"Rubén Trincado's one-star Basque tasting above Zurriola — book Mirador de Ulía for sea-view modern cooking in San Sebastián."
About Mirador de Ulía
Mirador de Ulía sits at the top of Monte Ulía, on the hill above Zurriola beach in San Sebastián. It is led by chef Rubén Trincado, the third generation of his family at the stoves, who cooks a modern Basque menu rooted in native Guipúzcoa produce and in dishes drawn from the world's longevity blue zones. It has held its Michelin star for years.
It sits among the Basque country's storied tables. Compare the harbourside Kokotxa, the three-star Akelarre and the legendary Arzak, or browse the wider Spanish picks.
The Kitchen
Trincado works in two tasting menus rather than à la carte: Arraigo, the main journey, and the vegetarian Vínculo, both with an optional wine pairing. The cooking is modern Basque with a clear thread of tradition — native hake and Guipúzcoa produce treated with advanced technique, and a recurring interest in the long-life eating of the blue zones. Expect ten or more courses that change with the season.
This is an upper-tier San Sebastián spend: the tasting menus run around €145 a head, with wine pairings adding from there, for a long, course-by-course evening.
The Room
The draw is the view: a calm, light dining room at the summit of Monte Ulía, looking out over Zurriola beach and the Bay of Biscay, reached by car or a steep climb above the city. Service is warm and well-paced for a tasting menu. The mood is serene and grown-up, built for an unhurried, special-occasion dinner. Booking ahead is essential.
Not for
Not for a quick, casual or budget meal, or anyone wanting to walk in — Mirador de Ulía is a hilltop tasting-only room reached by car, built for an unhurried occasion.
Frequently Asked
What is Mirador de Ulía known for?
It is chef Rubén Trincado's one-Michelin-star restaurant atop Monte Ulía in San Sebastián, known for modern Basque tasting menus and views over Zurriola beach.
Who is the chef at Mirador de Ulía?
Chef Rubén Trincado, the third generation of his family to run the restaurant, who cooks a modern Basque menu rooted in Guipúzcoa produce and blue-zone ideas.
How much does Mirador de Ulía cost?
It is an upper-tier spend: the two tasting menus, Arraigo and the vegetarian Vínculo, run around €145 a head, with optional wine pairings.
What should I order at Mirador de Ulía?
There is no à la carte — choose between the Arraigo tasting menu and the vegetarian Vínculo, both of which change with the season.
Where is Mirador de Ulía?
At Paseo de Ulía 193, atop Monte Ulía in San Sebastián, overlooking Zurriola beach and the Bay of Biscay.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Mirador de Ulía
Book ahead via the restaurant; it is reached by car up Monte Ulía, and serves tasting menus only.
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Practical Information
AddressPaseo de Ulía 193, 20013 San Sebastián
NeighbourhoodAtop Monte Ulía, overlooking Zurriola beach and the Bay of Biscay
CuisineModern Basque
PriceTwo tasting menus, Arraigo and the vegetarian Vínculo, around €145 a head, with optional wine pairings
Dress CodeSmart; smart casual
SeatingA hilltop dining room atop Monte Ulía; tasting menus only, booking essential
ReservationBooking essential; two tasting menus, lunch and dinner
