Restaurant

La Cuchara de San Telmo

Name: La Cuchara de San Telmo
Address: 31 de Agosto Kalea 28, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Parte Vieja, País Vasco, ES
Telephone: +34 943 44 16 55
Price range: $$$

Plated, made-to-order pintxos that rewired the genre.

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed June 2026

Parte Vieja |

$$$ Upscale for Restaurant

| Last reviewed: Jun 2026

Tucked on a back lane behind the San Telmo museum, this standing-room bar helped invent the modern made-to-order pintxo. There is no counter display: you read the board and order hot, miniature plates cooked behind the bar. The slow-braised veal cheek in red wine and the seared foie are the dishes people cross the city for.

Editor's Tip

Everything is fired to order, so be ready to elbow in and call your dishes; the carrillera de ternera is the signature.

Vibe

Institution Chef Driven Convivial Authentic

Best For

Dinner Friends Drinks

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Quick answers about La Cuchara de San Telmo, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is La Cuchara de San Telmo?

La Cuchara de San Telmo is located in Parte Vieja, San Sebastián, 31 de Agosto Kalea 28, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián.

What is La Cuchara de San Telmo best for?

La Cuchara de San Telmo is especially popular for Dinner, Friends, Drinks.

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