topa Sukaldería Restaurant
Modern Lively Chef Driven
Topa Sukaldería
Gros
$$$
Mugaritz's Aduriz reimagines the Basque-Latin American crossover
Casa Vallés Restaurant
Historic Institution Traditional
A Fuego Negro Restaurant
Chef Driven Lively Convivial
Antonio Bar Restaurant
Chef Driven Classic Local
Goiz Argi Restaurant
Institution Authentic Local
Sidrería Aginaga Restaurant
Traditional Authentic Rustic
Gerald's Bar Restaurant
Natural Wine Intimate Convivial
Bar Sport Restaurant
Classic Convivial Lively
Bodega Donostiarra Restaurant
Classic Local Convivial
Bodega Donostiarra
Gros
$$
The 1928 Gros institution locals still defend as the real thing
Sakona Coffee Roasters Cafe
Specialty Coffee Modern Casual
$$
The Gros roastery-cafe that set the city's specialty-coffee bar
La Gintonería Donostiarra Bar
Craft Cocktails Trendy Lively
$$$
Theatrical gin-and-tonics in fishbowls, the Gros way
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