What should I order at Restaurante Pentxo?
Restaurante Pentxo
Lunch Menu (3 courses)
Highly recommended multiple times for its good quality, big portions, and reasonable price (around 19€). The menu changes daily and offers a variety of local dishes, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
Pintxos
Mentioned as an exquisite traditional experience with delicious food and friendly staff. The restaurant is noted as a great place to try a variety of pintxos along with wine in a lively, authentic atmosphere.
Tortillas (Potato tortilla with blood sausage / mushrooms)
Recommended for breakfast, this traditional dish is appreciated for its local authenticity and good taste. It was specifically mentioned as part of a typical breakfast order.
Dessert Tartita de Queso
Highlighted as an especially nice dessert on the menu, appreciated by reviewers for its taste and as a satisfying end to the meal.
Chocolate Coulant
Recognized as a rare offering in the area and highly praised for its quality, making it a must-try dessert at the restaurant.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 5:30 PM |
About Restaurante Pentxo
Traditional spot for pintxos – northern Spanish tapas – plus classic local fare & a set-price menu.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Restaurante Pentxo known for?
It is best known for pintxos and its menu del dia, especially traditional local dishes served in generous portions. Reviewers also mention homemade food, chipirones, entrecôte, and homemade desserts like tartita de queso.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Pentxo?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the menu del dia, tortillas with breakfast coffee, pintxos, chipirones, entrecôte, and the homemade dessert tartita de queso. The set menus are often described as filling and good quality, with wine included in some lunch deals.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Pentxo?
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with a lively bar area and a warm, local feel in Bilbao’s old town and city center. It suits solo diners, groups, and families, and reviewers note that both locals and tourists eat there.
Is Restaurante Pentxo good value?
Yes, most reviews describe it as very good value for the price range of €20 to 30. Examples include a €14.50 menu del dia with multiple choices and wine or water, and a €19 three-course lunch with big portions.
Do you need to book a table at Restaurante Pentxo?
Reservations are recommended for lunch, brunch, and dinner because reviewers say it is often full, especially at lunchtime. Several comments mention the upstairs dining room being booked and suggest reserving ahead if you want a table.
Is parking available at Restaurante Pentxo?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
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