# Bistró — Bilbao

Bistró is a venue in Abando, Bilbao. 4.3★ from 1,210 Google reviews. Data as of 2026-08-12.

A local would come back. It's reliable, the prices don't sting, and nobody's performing for the dining room.

## Go if
You want a proper meal in Abandoibarra without the theatre or the €60 tasting menu.

## At a glance
| Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3★ from 1,210 Google reviews |
| Momentum | 6 substantial reviews in the last 90 days |
| Hot Score | 36.6 |
| Chart history | 13 weeks on the Hot List, peak #5 |
| Rating trend | +0.33 over the trailing window |

## What stands out
- **Croquetas that taste homemade** — Creamy centre, crisp exterior, the kind you'd eat standing at a bar if they let you. €3.50 for 3.
- **Wine list that knows what it's doing** — Txakoli by the glass, Rioja by the bottle, prices that won't trap you. €18 for a decent Basque white.
- **Grilled fish without ceremony** — Whole sea bream or mackerel, salt, heat, done. €16–22 depending on the catch and your hunger.

## What people say
> "The 3 course menu gives a great selection of dishes, eggplant, squid rice, and the lemon cream are my favorites." — Kloce D., 2025-12-30

## Good to know
| | |
|---|---|
| Best for | Lunch with locals, Solo dining, Date night (low pressure), Group dinner (4–6 people), Wine-focused meal |
| Where | Abando, Bilbao — Abandoibarra Etorbidea, 2, Bilbao |

## Common questions
**Do you need to book?**

Yes, especially Friday and Saturday nights. Ring ahead or book online. Weekday lunches you can walk in, but don't expect a table at 1pm without calling first.

**What's the average bill?**

€25–35 per person with wine. Croquetas, a main, a glass of txakoli, no dessert. €40 if you're ordering two courses and eating properly.

**Is this a pintxos bar?**

No. It's a sit-down restaurant. If you want to txikiteo (bar-crawl pintxos), walk 5 minutes back towards Casco Viejo where the actual pintxos bars live. This is for when you want to sit down and eat.

## Contact
- **Website**: [www.bistroguggenheimbilbao.com](http://www.bistroguggenheimbilbao.com/)
- **Book a table**: [Book a table](https://bistroguggenheimbilbao.com/bistro-reservas/)
- **Menu**: [Menu](https://bistroguggenheimbilbao.com/carta-menudegustacion/)

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