When you think of 5 star, you might think, fine dining and formal eating but in reality it goes way deeper than that. For a travel eater, 5 star dining is all about the experience of belonging and the spirit of the area. If you are going to San Sebastian, Spain, here are some of the top notch dining areas for you to consider.
Bodegon Alejandro
Fermín Calbetón, 4 San Sebastián-Guipúzcoa
Recently transformed and enhanced, this restaurant offers a much more modernized dining experience. No, we are not talking fast food. The owners never forgot about the unique Basque heritage, the quintessential experience of haute cuisine. The excellence if the food has always been an important aspect to their history. Enjoy the freshest cod dishes prepared by the chef and a true Spanish flavor that you are craving for.
La Perla
Paseo de la Concha San Sebastián-Guipúzcoa
This one is located close to the coastline by La Concha beach and it is such a lovely place to eat since it gives you a nice view of the sea and glistening waters. This is a perfect place for those who want to take a break and have a bit of a leisurely stroll. It is quite a nice place to take your mind off things with its light wood flooring, modern design and spacious are, you will not feel too constrained. You should specially try the chicken breast with foie gras and you will fall in love with it over and over.
Akelarre
Paseo Padre Orkola, 56 San Sebastián-Guipúzcoa
This lovely restaurant is situated at Igeldo and if you are a lover of trees, foliages and the warmth of the Spanish countryside, this is a perfect venue to do some fine dining. It has the scene to inspire and keep you relax but it also has the incredible food that just blends everything together. Meticulous attention to detail is present in their food. With ever changing food items, you are definitely getting a different taste of San Sebastian every time.
Arzak
Avda. Alcalde Jose Elosegui, 273 San Sebastián-Guipúzcoa
If you want something unique, then the Arzak has something different to offer. A specialist in Nuevo Basque style, enjoy appetizers, two meat dishes, chees plates as well as a couple more desserts. It is quite smaller compared to other restaurants but it is spacious with the layout. It is a place where locals come in and enjoy so if it is good enough for them, why not try it out for yourself? Reservation her is necessary since it gets filled up fast. The chef is very cordial and he tries to talk to everybody and you will feel very much at home while still getting the quintessential haute cuisine experience.
