Pintxos
Small bites on bread or on a skewer, eaten standing at the bar with a drink. The old town streets are full of them.
Bilbao
What to eat in Bilbao
- Pintxos
- Bacalao a la vizcaina
- Marmitako
- Pimientos de Gernika
Data checked on November 2, 2026
Bacalao a la vizcaina
Salt cod in a red pepper sauce, a classic Basque main dish.
Marmitako
A fish and potato stew with tuna and peppers, a fisherman's dish.
Pimientos de Gernika
Small green peppers fried in oil and salted, served as a tapa.
Txakoli
A dry, lightly sparkling Basque white wine, poured from a height into the glass.
Idiazabal cheese
A smoked sheep's milk cheese from the Basque Country, often served with quince.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €20
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €65
- Coffee
- €2.32
Besides the sights
- Pintxo evening in the old townMove between bars along the Seven Streets and try one or two bites in each. It works best from early evening.
- Walk the riverA path follows the Nervion from the old town to the Guggenheim and beyond, passing bridges and public art.
- Sunset from ArtxandaRide the funicular at the end of the afternoon and watch the city light up.
- Day trip to GaztelugatxeThe islet with its hermitage on the coast is reached by an organised trip or by bus, and needs a good part of a day.
- Football at San MamesAthletic Club plays in the stadium by the centre, and a match is a local event if the dates fit your trip.
Markets in the stop base