Long glass cases filled with elaborate and beautifully presented pintxos. I ended up trying six…read moredifferent ones: - Spring roll on a stick with a delicious flavorful filling and a chestnut sauce - Croquetas de Pisto with vegan sausage and with my beloved blistered padron pepper - Vegan "blood sausage" topped with some kind of fried dumpling with a delicious filling that included green olives -Encrusted tofu with dipping sauce that included some kind of red berry -bruschetta and zucchini on bread -Vegan "tuna" flavored cabbage salad on bread. Everything was simply amazing! Beautiful with great textures and flvaors. A work of art and such a fun experience. On another visit I tried their vegan schnitzel sandwich with mustard that was delicious but less creative and pretty than the pintxos :) Counter service, at least when I was here. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

The food is ok, it's a vegan restaurant if you are looking for vegan options, but the staff is…read morereally bad... I waited over 10 min to get my order in, especially when I had already talked to the waiter on the way in, asking about the Menu del Dia. As I got served, the food was ok...I got the whole fish and it was a bit bland....when it was time for dessert, they gave me a few options and I picked one....but then the waiter asked me if I wanted coffee or tea...I asked, is it included in the Menu del Dia...he did not say anything, just kind of nodded.... I got a green tea. When it was time to pay, I was charged 15.20 euros....I said, I thought the menu was 13.50...then he said, but you got a tea.... I said, I asked you if it was included and that is why I got it....I usually don't drink tea anyway.... So, they kind of cheated on a customer by trying to get more revenue. Not good...

great vibe, tasty food/snacks/coffee. I'll be coming here for breakfast all week! and probably for…read morea cake or coffee when i'm craving it. Great space, outdoor and indoor seating, nice customer service, and in the afternoon/evening serves drinks/you can smoke. LOVE it

When I asked for my vegan breakfast, the lady proceeded to ask me did I want milk in my coffee…read more When I went to pay, she offered my change back to someone else. They haven't paid for Spotify premium and so their clientele must suffer through the adds. Nice enough place. Just a bit disappointed.

Super cute cafe and delicious food. Stop by for some vegan snacks! Located in a nice neighborhood…read moreto wander around. Me encanto la comida! Todo es vegano recomiendo caminar por esta cuadra para todos los turistas!

We came here on a whim without checking reviews first (very uncommon for us) but were surprised…read morewith how great our experience was, especially compared to the low reviews we saw afterwards! If you're set on ordering a super authentic Spanish meal, this would not be the place for you. With that being said, we thought the food was fantastic--I highly suggest the chicken curry and bacon burger--and the atmosphere was one of our favorites of our time in Spain. Kind of a farm chic feel (if that's even a thing). Great, cheap red wine and their desserts were to DIE for. I'm not even a dessert person, but order the dulce de leche crepe if you want your life forever changed. Also, I don't like cheesecake, but the Oreo cheesecake was a huge favorite among my family. They said it was their favorite cheesecake they've had in Spain and they've had several. For the most part, the servers spoke English and also had an English menu available, which were great bonuses for my family who doesn't speak much Spanish. The staff were not overly friendly, but they weren't difficult either. The bathrooms were super clean and functional. We loved our experience here and look forward to coming back!

This place was totally disappointing. As a vegan I was looking forward to gazpacho and hummus but…read morethe gazpacho was mediocre and the hummus was tasteless. Finally ordered the fruit salad for dessert and they were out. It was a weekend so the meal was prix fixe at €15 and they wouldn't budge even though I received only a tasteless fraction of what one would ordinarily get for that price. There are so many other wonderful restaurants in Bilbao so skip this one!

We didn't have a reservation but staff worked us in between bookings. Servers were excellent!…read more(Related restaurant next door was booked and we preferred the atmosphere in Coppola.) Felt like a regular pizza joint that also has fresh salads, main rice and pasta dishes. Our salad was fresh and plentiful and the pizzas were awesome. We want to come back tomorrow for the risotto and pasta dishes.

Came here around 12:40am and they weren't open yet. Saw a couple also traveling from the US waiting…read morefor it to open. Yelp says they open at 12pm but they actually open at 1 so be mindful when you come. Pepperoni pizza was great with a tiny bit of spice to it however I think it's a tiny bit too salty for my liking. The seafood pasta was also delicious but also a bit salty for my US taste buds. You can ask for less salt. It I forgot that day. The lady that served us was super nice and tried her best to take out orders in English. Over all not bad do definitely recommend this place.

