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Cenador de Amós

★★★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

Discover the secrets hidden in the Casa-Palacio Mazarrasa (1756), a mecca for foodies that certainly makes an impression and continues to evolve! The culinary experience begins with welcome drinks and appetisers in the glass-paned pavilion or on the terrace, and culminates in elegant dining spaces with a rustic yet modern feel. Always sporting his trademark cap, chef Jesús Sánchez runs the restaurant with the invaluable support of wife Marián Martínez, who is in charge of the front of house. He remains consistently loyal to local ingredients, seasonality and to a firm commitment to sustainabil

Azurmendi

★★★ MichelinLa Liste 98.5分€€€€Creative

A flagship of Vizcaya’s fine-dining scene and a leading light in conscious gastronomy, Azurmendi is a shining example of how to work with the environment around us. To do this, it has adapted its architecture and produce, and integrated new technologies in its quest to become a responsible restaurant business that aims to cook for a better future. Chef Eneko Atxa nurtures a sapling of the Tree of Gernika at the entrance of the restaurant in a manifestation of his desire to preserve the area's indigenous flora and fauna, to safeguard the values of Basque culture, and to offer guests a creative

Pico Velasco

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

Located in the heart of the Parque Natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel, between the green mountains and the Cantabrian Sea, the Pico Velasco boutique hotel is a superb example of 17th-century Cantabrian civil architecture. In the tastefully renovated interior, Inés Aguirreburualde and award-winning chef Nacho Solana showcase a traditionally based modern cuisine that always aims to highlight the full value of local and seasonal ingredients. Choose between two tasting menus: Albiar (which translates as “sunrise”), and Sincio (a Cantabrian expression that is used to denote a desi

Solana

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

Solana is impressively situated just a few metres from the Santuario de la Bien Aparecida, the venerated patron saint of Cantabria. If you’re looking for a picture-postcard view of the Cantabrian mountains you won’t find a better location than this, where the views from your table transport guests to a world of green meadows in which cows can been seen grazing nearby. Chef Ignacio Solana, alongside his sister Inma (sommelier and front-of-house manager), showcases contemporary cuisine with strong traditional roots that is faithful to both the sea and the mountains but with a nod to tradition an

La Bicicleta

★ Michelin€€€€regional

The name of this restaurant occupying a large 18C house is deliberate as it reflects the professional relationship that chef Eduardo Quintana once had with cycling. This is highlighted in the saying by Albert Einstein at the entrance (“Life is like riding a bicycle – to keep your balance, you need to keep moving”) which influences his general attitude to life. It boasts a pleasant patio-terrace, where guests can savour appetisers, plus an attractive rustic-retro decor inside. The cuisine, which is particularly focused on locally sourced seasonal ingredients, is centred around three tasting men

El Serbal

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

If a dining experience with picture-postcard views of the sea appeals to you, head to Sardinero beach where, on the first floor of the building known as Cormorán, you’ll find El Serbal. You’ll fall for all its culinary charms thanks to its honest approach and its roots in Cantabrian cooking, which is showcased here by an updated take on traditional cuisine that meets one of its key tenets: “to ensure that guests are happy and will want to return”. The à la carte, which is well complemented by three menus (Gastronomic, Tasting and a special Dom Perignon Moët Chandon option), champions the Canta

Casona del Judío

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine

If you would like to eat in a really special setting, book a table at Casona del Judío, as it’s not every day that you get the chance to enjoy a Michelin-starred experience in an authentic 19C colonial-style property. Here, chef Sergio Bastard impresses guests by shining the spotlight on local ingredients as well as algae and herbs from the Cantabrian coast. He offers two tasting menus (Festival and Chef’s Table) on which guests can savour dishes influenced by the sea, with a fusion of textures and a constant focus on pinpoint presentation (we especially enjoyed the starters, such as the Verdi

