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First item were crisp and light breadsticks with a mustard emulsion to dip them in.
The appetizers were presented as these 4 little cubes of colorful and texturally complex bites. Each gave a surprising pop of unique flavor profile ranging from smokey, sweet, savory, and umami.
This dish is followed by fresh sea urchin with fennel broth and tangerine mousse speckled with caviar. The dish embodies both the richness of the urchins with a light, subtle broth, and a refreshing element of the tangerine.
Next up was a dish of oyster with pureed cashew and pickled artichokes. The oyster was tender and packed with flavor. This dish was followed by a venison tartare with frozen mustard. I am generally not a fan of raw red meat due to them being oftentimes texturally unpleasant but this venison tartare tasted fresh, not gamey at all, and has a smooth, yet supple consistency which I gladly devoured.
There were more dishes to follow and they were all prepared in a surprisingly delightful manner. The stingray was cut into strips resembling noodles, the hake was super moist, the autumn rice, like its name, celebrated the season with exquisite wild mushrooms and shaved winter truffles. It was absolutely delicious!
We were given 3 desserts and they were texturally diverse and equally delightful. Even the the bed of cocoa nibs underneath the petite fours were yummy, and I don't think I was supposed to eat them :)
First class service and food! I've been to San Sebastian's old town many times but never enjoyed this lovely spot. If you're going to eat here definitely make reservations ahead of time! Food is a little different with a twist, we loved everything except the fish intestines. We chose the market menu which with €85 per person. Definitely a fun experience!
If you've never been to a Michelin star restaurant, Kokotxa is an amazing place to start.
We went for lunch in November '18 - since autumn was just starting, we had the opportunity to try their updated degustation menu. The service was impeccable from the moment we walked in until we left. The staff was friendly and the sommelier was very knowledgeable. The prices were slightly lower than other similar 'stared' restaurants.
The best part was the food... it showcased the northern Spain ingredients, taking the traditional dishes (mostly based upon seafood) and elevating them to a completely different level of well balanced flavors and textures. It's hard to point our favorites: maybe the ray, or the oysters with artichokes, or the deer carpaccio, or the lamb, or... you get the point.
Kokotxa has become one of our favorite restaurants in Spain, and we can't wait going back to it again.
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On our first night in San Sebastian, we decided to set the bar high and indulge in this one star Michelin restaurant. The location was central to the nightlife and various bars. We had reservations closer to 9:30 pm and were seated promptly upon arrival.
The creativity and presentation of the food were second to none. The space feels open and clean with a modern, minimalist design. Service was warm given the language barrier.
My guest and I both opted for the market menu, which included:
- Tomato, watermelon and shrimp brioche
- Txipiron, mask of pork and miso
- Crispy crab, kimchi and coconut
- Fish of the day, rigatoni of txangurro and saffron, marine broth
- Oxtail
- Chocolate-apricot, seasonal fruits, and smoked whiskey
It's safe to say I had certain expectations dining here, most of which were met. The tomato soup was tasty but the shrimp brioche did not do much in its favor. The miso served with the pork belly was quite dense and took away from the body of the protein itself. My favorite was the crispy crab! My goodness, the coconut base it's served in was too good to be true. There were precious tapioca balls at the base of it as well. It was a rather fun dish to eat and I really enjoyed the blend of flavors. The fish of the day was also served with a broth that began to sit too heavy when the oxtail arrived. But, San Sebastian is notorious for their seafood and this was a beautiful and well-prepared piece of swordfish(?) if I recall correctly. The oxtail was superb, medium-rare to my liking. It was crusted and honestly the highlight of the night. Dessert was also noteworthy and they surprised us with an additional panna cotta on the house!
Do not shy away from Kokotxa, there is alot of heart and soul that goes into these dishes and I'm thankful to have experienced it!
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I was here by myself early this month, while on vacation in San Sebastian. I wanted to check out a Michelin-starred restaurant, so this was a good choice.
Dinner starts late in Spain, so the earliest slot I could get was 20:45. I was seated promptly, service was refined and of a high quality. The restaurant sits about 20 people, the interior is minimalist in design, though a little too bright perhaps. Nevertheless, the food was mind-blowing.
I opted for the Tasting Menu, which consisted of 9 courses. Given the location, the menu featured plenty of fish and seafood, and really was a tour of the senses. It is a Michelin-starred meal, but it felt homely and not high-brow. They even recommended using your hands when they served the carabinero.
