The Basque Country is known for its haute cuisine, and while the restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz may not be as famous as those in San Sebastian, or even in Bilbao, it does have its own Michelin-starred restaurant – Zaldiaran. Its modern interior serves beautifully presented dishes such as roasted and flambéed lobster, stuffed snails and seafood salad with spider crab and prawns.

Don't be put off by the outdated plating (think sorbet served in martini glasses); book a meal here for contemporary interpretations of Basque classics, such as tempura-battered artichokes and razor clams with yuzu vinaigrette. The tasting menu (€86) changes seasonally; beware there is only one dinner service, on Saturday.

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El restaurante de Gonzalo Antón es, al igual que su propietario, toda una institución en Vitoria-Gasteiz. Aquí se celebraba el Congreso Nacional de la Cocina de Autor a mediados de los 80, y desde aquellos años Zaldiaran no ha cejado en su empeño de ser uno de los grandes bastiones de la alta cocina en el País Vasco. En la actualidad cuenta con 1 Sol Repsol, pero lo más importante es que dispone de una amplísima carta en la que los pescados y carnes a la brasa cobran un protagonismo especial.

Ahí sigue impertérrito el Zaldiaran (1 Sol Repsol) de Gonzalo Antón, toda una institución en la escena hostelera de la capital alavesa, casi cuatro décadas después de su inauguración. Por aquí han pasado, antes o después, algunos de los chefs españoles y franceses más relevantes de en la historia de la gastronomía. Pero el motivo por el que aparece en este listado tiene más que ver con su buena praxis en los fogones.

We kick off our review of Vitoria’s restaurants with one of the most iconic and prestigious: the Zaldiaran restaurant. This establishment is located on Avenida de Gasteiz, very close to the Líbere apartments in Vitoria, and stands out for its tasty meats, the varied menu and its excellent service. This restaurant features a seasonal tasting menu, a grill menu and a special menu for groups.

This is a beautiful hike to the Armentia Forest, surrounded by a lot of nature towards Zaldiaran, from where you have an incredible 360º panoramic view. It is recommended to wear good hiking shoes as there are pretty rocky sections of the trail. In addition, special attention is also advised in the area from the Alto del Molino to Esquíbel since it is necessary to go along a paved road.

Zaldiaran (Michelin recommended): The Basque Country is renowned for its fine dining scene, and its capital Vitoria is no exception. If you’re in the mood for a gourmet meal, visit Zaldiaran, a contemporary-style restaurant specialized in Basque cuisine. Highlights include the Kokotxas, hake cheeks served with peas, clams and pil-pil sauce.

Zaldiarán restaurant, awarded a Michelin Star, is a place where traditional Basque cuisine meets more innovative trends to give rise to a complete and appetizing selection. They also offer sampler menus and special menus for groups and events. Their shellfish Olivier salad and crujiente de hongos (crispy mushrooms) are delicious.

However, Vitoria also has hidden pearls such as Catedral de Santa María or a Michelin-starred restaurant Zaldiaran. Another captivating spot is Paseo de los Arquillos - a neoclassical arcade that connects the old and new towns. It is easily reachable as it is located next to the heart of Vitoria.

For fine-dining, there is the only Michelin starred restaurant in Vitoria, Zaldiarán. They present award-winning gourmet Basque food, such as hake cheeks in a pil pil sauce with clams, or the snails filled with a special house sauce.

If you are serious about food, you should check out Zaldiaran. It features a seasonal tasting menu with a wine cellar, a grill menu, and a special menu for groups. It is also well-known for hosting gastronomic events.

Zaldiarán is a Michelin-starred restaurant, noted for 14 years. Indulge in mouth-watering dishes like halibut and oysters. Don’t miss the irresistible desserts like cheesecake, parfait and fruitcake.

Zaldiaran stands out for its traditional and yet creative haute cuisine dishes, seasonal tasting menu and its speciality in grilled food. restaurantezaldiaran.com. info@restaurantezaldiaran.com

Es handelt sich um ein Restaurant der gehobenen Preisklasse. Ein Menü kostet EUR 65.00.Die aktuellen Preise können vor Ort erfragt werden. Es werden Kreditkarten akzeptiert.

Some of the prize-winning restaurants include Zaldiaran, Sagartoki, MarmitaCo and, a few kilometres from Vitoria-Gasteiz, the famous Marqués de Riscal.