Zarate

★ Michelin€€€fish, regional, spanish

The history of Zarate is that of a man passionate about fishing and the sea, to the point where his cooking is described as “tidal-inspired cuisine”. Chef Sergio Ortiz de Zarate started his career in Lekeitio (Vizcaya), where he began to make a name for himself thanks to his superb baked wild fish. His traditional cooking gained further recognition following his move to Bilbao and a widening of his repertoire that involved more modern dishes and a focus on locally sourced ingredients. The strong guiding principles of the restaurant are based around his exceptional knowledge of fish – Cantabria

Islares

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining, local, regional, spanish

This minimalist restaurant with a natural feel to its decor is located opposite the city’s Guggenheim Museum where it exudes plenty of culinary passion in its quest to showcase the traditional cuisine of Northern Spain. Here, under the baton of chef Julen Bergantiños, choose between two unusual menus that change completely with every season (for example, wild mushrooms take centre stage in the autumn, followed by game in the winter), based around seasonal ingredients sourced from small-scale producers with, wherever possible, a constant and skilful use of native condiments and native species.

Mina

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining, regional

Life, both professionally and personally, often demands constant growth in order to stay ahead of the curve, that famous ‘renew yourself or die’ mantra that countless chefs have espoused in their culinary philosophies. Chef Álvaro Garrido, always well supported in the dining room by Lara Martín, is no stranger to this dynamic and, right now, he is immersed in this process of reinvention, as he leaves the successful establishment in Marzana (said to be Bilbao's ‘indie’ district) for a larger venue in the heart of the Indautxu neighbourhood.His gastronomic proposal? He continues to champion sign

Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao

★ Michelin€€€€fine_dining, local, regional, spanish

If you find the idea of eating inside a museum tempting, there’s no better place than the Guggenheim Bilbao, where the unique design of the building reverberates throughout your experience here. Nerua, which takes its name from the Latin for the River Nervión, situated at the point where the river’s freshwater meets the saltwater of the Atlantic, recreates a similar fusion in its own philosophy thanks to chef Josean Alija’s quest to revive traditional Basque flavours from an innovative perspective. As a result, he enhances the menu with dishes that will dazzle guests with their depth and nuanc

Ola Martín Berasategui

★ Michelin€€€€Modern Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine

Located alongside the river, inside of the Tayko hotel. The aesthetics here are almost as impressive as the cuisine, which sees it proudly vaunting its open brickwork and concrete beams to highlight the fact that it was the first building to be constructed using these materials in the city’s historic quarter. The restaurant exudes personality and is keen to immerse guests in a sensory journey via the story of chef Martín Berasategui, enabling them to discover his vision and his particular sense of culinary excellence through the hands of his disciple Raúl Cabrera (known to everyone as Pintxo).

Bakea

★ Michelin€€€fine_dining, local, regional, spanish

This minimalist-style restaurant, with its dominant dark colour scheme, pays homage to the local terroir, iron, fire, arts and crafts, and to those meals with family and friends that are forever engraved in our memory. The large central table recalls the spirit of traditional Basque dining societies known as “Txokos”. From the unique wood-fired oven (known as "La Mákina"), which was designed by chef Alatz Bilbao himself (who worked as a lathe operator for five years) to add grills and a hot smoking area, comes a unique tasting menu with strong Basque roots, built around a few well-coordinated,

Andra Mari

★ Michelin€€€regional

This restaurant was established by the Asúa family in its own farmhouse. The initial idea behind it was to provide a place to rest and sustenance for pilgrims visiting the nearby 13C Andra Mari church, hence its name. This stunning building boasting superb views of the Ibaizábal river valley features a wine cellar in the basement which can be visited by guests, a bar area for a pre-dinner drink, and two dining rooms decorated in a rustic-regional style, both of which benefit from lovely views. The cuisine on its à la carte and tasting menus (Elexalde and Andra Mari) is firmly focused on the ru

