Txirene | 100% Bilbao is a restaurant in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.5 stars from 934 Google reviews. Known for basque seafood and rice mastery and attentive, warm service. Best for groups and couples. Price range: $$.
Rankings updated May 2026
Txirene | 100% Bilbao
Across 928 Google reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
Txirene delivers polished Basque cuisine and impeccable service in a chic-yet-casual setting that draws locals and travellers alike.
You want refined Basque seafood and rice dishes with genuinely attentive service in an unpretentious, well-appointed room.
About Txirene | 100% Bilbao
Txirene | 100% Bilbao sits at the heart of Abando as a destination for both locals and curious travellers seeking serious Basque cooking without ceremony. The kitchen commands respect for its seafood—grilled scallops, wagyu carpaccio, and txuletón arrive with visual precision and taste that exceeds presentation. Rice dishes, particularly the arroz en salsa verde con almejas, are rarely found at this level; slow-roasted peppers with their refrito, alcachofas rellenas de pisto de hongos, and txangurro round out a menu that balances tradition with refinement. Service is the venue's calling card: staff are young, amable, and genuinely engaged—they recommend with confidence, explain the menu without intrusion, and time courses with rhythm. The bar stocks excellent wine and beer selections, with strong coffee and house cocktails. The dining room is spacious and calm despite the kitchen's obvious popularity; wheelchair access is complete (entrance, dining space, facilities). Reservations are essential at lunch and dinner. This is cooking that rewards attention, in a room where you feel immediately cared for.
Txirene | 100% Bilbao is one of those places where the dessert menu is not an afterthought — a detail regulars tend to mention first.
What Stands Out
Basque seafood and rice mastery
Multiple reviews praise arroz en salsa verde con almejas as 'sublime' and 'rarely found'; grilled scallops, wagyu carpaccio, and txuletón consistently described as 'outstanding' and 'espectacular'.
Attentive, warm service
Reviewers repeatedly highlight staff as 'super professional', 'impeccable', 'amable', and genuinely engaged—waiters named individually for going out of their way to explain menus and guide choices.
Wine and beer selection
GBP highlights 'muy buena selección de vinos' and 'muy buena selección de cervezas'; reviews note strong bodega and open-wine options.
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google, in the language they were written
“Muy buen servicio, comimos un pintxo de tortilla con jamón y cecina buenísimo.”
“Muy acertada la recomendación del camarero, pintxo muy rico y muy buena atención”
“Buenos pintxos, tortillas jugosas, cerveza fría y txacolí bebible.”Practical Information
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Contact
Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 26, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, España
+34 944 55 46 88Visit WebsiteView MenuCommon Questions
How consistently good is Txirene | 100% Bilbao?
Across 928 Google reviews, 90% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing Txirene | 100% Bilbao among Abando's most reliably rated restaurants.
Do you need to book Txirene | 100% Bilbao in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended for lunch and dinner — Txirene | 100% Bilbao is a popular choice in Abando and tends to fill quickly, particularly at weekends.
Is Txirene | 100% Bilbao family friendly?
Txirene | 100% Bilbao accommodates families — Google visitors note facilities for children, and the welcoming atmosphere suits all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions about Txirene | 100% Bilbao
Yes. GBP data lists 'cena en solitario' as a popular use case. Reviews from solo and paired diners alike praise the attentive, non-intrusive service and welcoming atmosphere. The bar is also a natural gathering point.
Yes. GBP attributes recommend reservations for both lunch and dinner. Reviews note the restaurant fills quickly, especially at midday, but staff will accommodate if space allows.
Fully. GBP lists accessible entrance, dining space, parking, and restrooms. One mobility-impaired reviewer confirmed 'el sitio está bien adaptado' with no steps or curbs at street entry.
Arroz en salsa verde con almejas, txangurro, and grilled scallops appear most frequently in praise. Slow-roasted peppers, alcachofas rellenas de pisto de hongos, and txuletón are also standouts. Cheese tart is a popular dessert.
GBP describes it as 'a la moda, agradable, informal, relajado'—elegant but unpretentious. The dining room is spacious and calm despite consistent popularity; the bar area is lively and social.
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are all accepted.
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