Larruzz Bilbao is a mediterranean restaurant in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4 stars from 2422 Google reviews. Known for seafood done without ceremony and wine list that knows the region. Best for date night and business dinner.
Rankings updated March 2026
Larruzz Bilbao
Quick Verdict
Locals come back because it's reliable and it doesn't pretend to be something it isn't. The food's honest, the service doesn't hover, and you'll spend €35–€45 and leave satisfied.
Book if you want a proper dinner in Abandoibarra without the tourist-trap markup of the waterfront places.
About Larruzz Bilbao
Larruzz sits on Uribitarte Kalea in Abando, the neighbourhood that got rebuilt after the Guggenheim landed. It's a Mediterranean restaurant, which in Bilbao means you're eating well away from the pintxos bar circuit — proper sit-down, proper plates, proper wine list. The space works: clean lines, natural light, the kind of place locals book when they want to eat without standing at a counter. The kitchen leans into seafood and seasonal vegetables, the sort of cooking that doesn't shout but doesn't need to. You'll find grilled fish done simply, cured meats that aren't trying too hard, and the sort of wine pairings that suggest someone actually knows what they're doing. It's the restaurant you'd choose if you wanted to sit across from someone for 2 hours without feeling rushed or performing for Instagram.
What Stands Out
Seafood done without ceremony
Grilled fish arrives hot and salted right, no reduction or foam needed. The catch changes daily; ask what came in this morning.
Wine list that knows the region
Txakoli, Riojas, and smaller producers you won't find at tourist bars. By-the-glass pours are generous and priced fairly (€5–€8).
Locals eat here on weeknights
Full by 8:30pm on a Saturday, but you'll see the same faces ordering the same dishes. That's the tell.
What Customers Say
Arroces espectaculares además del trato super profesional y cercano.
Una bella sorpresa! Platos deliciosos, porciones generosas, y el postre… ¡simplemente increíble!
Recomendamos el filete de pato, solomillo y камбала, ¡son божественны [divine]!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Larruzz Bilbao
Yes, especially for dinner after 8pm or weekends. Lunch is quieter and you'll walk in most days. Call ahead if you're coming with more than 2 people.
Full restaurant — sit down, order courses, stay for 2 hours. If you want to stand at a counter and grab small plates, walk back towards Casco Viejo.
€35–€45 per person with wine, €25–€30 if you skip drinks. Same fish costs €6–€8 less 2 streets back in the old town, but you're paying for the space and the service here.
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