Eneko

★ Michelin€€€Creative

This homage to chef Eneko Atxa’s origins has a surprising location above the Gorka Izagirre txacoli wine cellar, in the same premises previously occupied by the three-Michelin-star Azurmendi restaurant, which is nowadays just a few metres away. In the dining room, the layout breaks the traditional mould with its open-view kitchens, and provides the backdrop for innovative dishes that remain faithful to Basque tradition while at the same time demonstrating the chef’s philosophy: “The artisan’s hands sculpt emotions”. The single tasting menu on offer here (called Sutan, the Basque for “fire”), i

Pan de Cuco

必比登€€Farm to table, Regional Cuisine

This attractive large house by the main road boasts an unusual name (a type of sorrel that is found in fields of maize) and cuisine that comes as a pleasant surprise. It features a pleasant terrace, a gastro-bar with high tables perfect for tapas and raciones, plus a contemporary dining room with a rustic decor. The cooking here takes its inspiration from both the region and what’s in season, including top-quality local fish, delicious steak tartare, and tasty stews prepared with Pedresa chicken, a breed that is commonly known as “picasuelo” in Cantabria.

Agua Salada

必比登€€Contemporary, Traditional Cuisine

A modest, friendly and authentic restaurant with no luxurious frills but plenty of charm. Its simple façade on the street corner conceals a welcoming dining room decorated in French bistro style and dominated by shades of green and white, with an old open-view bar, bare marble tables and other intimate and attractive details, such as the bright candles which add a romantic touch. The traditionally inspired contemporary cuisine (with the option of half-plates throughout) is not lacking in boldness thanks to the addition of exotic flavours, mainly Asian but also from Central and South America (s

Iwasaki

必比登€€Japanese

This Japanese restaurant may appear small and rather simple, but... it has everything it needs to succeed! Run by a friendly couple, it features subtle oriental-inspired decor and has a glass-walled kitchen so you can see chef Tatsuya Iwasaki at work, always focused on producing dishes that exude flavour, tradition and honesty through a methodical approach. The proposal, focused on local products and traditional preparation, is centred around two exquisite tasting menus: Youkoso (only available at lunchtime on weekdays) and Omakase (we especially liked the wagyu course and the creative dessert

Kimtxu

必比登€€Fusion

A somewhat surprising Asian “taberna” in Bilbao with an informal atmosphere to make you feel at home and open your mind and tastebuds to new, interesting flavours from around the world. Owner-chef Iván Abril rethinks oriental cooking through techniques acquired in London and Hong Kong, but always using superb Basque products and varying the dishes he offers in line with seasonal ingredients. The backdrop of impeccable, contemporary taberna-style decor is partly inspired by Asian culture. The à la carte, featuring an array of simple yet tasty and well-balanced dishes (we particularly enjoy the

Los Fueros

必比登€€Basque

This typical Bilbao “botxero”, a classic feature of Bilbao’s restaurant scene, opened its doors in 1878 under the name Bar Colón. Today, following its impressive renovation which has seen it retain much of its authentic character, it is one of the most interesting restaurants in the city’s old quarter. Its beautiful bistro-style interior provides the backdrop for an impressive à la carte (including “media ración” options) that features Bilbao’s most representative and typical dishes, all presented with a contemporary flair, alongside two enticing tasting menus: “Gourmand” and “De Bilbao de tod

AL Margen

必比登€€regional

Above anything else, the concept at Al Margen champions "taste through simplicity". This relaxed and informal restaurant alongside the estuary next to San Antón bridge, features a decor of highly original stone columns and hydraulic floor tiles that give it plenty of character, alongside bare tables and a semi-open kitchen at the entrance. The young chefs at the helm here, Adrián Leonelli and Pablo Valdearcos, have created a concise à la carte that showcases updated traditional cuisine that is technically accomplished yet fun and always built around the freshest seasonal produce. A tasting men

