San Sebastián / DonostiaLocal recommendations for eating in Donostia, Getaria, Errenteria, Lasarte-Oria, Oiartzun, and Hondarribia. This guide is the work of many friends and locals who are always recommending places for me to try.
September 26, 2026•★★★★★Basque pintxosLa EspigaCentro, San Sebastián•barLa Espiga, a family-run pintxos bar in San Sebastián: Tortillita with truffles, rollito de jamón, croquetas, and wine by the glass. Open 10 AM to 10 PM.🍽️Must try:Tortillita with trufaTortillita with trufaRollito de jamónSardine pintxos+4 moreRead the full entry
September 26, 2026•★★★★★Contemporary SpanishSala de DespieceChamberí · Centro · Salamanca, MadridSala de Despiece review, Madrid: the giant tomato, the Rolex, raw chuletón, and fried artichoke at the bar. Wines by the glass.🍽️Must try:RolexTomataRolexRibs+4 moreRead the full entry
September 6, 2026•★★★★★Basque PintxosLa Cuchara de San TelmoParte Vieja, San SebastiánLa Cuchara de San Telmo, San Sebastián: cochinillo skin, kokotxas, navajas. Tiny room, fast service, portions not cheap pintxos. Tue-Sun, closed Mon.🍽️Must try:CochinilloKokotxas / Hake cheeksNavajas gallegas / Galician razor clamsBonito o merluza / Local tuna or hake+5 moreRead the full entry
September 4, 2026•★★★★☆•$$Catalan / arroceria / riceArrosseria Antoni RubiesArtesa de Lleida, Artesa de Lleida / Lleida areaArrosseria Antoni Rubies, Artesa de Lleida: Bib Gourmand roadside stop for arròs a la marinera and cordero ribs.🍽️Must try:Arròs a la marineraArròs a la marineraCostillas de corderoRead the full entry
September 3, 2026•★★★★★Spanish TapasCervecería CatalanaEixample, BarcelonaCervecería Catalana review, Barcelona: no reservations, fast service, great energy. Order the jamón, navajas, pincho de solomillo, and crema catalana.🍽️Must try:JamónJamónNavajasPimientos de padrón+7 moreRead the full entry
