Tiny Parte Vieja bar where the tortilla de patatas is made in two batches a day and the txuleta is the other draw.
Bar Nestor sits on Arrandegi (Pescaderia) Kalea. Food guides agree that its tortilla de patatas is made only twice a day, around 13:00 and 20:00, so visitors put their name on the waiting list at the bar on arrival. The tomato salad and the grilled txuleta are the other dishes named repeatedly.
The room is very small, and guides advise reserving a table if the steak is the goal. Expect a queue at tortilla time.
| Price | €€ (tortilla and tomato salad about EUR 3-8; steak priced by weight) |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Put your name on the list at the bar for the tortilla; reserve a table in advance for the txuleta because seating is very limited. |
| Address | Arrandegi Kalea 11, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (also written Pescaderia Kalea 11) |
Signature dishes
- Tortilla de patatas, served in batches at about 13:00 and 20:00
- Tomato salad
- Txuleta (grilled Basque rib steak)
Good to know
- Known for
- Tiny bar famous for two daily batches of tortilla
Location
Arrandegi Kalea 11, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (also written Pescaderia Kalea 11)
43.3242, -1.9841 View on map
Highlights
- Tortilla served twice a day
- Waiting list kept at the bar
- Txuleta by reservation
Tips for visiting
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before 13:00 or 20:00 and add your name to the list at the bar.
- Reserve ahead if you want the txuleta.
- Share a tortilla and a tomato salad between two.
When to visit
Just before 13:00 or 20:00.
Accessibility
Pintxo bars are small, busy and often standing-only; step-free access is not confirmed in published sources, so visitors with mobility needs should check ahead.
Frequently asked questions
When is the tortilla ready?
Guides state two batches daily, roughly 13:00 and 20:00; names are taken at the bar.
Do I need a reservation?
For the tortilla, add your name at the bar; for a table with steak, reserve in advance.