Tras haber comprobado que ir de pintxos por la zona vieja de Donosti es un auténtico fracaso, hemos preguntado a las chicas de San Martín Merkatua (no doy más datos por si no quieren) y nos han recomendado este sitio para disfrutar realmente de una cena en Donosti. No han podido estar más acertadas, todos y cada uno de los bocados que hemos dado han sido una delicia, desde el aperitivo de la casa (un taquito de atún en jugo de tomate), pasando por la ensalada de tomate, las piparras, el mollete de solomillo, los raviolis de rabo de toro y finiquitando, que no ha sido poco, con un postre es-pec-ta-cu-lar de limón ("deconstrucción" del famoso lemmon pie). De verdad, ha sido una gozada y ha hecho que nos vayamos de Donosti con otro sabor de boca. Y como suelen decir que "es de bien nacido ser agradecido", no podemos dejar de mencionar el trato especial por parte de todas y cada una de las personas que nos han atendido. Es una pena no poder repetir otra vez antes de marcharnos. Ah, estaba todo reservado, pero en la barra no había problema para cenar y hemos estado muy a gusto.

Increíble experiencia en Restaurante Narru. Desde el ambiente, la atención del personal y la calidad de la comida. Todo cuidado al detalle para tener una experiencia de 10. Especial mención a la atención que tiene el personal con los comensales con alguna alergia alimentaria, teniendo mucho cuidado a la hora de recomendar platos y garantizando la seguridad con la contaminación cruzada. Mencionar también la experiencia y conocimiento para recomendarte vinos del sommelier, da gusto oírle hablar. Una experiencia muy recomendada si quieres disfrutar de una comida de calidad y cuidada al más mínimo detalle junto con una atención personalizada espectacular. Mi enhorabuena a todo el equipo.

Ayda Sulianti

The place is recommended by the travel book from where i stayed in San Sebastian, published by the "feel free stays group". Very well suggestion. We love the place, warm and beautiful. Love so much the opening small appetizer. Sitting tables facing the streets. And behind it, it offers a nice warm lounge for sitting around. Good decision. All we ordered became our favorites. Very good service and friendly staffs

+10

Özgür

The staff were enough attentive and helpful. We were in the restaurant section and the ambiance was elegant, spacious and comfortable. The food was very good, we ordered different dishes to share. My favorites were fish soil, octopus and mushroom respectively. The bill was balanced.

+2

Mohammed Kabli

The cheesecake and the grilled octopus were my favorites. But the cheesecake is on another level . Airy, foamy, soft, perfectly balanced in sweetness, and that caramelized top… just outstanding.

+3

C Yap

enjoyed the Basque cheesecake here. Thin top crust, soft airy core, very sophisticatedly sweetened (not sweet at all) and pairs perfectly with the WONDERFUL raspberry sorbet served on the side (i loved the sorbet equally). Serving size good for 2 @ €10 Pleasant service Beautifully designed modern restaurant

Rana James

An incredible meal for two. The waiter explained the menu thoroughly (in English), even suggesting when we had ordered too much and offering half portions. The fish was cooked impeccably, and the crab dish was a real favorite

A G

We went there for some pintxos, don’t be scared by the high price, the quality is there, as well as the very fast & professional service. The open kitchen is buzzing & is nice to watch. Food wise everything wa supe tasty & well presented. They seem to have a nice wine list, I would suggest them to present it to the guests instead of asking what type of wine they want. Very good experience overall!

Gregory Ferenstein

Superb michelin star experience (and I’m generally not a fan of fine dining). The Oxtail Ravioli bursts with a beefy flavor. The cheese cake is so creamy and rivals even the more popular ones I had in the area. Unexpected stand out was the chicken “wings”, though really they’re just a fancy chicken nugget with a chicken stock demi glacé, which is what makes the dish. Staff was attentive and answered my questions about recommendations and ingredients. Portions look small but are quite filling. There’s lots of good food in the area, but this place distinguishes itself by being a genuinely upscale tasting experience.

Rocio Guevara

The food and service were exceptional. We had the pre-determined menu and it was excellent!! We truly enjoy the delicious meal and the unique experience was just Splendid!!

M.

