Casona del Judío
A Michelin-starred restaurant set in a 19th-century Indiano mansion, using seaweed and coastal herbs to showcase Cantabrian terroir.
Housed in a 19th-century Indiano mansion in the Monte neighborhood, Chef Sergio Bastard makes excellent use of local ingredients, seaweed, and herbs from the Cantabrian coast, earning the restaurant a Michelin star (and a Green Star, according to JRE data). It mainly offers two tasting menus, "Festival" and "Mesa del Chef," featuring elaborate presentations and a focus on contrasting textures, making it ideal for dates or celebrations. The average spend is high, and booking in advance is essential. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, with dinner service usually only available on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant is about 2.5 km from the city center.
Opening hours
Wed-Sun lunch 13:30-15:15; Fri-Sat dinner 20:30-22:00; Closed Mon-Tue (Michelin, some sources vary slightly)
Nearby sights
- Mercado de la Esperanza
- Santander Cathedral
- Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
- Jardines de Pereda & Paseo de Pereda
- Centro Botín
- Cabo Mayor Lighthouse
- Mataleñas Beach
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico