Zaka is a restaurante in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.3 stars from 3202 Google reviews. Known for weekday menu value and staff attentiveness. Best for weekday lunch deals and groups 6+.
Rankings updated May 2026
Zaka
Quick Verdict
Zaka is a locals' favourite that balances casual bar energy with serious kitchen craft—best visited for weekday menus and breakfast pinchos.
You want a proper Bilbao lunch with generous plates, zero pretension, and staff who remember your name.
About Zaka
Zaka sits in the heart of Indautxu as a neighbourhood fixture where locals queue for weekday menus at €25 and weekend deals that punch well above their price point. The kitchen delivers original plating and generous portions—ravioli, slow-cooked carrillada, seafood rice—with consistent care across a rotating daily menu that gives diners real choice. Staff move with quiet professionalism; regulars name-check Claudia, Natalia, and Jonathan by first name, a sign of the kind of attentiveness that turns casual lunch-goers into daily breakfast visitors. The bar stocks good pinchos and excellent coffee; the dining room hums with a mix of standing drinkers and seated groups, creating the authentic bilbao energy that draws Spanish and international visitors alike. At 4.3 across 3200 reviews, Zaka holds its ground among Indautxu's stronger performers, competing comfortably with peers rated 4.1–4.5 in the zone.
What Stands Out
Weekday menu value
Monday–Friday menu at €25 with multiple first, second, and dessert options; reviewers call it competitive against Michelin-starred restaurants.
Staff attentiveness
Regulars name Claudia, Natalia, and Jonathan as standout servers; reviewers praise 'very professional' and 'charming' service across multiple visits.
Generous, original plating
Reviews highlight ravioli, slow-cooked carrillada, seafood rice, and homemade goxua (Basque cream cake) as well-executed dishes with 'abundant portions' and 'original presentation'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Zaka
Yes. Zaka regularly hosts groups of 20–30 with pre-arranged menus offering choice of first, second, and dessert. Reviewers praise the private dining space and fast, attentive service for larger parties.
Monday–Friday menu costs €25 and includes multiple options for first course, main, and dessert. Dishes rotate daily and are described as well-plated and generous. Reviewers compare quality favourably to fine-dining standards.
Yes. Regulars visit daily for coffee and pinchos. Reviews highlight 'very rich' coffee, 'delicious pinchos', and quick, professional service from staff who remember repeat customers.
Staff speak Spanish and some English. One reviewer noted staff used Google Translate and hand signals to communicate with non-Spanish speakers, and a translated English menu is available.
Yes. Weekend menus are offered at a good quality-to-price ratio with similarly elaborate dishes. Reviewers recommend both weekday and weekend options.
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