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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
CHALLENGE EVERYTHING. WHY NOT TRY A DIFFERENT WAY?
After his first professional experiences in Tolosa, Hernani, Madrid and Estella, he arrived to Akelarre as chef and restaurant manager.
From this enchanting corner of the Cantabrian seashore, his artistic ability at the head of the kitchen and his determined dedication have led his restaurant to the culinary top and made his cuisine world-renowned.
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