Narrow bar by the San Telmo Museum serving hot, cooked-to-order pintxos from a chalkboard menu.
La Cuchara de San Telmo is on Santa Korda Kalea, beneath Monte Urgull and next to the San Telmo Museoa. Almost everything is cooked to order from a chalkboard that changes regularly; food guides name the suckling pig, braised beef cheek and grilled octopus.
The bar is narrow and queues form at peak hours, so go early or at the start of an evening round. It is a poor choice for vegetarians.
| Price | €€ (hot plates about EUR 4-9 / USD 4.60-10.35) |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Walk-in only; pintxo bar counters do not take table bookings. |
| Address | Santa Korda Kalea 4, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain |
Signature dishes
- Cochinillo (suckling pig)
- Carrillera (braised beef cheek)
- Grilled octopus
Good to know
- Known for
- Narrow bar near San Telmo Museoa serving hot, made-to-order pintxos
Location
Santa Korda Kalea 4, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain
43.3244, -1.9872 View on map
Highlights
- Hot, made-to-order dishes
- Next to San Telmo Museoa
- Changing chalkboard menu
Tips for visiting
- Order hot dishes from the board, not from the counter display.
- Go at opening time to avoid the queue.
- Vegetarians will find little here.
When to visit
Opening time for lunch or the start of the evening.
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
Where is it?
Santa Korda Kalea 4, at the north-west edge of the Parte Vieja below Monte Urgull.
Is it busy?
Yes; guides report queues of under about 20 minutes at peak times.