Orburu — Restaurant in San Sebastián

We ate vegan which was easy as there were a few options amongst the fully vegetarian menu. The food was incredibly tasty and while the portion sizes didn't look that large, definitely left me feeling full and more than satisfied. We had a main and shared a desert between two of us. Bread and very tasty olives were also served as starters/ appetizers. Our waiter was incredibly friendly and had the perfect level of attentiveness. Probably best to reserve a table unless you don't mind sitting at the bar as there was only one small table left when we got there. There is an English menu and there is WiFi so you can use Google translate if needed. The restaurant is situated underground with stairs leading down to it. Don't let this put you off it is not too hot even on a very hot day and the food and atmosphere more than makes up for a lack of sunlight. I think this would be a problem for wheelchair users as there are only steps leading down to...

You must make a reservation to experience this wonderful place and food. We were very lucky to get a reservation for two people on the same day (we called in the morning). We got last two spots at the bar table. People are turned away if they do not have reservations. The restaurant is small. The owners take the service and the food preparation very seriously. You are their guest for the whole evening. You will not be rushed. You will be able to enjoy the whole menus if you want or choose to. The food is prepared from fresh ingredients after you order it. We could see it being made while we were sipping wine and snacking on the glazed spiced almonds (very tasty). The food there is delicious art meant to be enjoyed and savored. Everything we tried there was awesome. Make your choice and enjoy it. To finish - pistachio Ice crème is a must (is the best...

Highly recommend, especially if you want to try some vegetarian options! We discovered this gem on one of our evening walks and came back the 2nd day for lunch. We did not have a reservation but we were welcomed and offered a table, which was a very kind act because the restaurant was fully booked for the day. The food is delicious, bold flavours that pair together very well. We couldn’t decide if we liked more the carrots with baba ganoush or the giant beans with the artichokes that were equally tasty. What I appreciated was the good quality ingredients, the combination of flavours and the overall feel of being “at home”, enjoying honest food. We ordered the desserts and ended up sharing them because they were so good! If you are in San Sebastián try this wonderful place, off the beaten track and maybe try to reserve a table first to avoid any...