Seemor

Basque Country › Donostia / San Sebastián › Centro

Best Restaurants in Centro

76 restaurants analyzed · Basque Country

Centro covers the elegant grid of streets between the Parte Vieja and La Concha beach, with pintxos bars, Basque restaurants, and a growing modern dining scene. Quality is consistently strong, and prices split evenly between moderate and higher-end. The area around the Boulevard and Calle San Martin has a quieter, more residential character than the Parte Vieja.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Zazpi A · Basque restaurant, Fine dining — Modern Basque cooking with polished service and creative pintxos by the museum; great tasting menu and wines, but...
• Kai Sushi A · Sushi restaurant, Japanese — Top-tier sushi with Basque twists and serious omakase; book ahead and expect high prices with excellent product and...
• Kokotxa Jatetxea A · Fine dining restaurant, Basque restaurant — Modern Basque fine dining with polished technique and a standout sommelier; excellent food but strict reservations and...
• La Madame A · Modern European restaurant, Cocktail bar — Creative Modern European with strong cocktails, standout scallops and tuna tartare, lively service; pricing and...
• Bar KBZONa A · Tapas bar, Pinchos — Inventive, made-to-order pintxos with standout duck, razor clams, and suckling pig in a cozy Old Town bar; excellent...
• Geralds Bar A- · Wine bar and bistro, Modern European — A cozy Gros bistro-wine bar serving seasonal Basque-influenced plates and an eclectic wine list; excellent food and...
• Mapa Verde A- · Vegan restaurant, Plant-based — Creative vegan spot in Gros serving flavorful bowls, burgers, and desserts; great food, small room, reservations...
• Antonio taberna A- · Pintxos bar, Basque — Lively Basque pintxos bar famed for morning tortilla and creative seafood bites; great food and energy, but expect...
• El KBZÓN jatetxea A- · Bar & grill, Pinchos bar — Modern Basque pintxos with creative fusion touches, lovely beach-adjacent views, excellent food for most, but service...
• La Cuchara de San Telmo A- · Pintxos bar, Basque — Legendary Old Town pintxos bar delivering outstanding Basque small plates with counter-service chaos and long queues;...
• ARENALES DONOSTIA A- · Natural wine bar & small plates, Restaurant — Creative natural-wine spot with seasonal small plates; excellent flavors, tight space, and occasionally slow or brusque...
• Atari Gastrolekua A- · Tapas and pintxos bar, Basque — Lively Old Town pintxos spot with standout beef cheeks, pork belly and pulpo; expect crowds, some service rough edges,...
• Morgan Kompany A- · Mediterranean restaurant, Basque — Creative Modern Basque set menus with generous portions and strong value at lunch, minor service and noise variability;...
• Aita Mari Jatetxea A- · Basque restaurant, Tapas bar — Waterfront Basque spot with pintxos downstairs and a view-filled upstairs set menu; food is reliably tasty and good...
• Sukalde Kultura A- · Spanish restaurant, Basque — A basement hideaway in Gros serving classic Basque seafood and meats with reliable cooking and fair prices, though...
• Haizea A- · Pintxos bar, Tapas — A small, authentic Basque pintxos bar delivering standout hot bites and great value just off the busiest streets;...
• Bar Desy A- · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Beloved Gros pintxos bar famous for a standout txuleta burger and warm vibe, though small space, crowds, and price...
• Bar Txepetxa A- · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Tiny Old Town pintxos icon devoted to anchovies with creative toppings; exceptional flavors, fast bar service, cramped...
• Marruma Taberna A- · Tapas bar, Bar — Beloved neighborhood taberna for affordable, homemade Basque pintxos, warm hospitality, and cider; expect simple, tasty...
• Pizzeria Paparazzi B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Excellent thin-crust pizzas with standout tiramisu in a small, busy neighborhood spot; great for dine-in or takeaway...
• KBZÓN TXIKI B+ · Pintxos bar, Tapas — Tiny Old Town pintxos bar delivering creative, chef-driven bites at fair prices, with occasional crowding and some...
• APU•MAR Peruarra B+ · Restaurant, Peruvian — Creative Peruvian cooking with standout ceviche and vibrant service, priced on the higher side and occasionally rushed...
• Elosta B+ · Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, Sushi — Inventive Nikkei fusion with excellent fish and creative rolls, but expect slow pacing at peak times and premium...
• HUMO PIZZA B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian-inspired — Creative, wood-fired pizzas with standout desserts in lively Gros; excellent food, but reservations, noise, and...
• Usarbi Jatetxea B+ · Restaurant, Bar & grill — Destination for monkfish and Basque comfort dishes with strong cooking, fair-to-good value for seafood, but service can...
• Iraeta taberna B+ · Basque tavern, Steakhouse — Basque neighborhood spot for txuleta, tomato salad, and peppers; great when on form, but service warmth and consistency...
• Astelena B+ · Contemporary Basque restaurant, Tasting menu — Refined Basque cooking with a well-regarded tasting menu and strong desserts; service and seasoning can be...
• Aitana Donostia B+ · Restaurant, Wine bar — Creative Modern Basque cooking with strong execution and engaged service, but pricing and pace can frustrate; best when...
• Saltxipi Jatetxea B+ · Seafood and grill restaurant, Basque restaurant — Classic Basque seafood and grill with tranquil garden setting; excellent fish and txangurro when on form, but service...
• Délices Maiatza B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Vibrant brunch cafe with standout coffee, pastries, and diverse veg-friendly bowls and toasts; expect occasional waits...
• Doña Chepina B+ · Mexican restaurant, Tacos — Destination for birria and handmade tortillas with lively service; expect queues, strict seating windows, and...
• Bodega Donostiarra Gros B+ · Tapas bar, Basque pintxos — Classic Basque pintxos and grills in lively Gros with excellent staples and fair prices, but service can be brusque and...
• Simona Specialty Coffee Club B+ · Specialty coffee and brunch, Breakfast — Destination-level specialty coffee with creative brunch in a bright riverside cafe; busy, sometimes brusque service and...
• Garua B+ · Burger restaurant, Bar — Destination-worthy burgers with a lively bar vibe and small, often crowded space; excellent patties but inconsistent...
• La Txuleteria Gallery B+ · Steakhouse, Basque — Destination for aged Basque-style rib steak with lively service and standout sides, but pricing clarity, upselling, and...
• Casa Urola B+ · Basque restaurant, Grill — Destination for classic Basque seafood and pintxos with strong flavors upstairs and a bustling bar downstairs, but...
• Sweet Roma B+ · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant — Charming neighborhood cafe for good coffee and standout cheesecake, with mixed feedback on custom cakes and occasional...
