Restaurante El Serbal

Fine dining restaurant · Cueto

Restaurante El Serbal

Fine dining restaurant · Cueto

Av. Manuel García Lago, 1E, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Highlights

Upscale tasting menus, wine pairings, fresh fish, beef

Av. Manuel García Lago, 1E, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain Get directions

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"If a dining experience with picture-postcard views of the sea appeals to you, head to Sardinero beach where, on the first floor of the building known as Cormorán, you’ll find El Serbal. You’ll fall for all its culinary charms thanks to its honest approach and its roots in Cantabrian cooking, which is showcased here by an updated take on traditional cuisine that meets one of its key tenets: “to ensure that guests are happy and will want to return”. The à la carte, which is well complemented by three menus (Gastronomic, Tasting and a special Dom Perignon Moët Chandon option), champions the Cantabrian Sea’s superb fish that it buys daily at auction, hence the recital of available options at your table (on our latest visit we particularly enjoyed the mackerel with parsnip and salmis) and a desire to give greater visibility to native ingredients, with a special focus on mouthwatering meat from the Tudanca breed of cattle. On the ground floor you’ll find a more informal bistro-style space called Querida Mar." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/cantabria/santander/restaurant/el-serbal-1197026

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Serge AS

Google

What an amazing experience from beginning to end. Every element of every dish was well thought out and perfectly executed. The service was also fantastic with the staff being so attentive and knowledgeable. The view of the sea facing the restaurant was the icing on the cake. Thank you for a lovely afternoon. This restaurant must be on everyone's must-visit list on the area.

Roman Efimov

Google

Overall, it wasn’t an outstanding dining experience - the food felt fairly basic. While some parts of the set menu stood out with great flavors, most dishes were quite ordinary. The tasting menu is generous though, so you won’t leave hungry. The location is excellent and the service was great.

Lina Seputyte

Google

Stunning , innovative , delish. Our waiter was great super friendly and very positive. As Michelin star restaurant tasting menu priced very well.

Monica Arellano

Google

The restaurant’s location/view are stunning!! Presentation and service on spot. However, we were not too impressed with the food. We thought it was good but it was not Wow. The previous day we had gone to Casona del Judio (also 1 Michellin star) and we were so impressed by the entire experience so we had very high expectations. The food was not bad and some of the dishes were really good but some were not. When you choose your bread, get the corn, it’s delicious.

RJ K

Google

El Serbal combines Cantabrian cuisine with a modern twist. The tasting menu is a delight, featuring fresh produce and thoughtful presentation. The service is highly professional, and the sea views from the dining room are spectacular. It is ideal for a special occasion.

James Farrell

Google

A first class experience. It was a quiet evening on the day we came, there were only two other tables in use. The staff were so friendly and very professional. Our waitress spoke perfect English. This restaurant absolutely deserves its Michelin star, I could not fault anything. The tasting menu is reasonably priced for what you receive and each dish was immaculate. My favourite was definitely the gyozas, simply stunning. The petit fours at the end were so memorable also. The red jelly-like petit four had a strong aroma that was so captivating, I also really enjoyed how they made use of the tree table decoration to apply the appetisers and petit fours. The bread tray is impressive and a wide variety of breads are available, as well as two complimentary types of olive oil. Upon being seated, we were also offered a complimentary glass of wine on the house, which we thought was an excellent touch. My only complaint was how silent the restaurant was, I think there is a balance to be made, I felt I could hear a pin drop and that was unsettling. I would absolutely dine at El Serbal again, to date, it has been the best Michelin restaurant I have been to.

Brian C

Google

Amazing food. Must have the wine pairing with the food because it truly elevates the experience. The pork and the tomato dishes were mind blowing.

Sara Secall

Google

One Michelin star restaurant overlooking the Sardinero beach. We had a family and friends celebration. Great and wonderfully prepared 7 course meal with mostly fish and seafood, locally sourced. Excellent views, tranquil. Many guests brought their quiet dogs...