Gure Toki is a tapas restaurant in Casco Viejo, Bilbao. Rated 4.5 stars from 5609 Google reviews. Known for basque cheesecake and inventive pintxos. Best for lunch and solo dinner. Price range: €10-20.
Gure Toki is rated 4.5★ on Google (5,609 reviews) and 4.4★ on TripAdvisor (1,728 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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Gure Toki
Across 5,231 rated reviews, 90% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 5,609 |
| 1-star share | 2.5% |
| Best for | Breakfast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“The exquisite pintxos aren't the typical kind you find in other bars.”
“Los pintxos exquisitos, no son el típico pintxo que encuentras en otros bares.”
“An absolutely brilliant burger pintxo, and the waiters were really friendly and attentive!”
“Pintxo de hamburguesa brutal, buen trato de los camareros muy atentos!”
“The burger and the sandwich will go down a treat, Mahou beer”
“La hamburguesa y el bocadillo de pasarán muy buenos, cerveza mahou”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
7,337 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
The best pintxos bar in Casco Viejo, built on exquisite execution and a Basque cheesecake that justifies the queue.
You want the best Basque cheesecake in Casco Viejo and pintxos that justify the queue.
About Gure Toki
Modern Basque pintxos in a chic industrial room on Plaza Nueva — and the queue outside most days tells you what the neighbourhood already knows. The pintxos here run well beyond the standard bar spread: the calamari sandwich and the pastrami are the ones people specifically come back for, the mushroom pintxo has its own following, and the Basque cheesecake has reached the kind of reputation where people mention it first and the rest of the menu second. Hot pintxos come out of the kitchen at a pace that keeps things moving even when the place is packed, and the staff manage the crowds without losing the attentiveness that locals notice. Regional wines sit alongside the food the way they should. The profile is industrial-chic, the crowd is a genuine mix of Bilbao regulars and visitors who did their research, and the kitchen earns both.
In the last 90 days, Gure Toki has drawn 43 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 cheesecake
Multiple reviewers in the last three months single out the tarta de queso as 'IMPRESIONANTE' and 'legendary', returning specifically for it.
Inventive pintxos
Mushroom, crab, scallop, and jamón-tortilla varieties earn specific mention; reviewers describe them as 'exquisite' and 'nothing like the standard bar formula'.
Attentive service under pressure
Reviewers note staff as 'amable y atento' and 'gentilissimo' despite constant crowds of locals, students, and tourists rotating through.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gure Toki
Gure Toki, in Casco Viejo, Bilbao, is popular for solo dining. The counter seating and informal atmosphere make it natural to eat alone, and the pintxos format—small plates you can order at your own pace—suits a single diner perfectly.
Gure Toki's Basque cheesecake is legendary and reviewers return specifically for it. The pintxos—mushroom, crab, scallop, and jamón-tortilla varieties—are exquisite and inventive, nothing like the standard bar formula. The raciones, including entrecôte, pulpo, and razor clams, match the counter's standard.
Gure Toki in Casco Viejo draws constant crowds of locals, students, and tourists. The kitchen moves fast and staff are attentive, but arriving before peak lunch or dinner times will get you a table faster, especially if you want outdoor seating on Plaza Nueva.
Gure Toki offers a serious wine list and craft beer selection. The venue is known for both, and cocktails are handled with care, making it a strong choice for drinks as well as food.
Gure Toki, in Casco Viejo, Bilbao, has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and accepts mobile payments, making it genuinely inclusive for all diners.
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Hot Score: 63/100 · ranked October 2026
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