Tanto la comida como el servicio ha sido impecable :) Todos los trabajadores son muy amables, desde el momento de la reserva (no había cita y nos ofrecieron una cita a través de WhatsApp) hasta terminar la comida. La rapidez también es un punto a destacar, pero eso no quita el nivel de la comida!!!

+1

La mejor Txuleta que he comido en mi vida. Los pimientos del padrón son muy sabrosos y el caldo de huesos de la casa brutal. Muy buen servicio y el lugar es muy bonito.

Quizá uno de los mejores sitios para comer carne. Tanto el lomo alto como el lomo bajo fueron espectaculares y en su punto perfecto. Los entrantes también son muy originales y recomiendo 100% los pimientos para acompañar la carne. La atención fue de 10 de todo el personal, desde principio hasta el final. Muy buena relación calidad/precio. Muy recomendable y parada obligatoria.

+6

Vine por recomendación y no ha decepcionado. El personal muy amable y atento. El restaurante es muy acogedor, conserva la estructura antigua del edificio lo que le da un toque histórico al rest. La comida realmente muy muy rica. La carne espectacular y el pastel de queso también.

+6

Gari Tiongco

We had lunch there with my family and we enjoyed the food tremendously. Santiago was such a gracious host and gave us excellent suggestions on what to eat. He even chose an excellent wine to pair with our meal. Great ambiance, great service and clean restrooms.

Alejandra atienza garcia-cuadrado

A bucket-list experience for any steak lover 🥩. Casa Julián is the gold standard for Basque grilling. The Chuleta (bone-in ribeye) was perfection—expertly salted with a crust that locks in incredible flavor, served medium rare exactly as it should be. But the real surprise? The roasted piquillo peppers. They are slow-roasted to a buttery sweetness that I’ve never experienced anywhere else. It’s a simple menu, but when the ingredients and technique are this world-class, that’s all you need. An absolute must-visit in Tolosa

Sabine Mejia

The yellow fat of the steak was delicious. The basque cheesecake was gooey and delicious and the chocolate lava cake was amazing as well.

+9

Puck

Absolutely wonderful restaurant with the best meat! It’s exclusive menu « shouts out » a few select dishes and they’re all outstanding. We had the asparagus and the mixed cold meats (Charcuterie) for starters and then the T-bone 🥩 from both Lomo Alto (where, the lady explained, the meat is marbled with streaks of fat) and Lomo Bajo from the cow. These came with Piquillo red peppers and a tiny salad (one of the few “buts” of the restaurant, that the salad was tiny for 4€). Deserts were magnificent too, especially the cheese cake.

+10

Alessandro Sanvito

Casa Julián is definitely an experience more than just a meal. You walk in and immediately feel the charm — a cozy, old-school atmosphere with a guy expertly grilling steaks over a big open fire. We actually came here after seeing it on TikTok and were not disappointed! We spent around €80–90 per person, though I think you could easily spend less (€40–50) if you’re more selective. The food was very good overall. We shared about eight starters between six people — the artichokes were a real highlight for me. The ham was probably the weakest of the appetizers, but bread is included and everything felt generous. We tried both cuts of steak and really enjoyed the ribeye — perfectly cooked and super tender. The bell peppers on the side were also great. For dessert, the flan was our favorite: creamy, dense, and just the right sweetness. Service-wise, the staff were friendly and helpful with recommendations. The only downside is that it was quite slow — I think because everything is cooked over the same grill. It took a while for the appetizers and steaks to arrive, and the whole experience lasted about 2.5 hours. Still, it’s totally worth it if you have the time and want to enjoy something unique and traditional.

Ron H

Great place to visit, Food was good, service was good, vibe was awesome. They say it's one of the better meat places on the world, and compared to local places we have here in DC, it is certainly in a league of ours own. Highly recommend, and only if for the experience itself. Only bummer is that the village where the restaurant is is packed with ugly graffiti and free false-tine crap. This place is way too nice to be surrounded by all this. All in all, a great experience the pictures and the meat speaks for themselves and the wine selection would make any Michelin restaurant here in the US envy.

+4

Mitch Otsuru-Park

Casa Julián truly lives up to the hype. The steak is incredibly thick yet melts in your mouth with every bite. We each finished 600g and didn’t even feel full, that’s how perfectly cooked and high-quality it is. Amazing experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!

Dominic Webb

This place is no joke and has a strong reputation for a reason. Hands down the best steak I’ve ever eaten. The tartare and roasted peppers are also unmissable. Will definitely be back on my next visit to the region.

