Restaurante La Viña De Henao Casa De Comidas
C. Henao, 27, bajo, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
Best Restaurants in Bilbao
Explore 15 standout restaurants in Bilbao, where Basque culinary traditions meet innovative wining. From Casco Viejo pintxo bars to Abando’s fine-dining rooms, enjoy local Txakoli, Rioja and Albariño pairings. This directory highlights menus, atmosphere and wine lists so you can find the perfect spot for Basque flavors and regional wines.
15 venues
4.5 avg
Tasting Events
ETXANOBE
Calle Juan Ajuriaguerra Kalea, 8, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Mugarra
Ercilla Kalea, 14, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
La Gavilla
Colón de Larreátegui K., 32, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Gure Toki
Pl. Berria, 12, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
El Puertito
García Rivero Maisuaren Kalea, 9, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Gerri Taberna
Gerrikogin Kalea, 8, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Lar jatetxea
Adiskidetasun Kalea, 3, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Bistro Salitre Bilbao
Henao Kalea, 28, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Bilbao Berria Ledesma
Ledesma Musikariaren Kalea, 26, Abando, 48001 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Ein Prosit
Zabalgune Plaza, 7, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Restaurante Porrue
Alameda de Recalde, 4, BJ, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
Antxoa Taberna
Pl. Berria, 1, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
La Viña de San Francisco taberna jatetxea
San Frantzisko Kalea, 17, Ibaiondo, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
La Terraza
@Hotel ERCILLA, Ercilla Kalea, 37, 38, Abando, 48011 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Wine Culture in Bilbao
Bilbao sits at the crossroads of several influential wine regions, and its dining culture reflects that diversity. Locals favor lively txikiteo—bar hopping for pintxos paired with glasses of chilled Txakoli from Getaria (Hondarrabi Zuri), crisp Albariño from Rías Baixas, or a structured Tempranillo from Rioja Alavesa. Restaurants from casual tavernas to Michelin-starred dining put regional wines front and center, inviting guests to taste the terroirs that shape Basque cuisine.
Wine lists in Bilbao often mix local classics with international bottles, and sommeliers at venues like ETXANOBE, Mugarra and Restaurante La Viña De Henao Casa De Comidas curate pairings to match pintxo-style bites or elaborate tasting menus. Expect lively conversation about crianza and reserva Riojas alongside recommendations for younger whites and orange wines—Basque diners appreciate acidity and freshness that can cut through buttery sauces and grilled seafood.
Where to dine with wine in Bilbao
Casco Viejo (the Old Town) is where many visitors start: narrow streets host pintxo bars such as Gure Toki and Gerri Taberna where ordering a glass of Txakoli or a chilled Albariño is part of the ritual. Head to the Ribera Market area for fish-forward restaurants and bodegas with excellent by-the-glass options. In Abando and Indautxu you’ll find a mix of contemporary bistros—Bistro Salitre Bilbao and La Gavilla—alongside fine-dining rooms like ETXANOBE offering extensive wine cellars.
For a relaxed seaside vibe, neighborhoods toward Deusto and the estuary harbor restaurants such as El Puertito that pair seafood with crisp local whites. When planning a wine-focused night, combine a pre-dinner pintxo crawl in the Old Town with a reservation for a sit-down tasting menu in Abando; many places collaborate with nearby producers and highlight small Rioja Alavesa and Getariako Txakolina vintners on their lists.
What to Look For
Choose restaurants that showcase regional grapes—Txakoli (Hondarrabi Zuri), Rioja’s Tempranillo, and Albariño—on their lists and offer sensible by-the-glass pours so you can sample several styles. A good Basque restaurant pairs texture-forward dishes (bacalao, kokotxas, txuleta) with wines that balance acid and minerality; don’t hesitate to ask the sommelier for local pairings. Venues with rotating seasonal menus often work directly with producers to source fresh wines and rarer bottlings.
Other markers of quality: up-to-date wine lists with clear vintage and producer info, staff who speak about origin and ageing (joven, crianza, reserva), cellar-backed options for special occasions, and reasonable corkage policies if you bring a bottle. For authentic experiences, include a mix of pintxo bars and at least one tasting menu—places like Mugarra and ETXANOBE are especially noted for their thoughtful wine pairings.
When do wine restaurants in Bilbao open and close?
15 of the 15 wine restaurants listed in Bilbao publish their opening hours. The median one opens at 12 pm and closes at 11 pm on a typical trading day.
Sunday is the day that catches visitors out: 8 venues in Bilbao (53% of those with published hours) trade on Sunday, against 12 on Monday. 6 open seven days a week.
13 addresses stay open past 10 pm, which matters if you are buying after dinner rather than before it. La Gavilla closes latest, at 12 am.
At the other end of the day, Gerri Taberna opens earliest, at 8 am.
These hours come from each venue's own Google Business Profile as read in March 2026. They are regular hours: public holidays, August closures and harvest-season changes are not reflected, so call ahead for a specific date.
What the ratings in Bilbao actually say
The 15 rated wine restaurants in Bilbao carry 23,031 reviews between them. The mean rating is 4.49 out of 5 and the median is 4.5, and 9 venues hold 4.5 or better — 60% of the list.
Restaurante La Viña De Henao Casa De Comidas carries the highest rating with a review base large enough to mean something: 4.9 from 267 reviews. Gure Toki is the most reviewed address in Bilbao, at 5,135.