🕐 Su, Tu 13:30-15:30; Th-Sa 13:30-15:30, 21:00-22:30

La Cartería

必比登€€Traditional Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Cartes is a small town of particular interest along the historic “camino real” that once connected the region of Castille with the port of Santander. Here, in this 17C mansion that once served as the post office, chef Enrique Pérez offers his guests updated traditional cuisine that is delicate and lovingly prepared, with a focus on presentation and flavours that will leave their mark on the palate. The welcoming, rustically inspired dining room is complemented by a few tables beneath a balcony at the entrance – a perfect setting for a drink as you watch the world go by in one of the country’s

Ibidem

€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

Ibidem occupies a manor house with a somewhat surprising interior featuring an elegant dining room with a designer feel and decorated in shades of white. The cooking here is centred around a single surprise tasting menu with a focus on contemporary cuisine and meticulous presentation.

Ronquillo

€€Regional Cuisine

A restaurant with a delightfully rustic ambience that includes a profusion of exposed stone and wood, which provides the backdrop for traditionally inspired cuisine that includes a skilful contemporary touch and revolves around the sourcing of the best zero-mile ingredients. The family at the helm takes care of the meticulous service and the beautiful presentation of dishes featuring on the à la carte and three tasting menus: Cullavera, Cueva del Mirón and Cueva Covalanas. All the soups and stews we tried here, such as the pinto beans with venison, were superb.

Casa Garras

€€Traditional Cuisine

A third-generation family-run restaurant offering guests updated traditional cuisine with a gourmet touch, including meat from nearby Karrantza, fish from the Cantabrian Sea and Txakoli wine from its own vineyard. Here, chef Txema Llamosas conjures up classic dishes from the region alongside more contemporary recipes (we particularly enjoyed the Vizcaya-style pig’s trotters and the stuffed squid with a squid ink foam). It also hosts day events themed on ox reared on the family farm.

La Hermosa de Alba

€€Fusion

A restaurant with a fun, modern feel that is enjoying considerable success in the city. The menu here is contemporary in style with elements of fusion cooking and dishes designed for sharing.

Asador Lechazo Aranda

€€Meats and Grills

This restaurant boasts an attractive Castilian decor and a menu featuring traditional cuisine, including the occasional seafood dish, top-quality meat and delicious roasts cooked in a wood-fired oven. Roast lamb is the house speciality.

La Mulata

€€€seafood

One of the classic addresses in the Puertochico district of the city, La Mulata owes its name to a species of black crab that lives in the rocks dotted around its docks and jetties. It features a maritime-inspired minimalist interior which includes a bar that is always very busy thanks to its array of tapas and “raciones”, a striking fish and seafood display (close to it there’s also a live lobster tank), plus a pleasant dining room. The à la carte menu also offers a few meat dishes plus an interesting selection of savoury rice options with a focus on the sea. Make sure you try the superb pan-

🕐 Mo-Su 13:00-17:00,20:00-23:30

La Bombi

€€€Farm to table

The history of La Bombi, a classic address in Santander hospitality, is indelibly linked to the Puertochico district and the modest fisherman’s “taberna” (called La Bombilla, hence the current name) that opened its doors there in 1935. In this restaurant, with a small bar at the entrance and several small dining rooms simply laid out in contemporary style, the same focus on quality of ingredients and service remains to the fore. The splendid array of fish and seafood (including some from their own display tanks, which are then priced by weight) stand out here, although the menu also features s

Umma

€€regional

A restaurant on two levels which we like both for its cuisine and for its informal, New York-style decor, featuring high ceilings adorned with surprising reproductions of cave paintings, and bright brick walls. Here, young owner-chef Miguel Ángel Rodríguez focuses on modern cuisine with a contemporary touch, which he makes accessible to all through delicious and harmonious creations that look to the future while still taking inspiration from the traditions of the past. Attentive service plus copious dishes perfect for sharing complete the picture.

