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Best Restaurants in Casco Viejo

92 restaurants analyzed · Basque Country

The Casco Viejo is Bilbao's old town across the river from Abando, with pintxos bars and traditional Basque restaurants lining the Siete Calles and the streets around the Santiago Cathedral. Quality is strong, with nearly a third of restaurants earning top ratings. Prices lean toward the higher end compared to other Bilbao neighborhoods.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Restaurante La Viña De Henao Casa De Comidas A · Restaurant, Basque — Intimate Basque spot with standout Russian salad, refined small menu, and highly personal service; book ahead and...
• Gastronomía Bilbao A · Wine bar and small plates, Cooking school — Destination wine bar and cooking school by the Guggenheim offering expert-led tastings and refined Basque small plates...
• Mugarra A · Seafood-focused Spanish restaurant, Mediterranean — Destination for pristine Basque seafood and conservas with attentive service; prices are high but quality and craft...
• El Puertito A · Seafood bar, Oyster bar — Benchmark oyster bar in Bilbao with pristine product, quick service, and lively vibe; minor service attitude complaints...
• Cokooncafé A · Breakfast and brunch cafe, Coffee shop — Destination brunch cafe near the Guggenheim with polished coffee, creative Basque-leaning plates, small space, queues,...
• Residence kafetegia A- · Cocktail bar, Pub — A beloved Bilbao cocktail and whiskey bar with live Irish sessions, expert bartending, and cozy pub vibes; prices are...
• Restaurante Amets Berria A- · Burger restaurant, Bar — Neighborhood burger-and-bar spot known for exotic-meat burgers and an award-loved ostrich pintxo; generous portions,...
• Cevitxef Bilbao A- · Peruvian Nikkei seafood, Seafood — Inventive Nikkei ceviche and seafood with lively service; creative flavors impress most diners, but pricing add-ons and...
• Restaurante Porrue A- · Spanish restaurant, Basque — High-end Basque grilling with creative touches near the Guggenheim, outstanding seafood and wine service, premium...
• Casa Leotta - Pozas A- · Italian restaurant, Pinsa specialist — Beloved Italian pinsa spot with standout gluten-free options, friendly service, and fair mid-range pricing; minor...
• Kimtxu A- · Restaurant, Asian fusion — Inventive Asian–Basque fusion with standout starters and a respected tasting menu; flavors shine but service policies...
• Ágape jatetxea A- · Restaurant, Mediterranean — Creative Basque daily menu with generous portions and friendly service at very fair prices; book ahead and verify hours.
• Bilba kafetegia A- · Cafeteria and pintxo bar, Breakfast cafe — Beloved neighborhood cafe for standout tortilla and torrija with warm, family-run service; very affordable, cash...
• Asador Indusi A- · Basque grill, Spanish — Classic Basque asador with standout txangurro and chuletón; book ahead, expect lively vibes, generous portions, and...
• Grand Prix A- · Traditional Spanish restaurant, Basque home cooking — Tiny Abando spot for homestyle Basque daily menus with fast, warm service and great value around €18–22; arrive early,...
• Restaurante Elíptica A- · Basque restaurant, Cafe — Excellent value menú del día in central Bilbao with homestyle Basque cooking, quick friendly service, and...
• Demaio | Pizza Gourmet - San Francisco A- · Pizzeria, Italian — Destination-worthy pizza spot serving excellent Romana and Neapolitan pies with premium Italian ingredients; expect...
• Cork A- · Wine bar, Pintxos — Serious wine bar with standout pintxos and knowledgeable staff; prices run high and portions lean small, so come for...
• ETXANOBE A- · Fine dining restaurant, Basque — Creative Basque fine dining with standout seafood and polished service, but value concerns around wine pairings and...
• Olga taberna A- · Bar & grill, Seafood — Traditional Basque seafood-and-grill spot with generous portions, standout turbot and ribeye, friendly service, and...
• Restaurante Japonés - KUMA A- · Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant — Destination-level Japanese-Basque sushi with standout tuna and inventive small plates, excellent for enthusiasts but...
• Víctor Montes A- · Basque restaurant, Spanish restaurant — Historic Basque dining room with strong pintxos and creative plates; excellent when on form, but service...
