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Arzak vs Ganbara

Both Ganbara and Arzak are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Arzak ranks significantly better than Ganbara. Arzak is ranked #1 in Donostia-San Sebastian with approval from 7 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Arzak
Arzak
9 / 10
Avenida Alcalde Jose Elosegui, 273, 20015 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $178 /night
Fodor's Fodor's
"Here, traditional Basque products and preparations are enhanced to bring out the best in the natural ingredients." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The market dictates the dishes any given day, but apart from chilled raw oysters, don’t expect anything to look like any other food you’ve ever eaten." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Tasting menu for two $528." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Juan Mari Arzak along with his daughter Elena Arzak Espina fuse quintessential Basque cuisine with modern technique." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This famous restaurant occupies a large house over a century in age, in which the bar and two contemporary dining rooms come as a pleasant surprise." Full review
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Ganbara
Ganbara
8 / 10
San Jeronimo 21, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $0 /night
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Everything is magnificent here: the garlicky sauté of mini-mushrooms called perretxikos; the spicy, slender chistorra sausage in puff pastry." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"While the large staff has set the rhythm of service, the quality of its kebabs has taken it to the height of success." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This busy favorite near Plaza de la Constitución is now run by the third generation of the same family." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Local mushroom foragers come here first to sell their finds, and sautéed wild mushrooms are the specialty at the bar" Full review