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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.
Un 10 le damos a kokotxa en todos los sentidos.
Cogimos el menú de mercado y todos sus platos fueron una fiesta de sabores, por lo q ha sido una experiencia única e increíble.
Decoración del bar simple y adecuada, nos a gustado.
Trato del personal inmejorable, tenian vino de nuestra tierra q siempre es un punto positivo y además tenían buenos conocimientos sobre dicho tipo de vino.
Repetiremos seguro, un placer.
Genial la experiencia, el menú de mercado fue excelente. Nuestro aplauso para el chef, la jefa de sala y el somelier
No soy aficionado a los menús degustación, aún así he ido a bastantes restaurantes michelín, y este es correcto, pero no tiene nada diferente. Lo que más me ha gustado es la decoración. Quizá el trato de la sumiller no pareció demasiado educuado.
Delicioso menú largo con todos los platos con presentación y sabores impecables. La sommelier nos aconsejó muy bien los vinos para acompañar. Postres con una explosión de sabores exquisita. Servicio genial y ubicación muy céntrica para luego seguir de marcha.
Restaurante con estrella Michelin de Daniel Lopez en el centro de la Parte Vieja de San Sebastián.
Dispone de dos menús, nosotros elegimos el menú de mercado, con un precio de 90€ + bebidas.
En todos los platos la materia prima predomina, siendo esta de una gran calidad. Los acompañamientos y salsas quedan en segundo plano.
Nuestro plato preferido fue sin duda el cangrejo crujiente, siendo todos los platos del menú de nuestro agrado.
Satisfechos con el servicio y la comida, como inconveniente las cantidades en algunos platos, sobre todo postres.
Un restaurante recomendable sobre todo para los amantes del pescado.
Experiencia TOP en la visita a Restaurante Kokotxa en San Sebastian - Donosti.
Fuimos en pareja y adaptaron dos platos a su intelorancia.
Lo más importante es la comida, a destacar la intensidad de sabor en cada una de sus elaboraciones.
Atención y servicio al nivel de su estrella michelín.
- Aperitivo (No hay foto). Chupito de caldo de marisco.
SNACKS
- Mantequillas de setas y albahaca ( Cada una un sabor )
- Corazón de tomate con mejillón en escabeche casero. ( Plato de mi acompañante)
- Espuma de coliflor
PLATOS
- Trucha del Pirineo, ensalada líquida , codium.
- Alcachofa, muxumartin, sésamo, boniato.
- Ravioli de manitas de cerdo, topinambur ahumado y yema.
- Steak Tartar de Vaca rubia madurada y yema curada. ( Plato de mi acompañante)
- Merluza , apionabo, habas.
- Paletilla de cordero, cebollitas glaseadas, espinacas
POSTRES
- Fresa, lima, yogurt
- Chocolate, castaña, oveja
- Petits fours
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.
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.
Sitio muy recomendable excelente comida y trato. Tiene dos menús degustacion, pedíamos el de mercado, el más pequeño y quedamos satisfechos.
Calidad excepcional de la comida. Todo estaba muy bueno.
Fusión de comida de proximidad con toques orientales. Mezclas que sorprenden mucho.
Menú degustación + bebida alrededor de 180€.
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