+4

Giovanny Benztio

Probably the best steak meal I’ve had in my life (still bit young so don’t take my word for it). But I would definitely come back here again. Service was impeccable and all the food we had was mindblowingly good, and I don’t say this lightly. We stayed in San Sebastian and it was about 40mins or so to get here.

Sofia B

Everything was top notch. Definitely worth the 4h drive from Madrid. They do the meat rare, which leaves it super tender! Mushrooms as a starter is a must. Roasted peppers as a side - just wow. Service is very welcoming! We enjoyed our visit very much

Marina Attia

We took a bus here from San Sebastián (~35 min) based on recommendations we saw online. This place was definitely worth its hype. The meal started with some complimentary beef broth, which was delicious. They brought out two cuts of meat so we could choose the size we wanted. Since there were only two of us we opted for the smaller cut. We ordered charcuterie and mushrooms to start, then salad and peppers as sides for the steak. Everything was amazing. I didnt expect that we’d be able to finish everything we ordered, but nothing felt heavy at all. You can tell it’s all the highest quality and the staff seem very knowledgeable about the product and region. We would definitely be back

+1

Tom Scovill

Truly an amazing steakhouse and slow food advocate. While hyped up by so called social media influencer, Casa Julian stands on its own. We received top tier recommendations on the wine to pair with our steak, the local wild mushrooms were incredible and the roasted peppers are a must. Our server provided excellent recommendations on the Scotch and even provided a small sip to compare two varieties of the same distillery

+4

Tatia

Had an amazing time here on my birthday. From the moment you walk in, you know it's all about meat. Even service reflects the pride they take in what they do. The atmosphere was warm and very welcoming. We were lucky to meet Matias. Definitely going back.

Nicolas Stephanou

It’s all about the meat! The mushrooms are some of the best I’ve ever had. The peppers were fine. The steak was perfectly cooked and tasty. Reservations are required as it gets packed. Highly recommended.

Mae Tan

Great experience. We didn’t have a booking but this incredible waitress manage to slot us in if we manage to eat our meal in an hour (which we did!). We didn’t manage to get her name but she was incredible and made our meal so fun. Steak was done so well and cheesecake was the best we had so far! (We’ve had a lot!). 10/10 all around! ❤️

+6

Karla Miranda

We came here as a birthday present for my husband and we just loved it. The meat was perfect. I don’t usually eat meat that colour but this was super buttery and delicious. The servers were always friendly and attentive. I cannot recommend this place enough.

+7

Danila Limpxaxa

It’s an amazing place with great atmosphere and uniquely tasty food. The meat was one of the best ones I have ever tried. They cook it in a traditional way, there’s only two choices of cuts, I would recommend trying both since they both are great in their own way. Unexpectedly, the peppers are fabulous. Together with meat they make an unforgettable combination. The restaurant also offers a great choice of wine. All in all, this place is definitely worth visiting.

An amazing culinary experience, from the moment we walked in, enthusiastic staff, who explained in great detail about the menu and had a great enthusiasm about answering any questions we had. The foo…

An amazing culinary experience, from the moment we walked in, enthusiastic staff, who explained in great detail about the menu and had a great enthusiasm about answering any questions we had. The f…

Incredible meat. Wasn’t expecting it, but this tasted like Wagyu and was a fraction of the price. Absolutely superb except the broth at the start!

Incredible meat. Wasn’t expecting it, but this tasted like Wagyu and was a fraction of the price. Absolutely superb except the broth at the start!

Incredible meat. Wasn’t expecting it, but this tasted like Wagyu and was a fraction of the price. Absolutely superb except the broth at the start!

Don’t bother looking at the menu , it is just steak ! Cooked one way on an ope fire . Cooked rare with no choice but they aren’t offended if you ask it to be cooked a bit more . Superb wines . Mass…

Steakhouse for meat lovers! If you are visiting San Sebastian and look for an experience, then take the bus 08 to Tolosa. Find Casa Julian and order their menu and you will be satisfied with all th…

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff who were able to advise on menu and accompanying wines. The food was excellent, Iberico ham melted in the mouth, would highly recommend the peppers and leeks to go…

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff who were able to advise on menu and accompanying wines. The food was excellent, Iberico ham melted in the mouth, would highly recommend the peppers and leeks to go…

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff who were able to advise on menu and accompanying wines. The food was excellent, Iberico ham melted in the mouth, would highly recommend the peppers and leeks to go…

I’ve wanted to dine here since seeing on TV as a “bucket list” to do WOW WOW WOW the ambience friendliest staff and the most important bit the food OUT OF THIS WORLD if you like steak this is a mus…

I’ve wanted to dine here since seeing on TV as a “bucket list” to do WOW WOW WOW the ambience friendliest staff and the most important bit the food OUT OF THIS WORLD if you like steak this is a mus…

The best steak I have ever tasted, don’t go if you want anything else, or don’t like it rare, but if you do, prepare to have a very tasty meat feast.

