Just when you need a little break from all the pintxos and you want a good hearty meal to take away…read moreto take back to your place that feeds 2 (ok this can actually feed 4 to 5 people on my standards), Pollo riko is a great choice. We took away #1 on the menu €16.40 1 whole roasted chicken (cut in pieces for you on the spot) 1 patatas (french fries) 1 pimiento(peppers- not spicy at all) 2 drinks We loved it. The skin was crunchy and flavorful. The meat was moist. If you happen to pass by it and want to take a meal to go... try it.

While in Bilbao I was on the hunt for some good traditional Basque food, and on a different trip I…read morehad tried the roasted chicken in a different place and the taste was still in my mind. We found this place and strolled in, it was around 1:30 and empty, and we asked for a table and the gentleman said, sorry we are full, and I gave him perplexed look, like no your not. Well I came to learn that they only seat for one service for each meal. But seeing we were confused, the man said that he can seat us but we have to be finished by 3:30 when the guests for one table arrive. Well, since we are tourists we New we wouldn't be eating for over 2 hours, so we thank him and sat down. We got the roasted chicken, prefect, tasty, moist. The local mushrooms in sauce, basque peppers, insalata mista, chorizo in tomato sauce and fries. Everything was amazing. Washed it down with basque cider, which is 1€ a glass! Highly recommend this place, it's not touristic at all, and it is right across the river from Ribera Market and the old town. Enjoy!

Thought this was a good place to grab a quick lunch of Pollo rotizado. It was, but it also quickly…read morebecame our go to place for lamb, pork, beef, skewers and vino. Great prices and excellent owner care for customers.

We wanted a simple Spanish dinner. They offer their dinner menu early all day (most restaurants…read moreoffer dinner menu from 8pm). Decor is American. Their paella met our needs. Euro 9.40. They had about 8 different paella offerings. We sat in the upper level that overlooks the square. Would recommend.

From the owner: The Diner, es un restaurante familiar, inspirado en los años 50's. Aquí encontrarás hamburguesas,…read moreensaladas, hot dogs, bocadillos, helados, batidos y mucho más!