This is Brad Pitt's €120 brunch in San Sebastián: a luxury buffet with the best views
The 74th San Sebastián Film Festival is generating a lot of buzz, and there are still many more moments to come before it closes on Saturday, September 26. From Spain, we couldn't be prouder of the reception that Los Javis' Lorca-inspired drama, *La bola negra*, is receiving, which won the Toronto Audience Award.
All eyes are on San Sebastián, and some of the biggest international celebrities are in the Basque Country. From Spanish stars like Penélope Cruz, Los Javis, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Blanca Suárez, Vicky Luengo, Macarena Gómez, and Nieves Álvarez, to major international figures such as Naomi Watts, who received the Donostia Award, Orlando Bloom, and Brad Pitt, who has been the center of attention alongside his partner Inés de Ramón.
The American actor has returned after 17 years to what he says is one of his favorite culinary destinations. Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Naomi Watts, and Orlando Bloom also demonstrated this during their gastronomic tour of San Sebastián. But this time, Brad Pitt focused on the most important meal of the day: breakfast. And he did so by enjoying a brunch at the festival's flagship hotel.
Brad Pitt's €120 breakfast in San Sebastian
The history of the Hotel María Cristina is closely linked to the San Sebastián Film Festival, and for decades it has been the accommodation of choice for numerous international film stars, and on this occasion, for the award-winning actor Brad Pitt. It is one of San Sebastián's most emblematic hotels, and its breakfast comes at a price: 120 euros per person, including VAT. Because the Hotel María Cristina is one of the city's great icons, it offers not only a gastronomic experience but a complete stay in a setting steeped in Belle Époque elegance.
The Hotel María Cristina in San Sebastián transforms the classic Sunday brunch into a luxurious experience with stunning views, live music, and a wide selection of sweet and savory treats. The brunch takes place in the Ibaia lounge or, weather permitting, on the hotel's outdoor terrace, one of the city's most elegant spaces.
The menu features a selection of sweet and savory dishes, designed to be enjoyed at leisure in an environment steeped in the establishment's sophistication and history. Brunch is accompanied by live music, making it a gastronomic and social experience to share with family or friends.
The standard option is priced at 90 euros per person and includes, in addition to the brunch, house drinks: Cava Blanc de Blancs de Codorníu, Marqués de Arienzo Crianza wine and Viña Calera white wine.
For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, the hotel offers a second option for 120 euros per person. This package includes brunch, premium drinks—Marqués de Riscal Reserva and Marqués de Riscal Verdejo—and a bottle of champagne for every two people.
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