Anthony Carvajal

The best Pintxos and of course thee Gilda! Nothing better. And the staff was great and kind.

Han Quan Tan (thqgol)

We were just randomly walking around and found this gem. Really good food and interesting parts of meat!

Maria Lysenko (My Bucket List At 60)

Lovely local tapas and pintxo bar. Really nice selection of traditional cold and hot offers. Choice of seating both indoors and outdoors.

+1

JJ B

The MOST delicious pintxos stop. Had the original Gilda and a smoked salmon bite - seriously both really clean flavours and the salmon was paired with slightly piquant flavours and no creamy dressing. Great alternative. White wine was lovely and the place was buzzing with locals midday on a Saturday. Initially bit imtimated to order as I don’t have Basque or Spanish - but the service at the bar was very considerate and I’m sure I’m not the first English only speaker to order. I’m here for a few more days and this lively local place is not far from where I’m staying. Would love to come back maybe for a full meal.

Jason

We ordered the popular cod omelet, and it surely delivered! Great portion with cod visibly throughout, lots of flavour, but not fishy at all! The popularity is real! Would departure out of my way for another bite of this!

Tolga Kucukonder

Casa Valles is a small bar restaurant in San Sebastian, and it’s such a lovely and fantastic place. The atmosphere was incredibly welcoming, with extremely friendly and warm Spanish people, as usual. We shared small plates of food and enjoyed rosé and Chardonnay. It was a fantastic experience and a wonderful introduction to Spain. The interior of Casa Valles is charming and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home, offering recommendations and ensuring we had everything we needed. The food was a delightful mix of traditional Spanish tapas, each dish bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The rosé and Chardonnay we had were both excellent, pairing beautifully with the variety of small plates we sampled. From fresh seafood to savory meats and cheeses, every bite was a testament to the culinary excellence that San Sebastian is known for. What truly stood out was the genuine hospitality of the staff and the lively, vibrant atmosphere. It felt like a true celebration, with locals and visitors alike enjoying great food and drink in good company. Our afternoon at Casa Valles was not just a meal but an experience, one that left us feeling warmly welcomed and eager to explore more of what Spain has to offer. In summary, Casa Valles provided a memorable dining experience that perfectly encapsulated the warmth and charm of San Sebastian. It was a 100% local atmosphere, making it a must-visit for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the local culture.

Paul Bobo

Love this bar which seems to be full of locals, such a great atmosphere. Really enjoyed the Pintxos here and probably had some of my favourite Jamon in San Sebastian. The Torrezno here are fantastic. Lovely staff too

Karan Singhal

6 tortilla de Bacalao replaces potato with cod and eating it with the crispy bread is pretty good. Really good value given portion size. Great for breakfast or a just a change from other tortillas (this is probably more healthy). Worth coming again for this dish especially in the morning

liat killner

Lovely bar restaurant. Unlike others, the place has a waiting list, so it is easier than “hunting” a table. Pintxos were delicious. Service was good and the atmosphere even better

+7

Adrian Partridge

We thought we'd start our stay in San Sebastian with a visit to the birthplace of the Gilda, legend suggests this was the very first pintxo. Olive, guindilla chilli and an anchovy makes for an absolutely delicious flavour bomb! We had the superb squid a la plancha too.

Jason Gibson

We had a local food guide from bucket list events take our group here. We tried several items on the menu paired with local cider and wines. We enjoyed trying some new things while in Spain. Highly recommend.

Somonica Sa

I don't give five stars often, but this restaurant IS Five stars. Server was very nice and commend good enough English to recommend what to order and how many. Two euro local White wine is a must try as well.

+8

Shaun Zoe

Great food, amazing atmosphere & friendly staff. If you want to eat you have to get here early…it fills up quickly. It’s well away from the Old Town and consequently mainly Spanish customers and not tourists, which isn’t a bad thing!

Mary Protsenko

It's a great pintxo bar: has variety, not pricey and the staff is friendly. Pintxos are average priced here, one can enjoy something for around 2 - 3€ as well as pintxos that are more expensive. Out of hot pintxos I would recommend to try mushrooms. The bacalao tortilla was also an interesting dish to try, but unfortunately it had quite a simple taste, nothing outstanding about it. Loved a chill atmosphere of this place, definitely will come back here.

Kelly Canfield

TITLE: Great Neighborhood Place, Localish, not Touristish WHEN: We noshed there October 2019 WHAT: Unpretentious, fabulous eats and drinks MEAL: Eat the calamari there - it's unsurpassed. So good, we went there twice. Albondigas, sausages, tortilla, beers, was all good. SERVICE: Delightful ANYTHING ELSE? Go early or you're going to wait a while for a table

El Bar Valles es de esos sitios que te hacen sentir como en una taberna de toda la vida. Me encantó que puedes pedir tanto al camarero como por una app, lo que resulta muy cómodo. La comida está buenísima, con opciones en formato pintxo, media ración o ración completa, y a un precio muy razonable. Las mesas corridas le dan un ambiente auténtico y acogedor, y la atención de Chema es de diez, siempre con una sonrisa de oreja a oreja. Además, tiene una terraza amplia ideal para comer al aire libre. Lo único mejorable fue que el servicio estuvo algo lento (aunque se notaba que estaban desbordados) y que los tamaños de las raciones son un poco irregulares, ya que algunas tapas son casi tan grandes como medias raciones de otros platos. Muy bien cenados 2 personas con todo para compartir por 15€ cada uno. Aun así, es un sitio al que volvería sin dudarlo por su ambiente y buena relación calidad-precio. --- Bar Valles feels like a traditional Spanish tavern, and that’s exactly what makes it special. I loved that you can order either directly from the waiter or through an app, which is super convenient. The food is delicious and fairly priced, with options as pintxos, half portions or full portions. The long shared tables give it a friendly, authentic vibe, and Chema’s service was outstanding, always with a big smile. Plus, there’s a spacious outdoor terrace, perfect for enjoying a meal outside. The only downsides were that service was a bit slow (they seemed quite overwhelmed) and that portion sizes can be inconsistent, as some tapas end up being almost as big as half portions of other dishes. Still, it’s definitely a place I’d happily come back to for its atmosphere and great value for money.

