Great spot on the square. Food + service were both excellent. Had Pintxos inside and dinner on the…read morepatio

One of the best steaks we have ever had! The pintxos were all delicious with our favorite being the…read morepotatoes with lots of cheese. The Rioja wine paired perfectly with the pintxos and the steak. Highly Recommend!

This is a cozy spot across the street from the Guggenheim museum. Though so close by, it doesn't…read morefeel touristy at all. The lunch menu here sounded good, but unfortunately the kitchen was backed up and they said I wouldn't be able to order for at least half an hour. Instead I decided to have some of the pintxos, including a nice potato omelette. It's also a good spot to stop by for a coffee or a drink. Prices here are very reasonable considering the central location. I would definitely go back, and hopefully be able to try the lunch menu next time.

Best food!!! Warm welcome; good price. We had excellent wine, awesome mushrooms to start, delicious…read morecod and hake for dinner and a wonderful dessert. Service was excellent; ambiance was relaxed and comfy.,If in Balboa, you must go here!!! You will be have a great meal!

This place was very nice. We were seated and given suggestions for appetizers. We selected the…read moretomato plate, which is tomatoes chopped with olive oil and onions. Enough for 4 people. I wish they would have mentioned it, but it was good. Mushrooms sautéed in olive oil. Another good dish, but again enough for more than two. I ordered the clams, which was just clams. And my husband had a codfish dish that was delicious. The service was good.

Bilbao is full of unassuming Cafe Bars like this. This one is inhabited with friendly staff and…read morelocals. It's located on a pedestrian square without cars. Good Cappuccinos and Pixtnos. We has a Tortilla and some toast. Whole thing was less than 20 euro for two.

We had the most amazing food experience here that we came back for more. Love all the pintxos that…read morewe tried. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Service was very fast and efficient. Nice bar, very fast paced.

CREAM OF THE CROP!! Wow this was certainly one of the best meals I had during my recent trip to…read moreEurope! So right after exploring the museum, we decided to stop here and have lunch. They had a prix fixe menu that came with a glass of wine and a small appetizer of hummus to get you started. For my meal, I ordered Iberian pork and a pear dessert. While waiting for the pork to arrive, a server asked me if I wanted the meat cooked to optimal perfection or well cooked. I found this odd being that pork, of course, should be fully cooked right? Yet, I told him to bring it out at what the chef believed to be its perfect temperature and well, was I in for a SHOCK. It was wonderful!! Juicy and full of deep rich fatty flavor. My dessert was pretty epic as well given that all the flavors just blended so beautifully together! Silky cream and well spiced fruit. Please do yourself a favor and eat here!! They have multilingual service and reasonable prices for the quality of food.

Food was okay and good selection of drinks…read more Service was a bit slow. We outside since it was a bit cooler than indoors and the weather was good. Tourist prices, so prepare yourself. If you want to eat close to the museum, it is convenient. But if you have the time, you may want to consider the alternatives. Which isn't to say it's bad. Frankly, typical for a museum cafe, meaning you would not intentionally dine there when there are so many good restaurants in Bilbao.

Cool tapas bar close to our hotel. Gotta eat something early. Dinner is late start here. Cheers.read more

What a gem! Loved the craft beer selection, decor, and helpful staff. Have a couple of drinks while…read moreyou're in the area and be prepared to come again!

Everything was excellent! From the food to the service to even the music being played. Brilliant…read moreseafood and meat! Wonderful find!

My first pinxtos without the tour guide, I think that I managed to do okay. The place was…read moremoderately busy in the early evening at 7pm, and that's always a good sign. Three big platters of iberico ham on top of crusty and crunchy bread, I pointed at that and said "cerveza." Easy, pleasy. The plate had an classy sort of vibe to it with fresh and clean decor and a large bar of pretty backlit bottles plus a very fancy looking espresso machine.

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.

One of the most renowned Pintxo houses in Bilboa. Famous for their truffle and spider crab…read moreversions. Both verified delicious. Had a small beer code named "Zurito" and a small vermouth code named "marianito" The play is to order the best pintxo and a small drink and move on. Thus the service is scaled that way. They were helpful and quick. Ambience? You stand on street with 80 other people. Go with the program and drink it in

The restaurant is one I found to be recommended for pinxtos (small, bite-sized snacks often on a…read morepiece of toasted bread). We sat outside and were told to order food inside. The thing about sitting outside is that there are smokers. :/ The pinxtos are premade and just heated up. We tried txangurro (spider crab) gratin, artichoke in tempura, and crispy squid with onion. I was a bit disappointed, because I didn't care for any of them. The bread was quite crusty. I guess pinxtos aren't my thing.

One of the most colorful layouts of pintxos awaits at Zurekin, a tapas bar in the new city of…read moreBilbao! The classic tortilla made with egg, sliced potatoes, and lots of olive oil was juicy and succulent. The taco bonito was a rather dry but meaty chunk of tuna topped with chopped onions, tomatoes, and peppers, and plenty of olive oil. But the most unique pintxo I had came with two thick slices of creamy, melty brie cheese topped with a compote of mixed berries, and skewered with a mint leaf and a raspberry. Such a colorful melange of ingredients, and the sweetness of the berries had a nice contrast to the unctuous cheese!

We ordered the 'boletos salteados, huevo a baja temperatura y jamón' but they forgot the ham...It…read morewas a dish of mushrooms with a loose egg in the middle. We then ordered the entrecot which was pretty good. Bread was great, there seemed to only be one waiter around so no ordering extra drinks. Would've been easier to just get pintxos and drinks at El Globo next door.