Mugaritz San Sebastian

Mugaritz sits in Errenteria, a twenty-minute drive from the bustle of San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja. The restaurant holds two stars in the Michelin Guide and currently ranks at number 80 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Choosing Mugaritz over the many established kitchens around the Bay of La Concha is a deliberate trade. While the restaurants huddled under the shadow of Monte Urgull rely on the convenience of the city centre, the isolation here defines the experience. The room runs smart and elegant, but the focus remains entirely on contemporary, creative work that feels detached from the regional expectations of San Sebastian. You come here when you want the rigor of a highly decorated kitchen, provided you are willing to leave the city to find it.