La casa de la gilda En este local se creó la gilda como pintxos clásico, por lo que sí quieres probarla, este es buen sitio. El local es amplio, con mesas alargadas para compartir, la oferta es amplia y el servicio rápido. Pedimos unas cervezas y unas gulas, está bien. A la hora que fuimos no tenía pintxos calientes.

Hemos estado varias veces en este sitio, pero esta vez estaba antojada de unos callos y pedí 2 raciones para mí…. Estaban deliciosos 🤤🤤🤤 y recomendables, al igual que el pulpo (un poco cara la ración) y la tortilla de bacalao (q no está en las fotos) Muy recomendable este sitio de tradición en Donosti aunque el servicio del chico q nos atendió fue muy amable pero se tardaba mucho xq estaba solo y había mucha gente adentro (nosotros estábamos en la terraza)

Había mucha variedad, los pinchos estaban bien de precio. El servicio muy amable.

La comida bien, nada del otro mundo. El precio bien también normal. El servicio un poco flojo. Fuimos porque aparece como recomendado en la página de Pipper on Tour pero pedimos un cuenco de agua para la perra y se les olvidó. El trato, dentro de que es correcto, es bastante flojo en comparación con otros sitios.

Un buen lugar donde tomarse unos pinchos. La tortilla de bacalao buena y una ración generosa. El chipìron a la plancha bastante correcto. A destacar es posible compartir la mesa con otros habituales. Me pareció frecuentado por clientes habituales .

Greg Ryan

Good spot, lovely tapas, nice staff. All the food tours come here, so get in early, especially if you want a seat

Alfredo Louk

A very busy place. Decent pintxos. Very tasty and inexpensive place

+2

Zeev Gans

Tasty dishes with a wide range of pintxos to try. The place is quite busy, the waiter’s staff is trying but the service isn’t always first grade. Very good value for money.

+5

We arrived between 9-10pm in early November This is the quiet season and just how we prefer it We managed to get a seat at a big table straight away and were seen too very quickly with an English men…

We went on a Saturday afternoon, and the place was very busy with locals. Our city tour guide had already told me that this was a good place for gluten free tapas, as the owner has a family member wh…

We went on a Saturday afternoon, and the place was very busy with locals. Our city tour guide had already told me that this was a good place for gluten free tapas, as the owner has a family membe…

Popular place judging by the amount of people here. The place across the road was empty. Food was good, service was a little hectic as the place was full. Would recommend.

Popular place judging by the amount of people here. The place across the road was empty. food was good, service was a little hectic as the place was full. Would recommend.

Popular place judging by the amount of people here. The place across the road was empty. Food was good, service was a little hectic as the place was full. Would recommend.

Bar de estilo casero, comida sencilla. Nos gustó mucho por el rápido servicio, todo salió muy deprisa. Y calidad - precio razonable. No nos gustó demasiado las morcillas, el resto estaba aceptable.

El pan riquísimo, te lo sacan recién tostado calentito. Las albóndigas inspidas, la tortilla rica pero tampoco nada del otro mundo, y las patatas con buen sabor. El txipiron muy rico pero poquísima cantidad. El lomo con pimientos no vale la pena, muy simple. Los boquerones en vinagre vienen muy pocos pero tienen buen sabor.

Sitio clásico para hacer unos pintxos. Los boquerones son imprescindibles y del resto de comida que probamos, nada a destacar. Pasamos mucho calor y el tanto los taburetes como los bancos de dentro son incómodos.

Mala experiencia y carísimo para lo que te sirven. A este bar le dan mucha fama y no entiendo por qué. Con los bares de pintxos tan buenos que hay en San Sebastián, no merece la pena perder el tiempo aquí. ¡¡¡Hay mil sitios mejores!!! No lo recomiendo.

El sitio ha cambiado de dueños o como poco de cocina. El servicio fue amable y rápido, pero para no serlo, albóndigas de lata, pochas con chorizo de bote guisadas en agua de la conserva y ensaladilla de supermercado oxidada de nevera. Encima no es ni siquiera barato. Lo siento mucho por la dura crítica, espero cambien la dinámica, ensucia el buen comer de la ciudad y nombre mítico del local. PD: La morcilla con su guarnición (por guarnía) la adjunto en formato visual, una imagen vale más que mil palabras.

Kelly Torres

On 14/06 around 16:00-16:30 my friend and I got drinks which were good, but the waitress was incredibly rude. She put the bill on our table (both drinks combined) so we asked if we could split the bill and she scoffed, rolled her eyes, and walked away. We were really confused and about 5 minutes later she came near our table and very sassily said they were waiting for us inside to pay. We had only drank half our glasses at this point and were not finished! Very weird and unstable behavior from the waitress and definitely not how any decent person should treat another person. Very unprofessional.