Narru completely exceeded our expectations — from the ambiance to the exceptional service, everything was spot on. But the real star of the evening was the grilled turbot. Cooked to absolute perfection over an open flame, the fish was moist, flaky, and rich in flavor, with a beautiful smoky char that enhanced its natural taste. You could tell the kitchen respects the ingredient — no unnecessary sauces or distractions, just honest, high-quality seafood at its finest. The turbot was easily one of the best we've ever had, rivaling even Michelin-starred spots in the area. The texture was buttery and tender, and the skin crisped just right. It's clear why this is their signature dish — if you're coming to Narru, do not leave without trying the turbot. The wine list was thoughtful and well-curated, and the staff helped us select a perfect white from Getaria to pair with our meal. Every detail felt considered, yet nothing was pretentious. Whether you're a serious foodie or just looking for a memorable dinner in San Sebastián, Narru is a must-visit. We’ll be back — and we’ll be ordering the turbot again.

+4

Craig Fyfer

10/10 if you are looking for something more upmarket. The food was super fresh and well cooked. I would highly recommend the tomato salad which had the nicest olive oil. The red bream was also one of the best dishes I’ve had.

Sarah Macleod

Amazingly good, easily worthy of a Michelin star. Congratulations to the chef for the excellent pairing of ingredients. Nothing too whacky on the menu, but just the right level of creativity and thoughtful presentation. We had the 8 course tasting menu, with fish and meat mains being full sized portions (so much more than a “taste”). Wine list contained many delicious and reasonably priced Spanish wines. Staff were lovely too. Atmos gets 3 stars only because of the room layout which was restricted presumably due to the building’s age. All in all a fantastic experience, would highly recommend.

+6

Eric

truly delivered an exceptional dining experience. The cuisine was simply outstanding, showcasing incredible quality and a masterful approach to local, seasonal ingredients – a perfect 5/5. Just as impressive was the service, which was attentive, professional, and genuinely warm throughout the meal. A perfect 5/5 across the board and a meal to remember!

+4

Sydney Watts

Food was unreal - every single dish was SO good!!! Highly recommend the tuna belly and the chicken wings (unexpectedly) and the lemon and corn dessert. Reviews don’t do this place justice. Not a Michelin star because not as formal, but still great service!

+1

Antonio Sanchez

Centrally located near San Sebastián Cathedral and inside one of the coolest hotels in the city (Arbaso) is this great Basque cuisine restaurant. Very genuine and using top quality ingredients with modern touches. Everything in the menu is excellent, seafood, fish, meats and vegetables as well as seasonal specials. Great desserts too. A must in the city. Two options: the formal restaurant or the bar area (personally prefer the menu at the bar area as it contains same items as the restaurant and additional nice informal tapas like croquetas). Good selection of wines and cocktails. Service is correct although a bit dry at first. 2025 Update: service has improved very positively. Food continues to be excellent. A small disappointment was the old tuna tiradito (now called ventresca) because the portion size has decreased from 10 to 6 slices while price is the same or higher.

+5

El lugar es precioso. Buen ambiente, excelente temperatura en invierno y mobiliario bastante cómodo. La persona encargada de las reservas muy simpática y atenta. Lo mismo de las camareras y el sumiller. En cuanto a la comida, los aperitivos deliciosos. La ventresca, nada que decir, muy rica. A la alcachofa le faltó un poco de chispa, estaba bien pero sin más. El ravioli estaba bueno, pero un poco pasada la pasta para mi gusto. Para la kokotxa solo me permitirron dos métodos de cocción y estaban bien logrados: pilpil y brasa (a este último más saborcillo a humo no le vendría mal). La pluma ibérica lo mejor de la noche sin lugar a dudas, un 100 de 10. El postre, puede mejorar bastante. Un camarero distinto los dejaba al paso y ni se detenía a explicar de qué se trataba. El primero sin más y el segundo tenía una textura extraña en boca. Sumando y restando, bastante bien. No sé si para 140 euros, pero me fui contento aunque con un mal cierre.

Comimos el menú degustación, que es de 130€/persona y sin maridaje. Todo estaba bastante rico. Es curioso. Lo peor fue la txuleta, y lo mejor, el bogavante o el postre de limón. El local es agradable, pero el comedor interior es más agradable.

Excelente atención de parte de todos, El aceite Excelente el pan la tarta no colocó 5 estrellas por qué el txuleton lo encontré muy salado pero estaba muy rico todo.

