Borda Berri

I loved this place. Nice buzz and incredible food. The risotto is a triumph, so good I returned the 2nd night to have it again and will continue to think about it. Pork ribs were delicious too. Beer and food was well priced.

Not just any pintxos restaurant. The ingredients were well selected and the recipes were well designed.
Must try: tomato soup, cod throat, entrecot, "kebab" pork rib
Most popular: risotto
Personal favourite: grilled pig's ears
Picture: ravioli with squid ink & kimchi

Recommend arriving here about 10 minutes before it opens - they open the doors early so you can beat the rush, place your order and grab a spot. We had the risotto Idiazabal, "kebab" pork rib and Pig's ear. The risotto was my favourite dish but the kebab was also fantastic. I wasn't a fan of the Pig's ear but that's simply personal preference!

Ummmmm, amazing. It's one of the best pintxos bars. Came Easter weekend, and by the time I walked in, I was so bloody full I could only fit in my stomach the "kebab." A must. Also, try the risotto and beef cheeks and ravioli, which were beyond popular. Will go back in a heartbeat

The pintxos here are amazing. We didn’t get a lot of things because we weren’t too hungry. We got Risotto de idiazabal (with the typical cheese of San Sebastián) and “kebab” costilla dr cerdo (basically grilled bbq ribs). The risotto was really creamy and the bbq ribs super tender yet crispy on the outside and a tiny bit sweet with the sauce. The food came out very fast after ordering, and the turnover rate is quite high.

It’s difficult to get a seating spot but it’s also quite nice just to stand and chill with friends for a good time.

You can’t go wrong with any options you order here, so if you are in San Sebastián, be sure to pay this place a visit!

10/10!

Another spot we loved. Food was amazing with twists, helped us with recommendations and will come back

Was probably my favourite spot in San Sebastián when I was last there. A leaving guest told me to get the pigs ear and it didn’t disappoint.

Amazing and my favorite pintxos bar in San sebastian it is soooo good really. So it opens at 7:30 pm theoretically but practically they open a little earlier at 7:20ish so be there on time to immediately have a spot to be able to order. We were very lucky and got in around 7:25 and could get a nice spot and then started ordering everything of the menu. Super reasonably priced and very tasty from now on this is the spot!! We loved everything we ordered maybe except for de oreja de cerdo which we didn’t realize was pig ear still good but just not used to eat that but seasoning was great. Then the risotto was delicious, the entrecôte super well cooked rare perfect, the gazpacho super deli and all the rest was really amazing. If you are looking for a pintxos spot this is it don’t look further!! Thank you we will be back 😍

UNREAL. Recommending the risotto and kebab.
One of my favorites in san Sebastian and so cheap. My portuguese boyfriend loves it

This place gets packed! The main woman who runs the bar is amazing. She will whip you and anyone else into line. No messing about and I love her for it. This is no time to be unprepared and not know what you want to order!

The Risotto and kebab (pork rib) are their specialities. The entrecôte is also amazing - I think better than the rib.

My wife and I spent a month is Donostia, or San Sebastián, and did our fair share of Pintxo crawling. Borda Berri was among the top spots we visited! The place is filled with character—bartenders shout out the orders to the kitchen crew as they pour glasses of cider, the bottles suspended several feet above the glasses to add bubbles to the drinks. We arrived as soon as it opened on a recent evening, and it quickly filled. We had a grilled tomato pintxo stuffed with mozzarella cheese and smothered with olive oil and ground pistachios. It was an excellent mix of textures and tased wonderful! We also tried the rib kabob pintxo, which was cooked perfectly and so tender that it broke apart as we stuck our forks into the meat. Located among the dozens of pintxo restaurants in the city’s historic parte vieja, Borda Berri is a spot you do not want to miss.

THE BEST!!!!
This is the best tapas bar in San Sebastián in my opinion.
I went in for a quick dinner and decided to stay until I've tried each and every dish on the menu that evening.
The service of fast and very good.

If you don't believe me... Just try the risotto and we'll talk after that!

Definitely try fish of the day, the pork ribs, and the vegetables with mushrooms. The risotto was alright. The service was excellent.

One of recommended pintxos bars in Donostia. Very tasty food. Risotto of Idiazabal cheese is a must! Taste also kebab of pork ribs. Have local Txakoli wine to complete your Basque experience. Can be crowded but it’s worth it. (Tip: Be punctual at 7:30 to find a slot)

Borda Berri has amazing pintxos. Hands down. Every dish is unbelievably tender and fork-able. No need for a knife or hard chewing. I started with the tender veal cheek and cod and each one was cooked to perfection.

I also ended up getting the artichoke and pigs ear after watching other people order those dishes because the smell was so awesome.

What’s crazy is that the front of house staff just shout orders to the kitchen and somehow everything keeps coming out correctly.

Make sure to get in early so you don’t have to battle your way to the bar later when the crowds arrive. Though, even if you have to, the struggle is well worth it 🚀👾

Fantastic ambience - am genuinely very impressed by the staff's ability to multitask and remember orders.

Get in early because this place will fill up real quick. That being said, I only waited 20 minutes the second time I went (that's right - I went twice within 2 days!!!)

There is an English menu so if you want to know what you're ordering - definitely ask for it.

5/5 Worth it - notable dishes include the tuna, pork ribs risotto, veal cheeks and the chocolate ganache. Photos attached with review. Enjoy!

Borda Berri is not a traditional Pintxos Bar, you wont find there a bar full of pintxos. All of them are hot, and they cook them at the moment. And all of them are just incredible.

Loved this smaller reataurant. Lots of locals which give this place a great vibe. Limited seating is the norm... unbelievable tasty pintxos.... try the pork.... soooo good!!! Should go early to ensure they don't run out of food. We went at 830pm and several of the dishes were sold out already.
Great servers too... very helpful. I loved the way they shout the food orders into the kitchen.
Did I mention the veal cheeks?!?!?.... wow!!!!!

No words can express how much I loved the food there! Yes it’s crowdy, yes it’s loud and tight, but it is so worth it! Best risotto I’ve ever had! Veal cheeks, entrecot and kebab are absolutely a must try!

Over 3 days I tried all of the meat mains and all but one of the starters. In order of my favourites, I'd go: pig's ear, duck, risotto, ribs, pumpkin soup, veal cheek, fish of the day (spider fish), beans. But that said they were all great. This is THE pintxos bar in SS.