• Bar Santamaría A- · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Beloved Casco Viejo pintxos bar grilling seafood and meats to order at budget prices, with standout cuttlefish, cod,...
• TAULA INDAUTXU A- · Brunch restaurant, Cafe — Stylish brunch destination with photogenic plates, friendly staff, and big crowds; expect queues and occasional service...
• Melilla Y Fez A- · Tapas and pintxos bar, Grill — Beloved old-town pintxos bar famous for charcoal-grilled Moorish skewers and lively vibes; great value, but crowds and...
• Gure Toki A- · Pintxos bar, Tapas restaurant — Destination pintxos bar on Plaza Nueva with standout cheesecake and cheese soup, energetic crowd, and fair pricing;...
• La Olla de la Plaza Nueva A- · Spanish restaurant, Bar & grill — Lively Plaza Nueva pintxos bar-restaurant with standout hot pintxos and set menus; great location and energy, but...
• Lucky Baster B+ · Restaurant, Bar — Creative Basque-leaning small plates with standout bites and a €50 tasting menu; excellent flavors but portions can be...
• Odoloste Restaurante B+ · Basque restaurant, Mediterranean — Inventive, pork-centric tasting menus with polished service and strong wine guidance; excellent for adventurous diners,...
• Casa Leotta - Ajuriaguerra B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Excellent Roman-style pinsa and solid pastas in central Bilbao with lively vibes; book ahead and double-check...
• Café Bar Bilbao B+ · Pintxos bar, Tapas bar — Classic Old Town pintxos bar with lively plaza seating, solid traditional bites and brisk, sometimes brusque service;...
• Pizzería Formaggi Bilbao B+ · Pizza restaurant, Italian — Excellent Neapolitan-style pizzas with standout dough at fair mid-range prices; small, lively room and delivery...
• BAUSK (Gluten free) B+ · Gluten-free restaurant, Health-focused — Celiac-safe fusion bowls and baked wings in a small casual spot; great hospitality, moderate prices, minor complaints...
• Los Fueros B+ · Basque restaurant, Traditional — Heritage Basque spot in Old Town delivering refined classics, best via tasting menus; book ahead and expect polished...
• La Gavilla B+ · Gastrobar, Bar & grill — A cozy Abando gastrobar for creative Spanish small plates and strong wines; book ahead, expect smoke and crowding at...
• Baster B+ · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Lively Old Town pintxos and vermouth spot with standout calamari sandwich and bravas; great vibes but service can be...
• Bilbao Berria Ledesma B+ · Basque restaurant, Pintxos bar — Modern Basque pintxos bar and restaurant with excellent food and lively vibe, but recent reports of rude service and...
• COPPOLA & SOLOMONK (NON STOP KITCHEN) B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Lively Italian spot near the Guggenheim delivering standout pizzas and fresh pastas at fair prices, but expect waits,...
• Uarike B+ · Peruvian restaurant, Latin American — Modern Peruvian spot with standout ceviches and wok dishes, lively service, and fair mid-range pricing, though service...
• Restaurante GRECOCINA Cocina Griega y Mediterránea B+ · Greek restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant — Destination for modern Greek flavors with Basque touches; excellent food, small room, and engaged ownership, but...
• Dando la Brasa B+ · Creative fusion restaurant, Grill — Inventive Latin-Japanese grill with popular tasting menus and lively vibe; excellent food for adventurous eaters, but...
• Kali Orexi a la brasa B+ · Greek grill restaurant, Mediterranean — Creative Greek grill with Spanish touches and warm service; excellent starters and solid mains, but pricing and...
• Bihotz B+ · Cafe bar and craft beer spot, Specialty coffee — Beloved specialty coffee and craft beer hideaway with friendly vibes, small space, and budget-friendly snacks; great...
• Cholo Cantón B+ · Peruvian Chinese fusion restaurant, Peruvian — Lively Peruvian-Chinese fusion spot with standout ceviche and lomo saltado, warm guidance from staff, creative flavors,...
• BTQ - Bilbao Te Quiero B+ · Bar & grill, Spanish — Solid Basque cooking with standout tuna, squid, octopus, and txuleta; good value tasting menus but inconsistent service...
• Rongorri Restaurante B+ · Restaurant, Bar & grill — Creative Basque-Asian tasting menus across from the Guggenheim deliver standout seafood and warm service, but rigid...
