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 Legendary kitchen |
Avda. Lehendakari Aguirre, 13-15 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48014 Spain +34 94 448 3980 http://www.casavasca.com/ casavasca@casavasca.com |
This restaurant is a real museum of gastronony. It has been open for thirty years and if one thing characterises la Casa Vasca it is its immensity. In 5,500 square metres there are a disco, a bingo hall, a pastry shop and a restaurant with a dining hall for 180 people and three more rooms that together can seat a further 200. As if this were not enough, there are also three private dining rooms that can each seat 25. The decor is worthy of admiration. Each piece of furniture, each window and the base supporting each column, are all worthy of being exhibited in a museum. No less impressive is what is prepared in the stoves of its kitchens, all with "true traditional flavour". Here are a few examples: Angler Fish baked with Vegetables, Hake with Green Sauce or Slices of Ham off the Bone with Country Peppers - to mention just three of the delicious dishes on the menu. It must also be pointed out that Casa Vasca uses only seasonal products. The desserts here are especially worth sampling as they are all home-made. The Chocolate Profiteroles are particularly popular. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Young but full of ideas |
Botica Vieja, 27 Bilbao 48014 Spain +34 94 476 1559 |
This is a recently opened establishment in the Deusto district, very near the Palacio Euskalduna. It's new and decorated in a modern and simple style. There is plenty of light here, and this is accentuated by the light tones that have been chosen, combined with the hardwoods. The dining room has a relaxed and informal atmosphere to enjoy the traditional Basque cooking with a modern touch that is prepared here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Famous for its appetisers |
Rafaela Ibarra, 12 Bilbao 48014 Spain |
The restaurant Dena Ona has been in the popular Deusto district of Bilbao for thirty years. Home-style traditional Basque cuisine is the speciality of this establishment. However, its fame is in no small part due to its appetisers, and it has won the regional award for best "rabas" (squid or cuttlefish breaded and fried in strips as opposed to rings). The decor is classical and "stately", as its owner defines it. It is a favourite with fairly well-heeled mature people of thirty and over. But man does not live on appetisers alone and in the Dena ona "everyhting is good", as its Basque name suggests, and we recommend the stuffed peppers, clams "a la marinera" and hake fillets with "kokotxas" (delicious meat from hake jaw). Wines are mainly Riojas here, and the 94 Azipilicueta at 1,600 pesetas is recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Succulent dishes at the bar |
Avenida de Madariaga, 9 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48014 Spain +34 94 475 1581 |
Situated in Deusto, one of Bilbao's most popular districts, this restaurant is a winner not only with locals but with practically the whole of the city. In a wonderful setting where harmony reigns, the Deustoarrak offers its clientele all its considerable culinary know-how. Hardwood is the predominant feature in the decor of this establishment. The wooden beams and pictures on the walls give a special charm to this place, which is also famous for the light meals (raciones, larger portions than tapas) it serves at the bar. It is the ideal location for business lunches or farewell dinners or any other event for that matter. The Barbecued Fresh Fish is famous here but the Grilled Ribs are also worthy of mention. But if the barbecued fish and meat are famous, the home-made desserts are no less so. The bill here comes to around 5,000 pesetas, which is not a bad price-quality ratio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbecue and cider house |
Botica Vieja, 18 Bilbao, Vizcaya 48014 Spain +34 94 447 7062 |
Two in one: A cider house and a grill in the same place. It's a great idea for enjoying quality meat and fish and a natural and local drink as is the cider. La Gabarra is 17 years old and intends to continue serving delights to its business and tourist clientele for many years more. It is decorated in the "txoko" style, which is the area in traditional Basque houses where the family gets together for meals. Furthermore, for all true food lovers the kitchen is open-plan and in full view of the customers, just as the kitchen of a good grill should be. Red bream and ribs are a couple of recommendations, but there is still more. Before the main meal you can whet your appetite nibbling on portions of chorizo with cider, home marinated anchovies, cod omelette and tuna fillet. Advanced booking is advisable. La Gabarra is closed during Easter week and the entire month of August. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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