Akelarre Restaurant | Pedro Subijana

Akelarre Restaurant occupies a hillside setting on Monte Igeldo, overlooking the Cantabrian Sea in San Sebastián. The restaurant forms part of a wider hospitality destination that combines gastronomy, hotel accommodation and wellness, creating a setting suited to a carefully planned dining occasion or a longer stay.

The culinary style is contemporary and avant-garde, with the experience centred on creative gastronomy rather than a casual meal. The atmosphere is refined and considered, while the sea-facing location gives the restaurant a strong sense of place. The setting works particularly well for special occasions, food-focused visits and diners interested in an extended gastronomic experience.

Akelarre also includes Espazio Oteiza, a separate bar-restaurant concept with broad terraces, a cocktail bar and its own menu. This provides a more informal alternative within the same destination, with options that include snacks and drinks as well as a distinct dining format. The separate spaces allow the venue to accommodate different styles of visit, from a full restaurant experience to a shorter stop for cocktails or light food.

The hotel adds another layer to the destination, with several room categories designed around the surrounding landscape and sea horizon. A stay can therefore be paired with a restaurant reservation, while the wellness facilities support a slower visit. The overall character is polished, design-conscious and focused on combining food, setting and hospitality in one place.

Located at Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea 56, the restaurant sits away from central San Sebastián and is best approached as a destination in its own right. The hillside position, terraces and connection to the hotel make it suitable for occasions where the surroundings matter as much as the meal. Reservations are available through the venue, and the restaurant and hotel maintain separate contact details for planning each part of a visit.