Bermeo
Gran Hotel Ercilla
Bermeo is thought of by some as one of Spain’s best restaurants and is certainly a top proponent of Basque cuisine. Some of the city’s writers and politicians frequent the Bermeo, which has a modern feel and is situated in one of the Bilbao’s top hotels.
Zortziko
Alameda de Mazarredo 17
Serving Basque and Continental cuisine Zortziko brings together a French and Victorian style in its formal atmosphere.
El Perro Chico
Aretxaga 2
El Perro serves up a range of classic Basque dishes in an albeit much to be desired setting. Here, too, a number of well-known Spaniards dine, including Guggenheim architect Gehry.
Restaurante Guggenheim Bilbao
Abandoibarra Etorbidea 2
Located in the Guggenheim Museum it is unsurprising this restaurant specialises in new Basque cuisine. The chef’s award-winning fisherman’s stew is just one of the menu’s delights.
Restaurante A Table
Dos de Mayo 18
Perhaps the finest French restaurant in the city, A Table is set in a 19th century building and also serves some Basque cuisines.
Etxanobe
Avenida de Abandoibarra 4
Located in the Euskalduna Palace Etxanobe serves a range of Basque and international dishes for its guests to feast on.
Matxinbenta
Ladesma 26
Particularly well-accustomed to business lunches and dinners this restaurant has been in existence since the 1950s and serves an array of Basque foods.