Cañadío

€€Traditional Cuisine

Very few people who known Santander well are not familiar with Cañadío, a true institution in Cantabrian hospitality. The restaurant, which boasts two attractively arranged dining rooms (one with a bar and the open kitchen at its centre), has built its reputation on carefully selected ingredients as well as unpretentious yet honest cooking. Dishes you won’t want to pass up include the traditional fried squid (rabas), cuttlefish (cachón) in its own ink with a creamy risotto-style rice, and the spectacular hake fillet. The “Cañadío” lemon tart provides a fitting climax.

Bodega del Riojano

€€regional

A restaurant with an abundance of character, history and authenticity, plus a unique museum (Museo Redondo) teeming with works of art. This business, which first started out in the 1930s selling agricultural items and wines, is nowadays a classic address in the city. The traditional menu features dishes such as the popular Rioja-style braised snails, as well as hake with a velouté cream and peppers. We recommend booking a table in advance and enjoying an aperitif in the bar before moving on to the dining room.

🕐 Mo-Sa 12:00-16:00, 20:00-24:00; Su 12:00-16:00

La Yerbita

€€Traditional Cuisine

A restaurant with no little charm located close to the Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno. Here, simplicity is lauded as a true gift, hence the focus on simple traditional cuisine but with careful attention paid to preparation and presentation. The dishes here are copious; almost all, however, are available as small plates.

Laila

€€regional

On the ground floor of a small rural hotel near Santander! Here, in a setting of simple contemporary elegance, you'll find a full menu of updated traditional cuisine, with modern details, and the option of a tasting menu, although the latter requires a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. The terrace is a delight on sunny days!

El Paladar by Zuriñe García

€€€Basque

Basque cuisine has found a new home in the Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel, a property designed in a delightful Spanish colonial style. The cuisine here is overseen by chef Zuriñe García, who has already enjoyed considerable success at the legendary Andra Mari in Galdakao. Here, she showcases traditional cuisine deeply rooted in the culinary traditions of Vizcaya that showcases his elegant personal touches alongside top-quality ingredients. It's all about an appetizing tasting menu!

El Petirrojo

€€Traditional Cuisine

A welcoming restaurant occupying a stone house with a well-maintained small garden and a rustic interior featuring plenty of attention to detail. The culinary focus from the pleasant couple that owns El Petirrojo is on traditional Basque-influenced cuisine specialising in cod dishes.

El Nuevo Molino

€€Traditional Cuisine

If you’re on the lookout for a restaurant with plenty of charm, make sure you book a table at El Nuevo Molino! This delightful restaurant on the banks of the River Pas will delight guests with its setting in an 18C water mill adorned with mill wheels, as well as its garden, home to a deconsecrated chapel and a large old granary. Nowadays, the latter provides a relaxed bistro-style setting for the daily Le Hórreo menu. In the attractive, rustically inspired dining rooms in the main building, chef José Antonio González conjures up traditional Cantabrian cuisine, bringing local recipes right up t

El Hostal del Pericote

€€Traditional Cuisine

An aristocratic property that will charm guests thanks to its attractive colonial/mountain-style decor and various terraces. In its classically styled dining space, one of which is inside the library, explore a traditionally inspired à la carte specialising in meat, including premium options such as Macharra aged beef and ox. We recommend taking the advice of owner César before ordering.

San Mamés Jatetxea

€€€fine_dining, local, regional

A restaurant with a unique location inside the Los Leones football stadium, which makes it the perfect way to end a visit to the Tour San Mamés and its beautiful museum as you can enjoy your meal overlooking the pitch. The cuisine focuses on traditional Basque recipes, with some dishes to share and three tempting set menus (Especial, Gastronomía Vasca, and Degustación). On match days, the restaurant also serves guests in the VIP section of the stadium.

