Restaurante Itzuli - Iñigo Lavado

Restaurante Itzuli - Iñigo Lavado presents a renewed interpretation of traditional Basque cooking in a quiet setting on Monte Igueldo. Located at Hotel Luze San Sebastián, the restaurant sits above the city at Gudamendi Bidea, surrounded by the natural setting of the hill and the broad horizon towards the sea.

The cooking follows a thoughtful, time-conscious approach rooted in Basque culinary traditions. Recipes and techniques are connected with family memories, local character and the dining culture of Donostia. The result is a restaurant shaped by continuity, with familiar references given a more current expression rather than treated as a fixed historical style.

Itzuli places equal attention on the food and the atmosphere around it. The dining spaces are designed with an elegant, restrained character, combining contemporary comfort with details inspired by San Sebastián and its memories. The setting suits meals where conversation, a measured pace and attention to the table matter as much as the menu.

The restaurant forms part of a wider hotel experience focused on rest, surroundings and enjoyment of the senses. Its position on Monte Igueldo gives the meal a different rhythm from the centre of the city, while keeping the restaurant within San Sebastián. The combination makes Itzuli a suitable choice for diners looking for Basque cuisine in a calm, carefully arranged setting.

The restaurant also accommodates private gatherings through the Luis Irizar private dining room. The room combines privacy, comfort and a more formal setting for groups, making it appropriate for occasions that call for a shared meal away from the main dining area. Itzuli therefore works for both intimate visits and planned group occasions, with the setting and service arranged around the character of each gathering.

Its identity rests on the connection between food, family history, place and memory. Traditional Basque references remain central, while the presentation and surroundings give the experience a contemporary direction. For diners interested in regional cooking with a personal, reflective character, Itzuli offers a considered address on the slopes of Monte Igueldo.