Although we come to San Sebastian for pintxos hopping, some places, like Bar Manojo make the exception. Bar Manojo is a quaint spot hidden between hardware stores and greengrocers. With a fun menu that changes seasonally, the main objective is communal feasting; sharing as many dishes as possible. Their interesting lunch or late-night bite options as well as their rare wine varieties are what makes us pin this place on our maps. 

Casa 887 is a modern and laidback restaurant two blocks away from Playa de Zurriola. This iconic spot is home to the fusion of various cuisines, think Peruvian and Spanish flavours blended with traditional Japanese techniques. Known for its creative dishes, unconventional for the classic culinary scene of San Sebastián. Everything here is magnificent but the dishes that everyone talks about are: the Bomba rice with Huelva carabinero shrimp, the steak tartare, the Tuna nigiri and seared scallop with truffle nigiri and for light bites: the braised beef cheek empanadas and the crispy pork gyozas. 

Geralds Bar, both the one in San Sebastian and its other side-of-the-world twin (it's literally in Sydney) is many Basque's heaven. The one in Europe is a cosy corner with memorabilia decor and a splendid collection of displayed natural wines one can always pick and drink. Gerald's is known for its Spanish and Italian fusion, which is why we advise you to go for their iconic anchovies if you are a fan, their unmatched Steak Tartare and their mouth-watering Homemade Tagliatelle with Ossobuco Ragout. However, we are always big fans of trying out the daily menu. 

Erre is a restaurant run by Obra, a Mexican from Cuernavaca and Ane Lore, a Basque from Beasin. Although they are not fans of labels, their restaurant is fueled by the combination of both their native cuisines. Like many other restaurants in the city, they love a grill and the subtle but sublime flavour of charcoal. Erre serves a daily changing menu, assembled from the early market finds. Besides their staple dishes, they also have a creative tasting menu and like anyone would expect from a Mexican and a Basque, a surreal selection of wine and mezcal.