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El Perro ChicovsZortziko
El Perro Chico and Zortziko are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Zortziko ranks significantly better than El Perro Chico. Zortziko comes in at #1 in Bilbao with endorsements from 5 reviewers including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
El Perro Chico
Fodor's
Frommer's
Aretxaga 2, 48003 Bilbao
From $44/night
Fodor's "An eclectic menu, from traditional Spanish dishes such as arroz con chipirones (rice with squid), bacalao, (cod), and salmorejo (cold tomato soup), to Asian delicacies like gyoza and Indian pakora." Full review
Frommer's "The faux angulas (eels) are garlicky and delicious. Like many good places, you can simply point to order, perhaps asking Que es? (what is it?) before popping it into your mouth." Full review
Zortziko Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Alameda de Mazarredo, 17, 48001 Bilbao
From $45/night
Fodor's "This fine dining restaurant is run by chef Daniel García, one of the Basque Country's culinary stars—with a Michelin star to prove it." Full review
Lonely Planet "Michelin-starred chef Daniel García presents immaculate modern Basque cuisine in a formal 1920s-style French dining room." Full review
Michelin Guide1 Star
"A quiet, relaxed atmosphere pervades this restaurant." Full review
Afar Magazine "Let the experts guide you on a prix-fixe culinary tour of Spain at this excellent restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "The main dining room of this beautiful and formal restaurant glitters in French Empire style, but Garcia’s conceptual dishes and their execution are very much 21st century." Full review
