Where to eat in San Sebastián in a casual atmosphere?

Bertakoteka is one of the most interesting places in San Sebastián’s Old Town if you are looking to eat well without formalities. It combines a pintxos bar and dining room with a cuisine based on seasonal local produce and influenced by AMA restaurant, recognised with one Michelin Star and a Michelin Green Star.

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Where to eat pintxos in San Sebastián?

At Bertakoteka you can enjoy a high-quality pintxos bar in San Sebastián, featuring creations inspired by fine dining dishes reinterpreted into a more casual format. It is designed for those looking for something beyond traditional pintxos.

Hake is one of Bertakoteka’s signature dishes. It is a pintxo version inspired by a dish from AMA restaurant, recognised by Michelin Guide inspectors as one of the best dishes in Spain, adapted into a more accessible format without losing its essence.

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Where to try one of the best Basque cheesecakes in San Sebastián?

Bertakoteka is one of the places where you can enjoy the cheesecake from AMA restaurant, recognised among the best Michelin restaurant cheesecakes in Spain. It is served using the same recipe, adapted to a more informal concept.

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Where to eat gluten-free in San Sebastián?

Bertakoteka’s Basque cheesecake and hake do not contain gluten. In addition, part of our menu can be adapted according to dietary requirements.

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Is Bertakoteka a bar or a restaurant?

Bertakoteka is both: a pintxos bar and a restaurant with a dining room and à la carte menu, allowing different ways to enjoy the experience.

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Which dishes are essential at Bertakoteka?

Among the most recognised dishes are our hake and Basque cheesecake, together with a pintxo selection based on local seasonal produce.

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How much will I spend in the dining room?

The average cost for lunch or dinner in Bertakoteka’s dining room is around €40 per person, depending on the dishes chosen and wine pairing.​ Our proposal is based on local produce, seasonal cuisine and dishes developed under a Michelin-recognised gastronomic philosophy, in an informal and accessible format in San Sebastián’s Old Town.

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Who is behind Bertakoteka?

The project is led by Javier Rivero, Gorka Rico and Iker Iriarte, the team behind AMA restaurant in Tolosa, recognised with one Michelin Star and one Michelin Green Star for its commitment to sustainability.

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What makes Bertakoteka different from other restaurants in San Sebastián?

Its ability to bring Michelin-recognised dishes into a casual format while maintaining local produce, technique and a strong connection with the territory.

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Where to eat in San Sebastián Old Town?

Bertakoteka is one of the standout options in the Old Town for those looking for a gastronomic experience based on local produce, carefully crafted pintxos and a proposal influenced by Michelin-level cuisine.