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Arzak vs La Cuchara de San Telmo
Both restaurants are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Arzak is preferred by most writers compared to La Cuchara de San Telmo. Arzak ranks #1 in Donostia-San Sebastian with approval from 7 reviews including Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Arzak
Fodor's
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Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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Avenida Alcalde Jose Elosegui, 273, 20015 Donostia-San Sebastian
From $178 /night
Fodor's
"Here, traditional Basque products and preparations are enhanced to bring out the best in the natural ingredients."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Tasting menu for two $528."
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Gayot
"Juan Mari Arzak along with his daughter Elena Arzak Espina fuse quintessential Basque cuisine with modern technique."
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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."
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La Cuchara de San Telmo
Fodor's
Independent
Frommer's
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Calle 31 de Agosto 28 / Corredor de San Telmo, Donostia-San Sebastian
From $6 /night
Fodor's
"This bar opposite the San Telmo museum is popular and lively, so be prepared for some good-natured elbowing along with the excellent, freshly prepared pintxos such as ox in grainy mustard or cod in beer tempura."
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Independent
"The bar with the densest crowds - attracted by new Basque cuisine - is La Cuchara de San Telmo (23), tucked slightly around the corner on Calle Santa Corda"
Frommer's
"The look is traditional, but the kitchen aspires to be avant-garde. Look for squid ink “risotto” made with orzo, foie gras with applesauce, and roasted pig’s ears."
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The Infatuation
"This pintxo bar is down a nondescript alley and has a chalkboard with a brief but exciting list of dishes...continues to prepare food that looks straight off the menu of any fine dining restaurant"
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