Wonderful tapas bar right in the heart of town. The vino kept on flowing and the atmosphere was…read morefabulous. The pimientos were perfectly salted and wine selection was excellent. But let's face it, you'll get fabulous wine all over Spain, right? That said, this spot was perfect for a snack and great company.

We came here late night, on our last evening in Bilbao…read more Most kitchens close quite early in this area, and Ad Hoc was open at least an hour later than anyplace around. The place is clean and modern looking with a beautiful chalkboard and a friendly waiter who was happy to accommodate our late-night drunken and broken Spanish. We had delicious and piping hot croquettes with a creamy interior spiked with salty ham. Their anchovies were standard but really delicious. Finally, at the bartender's recommendation, we had some Morcilla (blood sausage) with a lovely creamy puree. There is so much amazing food in Bilbao, it's sometimes hard to choose where to go to get your fix. In this case, Ad Hoc's unusually extended hours made the decision for us and i'm really happy they did!!

This is a great spot for lunch. I had the Vietnamese salad, and it was not your typical bowl of…read moregreens. Delicious, lightly dressed. The only downside is that the smoke from Bilbao's tobacco-lovers gets pulled in through the front door. Not pleasant when you get a good draft - best to sit in the back.

What a great find! Food is fresh, with healthy options including several vegan and gluten free…read moredishes. We didn't get dessert or coffee, but it liked delicious! Great ambiance and service was friendly.

This review is for an event catered for our World Open Innovation Conference group at the…read moreGuggenheim Museum in Bilbao. We were gathered in the forum and tried various dishes brought out to us by servers. Having a social event at the Guggenheim was special in itself but I want to keep this review focused on the food. Some of my favorites are listed below: Savories: I was pleased to try one of the most traditional and basic pintxos, the Gilda. It consisted of green peppers in vinegar, anchovies in brine, and green olives. I could not stop eating them! Marinated cod in garlic oil was another winner, especially when paired with a glass of Rioja. I also enjoyed Beef steak tartar with anchovy, and Grisini of Iberic ham. Sweets: Both the desserts were superb. The Mini Carolina lemon and meringue tartlet was a feast for the eyes, but the caramelized French toast was so good I had two! Bilbao continues to exceed expectations - can't wait to see what comes next!

We chose the lunch tasting menu with 1 alcoholic pairing and 1 non alcoholic pairing. This was…read moreprobably our most expensive meal during our week in Spanish Basque, and definitely the most disappointing. It started off decently, since I really enjoyed the amuse bouche of truly reimagined classic dishes, like anchovy with lettuce purée, and cod with chili and pilpil sauce. That shot glass of aquafaba soup and Swiss chard foam was amazing. After that, all the listed dishes save for the hake and pork were just not that great. The lettuce salad looked cool with the lettuce pearl in the center, but the skin was too thick and once pierced left an unappetizing shell with not enough of the actual lettuce puree. The little potato medallions were under seasoned. The white asparagus cake was over powered by the house made hoisin sauce. The artichoke itself was nice but I had to choke down a rubbery squid that went with it. The anchovy dish was, well, fishy, and the pasta was undercooked, but our server said it was purposely "crunchy." The lamb tongue was a little too gamey for my taste, but might suit others. The dessert was entirely too tart from the lemon, and the fresh strawberries tasted like an afterthought next to the strawberry ice cream, but I appreciated the variety in texture with the slight crunch from the merengue/macaron. As for the drink pairing, husband liked the wine pairing. I had high expectation when a non alcoholic option is so prominently noted on the menu. I fully regret getting it and felt almost swindled at 40ish euro for drinks that were neither tasty nor paired well with the food. The first few were supposed to be kombuchas, but they lacked the signature tang or slight fizz from kombuchas, and just tasted like lightly infused water. Even the tamarind one. The banana cinnamon one was just bad and I don't know why it was paired with squid and artichoke. Then came the sodas that tasted like Fanta, an orange tonic and a lime tonic. If they had bothered to add some herb syrup, or some spiced or salt rim, anything, then I'd feel there was at least some effort beyond pouring juice and tonic together. And by the way, a sweet orange drink is not the way to go with something so gamey as lamb in my opinion. I could've used the lime tonic then. I don't think I'd ever return or recommend to others, but I am giving 3 stars for good amuse, great views, and amazing service.