Restaurante Zelai Txiki

Mediterranean restaurant · San Sebastian

Restaurante Zelai Txiki

Mediterranean restaurant · San Sebastian

5

Rodil kalea, 79, 20013 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
Restaurante Zelai Txiki by Google
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Highlights

Zelai Txiki offers elegant takes on classic dishes and homemade charcuterie, all enjoyed from a stunning terrace with breathtaking city views.  

Featured in The Infatuation
Featured on Michelin

Rodil kalea, 79, 20013 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain Get directions

restaurantezelaitxiki.com
@zelai.txiki

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Rodil kalea, 79, 20013 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain Get directions

+1 943274622
restaurantezelaitxiki.com
@zelai.txiki
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$$$ · Menu

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@infatuation

"Zelai Txiki up in the hills above the Gros neighborhood is one of the city’s local favorites. They’ve been open for two decades and continue to improve—adding a wood-fired oven (where they bake their own bread), expanding the wine cellar, and starting their own garden. All of these upgrades are exactly the reason why locals keep coming back, but the creamy rice with clams, grilled wild turbot kissed with garlic and olive oil, and whole suckling pig Segovia-style doesn’t hurt, either. When making a reservation, ask for a seat on the terrace that overlooks the city." - Marti Buckley

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@infatuation

"Zelai Txiki up in the hills above the Gros neighborhood is one of the city’s top local favorites. They’ve been open for two decades and keep improving—they recently installed a wood-fired oven (where they bake their own bread), built out the wine cellar, and started their own garden. All of these upgrades are exactly the reason why locals keep coming back, but the creamy rice with clams, grilled wild turbot kissed with garlic and olive oil, and whole suckling pig Segovia-style doesn’t hurt, either. When making a reservation, ask for a seat on the terrace that overlooks the city." - marti buckley

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@michelinguide

"A superb location on the slopes of Mt Ulía, hence the impressive views from its panoramic terrace. The extensive, traditionally inspired à la carte has a strong focus on organic ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s own vegetable garden." - Michelin Inspector

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@afar

"Suckling Pig and Super Views One of my favorite sit-down dining experiences in the city, Zelai Txiki has a couple things going for it. One is a gigantic terrace that overlooks the entire city. On a summer evening there are only a few places I would rather be. Call ahead to try one of Zelai Txiki's specialties: whole suckling roasted pig or suckling lamb. These are roasted in a wood-burning oven and are an experience that shouldn't be missed."

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@afar

"Suckling Pig and Super Views One of my favorite sit-down dining experiences in the city, Zelai Txiki has a couple things going for it. One is a gigantic terrace that overlooks the entire city. On a summer evening there are only a few places I would rather be. Call ahead to try one of Zelai Txiki's specialties: whole suckling roasted pig or suckling lamb. These are roasted in a wood-burning oven and are an experience that shouldn't be missed."

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Iwona Niemczewska

Google
We visited these restaurants because of the green star. A restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a view, plus bread with a wonderfully crispy crust, but the quality of the dishes is simply too ordinary, without proper seasoning, without depth of flavor. We poured wine and water ourselves, so the service didn't help either. We were a bit surprised by this lack of good taste, because from the outside it looked like a professional kitchen. Maybe it was a bad day and someone forgot to try the dishes served, but this is not a place I can recommend.

Rutas Afa

Google
Great experience in this place. I came recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint us! Excellent tasting menu, the only contra at the very beginning they served dishes when we did not finish the previous ones. Then everything went smoothly. Very recommendable!

Annie “ACDC” Martin

Google
We had a special menu for our tour group. Peek under the table cloth and you might find a special carving. Wines were great. The lamb was amazing.

Jess Wright

Google
The food was consistently delicious. Honestly, from start to finish we loved every bite. Recommend coming here if you visit San Sebastián. The service was fantastic also.

Sean Moriarty

Google
My highest review! The food is out of this 🌎, as is the service. The location is perfect. And we met the chef. The croquettes may be the best in 🇪🇸. I would return for the rice. Dessert was also amazing!!

Al X

Google
I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. It is beautiful, and the view is spectacular. The menu and wine list were both excellent. I had the opportunity to dine at several Michelin rated restaurants while in the region, and Zelai Txiki was among the best. I would highly recommend visiting.

Raphaële Fernet Brochu

Google
We had a great time at Zai Txiki! The ambiance was very nice, and we had a view on the mountains. We took the tasting menu, and were disappointed. The first fish/seafood courses were delicious, but as the plates kept coming, the complexity and flavour of the dishes decreased. Overall, a fun experience, but not high gastronomy.

Patrick Gahan

Google
Dined here on a Monday for lunch (2x people). After the highs of some superb culinery experiences in Donostia over the weekend, this place was a big disappointment. We were seated on a patio area which was away from the primary terrace and main part of the restaurant, and so largely forgotten or ignored. We ordered the tasting menu. Food average. Service completely indifferent - at one point a waitress brought the Turbot course and virtually threw the plates on our table simply saying "fish". In the end we lost the will to stay and left after the meat course. I think the restaurant couldn't care less! Avoid if you are a non-local.

Iwona Niemczewska

Google
We visited these restaurants because of the green star. A restaurant with a beautiful terrace and a view, plus bread with a wonderfully crispy crust, but the quality of the dishes is simply too ordinary, without proper seasoning, without depth of flavor. We poured wine and water ourselves, so the service didn't help either. We were a bit surprised by this lack of good taste, because from the outside it looked like a professional kitchen. Maybe it was a bad day and someone forgot to try the dishes served, but this is not a place I can recommend.

