Little more upmarket than most. Lovely a la carte menu. Lovely hosts.

Disappointing restaurant, from the service, to the food and atmosphere. Service was poor (the lady serving us was doing her job reluctantly and didn’t dare to smile once), the food was boring (hospital-like vegetables) and the atmosphere was uncharmingly old-school (imagine 70s songs on repeat in a basement with naval interiors). Definitely felt like a rip-off.

(Translated by Google) Everything perfect and spectacular, great service and great cuisine. Without a doubt, the best value for money in SanSebastian. I was a week ago with my daughter, and we are already looking forward to returning to San Sebastian only to return to dinner at Juanito Kojua. (Original) Todo perfecto y espectacular, un gran servicio y una gran cocina. Sin duda, la mejor relación calidad-precio de SanSebastian. Estuve hace una semana con mi hija, y ya estamos deseando volver a San Sebastian sólo para volver a cenar en Juanito Kojua.

We had the best meal and experience at this restaurant. Everything on the tasting menu was delicious and we couldn’t wait for the next plate to show up. The wine was delicious, the meal was wonderful, and the service was great. We were a party of 6 and not one of us had anywhere near the negative experiences posted by other reviewers. We enjoyed a 3 hour lunch and a relaxing pace. The fist course “fish cheek”is a local delicacy, perfectly prepared and not to be missed. The rest of the items were equally as delicious and unique. The dessert plate was generous and stood on its own (FYI Basque cheesecake is also unique and known for its caramelized burnt-colored top...but the flavor is creamy and wonderful) The full tasting menu gets you a perfect basque cuisine experience and well worth your time

Best paella with king lobster 🦞..I will come back again..

The four of us enjoyed our dining experience at Juanito Kojua very much. This is old-school, very traditional Basque cuisine. Service was excellent but understated, stoic women who undoubtedly have been at the restaurant for years. We saw some smiles poking through the seriousness as the night progressed. I thought they were wonderful. We all ordered off a fixed price menu. The lamb cutlets were very good as was the tuna and tomato salad. And the Basque cheesecake for dessert was delicious and must be tried. Great wines. Fantastic bread — the best on the trip. We were glad out last dinner in San Sebastian was here.

Was so looking forward to our meal here, accompanied by a Spanish friend who lives locally. Sadly we were all disappointed. For the price the 3 course 'seasonal' menu was average at best. When paying the bill, the waitress openly complained when we wanted to pay a split bill with our credit cards and we left feeling that we were just a nuisance.

(Translated by Google) A restaurant "of the past", that is, one that offers an extensive menu and excellent quality. A careful and trustworthy service. The "txangurro a la donostiarra" one of their delicatessen. The price is not abusive but the quality and good work of its chefs must be paid. (Original) Un restaurante “de los de antes”,es decir,de los que ofrecen una carta extensa y de excelente calidad . Un servicio esmerado y de total confianza . El “txangurro a la donostiarra”una de sus delicatessen . El precio no es abusivo pero la calidad y el buen hacer de sus chefs hay que pagarlo .

Local restaurant with fresh ingredients and good food. Service was a bit slow and can be improved.

(Translated by Google) One of the restaurants that I like the most whenever I come to Donosti (Original) Uno de los restaurantes que más me gusta siempre que vengo a donosti

Fine dining at the oldest restaurant in San Sebastian. We got told it has been opened for 70 years. The service and atmosphere is A* and food is not too expensive. My favourite dishes: -Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. The day premium ham descended in front of us. I have to admit, our waiter was explaining to us how rare this Jamón was but all I could think about is how I am going to eat it! -Lobster Paella It's just so beautiful, this is a 3 person amount, costs €30pp. I did find the whole dish to be too rich, I prefer the paella to have all sorts of seafood but they just had lobster in it. There were 5 of us, i dont think we could've had one portion each due to the richness but it was a worthwhile experience. There was still a portion left over at the end and I found myself picking at it with my spoon slowly 😄 They have a shellfish tank as you enter the restaurant so all the shellfish you have at the restaurant is fresh

(Translated by Google) Very good place and very good food. (Original) Muy buen sitio y muy buena comida.

(Translated by Google) Great food. Good deal. On the ground floor there is no coverage. Clean toilets. Very nice workers. (Original) Buenísima comida. Buen trato. En la planta baja no hay cobertura. Los baños limpios. Los trabajadores muy majos.

