Abando - Bilbao

After we were dined in one of the many hostile restaurants in bilbao, we wanted to find a less formal restaurant and stolper on abando. we have managed to secur... read more After we were dined in one of the many hostile restaurants in bilbao, we wanted to find a less formal restaurant and stolper on abando. we have managed to secure a table, we have seen how the whole chaos looked, but with one purpose, not many of the employees. speak English, but with the place full of native, that was not really a problem. we wanted good weeping and eating, and it was smiled with a friendly and care that we liked what was served. After passing this place to any kind of time, it is always busy and they seem to have caught the hearts of the natives, whether it only for coffee, a few pintxos, or a full meal. and to testify all this, a table in front of the restaurant.

That is a really good restaurant. we arrived for a late lunch. there is an excellent selection of pintxos, but so much more. large selection of seafood and meat... read more That is a really good restaurant. we arrived for a late lunch. there is an excellent selection of pintxos, but so much more. large selection of seafood and meat. also it was full of natives that is a good sign....We really enjoyed fresh tomato and thunfish salat, sardelle, asparagus and croquettes. wein is cheap and our service was excellent. definitiw one of the best places to go lunch or dinner

You might have noticed..It’s hard to select a place for dinner due to the number of different levels of quality, all listed together. Wanted a full dinner after... read more You might have noticed..It’s hard to select a place for dinner due to the number of different levels of quality, all listed together. Wanted a full dinner after days of pinxtos. This €100 meal for 2 including wine was moderate at best. Great waiter but...12 avg shrimp for €21 and bland cod and pork choice at €25 each. Nice Crianza at €21, complimentary Bailey’s style drink to finish. Honestly..pass, there has to be way better, or stick to pintxos

In four days were three times eating and sangria excellent, also the service, very friendly and professional read more In four days were three times eating and sangria excellent, also the service, very friendly and professional

Had we been Spanish and so seated at the front of the restaurant, and not at the back in a considered enclave of English speaking tourists, this might have been... read more Had we been Spanish and so seated at the front of the restaurant, and not at the back in a considered enclave of English speaking tourists, this might have been a lovely dining experience. However, from the moment we arrived we were patronised and rushed...and ignored in equal measure..The food was good, the service really not; we felt compelled to leave half way through. What a shame a missed opportunity all round.