Kursaal Review

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Kursaal

  • Address: Zurriola Pasealekua 1, Gros, San Sebastián, 20002
  • Phone: 943/003162

Fodor's Review:

This bright, minimalist space, part of Rafael Moneo's dazzling Palacio de Congresos between the Urumea River and the Zurriola beach, serves a lighter, less complex version of traditional Basque dishes, along with original creations by chef Raúl Cabrega. Martín Berasategui is the guiding culinary force behind this establishment (as he is in Bilbao's Guggenheim restaurant). Day or night, the corner table over the crashing surf is a fine spot for inventive creations such as a postmodern interpretation of marmitako (tuna stew) featuring tiger prawns in a pipérade of ricotta, shallots, zucchini, Iberian bacon bits, and chicken broth. The dark pichón de Bresse (Bresse pigeon) is superb, as is the chestnut soup.

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Mon. and Dec. 20-Jan. 10. No dinner Sun.

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