Rutas Afa

Google
Great experience in this place. I came recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint us! Excellent tasting menu, the only contra at the very beginning they served dishes when we did not finish the previous ones. Then everything went smoothly. Very recommendable!

Annie “ACDC” Martin

Google
We had a special menu for our tour group. Peek under the table cloth and you might find a special carving. Wines were great. The lamb was amazing.

Jess Wright

Google
The food was consistently delicious. Honestly, from start to finish we loved every bite. Recommend coming here if you visit San Sebastián. The service was fantastic also.

Sean Moriarty

Google
My highest review! The food is out of this 🌎, as is the service. The location is perfect. And we met the chef. The croquettes may be the best in 🇪🇸. I would return for the rice. Dessert was also amazing!!

Al X

Google
I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. It is beautiful, and the view is spectacular. The menu and wine list were both excellent. I had the opportunity to dine at several Michelin rated restaurants while in the region, and Zelai Txiki was among the best. I would highly recommend visiting.

Raphaële Fernet Brochu

Google
We had a great time at Zai Txiki! The ambiance was very nice, and we had a view on the mountains. We took the tasting menu, and were disappointed. The first fish/seafood courses were delicious, but as the plates kept coming, the complexity and flavour of the dishes decreased. Overall, a fun experience, but not high gastronomy.

Patrick Gahan

Google
Dined here on a Monday for lunch (2x people). After the highs of some superb culinery experiences in Donostia over the weekend, this place was a big disappointment. We were seated on a patio area which was away from the primary terrace and main part of the restaurant, and so largely forgotten or ignored. We ordered the tasting menu. Food average. Service completely indifferent - at one point a waitress brought the Turbot course and virtually threw the plates on our table simply saying "fish". In the end we lost the will to stay and left after the meat course. I think the restaurant couldn't care less! Avoid if you are a non-local.

Brski B.

Yelp
Zelai Txiki was the 'fanciest' of the restaurants we visited, but also the most disappointing. The amuse bouche was a dull mushroom velouté that required salt, though the crispy (deep fried, wrapped in something like wonton skin) boletus/porcini was delicious. Most of the food needed a little bit of salt, which someone at my table requested. We tried a type of foie ravioli with shaved black truffle. The scent of truffle was weak and the taste quite dull. The large red prawn on a bed of creamy rice (risotto) was fine. The fish soup, like most of the food here, was pretty to look at, but it had a thudding 'fish' punch rather than tasting 'of the sea.' (I understand this sounds like an unsophisticated opinion, but the flavor just didn't appeal to a party that enjoys bouillabaisse very much.) Well-prepared lamb chops tasted well prepared. The suckling pig was chopped and stuffed and rolled in its own skin, presented as a thick cylinder approximately 4 inches long. The skin reminded me of crispy chicken skin, and it was the best pig skin I ever tried. The pork was excellent but other than the preparation required to present it, it was not exciting to eat. The roasted pigeon was allegedly good, but it also went unfinished. The 'artisan bread' baked onsite was shockingly mediocre. The French fries were floppy and lukewarm. The desserts - a strawberry shortcake and a reimagined 'French toast' - were both good. Service, excellent. Ambiance, also excellent.

Kam A.

Yelp
My wife and I just arrived in San Sebastián and wanted some good seafood near our hotel. I looked on yelp and found this jem very close to our hotel. The food was wonderful and the staff was very attentive. While they recommend making reservations, we were lucky and had an open table ready for us. I knew I liked this place when they told us up front to look at the desert menu since some of their popular dishes require some additional prep. We had the seafood soup, rice and clams soup and the Rape a la parrilla. We had a nice local white wine with dinner which was less than 30 Euros! For desert we had the apple crisp with ice cream. My only complaint was the hill we had to climb since we walked up from our hotel.

Greg G.

Yelp
Incredible food and service, try the traditional basque dishes, truly a unique and superior culinary experience. Also, the service was impeccable, next level with a positive vibe with a tremendous attention towards delivering an awesome dining experience.

Christina G.

Yelp
Fabulous food and attention to every detail on every level of service. Going back tonight.

Judy B.

Yelp
The concierge at our hotel recommended this place and it exceeded our expectations in every way. The food was incredible, the service impeccable. And our waiter had the best smile!

Jeff P.

Yelp
I am surprised and delighted to be writing the first yelp review of this excellent restaurant. Zelai Txiki stands out for its superb cuisine and ambience in a city that claims more Michelin stars than any other place on Earth. Service was attentive and very capable. We dined outside on a terrace overlooking the city. My spouse and I started with a full order of the house foie served brilliantly with a cinnamon toast - a creative and perfect combination. We continued with dividing a full order of lobster salad, which was delicious and refreshing. The main course was baby lamb roasted to perfection in a wood fired oven and served with potatoes and a green salad - all superb. Dessert was a chocolate pot paired unforgettably with a sensational passion fruit sorbet. We selected a Rioja recommended by the maitre d for this amazing dinner. This 24 € bottle of wine may be the best wine value I've ever had in a restaurant. Throughout the evening, the word I heard most often from other guests was "perfect" and that's how I would describe our experience. Without doubt, our dinner at Zelai Txiki was the culinary highlight of our visit to Spain, which included very fine dining at leading restaurants in Barcelona, Madrid and elsewhere in San Sebastián.