Casa Urola Donostia / San Sebastián

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Selected restaurants

All Michelin selected restaurants in Donostia / San Sebastián All Michelin selected restaurants in Spain

OAD

European Casual Restaurants 2026, 103

All OAD European Casual in Donostia / San Sebastián All OAD European Casual in Spain

Restaurant Ranking

Restaurant Ranking 2024, #929, PRO #17.50, USER #0.00

All Restaurant Ranking in Donostia / San Sebastián All Restaurant Ranking in Spain

Eatinerary's

Eatinerary's Locals Short List

Eatinerary's Locals Short List in Donostia / San Sebastián Eatinerary's Locals Short List in Spain

Chef

Pablo Loureiro Rodil

Cuisine

Traditional Cuisine, Basque

• 2023
• 2019

7 / 10

Lunch at Casa Urola

on 17 Jul 2023

by Gerhard Huber

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Casa Urola, a charming establishment founded in 1956 in the heart of the vibrant Parte Vieja district in San Sebastián. Under the talented hands of Chef Pablo Loureiro, this restaurant truly knows how to elevate seasonal ingredients to create dishes bursting with flavor while maintaining a strong connection to traditional cuisine.

To start off the meal, I indulged in a tomato salad that showcased the essence of ripe tomatoes, leaving a refreshing and delightful... More

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Casa Urola, a charming establishment founded in 1956 in the heart of the vibrant Parte Vieja district in San Sebastián. Under the talented hands of Chef Pablo Loureiro, this restaurant truly knows how to elevate seasonal ingredients to create dishes bursting with flavor while maintaining a strong connection to traditional cuisine.

To start off the meal, I indulged in a tomato salad that showcased the essence of ripe tomatoes, leaving a refreshing and delightful impression. The lobster salad not only delighted the eye with its beautiful presentation but also exceeded expectations with its succulent and flavorful lobster.

For the next course, I enjoyed the plato de anchoas y ventresca de bonito con morrones asados y guindillas. The anchovies were a true treat, and the bonito was incredibly tasty. The combination of flavors, enhanced by the roasted peppers and spicy guindillas, was a perfect blend of traditional and contemporary.

Moving on to the main courses, the gamba blanca de Huelva a la plancha stole the show. The twelve plump and juicy prawns were bursting with flavor, a testament to the restaurant's commitment to quality ingredients. The solomillo, cooked to perfection, showcased impeccable technique and an umami-filled experience that left me craving more. As for the steak tartare, its hand-cut preparation and a slight touch of spice added a unique twist to the dish, complementing the exquisite taste of Agee's beef.

To conclude this remarkable dining experience, I savored the chocolate assemble, a dessert that struck the perfect balance between richness and sweetness, providing a satisfying finale to the meal.

Overall, Casa Urola left an indelible mark with its impeccable service, delightful ambiance, and above all, the culinary artistry presented by Chef Pablo Loureiro. If you seek a taste of Basque tradition fused with contemporary flair, Casa Urola is an exceptional choice that will leave you with a memorable and satisfying gastronomic experience. Less

Dinner at Restaurante Casa Urola

on 06 Jul 2019

by Neil A. Chef

. Last but not least @casaurola with @michaelprice .
Our next stop in San Sebastián was dinner at Casa Urola where chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil presents his classical Basque cuisine with an emphasis on extraordinary ingredient quality and seasonality .

Michelin Guide -
OAD list - 133 European Heritage
W50Best-
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining... More

. Last but not least @casaurola with @michaelprice .
Our next stop in San Sebastián was dinner at Casa Urola where chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil presents his classical Basque cuisine with an emphasis on extraordinary ingredient quality and seasonality .

Michelin Guide -
OAD list - 133 European Heritage
W50Best-
#achefabroad #itravelforfood #foodie #foodies #foodporn #foodpic #foodpics #finedining #michelindining #eats #instafoodie #michelinstar #oad #worlds50bestrestaurants #worlds50best #eater #iphonexsmax #michelinguide #foodlepro #influencer #sansebastian #pauloairaudo #spanishfoodie #casaurola Less

8 / 10

Dinner at Casa Urola

on 20 May 2019

by Neil A. Chef

Dinner last month at Casa Urola in San Sebastián with expert meat model (see video)and future wife Michael Price ?. Thanks to Steve Plotnicki for organising this little get together to precede the general drunkenness and debauchery that is the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) awards jolly.
At Casa Urola, chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil cooks dishes using the best seasonal vegetables, the freshest fish and seafood and the most select meats upstairs above the also excellent pintxos bar. This restaurant has... More

Dinner last month at Casa Urola in San Sebastián with expert meat model (see video)and future wife Michael Price ?. Thanks to Steve Plotnicki for organising this little get together to precede the general drunkenness and debauchery that is the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) awards jolly.
At Casa Urola, chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil cooks dishes using the best seasonal vegetables, the freshest fish and seafood and the most select meats upstairs above the also excellent pintxos bar. This restaurant has been in existence since 1956 and is a must visit when in San Sebastián. Less