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Summary
“What a fabulous restaurant!” – this tribute to the pintxo bars of San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) maintains the highest of standards and is a “firm favourite” near Marble Arch, alongside its “sister across the road” (Lurra).
Summary
“Top tapas” wins fans for this small Basque outfit – along with nearby Lurra, one of a pair inspired by the pintxo bars of San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) under the same ownership near Marble Arch. “The room is lovely, at the front by the bar or in the window”, although it can be “a bit noisy”.
Summary
This Basque tapas bar near Marble Arch serves “imaginative dishes” including “very tasty pintxos, with some especially good vegetarian options”, backed up by a notably “excellent selection of wines”. Any negatives are marginal: “tables are a bit small for many tapas”, and “it’s hard to pace a meal as food can all arrive at once”. Named after the Basque for San Sebastian, its sibling Lurra is nearby.
Summary
This Basque tapas bar near Marble Arch serves “imaginative dishes” including “very tasty pintxos, with some especially good vegetarian options”, backed up by a notably “excellent selection of wines”. Any negatives are marginal: “tables are a bit small for many tapas”, and “it’s hard to pace a meal as food can all arrive at once”. Named after the Basque for San Sebastian, its sibling Lurra is nearby.
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Restaurant details
Donostia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Excellent value tapas delivered to a high standard. Whilst the options are not extensive what they do is done very well. service is friendly and efficient and a fun buzz emanates throughout the place on a busy night."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £34.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 12.50% |
10 Seymour Pl, London, W1H 7ND
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
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