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.
Restaurant
Borda Berri
Hot, slow-cooked pintxos that locals queue out the door for.
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026
A standing-only bar on the Old Town's busiest pintxo street, devoted entirely to hot dishes cooked to order. The ox-cheek braised in red wine collapses under a fork, the crispy pig's ear shatters like glass, and the kuxkurum mushroom risotto has its own cult. No display counter, just a chalkboard and a kitchen working flat out.
Editor's Tip
The carrillera (ox cheek) and the orejas de cerdo (pig's ears) are the must-orders; come early evening before the crush.
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Quick answers about Borda Berri, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Borda Berri?
Borda Berri is located in Parte Vieja, San Sebastián, Fermin Calbeton Kalea 12, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián.
What is Borda Berri best for?
Borda Berri is especially popular for Dinner, Drinks, Friends.
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