A date with the sea and gastronomic pleasures:
the best paella at Zmare
If you have a hard time staying away from the ocean while visiting the city, perhaps there’s no need. Zmare restaurant offers a unique opportunity to dine while almost touching the waves. Located right on the promenade of Zurriola Beach, in a historic building with a rich past, it features an elegant dining space with a perfect terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows. During the summer, the terrace windows open, allowing you to enjoy not only delicious food and an incredible view of the Cantabrian Sea but also the refreshing sea breeze. In winter, when the winds no longer bring pleasure, the terrace transforms into a cozy, glass-enclosed room with heating, ensuring nothing interferes with your gastronomic experience. The culinary journey awaiting you has been carefully created by Zmare’s chef, Ion Gutierrez, who infuses his dishes with a deep love for the natural flavors of ingredients and his expertise honed at the three-Michelin-starred Arzak.
Experts come to Zmare for its paellas, cooked on special Mimcook stoves. The variety of rice dishes will amaze any gourmand. Taste a nutritious paella with white mushrooms, Iberian pork, and quail, or try their rice cooked in the northern tradition with broth, especially good with lobster. Our personal recommendation is the seafood paella with red shrimp from Palamós Island, as well as the artichoke paella served in the most elegant way. Don’t miss the grilled dishes, such as boneless lamb in its own juice or a red tuna Almadraba burger with onions and traditional Basque piparra peppers. To enhance your dining experience, background music by Alex del Toro will accompany you. For those who want to host a private event, a pleasant lounge experience with your own DJ can be arranged. Zmare will enchant you with the sound of the waves, the deep blue ocean, and the sophistication of its flavors.
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