Do you need reservations in San Sebastián?

Traditional pintxos bars do not take reservations. You stand, order, eat, and move on.

Sit-down restaurants and more modern pintxos spots often do require booking, especially in peak season or for dinner.

If a place is reservation-only and fully booked, don’t force it — San Sebastián rewards flexibility.

👉 In the full guide, we flag the places where booking really matters.