Martín Berasategui

Martín Berasategui is the flagship restaurant of Spain's most decorated chef, located in Lasarte-Oria, a small Basque town approximately 10 kilometres southwest of San Sebastián. The restaurant holds three Michelin stars and is widely regarded as one of the finest dining experiences in Spain, combining the technical rigour and ingredient quality of the Basque culinary tradition with a highly personal creative vision that Berasategui has refined over more than four decades of professional cooking. The chef earned his first Michelin star at the age of 25 and the third in 2001, becoming one of the youngest chefs in history to hold this distinction at his flagship restaurant. In addition to this flagship, Berasategui has expanded his influence through a constellation of other restaurants including Lasarte in Barcelona, DiverXO collaborations, and several hotel restaurant projects — making him the most awarded Spanish chef by total Michelin star count. The flagship's tasting menu is priced at approximately €295 and runs to twelve or more courses, drawing on the finest available Basque produce: Txakoli wines, line-caught fish from the Cantabrian Sea, local vegetables, and premium cured meats. Signature dishes include the Warm Truffle Salad — a preparation that has appeared on the menu for over thirty years and remains one of the most celebrated dishes in Basque culinary history — and various lobster and turbot preparations. The dining room is elegant without being imposing: natural light, warm wood tones, and attentive but relaxed service create an environment that feels celebratory rather than reverential. Reservations must be booked two to three months in advance.