Bar Antonio is a restaurant in Gros, San Sebastián. Rated 4.5 stars from 2981 Google reviews. Known for tortilla and ravioli and oxtail. Best for breakfast before 9am and pintxos crawl starting point.
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Bar Antonio
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 2,981 |
| Best for | Breakfast before 9am |
Quick Verdict
A tight, no-frills Basque counter where the tortilla and ravioli justify the queue, and breakfast at 8:30am lands you a seat before the rush.
You want the tortilla that makes the line worth it, and you're willing to arrive early or queue.
About Bar Antonio
A pintxos crawl in San Sebastián's Gros neighbourhood has to start somewhere, and Bar Antonio is the right answer. This is a simple, busy Basque bar — carbon-grill specialities, counter seats, a line out the door — and the tortilla is the reason most people queue. The potato omelette with caramelised onions is the one that sells out before noon, so arriving at opening is not overcaution, it's strategy. Beyond the tortilla, the crispy oxtail and the prawn ravioli are the plates people reach for on repeat, and the sautéed wild mushrooms with egg yolk and foie gras is the kind of pintxo that stops a crawl in its tracks. The kitchen runs on a charcoal grill, which shows in the seafood and meat. Counter seats let you watch the whole operation up close, which is half the experience.
What Stands Out
Tortilla
Multiple recent reviews single out the famous tortilla as exceptional; early arrivals (8:30am for 9am opening) secure counter seats and avoid the sold-out problem.
Ravioli and oxtail
Prawn ravioli with caramelized onion and crispy oxtail appear across recent 5-star reviews as standout plates with precise seasoning and texture.
Value and pace
Four people spent around €50 including drink and dessert; service moves quickly enough that the whole experience feels relaxed despite the crowd.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bar Antonio
Bar Antonio in Gros, San Sebastián seats groups of four comfortably at the counter, and a group of four with drink and dessert typically spends around €50. The tight space and high turnover mean the experience is lively rather than lingering.
Bar Antonio opens at 9am. Arriving at 8:30am secures counter seating and lets you watch the kitchen work before the rush; later in the day, a line forms regularly.
Bar Antonio's famous tortilla is the signature draw, along with prawn ravioli with caramelized onion, crispy oxtail, and sautéed wild mushrooms with egg yolk and foie gras. The rabo de toro is also frequently praised.
Bar Antonio operates as a walk-in counter bar in Gros with no reservation system mentioned in recent reviews; it's a first-come, first-served spot where early arrival or queuing is standard.
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