Wow, what a nice discovery. This tavern had exceeded my expectations. Served by real pros. The…read moreplace is very nice with friendly ambiance. They serve a "Txuleton" (Spanish version of a Tomahawk steak) served in a hot tray, where you can finish the cooking to your liking. We ordered green peppers.served with local finishing salt and "txhipirones", grilled small squids garnished with olive oil and garlic. I highly.recommend this place to the "purist" looking for a real traditional place in old town Bilbao. You will love it

We were introduced by a local and loved the octopus and shrimp pintxo we wanted to return. We tried…read morethe grilled squid and it was fantastic, seasoned well and lots of garlic.

After exploring Bilbao's charming Casco Viejo, we made our way to Gure Toki in Plaza Nueva, and it…read moreended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The pintxos counter alone is worth the visit. Every bite looked like a miniature work of art, making it almost impossible to choose. We started with the Gilda, the iconic Basque pintxo of olives, Cantabrian anchovies, and pickled guindilla peppers. It was bright, salty, and the perfect way to wake up our appetites. The Idiazabal cheese soup with quail egg was one of the most memorable dishes we had in Bilbao. Creamy, silky, and comforting, it was topped with crispy potato sticks, crunchy corn, herbs, edible flowers, and a perfectly cooked quail egg that made every spoonful rich without feeling heavy. Another favorite was the tuna served in a vintage-style sardine tin, topped with roasted red peppers. The presentation was clever, but the quality of the tuna really stood out. It was incredibly fresh, tender, and paired beautifully with the sweet peppers. We also couldn't resist the jamón Ibérico on toasted bread with grated tomato (pan con tomate). Sometimes the simplest pintxos are the best, and this one showcased just how exceptional good Iberian ham can be. Everything was beautifully presented without sacrificing flavor. Even though the bar was busy, service was efficient, and the lively atmosphere made it feel like a place where both locals and visitors come for outstanding pintxos. If you're visiting Bilbao, Gure Toki is a must. It's the perfect place to experience traditional Basque flavors with a modern, creative twist.

Definitely a must visit for pintxos. Presentation, service, and quality were tops. A perfect place…read moreto experience pintxos for the first time.

Wow! The best pintxos I had in Bilbao, maybe in all of my trip. They have cheese - only cheese…read morepintxos. This is the highest quality of cheese, from a crepe with cheese and mushrooms, to idiazabal cheese whipped with honey, other cheeses with Chile pepper jelly, Gorgonzola with quince, and much more. You can have them cold or toasted. They also have a large selection of drinks, but I was more than enough happy with water. Good service, too. This is not in the old town, but about 15 minutes from the Intermodal station.

A cheese pintxo paradise! Wonderful bar where you can eat endless variations of cheese-centric…read morepintxos. Try the crepe with hongos, cheese with garlic, cheese with onions, and so on! Great service and served piping hot!

Some of the tastiest pintxos in Bilbao! They offer a great…read morevariety of classics, but each has a unique twist. I recommend the squid, crab gratin, and chorizo. The service was a bit of a mess lol people everywhere trying to get into the queue to order. However, the staff did their best and delivered everything as quickly as possible. I recommend going at off-peak hours... Unless you want to experience ordering like the locals XD

Right in Plaza Nueva this restaurant doubles as a tapas par and patio as well. There's dine-in,…read moreinside and outside, as well as bar tables and ledges inside for those here for tapas. The space is very clean, and plenty of space for large groups as well. Pretty generous portions too for their paella and they have an English menu as well.

God, what a dreadful overpriced disappointment. Super slow service. First 3 dishes were atrocious,…read morevery poorly balanced and seasoned, so much so we were spitting stuff out. It kind of improved after that but maybe by then the wine had kicked in, lol. They did nothing to apologize or make up for the disappointment. The atmosphere is so quiet it's stifling. Do not waste your time or cash here!!

I'm so fancy, you already kknnooowww…read more.. If you have read any of my previous reviews, you know I'm a fan of a great meal and have absolutely no qualms about spending a little dough for something spectacular. One of my all time favourite things to do when travelling is suss out the best spots - Michelin starred or otherwise - and have one spurge dinner. If you're eating local the rest of the time, it isn't as crazy an expensive as you'd think (thanks Yelp!). I was visiting Bilbao over Christmas with a friend of mine and after much debate we settled on Zortziko for our big night out. Now, don't take this three star as something doom and gloom: the meal was quite lovely... it just didn't hit the wow factor you expect when dining at a Michelin starred establishment. In fact, I had to go back into my photos to remember what we had to eat. I have a photographic memory for amazing meals - I can tell you every detail of the almond crusted goat cheese pinxto we had on our first day - so it goes to show this place didn't make a huge impression. Plus the service was only ok. I get it: we didn't look like their "usual" clientele, especially when you consider that at 30, I still have days where I look like I should be in highschool... and not in a good way, in the awkward phase of highschool way. But like I said, I have no issue with dropping money on a good meal and the tell of a great place is when I am NOT made to feel like a fish out of water. Unfortunately, Zortziko didn't meet this expectation either. The wine however, was spectacular. I wouldn't take the meal BACK in any way, shape or form: we had a nice night, good chat and lovely food but this place wouldn't make it on my "must eat" list in Bilbao.

Fantastic apps, atmosphere and meals! I will definitely be back. Thank you! Located in the square…read moreclose to everything.

The food and personalized service were an amazing experience. My wife and I certainly recommend it.read more

Just loved it. The Spanish start dinner after 8:30 pm, which is insane for me. That's my bedtime…read more But Larruzz is open all day. Just across the bridge from my hotel, I was so glad I found it here on Yelp. Besides good seating arrangements and nice decorations, the staff is also very friendly , although poorly English speaking. My Spanish is still a bit rusty :) I chose the paella with sea fruit. It was super delicious nom nom nom. Divine. Going back tomorrow scrumptious. Really.

Stopped in to try their Paella due to great reviews and I'm glad we did. It was a rainy day in…read moreBilbao and it was nice to have tasty and delicious paella. We had the vegetable and chicken and it was full of flavor muy delicioso. The service is great (especially with my limited Spanish, thanks for being patient) restaurant is clean and has a very nice atmosphere. Very close to the Guggenheim. I would recommend Larruzz.

i thought the idea and concept was super cool. overall execution was not the best. the food wasn't…read morebad but wasn't spectacular. it was all asian fusion but could be done better. i might've just gotten a less fortunate surprise but my personal experience wasn't the best. my favorite was the peach yogurt but it had a salty sauce on it which wasn't my favorite. the shu mai was very chewy and overall not that flavorful or tender. service was great and attentive but was just not the biggest fan of the food. would recommend hitting up kunel donburi close by for better authentic asian food.

Era increíble!! If you get the chance to visit Kokken please go. As an American tourist it was so…read morecool to eat a fusion of basque, asian, and Latin American cuisines. It is omakase style and you choose if you want small 4 plate style, medium 6 plate, or large 8. The menu changes every day so it's a surprise but it is INCREDIBLE! Each dish had so much flavor bursting and flavors contrasting in a great way. Our waitress was fantastic too and took note of any allergies or things we didn't like in order to alter the food so it was perfect for us. Overall AMAZING place to eat in Bilbao and a must try.