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.
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.
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