(Translated by Google) It is traditional food is a quite pleasant experience the ingredients are quite good, price quality is fine (Original) Es comida tradicional es una experiencia bastante agradable los ingredientes son bastantes buenos ,precio calidad esta bien

(Translated by Google) Gourmet restaurant in a nice setting and cheaper than in France. The tasting menu for the whole table at 55 € very good but you are in Spain so the desserts are a little disappointing. Nice Spanish wine list and everything is translated into French. We can come without reservation at this time because it is the low season but suddenly do not arrive too late (after 3pm) because we were served on the run. (Original) Restaurant gastronomique dans un joli cadre et moins cher qu en France. Le menu dégustation pour toute la table à 55 € très bien mais vous êtes en Espagne donc les desserts sont un peu décevants. Belle carte de vins espagnols et tout est traduit en français. On peut venir sans réservation en ce moment car c est la basse saison mais du coup ne pas arriver trop tard ( après 15h) car on nous a servies au pas de course.

(Translated by Google) They threw me out of the dining room because there were 5 minutes left to open. (Original) Me echaron fuera del comedor porque faltaban 5 minutos para abrir.

(Translated by Google) Very professional attention, excellent food. I recommend it. They make you feel very good. (Original) Atención muy profesional, la comida excelente. Lo recomiendo. Te hacen sentir muy bien.

Had fish, king crab dish, and an app. Every entry was so salty and rich - my tongue felt raw after the meal. Strongly do not recommend.

Great food and friendly service. We liked the fish and the white wine. Old fashioned home-like atmosphere. If you want to try many dishes, there is a degustation menu for 48€.

Very good kitchen. Many Basques dishes. Service is perfect.

Traditional place, great fish products but also good steak. Great service and old times atmosphere. You can try here the famous vasque cheesecake.

So very delicious. And perfect service. I was dining alone and I was sat in view of the kitchen. The kitchen is very professional. I enjoyed watching them work. The service was wonderful and I was pleased to find a server who spoke English. I got the tasting menu and a couple of glasses of Albariño upon suggestion. It was marvelous. I now need a siesta.

Just an average restaurant add to compare it to anything in Nova Scotia it would be 100% better food

(Translated by Google) Excellent we ate great (Original) Excelente comimos genial

I would safely say this is the worst restaurant I’ve been to. The food is very poor, the ambience is dull and the prices are very high. I don’t recommend dining here. Definitely avoid.

Thoroughly disappointed with our evening meal here. It was all very bland and mostly soggy. Avoid this place

Bit oldschool, and very fast food delivery, bit great if you are on your own and looking for a quick but great tasting meal They speak French and English well and take the time to explain the menu if you don't understand it. Payed 38 euro's for a 3 course meal with great seafood, looks more expensive than it is and the food quality was great for the price that I payed.

Avoid like the plague. This place is super Mega overrated and they display the michelin guide pictures to mislead you that they're actually rated and have stars. Which they definitely do not. If you're looking for a trite northern Spanish continental meal served by rather surly ancient waitresses, you've come to the right place. And by the way it aint real cheap

It took michelin one star for2019, 2020, 2021.For the basque territory is good and clean , the best maybe in town but for the real global standards is very poor.The basque hasn't good cooking it's a tourist mythology that they have gastronomy. Don't wait to find the Italian ot Greek service and gastronomy.

Great Restaurant, but i do not believe it is Michelin standard.

Really excellent in every way. A culinary sanctuary in the heart of the busy part of the old town. Service with a smile.

Sea food is so delicious and fresh. A good culinary experience to have when you are in San Sebastián.

Superb quality and cooking. Service friendly and helpful

The menu degustacion was fantastic and they were great at accommodations for celiacs, dairy free and also a shellfish allergy.

Went here with a group of 14. Our server was very organized. Had our orders down to a T. Food came as quickly as possible. My order was their monkfish and grilled prawns. I didn't particularly like the red sauce, which they called americaine sauce 😏all in all it was a great dining experience. They had prepared a desert with a candle for my birthday, which our group surprised me with🥰🥰🤗 I'd definitely go there again!! After all it's been a Michelin star resto for a good number of years!! 👏👏👏

Was incredibly disappointed with this meal. Felt like such a waste of money and we disliked it so much we didn’t bother ordering a dessert if the starter and main was anything to go by. The crab and asparagus starter wasn’t nice. Asparagus was very overcooked and the plate was watery. My clam and rice main was soaking in oil so I couldn’t finish it. My other half didn’t finish his fish and potatoes. I was told you couldn’t have a bad meal in San Sebastián but I guess you can.

