07/04/2026: I was very pleasantly surprised. I hadn't been to Saint-Sébastien for 30 years.
The setting is still as lovely as ever. There were nine of us, celebrating a special occasion, and we ordered dishes without even looking at the price. With wine in April, it came to €450. It's more expensive than McDonald's, but the quality is significantly better. None of us had any regrets. If you're looking for a sure thing, with quality food, don't hesitate to go.
29/03/2026: Mixed review. The restaurant's cleanliness leaves much to be desired, especially the dirty stairs. This is a shame because it's an establishment with a lot of charm.
We even found breadcrumbs on the table before being served.
Also, the ketchup bottles, already opened, remained at room temperature throughout the entire meal despite the storage instructions: "Once opened, keep refrigerated."
The service, however, was a positive point, with friendly and helpful waiters.
As for the food, the experience was inconsistent. The white asparagus purse, advertised with mushrooms and garlic cream, turned out to be different from the description, with the addition of unmentioned carrots and zucchini cooked with a sauce (salted soy sauce?). The result lacked cohesion, the asparagus being barely perceptible and the cream rather bland. The side dish also included a bagged salad.
The salmon tataki was very good, although it too was served with a bagged salad.
The cod loin, accompanied by leeks and a lime sauce, was decent but the portion was too small. Despite the freshness of the fish, the seasoning lacked depth, with the lemony note almost entirely absent for all the diners who chose this dish.
Conversely, the lamb shank with its jus and the duck breast with sweet potato purée and orange sauce were thoroughly enjoyed.
The desserts were also a hit!
There were some good dishes and the staff was pleasant, but between the cleanliness issues and some disappointing dishes, the overall experience was rather average.
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