Everything was superb! From the service to the ambience. THE BEST STEAK I HAVE EVER HAD, and I have ate at some of the best steakhouses in the world.(luger’s, La Giostra, Fogo de Chao. Every dish t…

Una experiencia increíble que, si os lo podéis permitir, recomiendo vivir al menos una vez en la vida. Quizá el precio resulte algo excesivo para la calidad de la carne, ya que se pueden comer mejores chuletas por un precio inferior. Aun así, los pimientos estaban exquisitos y la tarta de queso fue espectacular. La cecina del entrante también es imprescindible. En general, hemos salido bastante contentos. Es cierto que teníamos muchas expectativas con la carne y no nos sorprendió tanto como esperábamos, pero el conjunto de la experiencia es muy bueno. El local está bien ambientado y el personal es muy agradable y atento.

+5

Los pimientos son un must en este restaurante. Sí que es verdad que la carne para el precio que tiene no es de las mejores que he probado, hay sitios más económicos con mejores carnes. Las setas estaban increíbles. El personal no es muy agradable, sobre todo la chica de las bebidas. Los postres estaban muy buenos, es verdad que el cheesecake tiene un toque cítrico pero le da muy buen sabor.

+3

Fuimos 3 personas y comimos embutidos caseros, una chuleta junto con los pimientos de padrón, 2 postres y una botella de vino. Estaba todo muy bueno, la chuleta tierna y jugosa, y los pimientos espectaculares, diría que me sorprendieron mas que la chuleta. Postres bien En lo personal, con tanto premio y tanta fama, a 90€/kg sinceramente esperaba que la chuleta me dejase sin palabras, que fuese espectacular, pero "simplemente" era muy buena. No quiero que se interprete esto como una crítica negativa, simplemente, me faltó esa sensación de sorpresa que he tenido en otros sitios, quizás la fama y las espectativas altas hayan sido las culpables, ya que hemos salido contentos, pero no impresionados. El ambiente del local y el bajo ruido que hay es muy agradable. No hay parking privado, por lo que hay que aparcar en el pueblo, así que es muy recomendable intentar llegar con al menos 30 min. de antelación por si hubiese que aparcar lejos

+3

Visitar Casa Julián ha sido una experiencia magnífica. La carne estaba como mantequilla, tierna y con un sabor espectacular. Los pimientos, extraordinarios, de los mejores que he probado. Y si la comida es de diez, el servicio lo es aún más: atentos, amables y pendientes de cada detalle sin agobiar. Da gusto encontrar sitios así.

Servicio de 10. Comida muy sabrosa. Es un lugar para venir a disfrutar, sabes que no es un sitio para venir todos los fines de semana y tambien que es un sitio caro pero que no va a fallar con nada. Teniendo en cuenta todo, precio calidad merece más la pena una sidreria. La chuleta exquisita, los pimientos brutales. En mi caso me supo mal que las mesas lleven mantel de papel. El resto genial.

We have been going to Casa Julian for over 12 years and visited over 20+ times. We have always been a group of 6-8 people and have always enjoyed our visit. We were planning to visit in February 20…

Came here as it is world famous for its steaks which I have to say are very good but we prefer a different cut that is cooked a little more but that is not to say this steak is bad I liked it and…

Tolosa is 20-30 minutes from San Sebastian (approx. 50 Euros by taxi), but Casa Julian is worth it. On a tip from a resident of the area, we booked a table in the room where the steaks are grilled.…

over priced tourist trap. Steak was good but not commensurate with the price. Limited menu. Hidden costs. You are charged for the bread, water abd per single asparagus, and wildly over charged …

Over priced tourist trap. Steak was good but not commensurate with the price. Limited menu. Hidden costs. You are charged for the bread, water abd per single asparagus, and wildly over charged for …

