Food place in San Sebastián
Casa Urola
Parte Vieja (Fermín Calbetón), San Sebastián
A busy pintxo counter on the ground floor of a pedestrian old-town street with a proper dining room above it, cooking traditional Basque food without museum-ing it.
Area
Parte Vieja (Fermín Calbetón)
Food type
Veg & non-veg
Price range
€25–70
About
What is Casa Urola famous for?
The hake kokotxas are the thing here and they are done three ways — grilled, battered and in pil-pil. The bar downstairs and the restaurant upstairs are effectively two places; the bar is the one you can walk into.
What to eat here
Best dishes to try at Casa Urola
Veg & non-veg · €25–70
Good to know
Is Casa Urola good for families?
Yes — Casa Urola is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Make a morning of it
Photo spots near Casa Urola
Shoot nearby, then eat at Casa Urola.
Mercado de la Bretxa
Best photo · Mid-morning, when the outdoor tables are fully set out and the fish counters below are still full
Best combo: Photos here, then kokotxas al pil-pil at Casa Urola.
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Monte Urgull
Best photo · Early morning from the batteries on the seaward side, before the old town below is awake and while the light is still coming across the bay
Best combo: Photos here, then kokotxas al pil-pil at Casa Urola.
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Parte Vieja
Best photo · After dark from about nine, when every bar is full and the light spills out of the doorways onto the wet stone of the lanes
Best combo: Photos here, then kokotxas al pil-pil at Casa Urola.
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Casa Urola, in one look
A busy pintxo counter on the ground floor of a pedestrian old-town street with a proper dining room above it, cooking traditional Basque food without museum-ing it. Veg and non-veg pages sit side by side on the menu. This is the upper tier - figure €25–70.
🥘 The order to make
The format is the Spanish small-plate one - order in rounds, stand at the bar if there is one, and let the counter decide more than the menu does.
⏰ When to go
There is no fixed published schedule - check before making the trip.
📍 Where it is
Casa Urola is in Parte Vieja (Fermín Calbetón), San Sebastián - País Vasco.
✅ The short version
It works for groups with children in tow.
Questions
Casa Urola — FAQ
What is Casa Urola famous for?
A busy pintxo counter on the ground floor of a pedestrian old-town street with a proper dining room above it, cooking traditional Basque food without museum-ing it.
What are the must-try dishes at Casa Urola?
Don't miss Kokotxas al pil-pil and Txangurro a la donostiarra.
Is Casa Urola good for families?
Yes — Casa Urola is family friendly and serves both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.
Where is Casa Urola located?
Casa Urola is in Parte Vieja (Fermín Calbetón), San Sebastián.