After getting recommended by our concierge, some pricey touristy places, I visited Trip Advisor to try to find where the locals go and for some good eats! La Cuchara came up as one of the best. Since it was easy to find near the hotel, on a pmap, we decided to check it out. We ended up walking right by... more

Best place for pintxos in all of Donosti, no doubt!! But always busy, so if you can't take a bit of shoving or enjoy the friendly fight for a place in the ordering queue, then by all means leave this gem for the rest of us! more

I hate to buck a trend, but what I saw in San Seb was a number of unknown places really pushing their game and producing amazing food, but Cuchera was not one of them. A couple of dishes were amazing, but it was packed, service was unpleasant and most of the food produced by 2 lads who seemed keener on... more

If it were possible I would give La Cuchara 6 out of 5. I had read the reviews prior to eating there but they still did not prepare for how fantastic the food really is. The scallops were cooked to perfection and probably the best I´ve ever had. The lamb melted in my mouth and even an uncomplicated dish like... more

Visited San Seb last month and once we discovered this place, we could not pass it by without going in. We ate at some of the Michelin starred places and despite having no frills, the cooking at Cuchara was up there with the best of them. Their octopus was the best I've ever tasted and the veal and foie gras... more

I have to agree with everyone else. This is not a sit down, eat your meal kind of place, however if you are content standing up having a few tapas (the way it is traditionally done anyhow) then you will not regret your choice. more

I got this tip from Tripadvisor and yes it's true. The food is great! It's not the typical tapas menu, its more international with a limited selection but what is there is fantastic. I loved the veal cheek and the cod tempura. It's the most fun I've had eating and standing (no chairs). Its not actually on 31 de Agosto,... more

Head and shoulders above the rest. Expect to pay a little more - but not much more - than other places in the area. However, as soon as the food (made to order - so nothing on the bar) arrives, you'll be able to see where that bit extra goes. The Foie and croquete (not like any croquete you will... more

hands down the least pretentious most amazing authentic innovative could not get enough! and reasonable to boot trobertthorogood@gmail.com more