La Cuchara de San Telmo

New Basque cuisine pintxos

In the heart of Donostia's Old Town, La Cuchara de San Telmo is the undisputed reference for new Basque bar cuisine. No reservations, no classic menu — the chalkboard is the law.

The concept

• Daily chalkboard with seasonal pintxos that change each morning with the market
• Local produce sourced at La Bretxa market and Getaria fish auction
• Natural wines and txakoli from Getaria by the glass
• Contemporary techniques applied to traditional Basque recipes

When to go

The queue starts before 19:00. Pintxos run out and are not replenished — that is part of the Donostia ritual.