• Pizzería La Cristina B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Reliable Italian comfort with standout flaming picante pizza and filled pastas; service can be brusque and some...
• Borda Berri B+ · Tapas bar, Basque pintxos — Destination pintxos bar with standout beef cheeks, pork ribs, and Idiazabal risotto; chaotic bar-ordering and brusque...
• La Txuleteria B+ · Steakhouse, Grill — Destination for Basque-style txuleta with simple sides; great when they nail the cook, but service pressure and...
• Kapadokia taberna - Pintxo & Raciones B+ · Tapas and pintxos bar, Bar & grill — Creative modern pintxos with standout tortilla, txipiguetti, and prawn ravioli; friendly vibe but service and portion...
• Anastasio B+ · Basque restaurant, Spanish — Cozy basement spot for traditional Basque cooking with a strong value-driven set menu, friendly service, and a few...
• Museo Del Whisky - Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa B+ · Whisky bar, Cocktail bar — Destination whisky bar with a vast collection and lively late-night vibe; great for rare pours, but prices and noise...
• Sirimiri Gastroleku B+ · Pintxos bar, Tapas — Creative Basque pintxos with standout duck and ceviche in Old Town; lively counter service, fair-to-good value, but...
• Bodegon Alejandro B+ · Basque restaurant, Spanish — Modern Basque cooking with a well-priced tasting menu; food quality is often good but can be inconsistent, service...
• Cervecerías La Mejillonera San Sebastian B · Tapas bar, Seafood — Fast, raucous seafood pintxos bar famed for mussels, calamari, and bravas at wallet-friendly prices; great for a quick,...
• La Viña B · Tapas and pintxos bar, Basque restaurant — Iconic Old Town spot for Basque cheesecake with bustling pintxos-bar energy; excellent dessert, mixed service...
• Ikaitz jatetxea B · Restaurant, Mediterranean — Basque contemporary cooking in a polished, basement dining room; excellent lunch value and strong seafood-meat lineup,...
• GRONX Zurriola B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish modern Basque spot by Zurriola beach delivering strong seafood and grills with polished service, but pricing...
• Zirtan jatetxea B · Restaurant, Basque — Cozy Old Town grill mixing Basque staples and Afghan touches; excellent steaks and octopus with very strong value on...
• Garraxi Taberna B · Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Casual dining — A beloved vegetarian-vegan spot with generous daily menu and friendly vibe; solid value, though service and consistency...
• Bar Kbzón Haundi B · Pintxos bar, Modern Basque — Creative Basque pintxos with fusion touches and standout service; great value by-the-bite, but pacing and consistency...
• MendaurBerria B · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Creative, chef-led pintxos in Old Town with lively bar energy; food often impresses, but service can be polarizing and...
• SSua Arde Jatetxea Donostia B · Tapas and Grill, Pintxos — Creative modern Basque pintxos with a grill focus and cocktail vibe; excellent for adventurous eaters, but portion...
• Juantxo Taberna B · Tapas bar, Basque restaurant — Beloved Old Town spot for big, budget bocadillos and calamari; great value but service and cleanliness vary with crowds.
• ALABAMA CAFÉ slow Food - Healthy Food B · Health-focused cafe, Breakfast — Lively Gros cafe for juices, bowls, and toasts with strong owner engagement; great for wholesome breakfasts but service...
• Tedone Berria Jatetxea B · Health-focused restaurant, Vegetarian-friendly — Creative, health-leaning spot in Gros with standout seafood and strong vegan choices; book ahead and expect fusion...
• La Farándula microteatro taberna B · Dinner theater restaurant, Bar — Cozy micro-theater bar-restaurant pairing short shows with casual Spanish comfort food; lively, inclusive vibe and kind...
• Tayta Restaurante peruano - Restaurante Gourmet Peruano en Donostia B · Peruvian restaurant, Latin American — Creative Peruvian in Amara with standout ceviche and cocktails, balanced by small portions, pricing pushback, and...
• Yellow Deli Donostia B · Deli and sandwich shop, Cafe — Cozy deli with house-baked breads, sandwiches, soups, and desserts at fair prices, but ethical controversy around...
• Raviolina B · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Crowded Old Town Italian with solid pizzas, mixed pasta execution, friendly but inconsistent service, and fair value...
• Intza taberna jatetxea B · Bar-restaurant, Tapas — Bustling Old Town tavern for hearty combination plates, omelet sandwiches, and classic seafood at fair prices; great...
• Kixkurra Taberna 1987 B · Tavern, Bar & grill — Local-feel Basque tavern for affordable pintxos, sandwiches, and beers with lively music; great value, but food...
• Polka San Sebastián B · Basque restaurant, Tapas bar — Modern Basque-leaning tapas and bowls in Old Town with lively terrace and mixed service; creative menu good for varied...
• Buga Ramen San Sebastian B · Japanese restaurant, Ramen — Anime-themed ramen shop with fast, friendly service and generous portions at moderate prices, though delivery issues...
• El Fresh B · Vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Healthy — Casual vegetarian-vegan spot by Zurriola beach with creative bowls and plant-based comfort food; quality is mixed...
• Bidassoa Basque Brewery B · Taproom restaurant, Brewery taproom — A lively brewery taproom in Gros pouring excellent local craft beers with good burgers and shareable bites; service can...
• Mala Gissona Beer House Gros B · Beer hall, Hamburger restaurant — Destination for local craft beer with solid burgers and quick, friendly service; occasional service inconsistency and...
• Kai Street Food B · Burger restaurant, Bar — Creative burgers by the beach with standout nachos and sauces, but service consistency and reservation handling can...
• Goxo Poke taberna B- · Casual restaurant, Takeaway — Fresh, customizable poke bowls at fair prices with quick counter service; great for takeaway, but service mood and...
• Lasarte taberna B- · Pintxos bar, Basque — Bustling Old Town pintxos bar with friendly staff and strong value on small plates, but polarized reviews and some...
• Monpas B- · Beachfront pintxos bar, Tapas bar — Beachfront Basque bar for pintxos, beers, and terrace vibes; food is solid with standouts like patatas bravas, but...
• Québec Krep'Herria C+ · Creperie, Coffee shop — Affordable crepes, waffles, and drinks in Old Town with mixed recent service and consistency; great for a sweet stop if...
• Akerbeltz C · Craft beer bar, Waterfront terrace — Waterfront craft beer hangout with standout views and cans on ice; great for sunset drinks, not for coffee or food.
• TAKUMA C- · Japanese restaurant, Ramen shop — Beach-adjacent Japanese spot with mixed execution: reliable value ramen for some, but frequent complaints about bland...
• Enxalao brunch, coffee & salad bowls D · Brunch and healthy bowls cafe, Coffee shop — Trendy beach-adjacent brunch and bowls spot with creative, health-leaning menu and mixed execution; great for light...

