La Olla de la Plaza Nueva is a bar restaurante in Casco Viejo, Bilbao. Rated 4.5 stars from 5025 Google reviews. Known for pintxos with bold flavour combinations and staff attentiveness across large parties and dietary needs. Best for lunch with groups and dinner with family. Price range: €€.
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva is rated 4.5★ on Google (5,025 reviews) and 4.2★ on TripAdvisor (1,322 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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La Olla de la Plaza Nueva
Across 4,526 rated reviews, 88% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 5,025 |
| 1-star share | 3.8% |
| Best for | Breakfast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“We ordered ham, croquettes, scallops and a T-bone steak – everything was absolutely delicious.”
“Pedimos jamón, croquetas, vieiras y chuletón, todo buenísimo.”
“The pintxos are delicious and have some great flavour combinations!!!”
“Los pintxos muy ricos y con combinaciones de sabores muy buenos !!!”
“Excellent tapas, good service and cold beer.”
“Excellentes pinchos, buen servicio y cerveza fría.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
6,347 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Pintxos and wine in the heart of Casco Viejo, with staff attentive enough to solve for allergies and manage tables of 12 without friction.
Book if you want pintxos and wine in Casco Viejo with staff who remember your dietary needs.
About La Olla de la Plaza Nueva
Plaza Nueva sets the stage before you even walk in — one of Bilbao's most theatrical squares, and La Olla makes the most of it. Inside, the service is what people keep coming back to report: a dark-haired waiter with glasses who worked through allergy solutions for a child at a table of eleven without breaking stride, a Honduran waiter who talked every dish through with the kind of knowledge that makes you want to stay another round. The kitchen handles big groups and quiet dinners with the same efficiency. Pintxos are the core of it, with torrija drawing serious attention among the sweets, and the chuletón and cod earning their own mentions when people sit down to a proper meal. Counter or table, the place fills — booking ahead for dinner is the sensible move.
In the last 90 days, La Olla de la Plaza Nueva has drawn 35 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
Pintxos with bold flavour combinations
Reviews consistently praise the rotating selection of pintxos for flavour pairings; Google topics show pintxos mentioned 1,360 times, with jamón, croquetas, vieiras, and chuletón named across recent reviews.
Staff attentiveness across large parties and dietary needs
A recent 5-star review noted the dark-haired waiter in glasses offered solutions for a child's allergies and remained attentive throughout a family dinner of 12; another 5-star praised camareros atentos y muy amables managing a 12-person tasting menu without issue.
Wine and beer selection
GBP highlights cite 'Muy buena selección de vinos' and 'Muy buena selección de cervezas'; reviews mention cold beer and a wine list drawing from multiple denominations.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Olla de la Plaza Nueva
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, Bilbao is popular for solo dining and welcomes single diners at the counter or at a table. The informal, fashionable atmosphere and attentive staff make it a first-class occasion whether you're alone or with others.
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva accommodates large parties—a recent review noted seamless service for 12 adults, 2 children, and a baby, with staff managing the tasting menu and dietary needs without friction. Reservations are strongly recommended for dinner.
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva's kitchen delivers jamón, croquetas, vieiras, chuletón, and an ever-rotating selection of pintxos with bold flavour combinations. Reviewers consistently praise the pintxos and the chuletón in particular.
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva strongly recommends reservations for lunch and dinner; seated dining fills fast. Walk-ins can grab pintxos and a drink at the counter, but a table requires advance booking.
La Olla de la Plaza Nueva offers a wine list drawing from multiple denominations, with depth beyond the typical tapas bar. The beer selection is equally considered, with cold craft options available.
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Hot Score: 69/100 · ranked October 2026
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