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Avant-garde gastronomy and stays in front of the Bay of Biscay
AKELARRE Restaurant, with Pedro Subijana at the front, is the result of a joint effort, of the work of an extraordinary team, some of whose members have been working side by side with the chef for a long time.
Restaurant
PEDRO SUBIJANA
Pedro Subijana, as one of the active founders of the New Basque Cuisine, began at Akelarre a path that transformed the country’s gastronomy. He embraced an author’s cuisine that respected local products while never giving up on innovation.
History
AKELARRE in dates
1970 – AKELARRE opens to the public
1975 – Pedro Subijana starts working at AKELARRE
1976 – First round table of the Gastronomy Gourmet Club
1978 – AKELARRE receives its first Michelin star
1979 – National Gastronomy Prize for Best Chef
1982 – Second Michelin star
1986- Foundation of Euro-Toques in Brussels, Pedro Subijana named Commissioner General for Spain
1992 – TV show “Pedro Subijana’s Kitchen” airs for the first time
2003 – President of Euro-Toques International for 4 years
2007 – Third Michelin star
2015 – Tambor de oro award (Distinguished Citizen Award) by the City of San Sebastián
2017 – Opening of Hotel Akelarre
2017 – Opening of Espazio Oteiza to the public
2023 – Diálogos de Cocina’s tribute to Pedro Subijana
2024 – San Sebastián Gastronomika Tribute Award to Pedro Subijana
2024 – Pedro Subijana named Chef Mentor at the Michelin Spain Gala
2025 – Pedro Subijana, distinguished as Chef of The Year by Tapas Magazine
2025 – 50th anniversary of Pedro Subijana and Ada Pinter’s arrival at Akelarre