How much does the Akelaŕe menu cost?
€395 for any of its menus, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuTasting menu, two to choose from | €395 | €790 |
| LunchSame menu at lunch | €395 | €790 |
Every figure is for one guest. Spanish menu prices include 10% VAT (IVA) and no service charge is added, so these are the full prices before drinks; tipping is optional, and 5–10% is generous. Supplements such as caviar or cheese courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Akelaŕe before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Akelaŕe?
Akelaŕe has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another three-star restaurant, listed below.
- Arzak €315The cheapest three-star dinner menu in Basque Country, Classic
Can you stay the night at Akelaŕe?
Yes. Akelaŕe is inside AKELARRE Hotel, which has 22 bedrooms.
A five-star boutique hotel of 22 rooms and suites on Monte Igueldo, sharing the clifftop site with the restaurant.
See rooms on the hotel’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Akelaŕe: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Akelaŕe have?
Three. Akelaŕe holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 16 three-star restaurants in Spain.
Who is the chef at Akelaŕe?
The head chef is Pedro Subijana.
Where does Akelaŕe rank on critics’ lists?
Akelaŕe is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 176 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026
- 97 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Igeldo · San Sebastián · Spain
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Sat 13:00–14:00, 20:15–21:00Sun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- Paseo del Padre Orcolaga 56, Donostia / San Sebastián, 20008Open in Google Maps
Is Akelaŕe expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its €395 dinner menu is the 3rd cheapest of the 4 three-star dinner menus in Basque Country with a published price. The middle price is €395, which it matches.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArzakAltza | Classic | €315 | €315 | €270 |
| AzurmendiLarrabetzu, Bizkaia | Creative | €315 | €315 | €150 |
| AkelaŕeIgeldo | Creative | €395 | €395 | – |
| Martín BerasateguiLasarte-Oria, Gipuzkoa | Creative | €395 | €395 | €210 |
Other restaurants you may like
- Creative, three starsDiverXO Madrid, Spain · dinner €450 (about US$503)
- Creative, three starsAtelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler Brunico, Italy · dinner €320 (about US$358)
- Creative, three starsLe Calandre Rubano, Italy · dinner €325 (about US$364)
- Also three starsSorn Bangkok, Thailand · dinner ฿7,800 (about US$231)
- Also three starsOdette City Hall, Singapore · dinner S$498 (about US$389)
Starred restaurants near Akelaŕe
The 6 nearest, all within 7.8 km.
- Itzuli Modern European · 1.4 km (0.9 mi) away · dinner €200
- Kokotxa Modern European · 4.9 km (3.0 mi) away · dinner €185
- Martín Berasategui Creative · 5.1 km (3.1 mi) away · dinner €395
- iBAi by Paulo Airaudo Spanish · 5.2 km (3.3 mi) away · dinner €230
- Amelia by Paulo Airaudo Creative · 5.4 km (3.3 mi) away · dinner €383
- Arzak Classic · 7.8 km (4.8 mi) away · dinner €315
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Sources Restaurant: akelarre.net. Stars: Akelaŕe in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). Rooms and stays: the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).