⭐⭐⭐ ¿Asador vasco o embajada de las Naciones Unidas? Tenía el Casa Julián en mi lista de deseos desde hace tiempo, pero la experiencia ha sido como ver una película de Hollywood rodada en San Sebastián: mucha producción, pero los extras no pegan con el decorado. El análisis del "peritaje" gastronómico: * La Lotería del Lomo: Aquí la vaca viene por barrios. El lomo bajo estaba de escándalo, una mantequilla, de 10. Pero el lomo alto... amigo, ahí la cosa se puso "regulera". En un sitio de este pedigrí y precio, no puedes jugártela a que una pieza sea Champions y la otra se quede en regional. La irregularidad es el pecado capital de la parrilla. * El "Factor Benidorm": Si buscas un ambiente de asador auténtico, prepárate para el choque. Entrar allí y buscar a un vasco es como intentar encontrar a un madrileño en la Puerta del Sol un sábado por la tarde o a un local en Benidorm en agosto: misión imposible. Estaba todo tan lleno de extranjeros que por un momento pensé que me iban a pedir el pasaporte para traerme los guisantes lágrima (que, por cierto, muy ricos pero a precio de caviar iraní). * Acompañamientos y postres: Los pimientos del piquillo mantienen el tipo y los postres cumplen, pero el conjunto se siente un poco "sin más" para la mística que rodea al lugar. Consejo de local: Si realmente quieres un asador de verdad y dejarte de tanto extranjero, cruza la calle y vete al Asador Nicolás. Allí es donde se mantiene la esencia, el producto es constante y no te sientes un figurante en un parque temático para turistas. Veredicto: En Casa Julián pagas la fama y el ambiente internacional. Si lo que quieres es comer chuleta en serio y sentirte en Tolosa, hay mejores opciones justo enfrente.

+2

ElFavona

Unfortunately for us it didn't meet the expectations we had and we were quite disappointed. I found it very turisty, offering a menu aimed not towards people that taste Basque cuisine frequently. The quality is there obviously, but I feel the experience has been very hyped online. The service from the girl was not the best, quite rude in her replies. One thing, the decoration is very charming.

Alena T

Like many others I had known about this place from a social media. “The best steak in the World” they say. Such a big claim. However owner never say anything like that, there is no word about it on their website. So where is this come from?! Just a marketing campaign? Officially I didn’t find any evidence that this place ever was #1 in any ratings. As in 2025 They are #7 in “101 best steakhouse” rating. We had come all the way from San Sebastián, we arrived to a restaurant 20’ earlier.. and we had to wait outside because table wasn’t ready yet. There were no bars open near by at this time. Experience: There is not much variety on the menu. There are some appetisers, of course steak, 1 salad and dessert. We came for lunch and a salad was a good option to accompany the steak, we thought.. but what a disappointment we felt when we saw it- there were just 10 leaves of lettuce covered in dressing. Why even call it salad?! There is only one ingredient. Steak arrived pretty fast with a “salad”. It was delicious. Very tender, especially for this type of cut (ribeye). Meat had pleasant flavour. But nothing blew my mind. This type of beef txuleta (btw it is an old cow meat) is served everywhere in Basque Country. This place officially the oldest one. I guess you also pay for a history here. And we could have had steak in San Sebastián instead of having all this effort to come here and go back. Our experience was ok until I went to toilet. .. in a place where I pay 100€ for a steak i would expect a clean toilet like a minimum. I am sorry to talk about that but it was disgusting. There is no separation on man and woman. it does not say on a door which one is which. So everybody uses both.. the moment I open a door I saw urine everywhere on a floor and on a toilet itself 🤯 Didn’t expect to see that in this place. I actually had never seen anything like that in my life in any restaurant or cafe, expensive or cheap. Shocking. In the common area near the sink the Bin was overloaded with used paper towels. So I put 3 stars only because of that.

+6

Hazel Lee

Unfortunately for us it did not live up to the hype. The service and the peppers were excellent but, disappointingly, the meat was not great. We went for the extra premium meat from Spain at €120/kg. Apparently the standard meat on the menu is from Germany at €90/kg. It was chewy; so chewy that my even partner who loves chewy bits couldn’t eat parts of it and I had to remove various parts from my mouth that were too chewy. It had various bits of tendon, dry aged hard bits on the outside and small bits of bone. The flavour was tasty but nothing special. Especially compared with a txuleton we had in San Sebastián for less than half the price. We were also surprised that the nuts with the leeks were caramelised. It made the dish very sweet, unbalanced and more like a dessert. They cook the meat inside the dining room which is great to watch but we struggled with the smoke a little bit by that time we finished the meal. The peppers were out of this world and we can’t fault the service, but we were very disappointed with the meat.

We have been there several times… but this time was not so good. Service and welcoming very nice and profesional but the xuleta is overpriced and not so exeptional as it was before… too much fat… c…

Initially sat under 16c air con plant so freezing cold. Moved table and better. Don’t have the wine we ordered and couldn’t be bothered to delete it from the list. No potatoes at all and out of the…