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Where to eat in Bizkaia

Bizkaia has an incredible gastronomic richness. A cultural legacy, which fused with the most modern culinary techniques, have managed to create one of the most interesting gastronomic destinations throughout the peninsula. In this sense, we encourage you to read the articles we have published in this section. In it you will find articles on gastronomic establishments of all kinds, from some of the most interesting daily menus to some of the best restaurants in Bizkaia. We hope you find them helpful. On egin!

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Asador Guetaria, a classic of Bilbao’s gastronomy.

Asador Guetaria, a classic of Bilbao’s gastronomy.

We tasted the "tasting menu of our coasts" of the Guetaria steakhouse. If you are looking for a classic steakhouse in the center of Bilbao, look no further, the Guetaria steakhouse is what you need. This restaurant has a prestigious career behind it, contrasted by the famous...

El peñon, a charming bar on the Biscayan coast.

El peñon, a charming bar on the Biscayan coast.

Enjoy the sea from one of the 3 terraces of the bar-restaurant El Peñon.   Located on the beach of Atxabiribil, in the coastal town of Sopela, El Peñon offers us a pleasant place from where to enjoy the sunsets of the Basque Country. In this emblematic bar of the Biscayan...

Astei Restaurant, the restaurant of the Balcony of Biscay

Astei Restaurant, the restaurant of the Balcony of Biscay

We tried the menu of the day at Astei restaurant, a good value for money menu next to the balcony of Bizkaia.   The Astei restaurant is located in the Montecalvo neighborhood of the town of Muxika, 10 minutes by car from the viewpoint known as "Balcón de Bizkaia", a rural...

Txapela Taberna, Basque-Leonese cuisine in the center of Bilbao.

Txapela Taberna, Basque-Leonese cuisine in the center of Bilbao.

We discovered Txapela Taberna, the old Prada restaurant in Bilbao's old town.   The restaurant Prada a tope de Bilbao disappears to make way for a renewed Txapela Taberna, a new stage that they face with enthusiasm from this establishment located in the old town of Bilbao....

Restaurant Bidebieta, a classic of Bizkaia.

Restaurant Bidebieta, a classic of Bizkaia.

Located on the road that connects Mungia with the coastal towns of Bakio and Bermeo, we find the Bidebieta restaurant, a humble restaurant with the authentic flavors of a lifetime.   Those of us who frequent the road between Mungia and the coast of Bizkaia, know very well...

Restaurant Bodegon de Mundaka.

Restaurant Bodegon de Mundaka.

Taste the grilled fish of the Bodegon Restaurant, the star of its menu of the day.   The Bodegon de Mundaka, better known as "Bodegon", was the restaurant chosen to get our strength back after our visit to the Biodiversity Center of Euskadi. A small old-fashioned local, a...

Korostondo Jatetxea, traditional and exotic cuisine in Otxandio.

Korostondo Jatetxea, traditional and exotic cuisine in Otxandio.

Korostondo, the picturesque and traditional restaurant on the Dima-Otxandio road.   After enjoying a cold winter morning in Oleta and Otxandio, we ventured to discover the charms of the Korostondo restaurant, a curious establishment, where traditional dishes such as beans...

Sabino’s little house, the house by the sea.

Sabino’s little house, the house by the sea.

Restaurant La casita de Sabino, one of the best fish restaurants in Greater Bilbao.   To say that La casita de Sabino offers the best fish in Bilbao is a bit risky, but we are sure that we are not far off the mark. This Bilbao restaurant is undoubtedly one of those...

Arrugaeta Restaurant, a classic bean restaurant in Orozko.

Arrugaeta Restaurant, a classic bean restaurant in Orozko.

We tried the beans from the Arrugaeta Restaurant, one of the house specialties.   The Arrugaeta Restaurant is located in Orozko, a town in the foothills of the Gorbea Natural Park, an unbeatable opportunity to walk the trails of one of the most important natural parks in...

Restaurant Andrea – Batzoki in Balmaseda, a safe bet.

Restaurant Andrea – Batzoki in Balmaseda, a safe bet.

Restaurant Andrea a winning bet in Balmaseda.   How gratifying it is to leave satisfied after having eaten in a restaurant, especially if that feeling is accompanied by a good portion of happiness and a reasonable price. All this can be found in the weekend menu of the...

Pintxos Route in the Plaza Nueva of Bilbao.

Pintxos Route in the Plaza Nueva of Bilbao.

Discover the best Pintxos bars in the Plaza Nueva, one of the most emblematic places in Bilbao.   Bilbao's Plaza Nueva has always been a meeting place for locals, a social space of great importance in which adults and children have enjoyed and continue to enjoy the famous...

Itxas Bide tavern and its Idiazabal crunchy croquette.

Itxas Bide tavern and its Idiazabal crunchy croquette.

Discover one of the best pintxos in Getxo, the crunchy Idiazabal croquette from the bar Itxas Bide Taberna.   The bar Itxas Bide Taberna and its famous homemade croquette of crunchy Idiazabal attract thousands of people to the old port of Algorta throughout the year....

Restaurant Puerto Zabala, a regular in the old port of Algorta.

Restaurant Puerto Zabala, a regular in the old port of Algorta.

Seafood and fresh fish await us at Restaurante Puerto Zabala, a restaurant specialized in seafood.   Located in the high part of the old port of Algorta, the restaurant Puerto Zabala, proposes us to enjoy its dishes in this magical, dreamlike environment. The fishermen's...

The best prawns in Bilbao, Restaurante Antón.

The best prawns in Bilbao, Restaurante Antón.

Meet one of the most emblematic restaurants in Artxanda and taste the best prawns in Bilbao at Restaurante Anton.   The restaurant Anton, is presented to us without great boasts, without great aesthetics, a lifetime establishment located on Mount Artxanda and known by all...