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My favourite gourmet restaurant in Bilbao, which I try to visit once a year. Very fresh produce, allowed to take the center stage, with gentle cooking styles, sauces and condiments. This is true basque cuisine with a very slight innovative touch (helps maintain the Michelin star 😉). When in season try the large quisquillas and the angulas. The service is very genuine, professional and attentive.

Don't hesitate one second just book your table, go & enjoy serious basque cuisine cooked to perfection. Indulge into the unique experience of the Chef's table. Loved the idea of sharing several starters that were served individually for each guest.Thank you Chef

We really enjoyed the dishes we ordered and the atmosphere was relaxing. The staff was very attentive. This is a great way to try Michelin-quality seafood in Bilbao.

My favorites of the night were the green rice with seafood and the sea bass with lemongrass cream. My girlfriend's favorite was the "cigalas." I originally wanted to try the "reí" but it is prepared for 2 people only, so try to bring someone with you to share it!

Tip: if you're interested in the tasting menu, make sure you ask for it in advance! (We didn't know this but still really enjoyed ordering à la carte)

Perfect food with accurate service and good wine selection) Get more stars Michelin- you deserve it)

Im not a fish or seafood person so I didnt enjoy as much. My family loved it. There are about 12 to 14 small dishes, mostly fish and seafood! My favourite was the mustard based dessert. It was also the more budget friendly michelin stars.

Yessss! Please, at least once a month! But only as once a week might be a bit much… We went for the 11-course-menu. Sounds great and is great. The sommelier suggested wines to go with the dishes. We’ll definitely buy some of these great whites and reds. Fresh fish, one after another. Friendly service, surely worth a visit.

One of the best places in Bilbao.
Fresh fish, great wine carte and tasty food.
Highly recommended place!

Looking for a Basque-centered, full tasting menu based 100% on seafood, and getting your mind blown with every dish?

Look no more... This is the place.

Amazing meal. Food was excellent, some of the best seafood dishes I have had. Inventive without losing the Basque heritage. Oyster was excellent, as was the red mullet fritter.

Wine was an absolute steal, with the sommelier picking out a lovely bottle for a ridiculously reasonable price.

Only criticism was that we did feel the dishes arrived too quickly between courses, and they could have let the dish settle before removing the plates - but that is very minor.

Highly recommend if you are in the area and love your seafood.

Absolutely amazing food. We tried see menu which contains 8 dishes. It is a well thought and executed menu with amazing variety of tastes. We enjoyed every bite. We will come again for sure. it was more than enough. I have no idea how someone could eat the other two menus which are 11 or 14 dishes. I highly recommended this place if you're visiting Bilbao.

Food was great. Intensive flavours so for someone like me who enjoys that it was perfect.
Service was good an casual so definitely a place to come back to. Only reason service only get 4 is compared to other guide restaurants with attention to details like refilling water etc. But don’t get me wrong. It’s a very nice place. For someone new to the basque kitchen it’s a perfect way to start by kicking in the front door.

We had an amazing dinner. So tasty, so delicious 🤤 the portions look small but i was feeling extremely full after 11+ courses, each one more delicious and special than the other. The fish was amazingly prepared. Never ate fish that good. Thank you for such a great dinner!

Had lunch with my fiancée, we went for the chef's table experience: if you are passionate about food and the food industry as we are (I am a chef and a sommelier and she's a restaurant manager) you have to experience this. The attention to details, the possibility to have a direct contact with the chef and the sous chef and have the courses explained by them is unique. And the food concept is superlative: local, seasonal, traditional but with no limit to creativity. The chef was able to use a fish/seafood/seaweed element in every single course from the amuse bouche to the desserts. Combinations of flavours out of the ordinary. Speechless!

As I stepped into this unassuming Basque restaurant, the aromas hit me like a punch in the face. This was clearly a place that took its food seriously.

The first thing that caught my eye was the pintxos bar, a sight that would make any food lover's heart skip a beat. The colorful array of bite-sized delights, stacked high on the counter, was a feast for the eyes.

I was seated at a small table by the window, and as I perused the menu, I couldn't help but notice the emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The chef clearly had a deep respect for the traditions of Basque cuisine, but was not afraid to put his own spin on things.

I started with the classic Gilda pintxo, a skewer of salty anchovy, spicy guindilla pepper, and briny olive. The flavors were explosive, and I knew I was in for a treat.

Next up was the txangurro gratin, a dish that showcases the local spider crab. The crabmeat was rich and buttery, mixed with béchamel and topped with a crispy bread crumb crust. It was indulgent, but not overly heavy.

For my main course, I ordered the kokotxas al pil pil, a dish of hake cheeks cooked in garlic and olive oil until they were meltingly tender. The sauce was a rich emulsion of fish stock and the natural gelatin from the kokotxas, with a slight kick from the chili.

I finished off the meal with a slice of tarta de queso, a Basque-style cheesecake that was light and fluffy, with a touch of citrus.

Overall, this restaurant was a true gem. The food was expertly prepared, and the flavors were bold and unforgettable. I left feeling like I had experienced a true taste of Basque country, and I couldn't wait to come back for more.

The food was delicious, the only thing was that it was too much in the end. We were very very full!

Great food, spotless service and a passionate sommelier, this is what fine dining is all about. For those seeking some comments on the food, my take is that this place does an excellent job with traditional basque dishes (Rodaballo, presa ibérica) while mixing it up with innovative dishes like a truffle carbonara with squid tallarines and a blue cheese basque cake (amazing), a style that suits me well, as I'm an adventurous eater and my wife prefers to be on the safe side always! Will come back if I visit Bilbao again.

A wonderful surprise in a tiny village wonderful vibe setting service and food
Quite a gem

Amazing food inspired by the ocean. Cooked to perfection.
I also recommend the CannaGin. Incredible discovery.

Great restaurant in Bilbao, with very good basque cousine.

Incredible food and fine service. Well deserved michelin star.