Like others have written, not sure how this place has a Michelin star based on dinner experience last night. Both my wife and I went for the seasonal menu instead of the tasting menu. The food was simply underwhelming and flawed when compared to other Michelin star restaurants we’ve been to. The asparagus with crab had shell pieces in it. The rice with clams was too salty. The monkfish/prawn skewer was dry and bland. The only decent part of the meal was the dessert (cheesecake and profiteroles).

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, very good service and a formidable menu and first-class products (Original) Excelente servicio,muy buena atención y formidable carta y productos de primera

Cited as being the oldest restaurant in the old area of San Sebastian, upon entering there's definitely an old-world vibe that you feel at classically high end restaurants. Me and a friend opted for the chateaubriand cut of txuleta as our lunch options, although a small aquarium filled with some of the largest crabs and lobsters we'd seen was also tempting. The steaks arrived perfectly cooked, with a charred exterior, but rare on the inside. The chateaubriand isn't my optimal cut of steak, but the meat was obviously of high quality. What really made the dish stand out were the sides, with a rich foie gras basque peppers and umami-rich mushrooms all adding a variety of textures and tastes. It was the first meal I had in San Sebastian, and an amazing inroad into the unique and gastronomic food scene that pervades the city.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular tasting menu, highly recommended (Original) Menú degustación espectacular, muy recomendable

(Translated by Google) Awesome. The nape of hake makes you cry. (Original) Impresionante. El cogote de merluza hace que se te salten las lágrimas.

(Translated by Google) Good food, but a bit of a cheek ... I ask for a menu and they charge me separately for the dishes. (Original) Buena comida,pero un poco de jeta... pido menú y me cobran losplatos por separado.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and traditional tavern. Great for lunch / dinner. (Original) Un bonic i tradicional taverna. Fantastic per dinar/sopar.

(Translated by Google) Good traditional Basque food and excellent service. (Original) Buena comida tradicional vasca y excelente atención.

(Translated by Google) Everything is delicious (Original) Todo está riquisimo

(Translated by Google) Exceptional quality and service !! (Original) Excepcional calidad y servicio!!

(Translated by Google) The menu is too expensive for what they put (Original) Demasiado caro el menú para lo que ponen

(Translated by Google) Worth. A classic from Donosti. Great value for money. And an unbeatable service. Recommendable. (Original) Merece la pena. Un clásico de Donosti. Estupenda relación calidad-precio. Y un servicio inmejorable. Recomendable.

(Translated by Google) Excellent bream !!!! (Original) Excelente besugo !!!!

(Translated by Google) Menu at 29 € impeccable value for money Dish not filling just enough Good products Medium bread (Original) Menu à 29€ rapport qualité prix impeccable Plat pas copieux juste ce qu'il faut Bons produits Pain moyen

(Translated by Google) Good food and good product The waitress a bit intrusive, but okay (Original) Buena comida y buen producto La camarera un tanto indiscreta, pero bien

(Translated by Google) Loss of money, I was forced to pay for bread that I had not eaten with the excuse of the coronavirus, I felt like I was in the canteen, 66 euros for frozen food, restaurant to be avoided (Original) Perte d'argent, on m'a obligé à payer du pain que je n'avais pas consommé avec comme excuse le coronavirus , j'avais l'impression d'être à la cantine, 66euros pour du surgelé, restaurant à fuir

It was quite expensive experience for us, but it totally worth every cent spent! We took 3 menu's (with different meals, about 36e each) and a single degustation menu (58e if I'm not mistaken), and we shared them to taste every meal we all had. That was extremely rare case for me, but I (as well as others with me) liked almost everything, if not all! Properly prepared delicios food! I'd like to thank everyone involved there for the great supper!

