Comments on: Arzak – San Sebastian

By: London Eater – London food blog and restaurant reviews and restaurant guide | Ametsa with Arzak Instruction

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:36:48 +0000

[...] Ametsa isn’t bad actually, in fact, the cooking is rather decent, so good that in some dishes, it seemed to me like the model of eerie perfection. The problem is, the experience as a whole, isn’t great. Maybe it’s unfair to expect a meal to be able to rewrite the rules and it should be enough that a restaurant cooks decent food. This would probably be fine if it were any other restaurant, but this isn’t and unfairly or not, it is nothing like the real deal. [...]

By: Basque Summer Holiday: San Sebastian « Travel for Foodies

Basque Summer Holiday: San Sebastian « Travel for Foodies — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:21:23 +0000

[...] Starred Arzak which is one of the top few restaurants of the year should be booked ahead. We didn’t manage [...]

By: Dima's Kitchen

Dima's Kitchen — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:19:38 +0000

What a visual review, thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I will be there in a few days and reserved at Arzak, really looking forward to finally tasting their food. Your post got me even more excited )

By: Susan Dillingham

Susan Dillingham — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:54:03 +0000

I would like to make a reservation at Arzak for Dec 1, 2011. My husband and I will be traveling through Spain for our 40th anniversary and will be in San Sebastian for a few days.
We also request a window table.

By: Arzak Restaurant - San Sebastian, Spain | World's best restaurants

Arzak Restaurant - San Sebastian, Spain | World's best restaurants — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:10:40 +0000

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By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:59:58 +0000

Great review. I had the same impression of the eggs when I had them in September. Our menu was similar to yours. I also made the mistake of ordering the foie which was good foie, but it was such a big portion and wasn’t dressed up in any really special way it didn’t seem to make sense. I would be happy to argue that foie doesn’t need messing with, but with his reputation. On the other hand, I was impressed they were using corn fungus in their menu. I also like that when I was suggested a wine in was only 40 euros. I’m not as big a wine drinker as I am an eater and was quite happy with the bottle.

By: La Recette du Jour » Restaurants worth visiting: Navarra and San Sebastian

La Recette du Jour » Restaurants worth visiting: Navarra and San Sebastian — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 14:13:57 +0000

[...] El Bodegón de Alejandro in San Sebastian. We’d have liked to visit Arzak or Beresategui, but the prices meant it was out of the question. 155 euros for a tasting menu? I [...]

By: daniela

daniela — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:00:32 +0000

I think we’ve been at Arzak around the same time as you.
http://www.lart-devivre.eu/blog/2010/06/17/arzak-201005-english-version/
And Akelarre was also visited by us, although my post is still pending, as well as some Pintxos bars you mentioned.
Great you enjoyed your stay!

By: mattatouille

mattatouille — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 03:40:21 +0000

Ever since reading about Arzak in Gourmet Magazine many years ago, this has been the one place in the entire world I have wanted to dine, along with The Fat Duck in England. I guess I’d have to throw in Noma in Denmark. Too bad your experience didn’t live up to lofty expectations, but that happens. The photos are terrific.

By: Kung Food Panda

Kung Food Panda — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:48:11 +0000

I’m glad the meal did turn around for the better, and the dessert did look fantastic. I would still love to give it a shot if/when I visit Spain!