Top Cuisines

• Spanish — 29 restaurants
• Basque — 19 restaurants
• Cafe — 4 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• American — 3 restaurants
• Pizza — 2 restaurants
• South American — 2 restaurants
• Vegan — 2 restaurants
• Contemporary — 1 restaurants
• Vegetarian — 1 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Centro (3)

• Zazpi A · Michelin 1-star
• Kokotxa Jatetxea A · Michelin 1-star
• Astelena B+ · Michelin 1-star

Find Your Next Meal in Centro

• Casual Meal restaurants in Centro — Quick, quality, no fuss
• Date Night restaurants in Centro — Romantic dining for two
• Fun with Friends restaurants in Centro — Something everyone will enjoy
• Family Outing restaurants in Centro — Kid-friendly, stress-free dining
• Solo Dining restaurants in Centro — Comfortable spots for dining alone
• Business Discussion restaurants in Centro — Professional setting, no distractions
• Vegetarian-Friendly restaurants in Centro
• Vegan-Friendly restaurants in Centro
• Gluten-Free Friendly restaurants in Centro
• Walk-ins Welcome restaurants in Centro
• Private Dining restaurants in Centro
• Local Gems restaurants in Centro
• Easy Parking restaurants in Centro
• Amazing Setting restaurants in Centro
• Great Value restaurants in Centro

Explore Centro on Seemor →