Highly recommend this place. Bilbao is known for Bollos de mantequilla, or rolls of butter. It's…read morebeen famous since the early 1800s. It's a sweet brioche with sugar sprinkled on it that's cut in half and filled with a sweet cream made of butter and eggs. So soft and sweet. Service was excellent! It's a beautiful shop! There was a line, and I didn't know what to get, and the nice lady told me that this is famous in Bilbao. 2.30 euros for one delicious ball. I wish I had gotten more!

This place is a typical bakery of literally hundreds of bakeries in this city. The cakes and…read morepastries are made from the finest ingredients and sold fresh. They are placed on little gold paper trays elaborately wrapped in expensive paper and tied with a ribbon. My two pies cost £5.65. The servers do not handle money rather it's a separate till away from the food counter.

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.

Try everything. From the fish and chips, to the jamón, to the caldo. Don't miss out on the revuelto…read morecon jamón. The eggs are perfect. It's an institution for a reason.

Really excellent spot for pintxos but also super upscale dinner in Bilbao. Had foie gras and also…read morethe cod which both were incredible. Excellent service and a super fun vibe even late on a Wednesday night.

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.

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.

Truly one of the most bizarre and aggressively unpleasant dining experiences I've ever had. If you…read morehaven't been verbally abused in a while, look no further! My family and I came here during our trip to Bilbao. My sister and I ordered the meat medallions and simply did not enjoy them. Instead of forcing ourselves to continue eating meat that tasted like it came out of a prison cafeteria, we politely asked if we could order something else instead. The server or manager, still unclear which, although the ego strongly suggested management, immediately became defensive and hostile. He started lecturing us about how the meat is "supposed" to taste, as if informing us about pre slaughter cattle nutrition was going to magically improve this metal tasting dish. My sister continued patiently repeating that we did not enjoy this meat and asked if we could replace it with something else. At that point this fully grown man, who appeared to be well over 60 years old, aggressively grabbed the plates, slammed them together, and said, "Well I don't like the meat in your country, you Fu***** bi***." My sister is a minor, which makes the entire interaction even more disturbing. After his dramatic exit, loud enough to make the whole room uncomfortable, he shuffled back a minute later to continue explaining the meat to us as though we were lacking the intellectual capacity to understand the flavor profile of tenderloin beef. By then our appetite was gone, the atmosphere was ruined, and we decided not to order anything else. The medallions started it, but he finished the job, completely killing our appetite. The most concerning part is that he appeared to be in a leadership position. If this is how customers are treated for politely sending back a dish, it raises serious questions about basic professionalism in this restaurant. Bilbao has far too many incredible restaurants to waste your money being insulted by a man whose emotional stability clearly isn't suitable for the hospitality business PS: After reading other reviews, it appears there is a recurring pattern of defensiveness and hostility toward criticism rather than any effort to resolve issues professionally. How surprising. Shame on you sir. And shame on the restaurant for being represented by such an unprofessional individual.

This is the best restaurant we have eaten at in Bilbao. When you first enter it looks like a…read morenormal Pintxos bar, but they have a very elegant dining room in back. They open for dinner at 9pm, and you will need reservations. We had our hotel arrange the reservation. They specialize in Ribeye and fresh fish, both grilled. We ordered the Ox Chop Ribeye for two. It weighed over a Kilogram and was prepared to our request of medium-rare. It came with a fantastic amuse bouche of puréed squash soup and a bite of a seafood salad. We split a fresh lettuce, tomato, grated cheese, and olive oil salad. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe and tasty. The steak was the best we have had in Spain. In my younger days I could have finished it all, but no more. The service was very attentive and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We considered ordering grilled octopus as a starter and they said it would be to much. They were right. It was not inexpensive (€171) but worth every euro. Can't recommend it enough.

Great wine selection and delicious pintxos. Beautiful ambience and friendly service, too. Love it.read more

Great food, great ambience and great prices highly recommended if you're in Bilbao Spainread more

This place was recommended by the hotel staff where we were staying. We tried to go during lunch…read morefor their Menu del Dia but it was too busy so we ended up going elsewhere. I am glad we had another opportunity to check it out! The night before we left town, we stopped by Las Cepas again but this time for "pintxos" (Basque tapas) around 7 p.m. - early by Spanish standards. We went early on purpose so that we could grab a couple spots at the bar. Between my broken Spanish and the bartender's broken English, we managed to find out what each of the pintxos on display actually were whether it be Spanish tortilla, calamari, tuna, chorizo, mini burger, and more - all served on bread. Meant to be more of snack, my daughter and I had three each and found that they make a nice little meal. Fresh and delicious! It was a surprise that they were only €1.50 each! And the wine was also a bargain!

Good was very good but not special. The ambiance was very good but not special. The service was…read moresurprisingly bellow Bilbao standards... lots of mistakes, slow and nothing about it made the meal feel... well you know special. At this price point there are better options close by