Restaurante Akelare
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in the country
“Successful creations start with the best products. Each dish must be approached with the daring of a young chef, the experience of a mature man and the wisdom of an elder.” The personality of Grand Chef Pedro Subijana, his determination to always do better and his constant quest for innovation have made him an ambassador for new Basque cuisine. He takes traditional recipes and always adds his own twist, as is evident in his turbot with “kokotxka”, or his strawberry cream with frozen yogurt pearls for dessert. There are so many delicacies to be savoured. Enjoy the impressive panoramic views of the Cantabrian sea from Mount Igeldo while dining at this restaurant located just five minutes from the centre of Saint Sebastián. ...Read more
Spain, San Sebastián

Restaurante Arzak
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Juan Mari was one of the founders of new Basque cuisine in 1977: creativity and techno-cuisine as a revolutionary way of inviting the region to take pride of place on the plate. His daughter Elena accompanies him on this gourmet adventure, adding her sensitivity and rigour to the untameable spirit and creativity of Juan Mari. Their duo produces marvels culminating in dishes featuring local hake, line-caught calamari or beef from the region, as well as a delicious array of aromas from across the world, including tamarind, hibiscus, rhubarb, mango skin, coconut, roasted chocolate and liquorice powder. ...Read more
Spain, Donostia San Sebastián

Restaurante Martín Berasategui
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in the country
“Good cuisine, which is written in capitals, is not the property of any one person. It belongs to all those who have worked behind the stoves since the dawn of time.” So says Martín Berasategui who has turned this restaurant in the Basque country, close to the pilgrimage route of Compostela, into a culinary temple. His audacious creations include oysters with cucumber, sour fruit, kafir and coconut. Another delight is the roasted Araiz pigeon, with fresh pasta covered in mushrooms, spring onions and light touches of truffle cream. The seductive atmosphere is in perfect harmony with the exquisite cuisine, excellent wines and exceptional service. ...Read more
Spain, Lasarte-Oria