• Restaurante Amaren B+ · Steakhouse, Basque grill — Destination Basque steakhouse delivering top-tier txuleta and polished theatrics; superb for meat lovers, pricey, and...
• Txirene | 100% Bilbao B+ · Restaurant, Pintxos bar — A lively pintxos bar up front and a quieter back dining room serving generous Basque plates; great meals when on form,...
• Bar Plaza Moraza B+ · Bar & grill, Breakfast restaurant — Lively neighborhood bar with homestyle Basque dishes and pintxos; warm service, solid daily menus, occasional service...
• Hambueysería Amaren B+ · Burger restaurant, Grill — Destination-level ox-beef burgers with creative twists and strong owner engagement, but service inconsistency and...
• Restaurante Markina B+ · Basque grill restaurant, Spanish — Classic Basque grill with standout beef and hearty seafood, strong local following, good wine list, but service...
• Kate Zaharra jatetxea B+ · Restaurant, Wine cellar — Destination Basque dining with sweeping Bilbao views and a serious wine cellar; excellent for scenery and traditional...
• La Olla B+ · Tapas and pintxos restaurant, Spanish — Lively Basque pintxos spot with friendly service, strong tuna and octopus dishes, and fair prices; expect crowds and...
• Bodegón Mendia B+ · Tapas bar, Pintxos — Local Basque pintxos and mini-sandwiches with friendly service, great for a casual bite and coffee at budget prices,...
• Buga Ramen Bilbao B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Colorful anime-themed ramen spot delivering quick, tasty bowls at fair prices, though service consistency and...
• Batzoki Begoña B+ · Tapas bar, Bar & grill — Lively Basque bar with a value-packed set menu and strong pintxos; service can be brusque and waits happen at peak...
• La Casita de Sabino B+ · Seafood restaurant, Spanish — Fresh Basque seafood with fast, efficient service near the Guggenheim, but pricing on whole fish and service attitude...
• Il Giardino Della Nonna-Bilbao B+ · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Lively Italian spot near the Guggenheim with strong pizzas and pastas, good vegetarian range, fair prices, but...
• Zarate jatetxea B+ · Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Fine dining — Creative Basque seafood with ambitious tasting menus; excellence peaks on some courses but service pace and consistency...
• Peso Neto taberna-jatetxea B+ · Creative bistro & bar, Fusion — Inventive fusion plates in a quirky local tavern; great when it clicks, but uneven service and timing can sour the...
• Café Capuccino Bilbao B+ · Egyptian restaurant, Mediterranean — Small Egyptian spot with warm, personal service and tasty classics at friendly prices; excellent for something...
• Karlo's itsaskitegia B+ · Seafood restaurant, Basque — Classic Basque seafood spot with generous platters and a beloved locals’ lunch menu; great seafood when on form but...
• Ein Prosit B+ · German restaurant, Beer hall — Casual German beer hall in central Bilbao with sausages, pork knuckle, and lots of beer; lively for sports, solid food,...
• Restaurante NidoBilbao B · Basque restaurant, Steakhouse — Excellent Basque produce and standout chuletón with creative touches, but high prices and inconsistent service; know...
• Los tacos de 10 by Surfin' Tacos B · Taco restaurant, Mexican — Lively taqueria serving flavorful, authentic-leaning tacos with quick counter service and strong salsas; expect small...
• Margherita La Fina B · Pizzeria, Italian — Tiny neighborhood pizzeria turning out flavorful thin-crust pies with friendly service; expect takeout focus and...
• Pizzeria Trozo B · Pizzeria, Italian — Destination-worthy thin-crust pizza with extensive vegan options and lively vibes, but expect counter ordering, big...
• Restaurante India Town B · Indian restaurant, Takeaway — Reliable North Indian comfort dishes by the river near the Guggenheim with broad vegetarian and vegan options, solid...
• Fiero Cocktail School Bar B · Cocktail bar, Creative cocktails — Destination cocktail bar with bespoke, no-menu drinks and solid snacks; service is usually warm but occasional brusque...
• Kalí Órexi by Labocatorio B · Greek restaurant, Mediterranean — Lively Greek spot delivering flavorful classics and strong vegan options at fair prices, but service can feel rushed...