A five-star average is worth less than it looks on a venue with a dozen reviews, which is why the ranking above is sorted by rating and review volume together rather than by rating alone. The rating also measures the visit, not the cellar: service, queueing and the state of the room all land in the same number as the wine selection. It is a starting filter, not a verdict on what is on the shelf.
How much do wine restaurants in Bilbao cost?
Price level is published for 12 of the 15 wine restaurants in Bilbao, and it splits as follows: 1 budget (8%), 7 moderate (58%), 3 upmarket (25%), 1 high-end (8%). Google's price level is a four-step band reported by the venue and by visitors, not a price list, so it says where an address sits relative to its neighbours rather than what a bottle costs.
The specialisations that recur most often in Bilbao are Tasting Events (2), Local Wines (2). Filtering the list above by one of those is usually a faster route to the right shop than sorting by rating.
Bilbao compared with the rest of Spain
Bilbao accounts for 15 of the 127 wine restaurants we list across Spain, spread over 10 cities.
Sunday is harder here than elsewhere: 53% of venues in Bilbao open on Sunday against 75% nationally, 22 points lower.
Both columns are computed from the same rows that build these pages, so the national figure moves whenever a city's listing does.
| Measure | Bilbao | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Venues listed | 15 | 127 |
| Mean rating | 4.49 | 4.54 |
| Open on Sunday | 53% | 75% |
| Median closing time | 11 pm | 11:30 pm |
Where to look next from Bilbao
Other wine venues in Bilbao: 17 wine bars, 20 wine shops, 8 wineries and tasting rooms. In a city with a thin specialist trade, the restaurant list is often where the interesting bottles actually are.
The nearest larger listings in Spain are Palma (19), Zaragoza (19), Las Palmas (17), Murcia (17), Seville (12). Each is a separate page with its own hours, ratings and map.
Bottom line
Bilbao has 15 wine restaurants on this list, averaging 4.49 out of 5 across 23,031 reviews. The median address opens at 12 pm and closes at 11 pm; 8 of the 15 with published hours open on Sunday.
If you only have time for one stop, Restaurante La Viña De Henao Casa De Comidas is the highest-rated address with a real review base (4.9 from 267).
Ratings, hours and price bands here come from public venue profiles read in March 2026; they describe how an address is reviewed, not how good its wine list is. Confirm hours before travelling for a specific bottle.
Buying wine in Spain: age, tax and trading rules
Selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is prohibited across every autonomous community in Spain; the detail of enforcement is regional, the age is not.
Spain levies no excise duty on wine — the rate in the European Commission's tables is €0 per hectolitre — so the tax on the bottle is IVA at the standard 21%. A Spanish wine is cheap on the shelf partly because the state takes nothing off the alcohol itself.
Trading hours are set regionally rather than nationally, and tourist zones in Madrid, Barcelona and the coastal cities carry a liberalised regime that lets shops open on Sundays. That is the main reason Sunday coverage varies so much between Spanish cities in the table above.
Sources: European Commission — Excise Duty Tables, Part I: Alcoholic Beverages
Local Tips
01
Pintxos before dinner
Start with a pintxo crawl in Casco Viejo—order small plates paired with Txakoli or a chilled Albariño to warm up your palate before a sit-down dinner.
02
Book ahead for tasting menus
Reserve in advance for popular tasting menus (ETXANOBE, Mugarra). Ask about wine-pairing options and whether they offer by-the-glass pairings if you prefer sampling.
03
Try regional grape varieties
Seek out Hondarrabi Zuri, Albariño and Rioja Alavesa Tempranillo on lists to experience wines that best complement Basque cuisine.
04
Visit the Ribera Market
Combine a market visit with nearby restaurants—fresh seafood from Ribera pairs beautifully with local whites and is a great way to sample Bilbao’s culinary terroir.
FAQ
This directory highlights 15 notable restaurants in Bilbao, spanning pintxo bars, casual taverns and fine-dining establishments. The city’s full dining scene is larger, but these 15 represent a curated sample across neighborhoods like Casco Viejo, Abando and Indautxu.
Try Getariako Txakolina (fresh, slightly effervescent whites made from Hondarrabi Zuri), Albariño from Rías Baixas for seafood, and Tempranillo-based Rioja (including Rioja Alavesa) for richer meat dishes. Many restaurants also feature local producers and interesting white blends or small-batch reds.
Casco Viejo is the pintxo hub with buzzing bars; Abando and Indautxu offer contemporary restaurants and fine dining; the Ribera Market area excels in seafood. Deusto and the riverside neighborhoods provide relaxed, scenic options. Each area has its own vibe and wine pairings to explore.
Many popular restaurants—especially ETXANOBE, Mugarra and other fine-dining venues—recommend reservations, particularly for dinner and weekend service. Pintxo bars in Casco Viejo work on a walk-in basis, but larger groups should check ahead.
Prices vary: a pintxo and a glass of wine might cost €5–€12, mid-range bistros usually run €25–€50 per person with wine, and tasting menus at Michelin-level restaurants can be €70–€200+ with paired wines. Expect higher costs at cellar-focused pairings.
Yes—sommeliers and servers in Bilbao are generally knowledgeable about local wines and pairings. Don’t be shy to ask for recommendations based on dishes, preferred styles (crisp, oaky, tannic) or to sample a small pour before committing to a bottle.
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