Aitor Rauleaga

Cuisine

Basque

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://restauranterauleaga.com/

Description

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”).

Review score

4.2

Review count

80

Review summary

Located in Bilbao, Aitor Rauleaga offers modern Basque cuisine praised for high-quality ingredients and skilled preparation, featuring dishes like low-temp eggs and traditional stews. The atmosphere is described as modern and classy. While many guests highlight impeccable service and excellent flavor profiles, others criticize the value for money and occasional lapses in attentiveness. A significant concern arises from multiple reports of the restaurant closing for renovations without notifying pre-booked parties, indicating serious reliability issues for group dining and advance reservations.

Best for

Suitable for individuals or small groups seeking high-quality modern Basque cuisine, but verify opening status and avoid large advance bookings due to past communication failures.

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