Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre
Igeldo / Monte Igueldo, San Sebastián
Restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Espazio Oteiza is the more casual offshoot of three-Michelin-star Akelaŕe, offering à la carte Basque cooking with ocean views and the same technical precision as the main dining room. Guía Repsol 1 Sol recognized in 2026, it delivers refined plates without the ceremony or price tag of a full tasting menu. Book lunch for the best light and easier availability.
About Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre
Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre is a dining venue in San Sebastián. It keeps daily hours from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, and the dress code is smart casual.
Information about menu format, cuisine, prices, booking method, views, service style, and awards is not available. Travelers should avoid assuming it mirrors the main Akelaŕe experience. Treat it as its own San Sebastián venue and confirm current details directly before planning a meal around it.
The Room and the View
Room description, seat count, view, neighborhood, street address, or landmark location are not available beyond San Sebastián. Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre is open every day from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, and smart casual dress is listed.
What to Order and When to Book
Specific dishes, cuisine, menu structure, sourcing, portion size, and beverage information are not available. If you are deciding whether to go, check the current menu and reservation availability directly with the venue before committing.
The hours are daily from 12 PM to 10:30 PM. Booking channel, walk-in policy, price range, or service format are not available. For attire, the smart casual dress code applies.
How It Fits Into the San Sebastián Dining Landscape
Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre is one option among San Sebastián dining rooms, but its precise positioning by price, cuisine, service style, or accolades is not available. If you are comparing choices, consider confirming current details for Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre directly and then weighing it against alternatives such as Agorregi, Asador Portuetxe, and Rekondo based on your preferred style of meal.
Planning details
- Location
- Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
- Website
- akelarre.net/espazio-oteiza
- Phone
- +34 683 43 47 56
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, contemporary spaces with large windows and extensive terraces create an airy, coastal feel; one area is casual and relaxed for snacks and drinks, while the main dining room is more polished and intimate, especially at sunset over the sea.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- “Oteiza” hake in green sauce
- Rice with clams and seaweed
- Selection of cured meats: ox, Wagyu and Morucho
- 5 Jotas Ibérico ham
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Planning details
Location
Padre Orkolaga Ibilbidea, 56, 20008 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Akelaŕe, Basque Fine Dining, €€€€
- Itzuli, Notable alternative
- Asador Portuetxe, Asador - Steak, Asador - Steak
- Agorregi, Regional Cuisine, €€
- Rekondo, Asador, Basque, €€€
Restaurant context
Espazio Oteiza sits below the full tasting-menu experience at Akelaŕe in formality and price, but it shares the same kitchen and suppliers. If you want the technical precision of a three-star kitchen without the multi-hour commitment, this is the smarter booking. Agorregi offers a similar à la carte format at a lower price point, but the refinement level is a step down, Espazio Oteiza is noticeably more polished in execution and plating. Asador Portuetxe is the better choice if you're after traditional grilled meats and a more casual asador atmosphere, while Espazio Oteiza leans modern and ingredient-focused.
For wine enthusiasts, Rekondo has one of the deepest cellars in the Basque Country and a more traditional asador menu, but the room feels heavier and the service is more formal. Espazio Oteiza is lighter in tone and better suited to travelers who want a shorter meal with ocean views. Itzuli is another option in the same quality tier, but it doesn't have the connection to a three-star kitchen or the same level of name recognition. If you can only book one meal outside the Old Town, Espazio Oteiza offers the best combination of accessibility, quality, and view, especially at lunch, when the room and the location shine brightest.
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Compare Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre | San Sebastián | , | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants | , |
| Akelaŕe | San Sebastián | Basque Fine Dining | No published awards | €€€€ |
| Itzuli | San Sebastián | Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Michelin 1 Star | , | , |
| Asador Portuetxe | San Sebastián | Asador - Steak | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1712024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #1642023 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #105 | , |
| Agorregi | San Sebastián | Regional Cuisine | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€ |
| Rekondo | San Sebastián | Asador, Basque | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #74Guía Repsol Soles 20262026 Wine Spectator Grand Award2026 Michelin Plate2025 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #512025 Michelin Plate2025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #45 | €€€ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre?
The hours are daily from 12 PM to 10:30 PM, but information showing that one time of day is better than another is not available. Choose based on your schedule and confirm availability directly with the venue.
What should I order at Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre?
What is Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre known for?
Espazio Oteiza – Akelarre is a dining venue in San Sebastián. Beyond its daily 12 PM to 10:30 PM hours and smart casual dress code, specific claims about its menu, service style, pricing, or awards are not available.
