Aratz

A wonderful Basque restaurant near the Antigua neighborhood in San Sebastián. The atmosphere has it all; al fresco, a casual dining room and a separate room for white tablecloths/fine dining. Servers can come off a bit aloof but they’re honestly very nice, efficient and they do have got a lot of ground to cover.

For our visit we ordered raciones the truffle asparagus in a vinaigrette, crab stuffed peppers and the squid in its own ink. The raciones are served with bread to dip in the raciones sauce.

The asparagus was fantastic. Fat white and tender spears of asparagus served in a vinaigrette with a bit of truffle. The dish was outstanding and I could’ve eaten my weight in it.

The stuffed peppers were very good as well. The crab filling had large chunks of crab meat that elevated the flavor of the crab itself yet was also very rich and decadent. The sauce was creamy and had a great red pepper aroma. The peppers themselves were perfectly cooked and the sweetness was a nice contrast to the rich filling and cream.

The squid in its own ink was executed very very will.

Great experience, would definitely return it

As of my last update in September 2021, Aratz restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain, was a highly regarded culinary establishment known for its exceptional Basque cuisine. However, please keep in mind that the restaurant scene can change over time, and new information may have emerged since then.

San Sebastián, a coastal city in the Basque Country, is renowned for its gastronomy, and Aratz was among the many outstanding restaurants in the area. Visitors often praised the restaurant for its innovative dishes, fresh ingredients, and skillful preparation, reflecting the rich culinary traditions of the region.

The city's culinary landscape is often celebrated for its pintxos (small snacks), seafood, and Michelin-starred restaurants, making it a popular destination for food enthusiasts from around the world. If you plan to visit Aratz or any other restaurant in San Sebastián, it's always a good idea to check the latest reviews and ratings to ensure you have the best dining experience possible.

This was a fantastic place. We didn’t have reservations but we called and they got us in a table outside just 10 minutes before we arrived. The grilled mushrooms with foie gras was amazing as was the besugo for 2 and the solomillo was super tender. We had great desserts as well. Everything our server recommended - delicious!

Highly recommend. We were thrilled to find an authentic Basque pescado dining experience! Wait staff was especially helpful in selecting special starts, mains, posters, and cafe. Kudos to the chef and staff for making our visit special. ¡Muy Delicioso!

Food was exceptional. Traditionel, big portions, few pintos, all what we were looking for.

Great food. Great service. Have the mousse de yogur for dessert.

Fast and warm service, excellent and fairly priced txuleta, very good basque chocolate cake

Excellent chuleta and pinxtos, totally recommended. Chef came out to help us order and we didn’t regret his suggestions

I came here on Monday evening, apparently before they even open the kitchen (7:40pm). They were super nice even though I don’t speak basque and my Spanish is just OK. I stuffed myself with some delicious tapas and topped it off with some ribs. Lots of local people come here: it tells you it’s good stuff if people return frequently. Very happy I found it!

Very nice typical Basque restaurant. Had won a lot of prices in pintxos. T-bone stake is amazing. Use local material cook on the real fire.

Really lovely and busy community place, delicious and fresh pitxos, friendly service. We came with our kids and were made to feel welcome, and left well fed. Best. Tortilla. Ever.

Paradise for meet lovers. Luckly they have few options for pescatarians. Great big salad. Staff was friendly. Interior was very simple. This place is about the food not the place.

Very delicious food! Will be back.

Beautiful food & Great service
thank you & see you soon

Great bocadillos, tapas and platos combinados. Friendly service and good value for money.

Good food. Excellent organisation and service. Value for money!

Great food - a bit of miscommunication but flexible and friendly service - and again, the food is very good

Very good food. Recently renovated. Reasonable prices.

Only had beers. Nice place.

After a long travel day, Aratz was just what we needed. Simple, tasty, easy...and Txakoli!