Restaurante Amaren is a grill in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.6 stars from 9556 Google reviews. Known for beef selection & maturation and wine & beverage programme. Best for special occasions and business dinners. Price range: Más de €100.

Restaurante Amaren is rated 4.6★ on Google (9,556 reviews) and 4.2★ on TripAdvisor (1,384 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.

Rankings updated July 2026

Grill · Más de €100 · in Abando

Restaurante Amaren

Across 9,114 rated reviews, 92% gave four or five stars.

Rating4.6
Reviews9,556
1-star share2.6%
Best forBreakfast

In Their Own Words

Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath

Los entrantes que pedimos muy buenos y raciones abundantes.

Nos pusieron aperitivo de la casa gyozas de buey super ricas.

La chuleta elegimos la gallega y de postre la bomba de chocolate y torrija.

Google 4.6 (9,556)TripAdvisor 4.2 (1,384)

Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor

10,940 reviews across two platforms

Popular for breakfastPopular for lunchPopular for dinner
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Quick Verdict

Restaurante Amaren is an Abando grill delivering premium beef, curated wines, and impeccable service in an elegant, unhurried setting.

Book if...

You want to experience one of Bilbao's finest grills with beef aged to perfection and wine pairings from a world-class list.

Best for:
Special occasionsBusiness dinnersDate nightsGroupsTourists

About Restaurante Amaren

Restaurante Amaren is Abando's celebrated grill, commanding attention through its signature beef—aged Galician cow, berrendo beef matured 150 days, and carefully sourced cuts presented with theatrical precision via tabletop grills. Regulars praise the "exquisite selection of meats and wines," while the wine list rivals the best in the neighbourhood, spanning Spanish classics to international selections. The atmosphere balances exclusivity with genuine warmth: soft lighting, elegant décor, and a relaxed tone that welcomes both intimate dinners and family celebrations. Service is consistently described as "professional," "impeccable," and "anticipatory"—staff like Juan, Natalia, and Mirela are named across reviews for their knowledge and attentiveness. Desserts (chocolate bomb, torrijas) and house aperitivos (beef gyoza) round out a meal that reviewers call "worth travelling to Bilbao for alone." Reservations are strongly recommended for all dayparts.

Restaurante Amaren 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, Restaurante Amaren has drawn 79 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

Beef selection & maturation

Regulars highlight 'exquisite selection of carnes' and beef aged 150 days; Galician cow and berrendo beef are signature cuts praised as 'simply spectacular' and 'exceptional.'

Wine & beverage programme

GBP highlights include 'very good wine selection' alongside excellent coffee, cocktails, and beer; reviewers note the wine pairings elevate the meal.

Service precision & warmth

Named staff (Juan, Natalia, Mirela, Erika, David, Janire) receive consistent praise for 'professional,' 'impeccable,' and 'anticipatory' service; one reviewer called it '10/10.'

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Mon13:00 - 17:00
Tue13:00 - 17:00
Wed13:00 - 17:00
Thu (Today)13:00 - 17:00
Fri13:00 - 17:00
Sat13:00 - 17:00
Sun13:00 - 17:00

Contact

Diputazio Kalea, 6, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, España

+34 944 97 89 06Visit WebsiteView MenuInstagram

Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurante Amaren

Yes. Reviewers specifically recommend it for date nights, business dinners, and family celebrations. The elegant atmosphere, attentive service, and premium beef make it ideal for memorable evenings.

Reservations are strongly recommended for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. GBP data confirms bookings are accepted and advised for all dayparts.

Aged beef cuts (Galician cow, berrendo matured 150 days) are the stars. Starters like beef gyoza, carpaccio, and house aperitivos are praised. Desserts include chocolate bomb and torrijas.

Yes. The venue has accessible entrance, dining space, and restrooms for wheelchair users.

Relaxed yet exclusive, with soft music, elegant décor, and warm service. Reviewers describe it as 'peaceful,' 'pleasant,' and 'unhurried'—perfect for both intimate and group dining.

Yes. GBP data lists 'solo dinner' as a popular use case, and the relaxed atmosphere welcomes single diners.

How We Rank Venues

Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews in 90 days), recency (how fresh), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.

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