Cena muy agradable. Estuvimos en las mesas altas de la zona del bar, muy cómodo. Cenamos croquetas , súper ricas, ensalada de bonito, alcachofas. Los postres estaban muy ricos también, la tarta de manzana está buenísima .El personal muy amable y profesional, nos atendieron muy bien. Recomendable.

noba (LegendaryFoodie)

October ‘25: The place same highly recommended as one of the up and coming places to try San Sebastián. For a Michelin star place I found the service a bit haphazard, the waiting between some dishes was quite long and also it took a while for the staff to notice when a drink refill was required (less check ins with the tables). There were other tables next to mine who were also getting restless with waiting. The food was mainly good and simple with some dishes standing out more (tuna dish and desserts).

+4

CY Lim

Reservations needed on Saturday at the bar unless you’re having a quick tapas bite before 8pm. The bar was packed between 7-8.30pm. Nice buzz in the place. Staff tried really hard to find our group of 6 people a space. The pulpo was one of the best we’ve had in the week after having it in several small bars in Madrid and San Sebastián. Cheesecake had great runny texture. Paired nicely with the berry sorbet. Not quite the typical basque burnt cheesecake but a good dessert nonetheless.

+1

J Black Jack

Only tried the ox tail ravioli as it was highly recommended. Was highly disappointed. Ravioli were watery and wet, dish was overall bland. Should not need salt and condiments at a Michelin-rated restaurant.

petya ivanova

Some of the dishes are exceptional - mushrooms ravioli and the lemon desert, but the rest were a bit bland. The service should be improved, too. Yes, I’m a bit more critical but it’s Michelin recommended .

+5

Ewout Kramer

Let me start with the most important: the food and wine here are excellent, we had a tasty and abundant lunch, served by some really nice people (kudos to the sommelier!). But the service in total was not to same level of the food and careful design of the interior. Partly no doubt, to our lack of skills in Spanish, but we love to know what we are eating, and the plates were served without a word. What could not be due to language was that we had to ask multiple times for water or a refill of oil. In the end the wonderful sommelier jumped in and took control - his English was excellent, which helped of course. But again, these are minor points, just to provide a way to improve! The food was gorgeous, the tuna belly heavenly soft, the beef ravioli with foie made us speachless. Then tender beef and two gorgeous deserts We xould not ask for more, and stumbled outside.

Oscar Leijonancker

The quality of food was great and nicely cooked according to our wishes. Level of service was subpar to terrible. 3/4 of the servers ignored us, quite obviously. Did not take notice if we tried to reach out or speak to them. Credit to the young male server who treated us as paying customers. Food was good, service was shit.

Calidad buenísima. Cenamos súper bien. Los camareros nos atendieron fenomenal, sobre todo María que nos puso enseguida en una mesa y nos atendió súper bien. Increíble que tardaron 40 minutos en traernos el postre (nos dijeron que en cocina estaban a tope) y tardaron 20 minutos para traernos un café solo…

Una celebración familiar con 6 personas. Comimos en una mesa del fondo de la zona de bar. Compartimos unos primeros y luego un plato para cada. Estaba todo correcto. El servicio un poco lento y a todos nos parecieron los asientos incómodos para una comida y la sobremesa. Son unos taburetes bajos (sin respaldo). Adjunto algunas fotos de los platos y el precio pagado.

No comimos mal pero esperábamos más. Pedimos dos entrantes; almejas con una salsa marinera con poco sabor y un pulpo espectacular. Cantidades pequeñas , prefiero pagar algo más y que me sirvan más cantidad. Como principal , un besugo a la parrilla que nos trajeron ya cortado ( una pena ) y también con poco sabor. No sabía nada a parrilla y para mi gusto el refrito está aguado. Puede ser que este acostumbrado a las parrillas de Getaria que cogen mucho más sabor. Un postre y café Llegamos a las 14.30 y nos fuimos a las 17.15 El servicio fue muy lento . Tenía ganas y nos decepcionó algo. Una pena porque no lo puedo recomendar.

La calidad de la comida es muy buena y la atención por parte del servicio también. La ubicación es fantástica. El gran problema de este restaurante son las cantidades. No puedes pretender cobrar precios altos y sacar raciones ridículas. Lo del pulpo me parece directamente una tomadura de pelo. No lo recomiendo.