Restaurants in Bilbao
29 spots across 3 neighborhoods, curated by locals.
Finding a genuinely good restaurant in Bilbao shouldn't mean scrolling past hundreds of tourist menus. We filtered Bilbao's dining scene down to 29 restaurants locals actually book — spread across 3 neighborhoods and averaging 4.6★. The filter is deliberate: solid ratings, real review volume, and none of the overexposed spots that survive on foot traffic alone.
Zabala is the neighborhood to start with — it has the strongest bench of kitchens in this guide. If you only have one evening, Empanadas Malvón is the safest great choice; book ahead where you can.
All 29 restaurants spots in Bilbao — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Empanadas Malvón
Mio Basque Urban Food
La Taska de Isozaki
Restaurante Bikandi Etxea
Mugarra
MARTXO BGC
Restaurante Manhu
Kalí Órexi by Labocatorio
Nura jatetxea
Ziburu
Il Giardino Della Nonna - Bilbao
La Gavilla Bilbao
Elíptica
Kunel Donburi Bar
Samaia | Restaurante Georgiano
Namaste Restaurante
Restaurante Aura
Restaurante Trueba
Taberna Basaras
Los Fueros
TXUKRUT Bar
Restaurante Urregin
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best restaurants in Bilbao?
Polomaps has curated 29 restaurants spots in Bilbao, rated 3.5+ stars by real visitors. Top picks include Empanadas Malvón, Namaste Restaurante, Restaurante Aura. All recommendations come from locals, with tourist traps filtered out.
Which neighborhoods in Bilbao have the best restaurants?
The best neighborhoods for restaurants in Bilbao include Zabala, Bilbao La Vieja, San Francisco. Each has its own character and local favorites — this guide groups every spot by neighborhood so you can explore one area at a time.
How can I find these restaurants spots near me in Bilbao?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every spot in this guide on a live map around you, get walking distances, and save your favorites. You can also search anything specific — the app finds local, well-rated places for any craving, in Bilbao or anywhere else.
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