Restaurante Amaren is a grill in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.6 stars from 10155 Google reviews. Known for aged beef and tabletop grills and wine list. Best for family celebrations and anniversary dinners. Price range: Más de €100.
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Restaurante Amaren
Across 9,114 rated reviews, 92% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 10,155 |
| 1-star share | 2.6% |
| Best for | Breakfast |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“The starters we ordered were really good and the portions were generous.”
“Los entrantes que pedimos muy buenos y raciones abundantes.”
“They served us a complimentary starter of delicious beef gyozas.”
“Nos pusieron aperitivo de la casa gyozas de buey super ricas.”
“We chose the Galician-style steak, and for dessert, the chocolate bomb and French toast.”
“La chuleta elegimos la gallega y de postre la bomba de chocolate y torrija.”
11,539 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Restaurante Amaren delivers theatrical beef and impeccable service in a room that balances exclusivity with genuine warmth.
You want aged beef and a wine list that matches it, in a room where service anticipates your needs.
About Restaurante Amaren
Informal asador, stone walls, serious meat — that is Amaren's offer in Abando, and it rarely needs more. The ox and the txuleta de parrilla are what people travel for, and the quality of the meat is the detail reviewers keep returning to. The tartar de tierra y mar draws its own following among regulars who know the menu well. Torrija and croquettes round out a meal that tends to run long, in the best sense. Service is attentive and well-informed — staff handle gluten-free requests with real care and knowledge, which is rarer than it should be at this level. Celebrations land here naturally: anniversaries, birthdays, family tables — the room absorbs them without losing its relaxed tone. Book ahead.
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
Aged beef and tabletop grills
Galician cow and carefully sourced cuts presented via tabletop grills; beef tartare (earth-and-sea version) specifically mentioned by locals as essential.
Wine list
Described as rivalling the neighbourhood's best, spanning Spanish classics to international selections.
Service detail and knowledge
Staff demonstrate specific expertise in gluten-free protocols and anticipate needs; named staff across reviews for attentiveness and professionalism.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Diputazio Kalea, 6, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, España
+34 944 97 89 06Visit WebsiteView MenuInstagramFrequently Asked Questions about Restaurante Amaren
Restaurante Amaren in Abando, Bilbao, is popular for solo dining. The relaxed, exclusive atmosphere welcomes single diners, and the service staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list.
Restaurante Amaren's signature offerings centre on aged beef—Galician cow and carefully sourced cuts cooked via tabletop grills. The beef tartare (earth-and-sea version), beef gyoza from the house aperitivo, croquettes, and artichokes are frequently mentioned, with chocolate bomb and torrija for dessert.
Restaurante Amaren in Abando strongly recommends reservations for all dayparts—breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant is consistently busy and reservations ensure a table.
Restaurante Amaren features exposed stone walls, soft lighting, and a relaxed yet exclusive atmosphere. The room balances elegance with genuine warmth, making it suitable for intimate dinners, family celebrations, and group occasions.
Restaurante Amaren in Abando has demonstrated specific expertise in gluten-free dining. Staff are knowledgeable, careful, and reassuring about gluten-free options, as noted by recent diners.
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Hot Score: 82/100 · ranked October 2026
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