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ALAI

Bar

👍👍 There is nothing like the Alay. Its owners, their sympathy and the taste with which they have set up their bar and terrace. Those little tables with plants everywhere... and their pintxos... the tortilla one is a deadly sin, the cheese one with anchovies and homemade homemade pepper jam... and ever... People often mention pintxos, tortilla, terrace, potato, omelette, good,


Address

Catalina de Erauso Kalea, 9, 20010 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Contact

+34 943 46 62 81

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (59 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pintxos (15) tortilla (11) terrace (8) potato (6) omelette (6) good (6)
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  • 5/5 Carlos G. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is nothing like the Alay. Its owners, their sympathy and the taste with which they have set up their bar and terrace. Those little tables with plants everywhere... and their pintxos... the tortilla one is a deadly sin, the cheese one with anchovies and homemade homemade pepper jam... and everything else. A great plan to go to Alay. Recommendation: the potato omelette comes out freshly made around 10:30 and then they usually bring out another one around one... pffffff that's how you have to try it... to die for. (Original) No hay nada como el Alay. Sus dueños, su simpatía y el gusto con el que tienen puesto su bar y su terraza. Esas mesillas con plantas por todas partes.... y sus pintxos.... el de tortilla es un pecado capital, el de queso con antxoa y mermelada de pimiento casera casera casera...y todo lo demás. Un planazo ir al Alay. Recomendación: la tortilla de patata sale recién hecha sobre las 10:30 y luego suelen sacar otra hacia a la una.... pffffff así es como hay que probarla... pa' morirse.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 David 1 year ago on Google • 72 reviews
    Small bar, with good pinchos, close and pleasant service. To get a but. Many times they run out of potato omelette and you have to wait an average of 15-25 minutes if you want to eat the skewer there. As a tip, be a little more forward-thinking so that this situation, which usually happens, does not happen. 100% recommended place
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caterina A. 5 years ago on Google • 15 reviews
    The most delicious pintxos bar with the best tortilla de patata to exist. Everyone must go visit this precious gem in town.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joaquin Benito M. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    One of the best Tortillas in the city
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris B. 1 year ago on Google • 88 reviews
    We stayed at an apartment for a week half a block from this place but only stumbled upon it on our last evening. We drank good wine and had wonderful tortilla whilst sitting surrounded by the locals feeding the sparrows. Great evening, lovely people, lovely owner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 carlos s. 1 year ago on Google • 188 reviews
    The tortilla is very good, the coffee not so much, to which I add the fact that I cannot pay by card, makes me not give it 5 stars.

  • 5/5 peru j. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Far from the hustle and bustle of San Sebastián, in this little tavern you will not find palillos, nor numbered pintxos, nor guiris eclipsed by the fame of the pintxos of San Sebastián. Instead you can opt for a variety of pintxos and casseroles made with love. Sometimes stews like tripe or stew. The potato omelette, the scrambled eggs with anchovies, the mushrooms and more things are triumphant, served with exquisite kindness. Hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The best of Donosti.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natalia K. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very delicious pintxos and a nice place (Original) Pintxos muy deliciosos y un lugar bonito
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Salva d. 10 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    A charming place, with a very pleasant terrace. Conchi serves us very kindly and cooks very tasty homemade food.

  • 5/5 Ekaterina 3 months ago on Google • 25 reviews New
    I found this bar quite by accident, passed by and noticed the cozy terrace with plants and beautiful chairs, tables with tablecloths and flowers. The pinchos look great and fresh. Sopa de ajo I'm in love🔥🔥🔥 Nice price, unlike the city center. Now I'm your fan, I'll definitely come back again!

  • 5/5 Lucid D. 4 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The most beautiful terrace bar, pintxos, home made muffins and café in Donosti, surrounded by potted flowers, plants, and little sparrows (gorriones). The food here is a delicacy. Even the coffee is exquisite.

  • 4/5 iñaki G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Modest bar with a bar full of easily recognizable repertoire pintxos: gildas, battered anchovies, cod in different shapes, not to be missed is the one with onion with cheese and quail egg, sublime. (Original) Modesto bar con una barra llena de pintxos de repertorio fácilmente reconocibles: gildas, anchoas rebozadas, bacalao en distintas formas, para no perderse la de encebollado con queso y huevo de codorniz, sublime.

  • 5/5 imanol v. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The bar is good and has very good pintxos. The tortilla pintxo is delicious. Nice place, with a beautiful terrace. (Original) El bar está bien y tiene pintxos muy buenos. El pintxo de tortilla esta buenisimo. Sitio agradable, con una terraza preciosa.

  • 4/5 Jon J. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The potato omelette is simply delicious. The 5 stars when you put the portions a little more generous. (Original) La tortilla de patatas está sencillamente deliciosa. Las 5 estrellas cuando pongáis las raciones un poquito más generosas.

  • 5/5 Begonya P. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love this little bar with a beautiful outdoor terrace. The food is amazing! A magnificent bar with exceptional food and everything tastefully arranged. The best potato omelette, and the pintxos are delicious! Las albondigas (meat balls are to die for.) Worth the 20 minute walk from the center of Donosti. Kontxi and Alfonso are friendly, kind and make you feel wonderful inside or outside on the terrace. I highly recommend Alai Bar, located at: Catalina de Erauso 79 - Rear. An easy walk. (Original) I love this little bar with a beautiful outdoor terrace. The food is amazing! Un magnifico bar con comida excepcional y todo puesto con gusto. La mejor tortilla de patata, y los pintxos son rikisimos! Las albondigas (meat balls are to die for.) Worth the 20 minute walk from the center of Donosti. Kontxi and Alfonso are simpáticos, amables y te hacen sentir de maravilla dentro o fuera en la terraza. I highly recommend Alai Bar, located at: Catalina de Erauso 79 - Trasera. An easy walk.

  • 5/5 Nerea N. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The potato omelette is very good, as is the portion of mushrooms. (Original) Muy buena la tortilla de patata, así como la ración de champis.

  • 5/5 Vanessa Quiñonez V. 9 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    One of my favorite places to go to have vermouth and eat pintxos. You have to try the garlic soup they make!!


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery

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