Txirene | 100% Bilbao is a restaurant in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.5 stars from 961 Google reviews. Known for basque seafood and rice mastery and attentive, warm service. Best for groups and couples. Price range: $$.
Rankings updated July 2026
Txirene | 100% Bilbao
Across 928 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 961 |
| 1-star share | 3.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great service; we had a tortilla pintxo with ham and cecina, which was absolutely delicious.”
“Muy buen servicio, comimos un pintxo de tortilla con jamón y cecina buenísimo.”
“The waiter's recommendation was spot on; the pintxo was delicious and the service was excellent”
“Muy acertada la recomendación del camarero, pintxo muy rico y muy buena atención”
“Good pintxos, moist tortillas, cold beer and drinkable txacolí.”
“Buenos pintxos, tortillas jugosas, cerveza fría y txacolí bebible.”
1,034 reviews across two platforms
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.
In the last 90 days, Txirene | 100% Bilbao has drawn 31 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
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.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Poza Lizentziatuaren Kalea, 26, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, España
+34 944 55 46 88Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently 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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