(Translated by Google) Well, simply (Original) Bien simplemente

(Translated by Google) When Carmen and I went on the honeymoon in 1973, a fisherman who sewed his nets on the dock accosted me that restaurant. His comment was ... it's not cheap but you will eat the best. At 47 years of the first trip to San Sebastian, I looked for that restaurant and I found it. We ate Sunday ... still expensive ... But you still eat the best. Just like so many years ago. Pay attention the quality is priceless. You pay what it is worth. The service a 10 and the kitchen another 10. Whoever says ... it's expensive has no idea. If we return to Donosti ... JUANITO KOJUA staff ..... we will see each other again. (Original) Cuando hicimos el viaje de novios Carmen y yo año 1973 un pescador que en el muelle cosia su redes me acosejo ese restaurante. Su comentario fue..no es barato pero comeras lo mejor. A los 47 años del primer viaje a san sebastian busque ese resturante y lo encontre . Comimos el domingo ... sigue siendo caro... Pero sigues comiendo lo mejor. Igual que hace tantos años. Atentos la calidad no tiene precio. Pagas lo que vale .el servicio un 10 y la cocina otro 10. El que dice ..es caro no tiene idea. Si volvemos a Donosti ...personal de JUANITO KOJUA .....nos volveremos a ver.

(Translated by Google) A little disappointed in our experience at this Michelin star restaurant. We ordered 3 menus and the food was tasteless, both the starter and the main course. However, the cheesecake was delicious. As for the service, let's say that the waitresses served without enthusiasm or energy. In my opinion, if it is promoted as a haute cuisine restaurant, there should be a more dynamic and professional service. By professional, I mean being more attentive to customers, knowing how to serve wine and placing cutlery and plates more delicately. Unfortunately, it was not. In short, we will not repeat. I hope that these comments can help you improve the quality of your service. (Original) Un poco decepcionados con nuestra experiencia en este restaurante con estrella Michelin. Pedímos 3 menús y la comida estaba sin sabor, tanto los entrantes como el plato principal. Sin embargo, la tarta de queso sí que estuvo rica. En cuanto al servicio, digamos que las camareras atendían sin ganas ni energía. A mi parecer, si se promueve como un restaurante de alta cocina debería haber un servicio más dinámico y profesional. A profesional me refiero a estar más atentos a los clientes, a saber cómo servir el vino y a colocar los cubiertos y platos con más delicadeza. Lastimosamente, no fue así. En fín, no repetiremos. Espero que estos comentarios les pueda servir para mejorar la calidad de su servicio.

(Translated by Google) Great welcome. Extra dishes (Original) Accueil super. Plats extra

(Translated by Google) Food with tradition. Top quality. Despite the high price, it is worth it (Original) Comida con tradicion. Una calidad de primera. A pesar del precio que es alto merece la pena

(Translated by Google) Restaurant to sit and enjoy. Generous and very rich dishes (Original) Restaurante para sentarse y disfrutar. Platos generosos y muy ricos

It’s ok. Definitely not Michelin star quality. Starters were watery but main was ok.

(Translated by Google) Restaurants and their quality are marked by the proof of what they give and not what they offer. That said, what we ate perfect. Well prepared, just right and abundant enough to be satiated. It is paid, but sometimes in some places, it is not enough. recommendable (Original) Los restaurantes y su calidad estan marcados por la prueba de lo que dan y no de lo que ofertan. Dicho esto, lo que comimos perfecto . Bien preparado, en su punto y lo suficientemente abundante para salir saciado. Se paga, pero a veces en algunos stios , no es suficiente. Recomendable

(Translated by Google) Excellent food, calm atmosphere (Original) Comida excelente, ambiente tranquilo

(Translated by Google) A classic. The best expression of San Sebastian cuisine ever. Top quality products cooked as tradition dictates. We ate, among other things txangurro and kokotxas al pilpil, they were delicious. Just perfect. Very good wines, a pleasant and comfortable place and exemplary service. A classic place that does not change because it does not need it. (Original) Un clásico. La mejor expresión de la cocina donostiarra de siempre. Productos de primerísima calidad guisados como manda la tradición. Comimos, entre otras cosas txangurro y kokotxas al pilpil, estaban deliciosas. Simplemente perfecto. Muy buenos vinos , un local agradable y cómodo y un servicio ejemplar. Un local clásico que no cambia porque no le hace falta.

(Translated by Google) Attention 10, fresh dishes and great quality. Would return (Original) Atención 10, platos frescos y gran calidad. Volvería

(Translated by Google) Very good food and very well attended. (Original) Comida muy buena y muy bien atendidos.

It was a delicious experience!