Zazpi — Restaurant in San Sebastián

Zazpi Gastobar provided an exceptional dining experience that exemplifies the culinary excellence for which San Sebastián is renowned. Our meal was not only a testament to the quality of the ingredients but also to the skillful preparation and thoughtful service provided by the staff, particularly our waitress, Maite. Her knowledge of the menu and wine list enhanced our experience, guiding us to select wines that perfectly complemented each dish.

We began our meal with the ravioli de txangurro, which featured a local spider crab delicately encased in ravioli and served with a shrimp, all in a sauce that was both rich and intensely flavored with the essence of the sea. This dish set a high standard for the rest of the evening, balancing the natural sweetness of the seafood with the savory depth of the sauce.

For the main course, we opted for the solomillo, a prime cut of steak. This dish was impeccably prepared, with the meat cooked to the perfect level of tenderness and seasoned just right to highlight its natural flavors. The generosity of the restaurant was evident when I was undecided between the pigeon and the suckling pig. Without hesitation, they offered me half portions of both at no additional charge, showcasing their commitment to customer satisfaction.

The cochinillo, or suckling pig, was outstanding, featuring juicy meat with a crisp, golden skin, served atop a subtle sauce and accompanied by velvety pureed potatoes. However, the true star of the evening was the pichón (pigeon). The breast meat was expertly grilled, achieving a perfect balance of tenderness and flavor. The dish's complexity was further enhanced by the use of the pigeon’s organs in a light and airy mousse, while the legs were braised in a richly flavored sauce. It came with a little bit of a tomato/apple compote which just had an excellent balance of sweet and acidity. This dish alone is reason enough to return to Zazpi.

To conclude this memorable meal, we indulged in the Luna de Chocolates, a dessert that was both innovative and indulgent. The white chocolate egg, filled with a luscious custard and molten chocolate, was complemented by a dusting of lemon-infused powdered sugar, adding a bright contrast to the rich chocolate. This dessert was a fitting end to what was, undoubtedly, the best meal we enjoyed in San Sebastián.

Zazpi Gastobar not only delivered on all fronts but exceeded expectations. The level of culinary artistry and service makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking an extraordinary dining experience. I eagerly anticipate a return visit to explore their tasting menu, confident that it will be nothing short of...

What a pleasure ! Me and my girlfriend were on our first vacation without booked anything in advance but call this restaurant, have some people who can talk english even a little is rare and was a real relief for us. They were really kind on the phone and also in reality. Thay have the menus and the menus of the vine in english and french like every restaurant should have.

I would like to thank "Dion" (I don't know if I write it well). He is without a doubt the best waiter I have ever seen, kind, polite, smilling, he talk english very well and even a litle french for my girlfriend, he gave us really good advice for the vine and always wait to uderstand our requests. If you read this, thank you for serving us this night.

To talk about the degustation menus, "Quel délice !" For the price we couldn't hope for more, lobster, caviar, oyster, pigeonneau.... Thay were some dishes we didin't like but it was only our tastes, and even if we didn't touch it we were completly full.

So thank you to all the staff which were great whith us, and were able to talk english, and give us a little digestive as gift, we can do nothing but strongly...

Very friendly service and great prices, but the food was not the most exciting.

Laid back atmosphere for some casual dining in San Sebastian. Our waiter was very helpful and accommodating and gave good suggestions and took very well care of us.

The menu looks very inviting and you'll probably want to order everything on offer.

We started with some asparagus and fried calamaris, which were great. But the accompanying sauces were a bit bland and could have packed more of a punch. This was a recurring theme for our meal here and is the local style. Great ingredients, but a bit toned down. Nothing wrong with that, but we were looking for bigger flavours. The oyster dish was underwhelming.

The risotto with foie grass and truffles of course was a smash hit. The sweetbreads also melted in your mouth and were just amazing.

We were served some great local wines at a very reasonable price and our waiter also treated us to some lovely rioja on the house. But I would have liked some more options and maybe...