iBAi by Paulo Airaudo

Ibai by Paulo Airaudo is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Donostia / San Sebastián that highlights Basque cuisine through menus built daily around the finest seasonal products and fresh fish sourced from the local harbor. The culinary approach balances three fundamental elements: premium ingredients, precise technique, and a deep reverence for Basque culinary traditions. Guests can choose between two tasting menus featuring appetizers, starter options, the day’s best fish, artisanal cheese boards, dessert, and petit fours. The restaurant also offers a dedicated bar space where traditional Basque pintxos are reinterpreted with a contemporary twist, elevating this regional specialty while maintaining its authentic essence. Head Chef Paulo Airaudo, known for his experience in globally influential kitchens and his own project Amelia, continues to shape Ibai’s evolving identity. Inside, the atmosphere is calm and refined, with attentive service and tasteful décor that invites diners to feel at home in an elegant, peaceful setting. Ibai’s commitment to seasonality and local flavors ensures each visit offers a distinct journey through the region’s culinary heritage.