Waman

€€€Peruvian

Peruvian cooking and Basque ingredients are to the fore in this restaurant located very close to the university campus in the relaxed Deusto district of the city. Here, brothers Gabriel and Renzo Huamán (both with experience in top restaurants) showcase plenty of personality and highly refined textures in dishes that honour their roots.At this restaurant with a meticulous contemporary decor, they like to say that the cuisine will take you on a journey from the peaks of the Andes to the water of the Bay of Biscay without leaving your table. By placing some Amazonian products in the limelight, t

Txirene

€€regional

The name of this restaurant, which comes from a term specific to Bilbao that describes a person who is something of a joker, is one of those places that locals like to keep to themselves! It is home to a busy “pintxos” bar, hidden behind which is a meticulous, contemporary dining room offering an extensive array of traditional-style cuisine. At Txirene, they are proud to boast that their food is 100% from Bilbao and that what they serve is dictated by the time of year. Despite this, you’ll always find superb seasonal fish dishes on the menu (don't miss the Kokotxas of cod with pilpil or their

🕐 Mo-Su 11:30-23:00

Odoloste

€€local, regional, spanish

A restaurant located just a few steps from the Guggenheim Bilbao with a meticulous contemporary ambience and a menu where the pig takes centre stage – there’s even a fun image of a pig (with the name of the restaurant tattooed on it) drinking at a bar! The cooking here, an updated take on Galician cuisine, is fully focused around pork and pork-based dishes with two full-table tasting menus: Txerri (à la carte menu where the starters are proposed by txerri-txef, Igor Aguirre, while the main course and dessert are chosen by the diner) and Odoloste (more complete, with 11 courses).

Zapirain

€€€Traditional Cuisine, Seafood

A restaurant with a long history that has finally arrived in Bilbao after half a century and more in Lekeitio! Here, high-quality traditional cuisine is to the fore, specialising in fish and seafood in particular, which the team prepares with as little fuss as possible in order to respect its true essence (we thoroughly enjoyed the grilled white prawns, clams in green sauce and the hake “kokotxas”). Meat does feature, however, including a mouthwatering T-bone steak. For dessert, the home-made tarts are a must!

Yandiola

€€€regional, fine_dining, spanish, tapas

Yandiola is located inside the Askuna Zentroa civic and cultural centre, where the interior design and meticulous lighting come as a pleasant surprise. The updated take on traditional cuisine on offer here includes the à la carte with headings such as “Yandiola’s classic dishes”, “An Ode to Cod”, “Tradition”, and “The Grill”) plus two tasting menus: Seasonal (available for lunch midweek only) and the eponymous Yandiola.

Las Lías Bilbao

€€Traditional Cuisine

Tucked away in the lively and bustling city of Bilbao, this gastro-bar is the perfect setting in which to enjoy the true culinary flavour of the Basque Country. Take your pick between an extensive array of tapas and “raciones” and a small menu, but whatever you choose, make sure you try the flavoursome crab-filled scallops, and the entrecôte of aged Frisona Gallega beef. There’s an extensive choice of local wines that the friendly staff will be happy to serve by the glass.

Etxanobe Atelier

€€€€Creative

A restaurant with an unusual setting in a former glass factory in the centre of Bilbao which has managed to retain a few vestiges from its past.Bilbao-born chef Fernando Canales is at the helm of this culinary project featuring an elegant and intimate gastronomic dining room in which he is keen, first and foremost, to impress his guests with creative cooking based around two tasting menus (Chef Atelier and Chef Atelier Plus) where you can discover intriguing dishes such as cold anchovy lasagne in a fresh tomato sauce, or hake with seaweed, mussel juice and saffron. They rely on the latest tech

La Despensa del Etxanobe

€€€Traditional Cuisine

Situated next to the Etxanobe Atelier, with which it shares its kitchen facilities, this restaurant is much more informal in style, with exposed brick walls and an original iron structure that helps to distribute light. The cuisine here is traditional with a modern touch and is showcased on an à la carte plus three tasting menus: Bilbao, Gastronómico, and Arraigo País Vasco (the latter can be enhanced by choosing the Maridaje Plus wine-pairing option). We recommend asking for one of the dishes off the menu – if it’s available, don’t miss the delicious cod cheeks in a traditional Basque fish st

