Arima Basque Gastronomy

This Basque tavern, which combines tradition with a modern and contemporary twist, adapts time-honoured Basque cuisine to today’s gastronomy, featuring a small menu that’s nevertheless full of simple and authentic dishes notable for their top-quality ingredients, seasonal produce and reasonable prices.

San Sebastián native Nagore Izazuegi heads this small establishment in Calle Ponzano, which features a typical bar where customers can enjoy pintxos, the Basque country’s take on tapas, before moving to a dining room with space for 28 diners, where, as well as the a la carte menu, you can also enjoy a tasting menu. In the kitchen, which is visible behind a large pane of glass, chefs cook up dishes like truffle croquettes or rib steak and stewed cheek.

The wide range of vermouth and cocktails is also particularly noteworthy.

At the end of 2022, Nagore Irazuegi and Rodrigo García launched Bascoat, a new culinary project located in one of the best areas in the city, right next to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. They serve signature dishes that pay tribute to Basque cuisine.