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    Amelia Restaurant, Restaurant in San Sebastián
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    Amelia Restaurant

    Old Town, San Sebastián

    Restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain

    The Read

    Price

    $300–500per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Amelia Restaurant is the safer pick for a composed San Sebastián celebration than for a casual, price-led meal. Its central Zubieta Kalea location works well for date nights or business dinners, and booking difficulty is marked as easy, but diners who want a clearer Basque format or price signal should also compare Narru and iBAi by Paulo Airaudo.

    About Amelia Restaurant

    Amelia Restaurant is a San Sebastián venue. The dress code is smart casual, so it is best approached as a place where guests should dress neatly rather than as a casual drop-in stop.

    If you are comparing options before committing, consider checking other dining options such as Narru or iBAi by Paulo Airaudo alongside Amelia Restaurant.

    Choose it when the details fit your plan

    Amelia Restaurant makes the most sense for diners who are comfortable confirming the practical details directly before booking. The dress code points to a smart-casual visit.

    For a wider view while planning, readers building a San Sebastián itinerary should also check the San Sebastián restaurants guide for a broader short list.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Zubieta Kalea, 26, 20007 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa (main restaurant)
    Phone
    +34 843 931 111
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Contemporary and minimalist fine-dining room where an open kitchen and bar blur the line between chefs and guests, with a calm, focused atmosphere that highlights a long, seasonal tasting menu and views toward La Concha Bay.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ModernElegantIntimate

    Best For

    Date NightSpecial OccasionCelebration

    Experience

    Chefs CounterWaterfrontOpen Kitchen

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable Seafood

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Formal
    Meal Pacing
    Extended Experience
    Capacity
    Intimate
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    Tasting menu, Omakase, Counter dining
    Wine Program
    Deep wine list
    Drinks Focus
    Wine, Zero proof pairing
    Dietary
    Pescatarian friendly
    Opened
    2020
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Zubieta Kalea, 26, 20007 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa (main restaurant)
    Planning details

    Location

    Zubieta Kalea, 26, 20007 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa (main restaurant) · Directions

    +34 843 931 111

    Also consider

    Where to look if Amelia Restaurant is not the right fit

    Choose Narru if the priority is Basque, Traditional Cuisine at a stated €€€ level. Choose iBAi by Paulo Airaudo if the meal is meant to be the trip's bigger Basque splurge.

    Restaurant context

    How Amelia Restaurant compares in San Sebastián

    Against Narru, Amelia Restaurant is the more occasion-led choice, while Narru is easier to read in advance: Basque, Traditional Cuisine, and €€€. Pick Narru when value, format clarity, and a traditional Basque frame matter more than a dressed-up central dinner.

    iBAi by Paulo Airaudo is the clearer splurge comparison at €€€€ with a Basque label. Choose iBAi when the brief is a higher-spend destination meal. Choose Amelia Restaurant when availability and a polished setting are the stronger priorities.

    Sukaldean Aitor Santamaria sits in the contemporary €€€ lane, so it is the cleaner middle-ground choice for diners who want modern cooking with a visible price tier. Brasserie Mari Galant and La Perla Taberna Jatetxea read as lower-commitment alternatives when the night calls for flexibility rather than a formal celebration.

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    Comparison snapshot

    For a celebration dinner, Amelia Restaurant works when central location and a composed room matter. iBAi by Paulo Airaudo is the clearer high-spend Basque alternative, while Narru is stronger for diners who want traditional Basque positioning and a visible €€€ tier.

    Sukaldean Aitor Santamaria is the more legible contemporary €€€ option. Brasserie Mari Galant and La Perla Taberna Jatetxea are better cross-shops when the plan needs less formality and more flexibility.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are other options to compare with Amelia Restaurant?

    For comparison, consider Amelia Restaurant alongside options such as Sukaldean Aitor Santamaria, La Perla Taberna Jatetxea, Narru, iBAi by Paulo Airaudo, and Brasserie Mari Galant.