KUMA

€€€japanese

A restaurant with a refined decor in which you can enjoy a culinary dining experience to the full thanks to chef Daniel Lomana’s frequent visits to Japan to train and to develop his technique further, skills that can you enjoy at close quarters by taking a seat at the bar or at one of its adjoining tables. His focus is on Japanese fusion cuisine that includes interesting à la carte dishes (hamachi sashimi, amberjack with KUMA ceviche, sea bass nigiri, fried aubergines with a white sesame vinaigrette etc), plus a recommended tasting menu. Don’t leave without trying their deconstructed cheesecak

Aitor Rauleaga

€€€Basque

A restaurant with a classic-contemporary feel, situated next to the Hotel Abando with Bilbao’s Palacio de Justicia on the opposite side of the street. Here, the chef and his team conjure up traditional Basque cuisine with a focus on seasonal ingredients and dishes showcased on an à la carte and a tasting menu. Highlights include daily specials and delicious signature stews, with a different stew featuring every day (these are referred to as “La Cuchara de Aitor”).

Eneko Basque

€€Basque

In this modern restaurant that stands out for its terrace (on the 7th floor of the Radisson Collection Hotel), chef Eneko Atxa conjures up cuisine that combines traditional Basque cooking and the occasional contemporary touch. The concise à la carte is well complemented by three tasting menus: Bilbao, Bizkaia, and Vegetariano (a children’s menu is also available). If you’re keen to try one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, make sure you order the egg yolk with “estofado de trigo”.

Lasai

€€fine_dining, local, regional, spanish

Lasai takes its name from the Basque word for “calm” or “tranquillity”. This discreet restaurant in a narrow street in the centre of the city, just a few metres from the river, invites guests to discover its modern take on traditional cuisine via a simple daily set menu entitled 'Hiria' (lunchtime only, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) and two more extensive tasting menus ('Lasai' and 'Crystal') that showcase dishes with their roots in the region as well as time-honoured flavours. Make your reservation well in advance, as it is a very popular restaurant and tends to be quite busy!

Arcos de Quejana

€€Traditional Cuisine

This restaurant is part of a rural hotel which, despite its relatively remote location, has an abundance of charm. Facilities here include a modern wine cellar (that can be visited by guests), several panelled rooms that are rustic in feel, plus an attic-style room on the top floor for private events (with access via a panoramic lift). The cooking on offer is an updated take on traditional cuisine presented on an à la carte and two set menus (Bertako and Tradicional). We can highly recommend the cod, which comes with different sauces (Pilpil and Vizcaína) and the splendid cheeses, all of which

Zintziri Errota

€€Traditional Cuisine, Creative

This restaurant occupies a bucolic country house dating from 1650 that was originally used as a blacksmith’s (it is said that, in addition to anchors, weapons and farm implements, they also made high-quality shackles for prisoners similar to those referred to by Shakespeare in the pages of Hamlet), and later as a mill for grinding maize. The beautiful rustic interior comes as a pleasant surprise (an old wood-fired oven is nowadays used as a counter, with a second providing heat in the dining room). The home-style cooking has a contemporary feel and features the occasional creative detail. Chec

Gotzon Jatetxea

€€€Regional Cuisine, Seafood

This family-run restaurant overlooking the beach, where the third generation is now in charge (with Longarai sisters Gotzone in the kitchen and Sorkunde in the dining room), has a long and successful history behind it. Here, guests can enjoy Basque cuisine prepared with seasonal ingredients, meat from trusted suppliers, as well as superb fish (we recommend asking about the catch of the day), and if you don’t mind getting your hands dirty, make sure you order the pan-fried langoustines. It’s well worth booking a dinner table on one of the terraces to enjoy the sunset here.