Location: Bilbao
Top Restaurants in Bilbao
Best European food near Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Spain
Find out what European restaurants to try in Bilbao. Travelers generally come to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim—some for the art inside, but many for the amazing building itself. The Fine Arts Museum and the Basque Museum may not have been designed by Frank Gehry, but are worth a visit, and you can catch international opera stars at the Palacio Euskalduna.
Things to do in Bilbao
10. La Vina del Ensanche
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2632 reviews
With a tradition of more than 85 years, La Viña del Ensanche offers two different spaces: The Bar, traditional premise with the classic ambient of tavern, including a covered terrace. It's Degustation Menu includes the best products from our main carte. I
Reviewed By occmed
Got there on a busy Saturday night and it looked packed, with many 'reserved' signs on tables, but a friendly waiter got us a great table for 5. Food was fresh, really tasty and very reasonably priced. A huge wine list and we enjoyed a wonderful wine suggested by the waiter. Croquettes wonderfully flavoured and melted in our mouths. Iberico ham served on foie gras was a terrific mix of tastes. Yummy salads to boot. Nothing bad to say. This spot is a must.
9. Il Giardino Della Nonna Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 450 reviews
Reviewed By 720rosemaryh
This restaurant was really great. The service was excellent and the staff were so attentive and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and really well made. My husband and I both had pizzas. They were a generous size without being too heavy. The desserts were also fantastic and their wine recommendation was excellent. I would very highly recommend this restaurant.
8. Arandia de Julen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 684 reviews
Reviewed By 608beverleyb
If you are expecting a flash restaurant donât go here, this is traditional, homely and very welcoming. The amount and quality of food is superb and you must have steak which is perfect and clearly their speciality. Great value and lovely people please go
7. NIDOBILBAO
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2194 reviews
A la carte restaurant, is traditional basque cuisine and that the average price per person is 60â¬. Minimum two dishes per person.
Reviewed By M6643GBdebbieh
We were served the most wonderful meal of fresh anchovies, artichokes, foie gras, Basque beef, salt cod.....AND we were a group of 40 people! The artichokes were prepared from fresh.... the bread made there... the homemade vanilla ice cream! Our diet-restricted members were catered for: dairy intolerant, gluten intolerant, onion allergy.... I am tempted to list all of the superlatives I know! Thank you! A must place to dine!
6. Restaurante AL Margen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Reviewed By AlexMDE
We were totally blown away by the excellence of this little restaurant. Its simplicity in decor adds to the charm and gives no clue as to the magic which we were subsequently served. We'd heard about "the broccoli" and tried it.... fantastic. Every dish was innovative and beautifully presented. No way was this a meal of style over substance - it was total style and unbeatable substance.Thank you again for an unforgettable meal.
5. ad hoc Cascanueces
Overall Ratings
4 based on 913 reviews
We are different, different every day. We like to have fun with creative cuisine which fuses flavors, cultures and forms. We offer you a professional and fun experience; informal with great quality. We assure you the best product and the most careful trea
Reviewed By 633suvil
First of all, service is excellent. They really take time to make guests feel welcome and to explain the menu. We had the steak tartare, gyoza style dumplings, octopus, and the forest for dessert. Everything was tasty and well prepared. The dessert was absolutely beautiful! Also kudos for being flexible with portion sizing.
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4. La Gavilla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By Patti A
Not to be hyperbolic but this was one of the greatest experiences weâve had anywhere. From the personable owners, Natalya and David (who have spent time in the US and speak perfect English-a big plus in Bilbao), to the fine moderately priced wine list, to their fresh locally-sourced food, to Pedro the amicable waiter, to the lively crowd of locals, this restaurant is superb in every way possible. Weâre global travelers and this meal will live in our memories forever.
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3. Bikandi Etxea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
El restaurante Bikandi Etxea de Bilbao, es un local tradicional con casi 25 años al frente de los fogones donde poder degustar la auténtica gastronomÃa vasca. Pintxos y platos caseros bien elaborados en este restaurante con encanto, de servicio y ambiente
Reviewed By applejane
Went for a quick lunch with my hubby, who is in a conference in this area . The owners do not speak much English, however, the hospitality does not have language barrier . They went to use internet and translate the menu, kind of. We did not mind what we have, the orders turned out to be as nice as we would like it. Very reasonably priced, very friendly . Thank you Thank you for your comment, and valuation our small Basque restaurant will be your home whenever you wish. we always try to make you feel at home despite the different languagesA greeting.
2. Bar Roma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Bar Roma is a meeting place, in the center of the city. They make exquisite âtapasâ and "pintxos". Select wines from the country and very friendly people.
Reviewed By SuzeyQ101
Being ranked No 1 in TripAdvisor can't be easy but after a few minutes, I totally understood why!!Don't be put off by the normal looking outside or unsmiling bar man (which I think was the owner). After a few minutes, he'll be explaining what the many tasty pintxos are & what wines he has, all in a patient & friendly manner.We had 7 amazing savoury pintxos (& we wanted to try so many more!) plus a cheesecake (which was amazing & light but just sweet enough), along with 3 red wines & an alcohol free beer. Imagine our utter amazement when the bill came to 14.80 EUR, I thought he must have calculated something wrong!! But no, that's how good value it is here.We're only in Bilbao for 5 days but I'll definitely be hoping we have time for another visit as the food was so tasty, the wines were so good & the service was spot on.Good morning SuzeyQ. Thank you very much for that wonderful description you make of your experience with us. From the heart, we are pleased to see that our effort bears fruit, and that you enjoy and make such a positive assessment of our products. Thank you for everything and we hope to see you here soon. Good trip and see you soon.
1. Casa Leotta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 737 reviews
We will be closed from next monday until the 3rth of June , sorry for the inconvenience...
Reviewed By UnplannedExperiences
OVERVIEW: Nice thin crust Sicilian style pizza with fresh ingredients served up fast. STAFF: Friendly English speakers who welcomed us without reservations. FOOD: Good two of the meat oriented pizzas. Filling for two adults without feeling bloated. Good chewy crust. Quality mozzarella. TIPS & TRICKS:- Sunday: Either get reservations or come at opening and see what they have available. Itâs was filled to the Max about a half hour opening. - Walk: Bilbao is lovely in early Fall and the streets in the area are tight. Walk if you can.
