Casa Urola
Basque restaurant · San Sebastian ·
Seafood, char-grilled meat, seasonal pintxos & exceptional vegetables
Seafood, char-grilled meat, seasonal pintxos & exceptional vegetables
"Even though Basque Country has some of Spain’s most delicious vegetables, it can be surprisingly difficult to find them prepared simply when out to eat. Casa Urola manages to balance incredible grilled seafood and meat with the most exceptional vegetable dishes in the city. You’ll eat things like confit ruby-red piquillos, grilled white asparagus, and baby teardrop peas that crunch like caviar. The whole place is a family affair, as the restaurant is owned by a husband-and-wife duo. Go for dinner in the upstairs dining room and order literally anything that’s in season—you won’t be disappointed." - marti buckley
"Even though Basque Country has some of Spain’s most delicious vegetables, it can be surprisingly difficult to find them prepared simply when out to eat. Casa Urola manages to balance incredible grilled seafood and meat with the most exceptional vegetable dishes in the city. You’ll eat things like confit ruby-red piquillos, grilled white asparagus, and baby teardrop peas that crunch like caviar. The whole place is a family affair, as the restaurant is owned by a husband-and-wife duo. Go for dinner in the upstairs dining room and order literally anything that’s in season—you won’t be disappointed." - Marti Buckley
"Located in a pedestrian street in the city’s old quarter with plenty of competition and popular with tourists, Casa Urola features a lively pintxos bar leading to a stylish dining room on the first floor. Chef Pablo Loureiro champions the “renewed” tradition of Basque cuisine via impressive market-inspired daily suggestions, some seafood options, as well as fish and meat cooked on the grill. Make sure you try the grilled black monkfish!" - Michelin Inspector
"I loved the scallop in ajoblanco cream topped with coffee vinaigrette, fried seaweed, and sesame seeds at Casa Urola in San Sebastian." - Eater Staff
"Elegant, Homey Basque Cuisine It's well-known around town that Casa Urola uses some of the best raw materials: fish, vegetables, ham, you name it. In its quiet, elegant dining room, you will find quintessential Basque locals (and the occasional well-informed tourist). The arroz con almejas is a must-order, as well as any seasonal vegetables that make the ever-changing menu."