• La Taska de Isozaki B · Spanish restaurant, Basque — Classic Basque cooking near the Guggenheim with standout meats and seafood, generous portions, and mixed service...
• Haven B · Casual Spanish restaurant and cafe, Bar — Neighborhood spot near the Guggenheim for hearty Basque-Spanish plates and value set menus, with friendly but sometimes...
• Bistró B · Museum restaurant, Basque — Stylish Guggenheim-adjacent bistro with creative Basque set menus, strong views and quick lunch pacing; food ranges...
• Asador Bilbao Brasan B · Asador grill restaurant, Basque — A modern Basque asador known for table-top steak grilling and standout scallops, delivering big flavors when on form...
• Nashville taberna B · Tapas bar, Bar — Beloved Bilbao pintxo bar famous for juicy tortilla and friendly owner energy; tight space, occasional service hiccups,...
• La Barraca Restaurant B · Spanish restaurant, Mediterranean — Destination for paella and rice lovers with wide variety; food usually strong but service tone and reservation rigidity...
• Clandestino B · Contemporary restaurant, Bar — Stylish modern Basque fusion with standout beef nigiri and seafood, but portions run small and service can be...
• Ramen Shifu - Abando B · Ramen restaurant, Japanese — Anime-styled ramen chain with friendly, fast service and broad vegan options; broths and non-ramen dishes vary in depth...
• La Carbonería B · Bar, Cocktail bar — Lively late-night cocktail and Guinness-focused bar with friendly service and strong vibes, but prices run high for...
• Restaurante Assafir B · Moroccan restaurant, North African — Traditional Moroccan cooking with generous couscous and tagines, good vegetarian choices, and mixed service...
• UDON Bilbao Abando B · Casual Asian noodle house, Ramen shop — Lively Japanese-inspired noodle spot with friendly service and broad vegan options; great for quick, tasty bowls,...
• MIRANO KEBAP BILBAO B- · Turkish restaurant, Kebab shop — Strongly loved for fresh Turkish-style kebabs and friendly counter service, but reviews are polarized with serious...
• Burrito Loko B- · Mexican & Tex-Mex, Tacos — Casual Tex-Mex spot with quick, friendly service and solid burritos; value debates and inconsistency on sides like...
• Restaurante Japonés - MUSUME IZAKAYA B- · Japanese fusion, Izakaya — Creative Japanese-Basque fusion with big portions and lively vibe; great service for many, but sushi purists and value...
• Bascook - Restaurante en Bilbao B- · Basque fusion restaurant, Cocktail bar — Inventive Basque-Asian fusion with standout signatures but very mixed execution and service pace; choose carefully or...
• Restaurante Marisqueria Mazarredo B- · Seafood restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant — Traditional Basque-leaning seafood steps from the Guggenheim with great scallops and razor clams for many, but...
• Pituko B- · Bar & grill, Grill — Lively Peruvian-leaning grill with popular mixed platters, quick service, and good cocktails, but strict time limits...
• Udon Bilbao Gran Vía C+ · Casual Asian noodle house, Ramen — Modern Asian noodle chain outpost with broad menu and fast table service; good for convenient ramen and udon, but...
• Azzurro Arcade Rock Pub C+ · Rock pub, Bar — A lively rock-and-arcade pub with welcoming owner, request-your-song vibe, cheap beers, and 80s-90s nostalgia; small...
• The Wicklow Arms C+ · Irish pub, Sports bar — Tiny Irish sports pub with standout Guinness and jovial host energy; great for match days, less ideal if you need space...
• Morrocotuda C · Bar, Tapas bar — Craft beer and casual Basque bites in Abando with lively vibe; great for drinks, food quality mixed and service can be...
• El Salon de Mi Casa C- · Cat cafe, Cafe — Cat-forward cafe experience with simple, homey food; wonderful for feline lovers, but timed entry fees, uneven service,...

Top Cuisines

• Spanish — 38 restaurants
• Basque — 10 restaurants
• Cafe — 4 restaurants
• Pizza — 4 restaurants
• Japanese — 4 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 4 restaurants
• Peruvian — 3 restaurants
• Bar food — 2 restaurants
• Contemporary — 2 restaurants
• Italian — 2 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Casco Viejo (2)

• ETXANOBE A- · Michelin 1-star
• Zarate jatetxea B+ · Michelin 1-star

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