One thing that stunned me was the wine recommendation. I didn't do a full wine pairing, but I told them that I ideally would like to pair a glass for every two courses. The second glass I received was an Albariño from Galicia, and I must say it was one of the most unique wines I have ever tasted. I definitely would love to hunt that down sometime.
So yes, as much as San Sebastian is a place for pintxos, also try their fine dining offerings. This place is stellar and can definitely deliver.
Fantastic 12 course meal and a fantastic menu! The service was perfection. Don't miss out!
We had the tasting menu and were happy we chose it. Almost every dish tickled our pallets. Excellent wines at reasonable prices. Warm wait staff that is unobtrusive. Quiet dining in a peaceful surround. Book early!
We had lunch here on a Sunday and really enjoyed the experience. The decor is minimalistic- white and clean, but not too stuffy, and in an intimate area of the city.
We decided to have the Market Menu and a bottle of cava. The food was absolutely beautiful, and pretty tasty as well. I really enjoyed the gazpacho, duck course, and innovative lemon cake desert. Service was very good- the courses may have come a little too quickly though.
Overall, a good pick if you want to experience a Michelin rated restaurant in San Sebastián.
A great Michelin Star restaurant in San Sebastian. The food was delicious, the presentation and service were great. The ambiance is upscale, but not too stuffy. There's a certain casualness to it that I enjoyed.
Everything you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant and more. It was a beautiful experience. We enjoyed the tasting menu of the day including the best tuna tartare I've had in my life, other shellfish, crab, pigeon and banana ice cream. The service was on point and perfectly timed dishes made for an amazing evening.
Restaurante Kokotxa .
En estos momentos trabaja con dos Menús , el de Mercado y él Degustación que fue la opción que elegimos con una Armonía de vinos.
La cocina del Kokotxa es creativa, de temporada, de cercanía con toques viajeros, compleja , llena de matices , sabor , equilibrio , raíces.
Restaurante Kokotxa
Aperitivos:
-Mejillón gallego en escabeche con espuma de coliflor
-Porrusalda
-Mantequillas de finas hierbas y anchoas
Platos del Menú Degustación:
- Verdel , ensalada líquida y codium.
- Tiradito de Lubina , fruta de la pasión.
- Habitas repeladas , Xixas y Yema de Huevo a baja temperatura.
- Esparrago de Navarra, Gamba ahumada.
- Cangrejo Crujiente, Coco , chilly daikon .
- Kokotxas de Merluza a la brasa , tirabique.
- Molleja de ternera , Antxoa , boniato.
- Rodaballo, Acelga de caserio.
- Pichón de Bresse , Castaña , Hongos.
Postres
-Calabaza , pasiego y jengibre
-Manzana , Romero
-Chocolate blanco, albahaca y lima
-Petit Four
Excelente servicio (5/5), atención y explicación de los platos. La propuesta de Dani está basada en un menú perfectamente equilibrado, armónico y suave, pero sin cambios de ritmo, sorpresas al paladar ni técnicas de vanguardia (4/5). Habiendo estado en otros restaurante con una Estrella nos ha parecido overprice (3/5). Nota media (4/5). A destacar el centollo y el cangrejo.
MARCOS BELTRAN GONZALEZ
+5
Excelente degustación de platos marineros… nos sorprendió el tiradito de lubina en Martini y la crema con tapinambu… excelente trato de todo el equipo. Enhorabuena!
Hicimos el menú degustación sorpresa preparado con profesionalidad y dedicación por el equipo de Kokotxa. Un placer de los que dejan huella. Gracias por la experiencia.
Restaurante muy bien situado, en lo viejo de San Sebastián. Muy buen servicio: todo el personal delicioso. Un diez para el pan. Comimos el menú degustación largo, y, aunque en general estaba todo buenísimo y muy correcto, no nos sorprendió como esperábamos. Pedimos un txacolí de una pequeña bodega cercana, muy rico pero a precio de oro. Estamos acostumbrados a pagar, con gusto, más de la cuenta por un buen plato, pero debo decir que la carta de vinos, aunque interesante por su originalidad, no ofrece vinos a precios razonables.
Buena elección para comer en San Sebastián, restaurante con estrella Michelin. En la zona antigua de San Sebastián. Local tranquilo. Mucha calidad en cada plato, una bodega de vinos muy buena. Muy recomendable ir a probarlo.
Excelente experiencia. Completa. Lo único malo fue que nos cambiaron las Kokotxas de Bacalao por un cangrejo, sin avisar, y era el platillo que queríamos probar por sobre otros.
Por suerte la atención dela sommelier (Carolina) compensa todo.
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