El Portalón

This restaurant has a unique and special atmosphere. The staff is beyond kind and attentive. We had the roasted bell peppers, roasted cod and grilled artichoke. They have a few vegetarian options too. If you’re in Vitoria, this is definitely worth a stop for lunch or dinner.

The food was great. The bread was amazing, they make it there. The service was okay. Very recommended if you come to Vitoria.

El Portalon offers a unique ambiance, full of charm and character, making it the perfect setting for an enjoyable meal. The staff were exceptionally attentive, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. We had the txuleta, roasted peppers, and octopus—each dish was prepared to perfection. The dessert at the end was something special, a delightful surprise to conclude our meal. Highly recommended to visit!

A must see in Gasteiz. Delicious food , welcoming Restaurant Team with Aitor and his colleagues . The soup and the cider were delicious . The tomato salad 🥗 with fresh local tomatoes

They catered some great tapas for our group! Definitely in my top 3 for this city on culture, service and most importantly...food!

Located in a building dating back to the 15th century, El Portalón has a lot of medieval character to pair with it’s delicious dishes. I enjoyed the cultural history, ambiance and food. However, the waitress was quite disrespectful to our (appropriately behaved, spanish-speaking, hungry) group of six. She had three other people besides ourselves in the dining room, yet was neglectful, forgetful, and unfriendly. Our food came out at completely different times, with several of us having entirely finished our meals before the rest of the main dishes came out. The food was good and I would recommend visiting - but the service was subpar for the price, to say the least.

This restaurant is a must when visiting Vitoria. Situated in a museum-like historic building, the service was top-notch, and the food - while not extravagance - is of very high quality local Basque cuisine. We had the 7-course taster menu and the order in which they were served was complementary for the diverse flavors chosen for the menu.

One of the best restaurants I have ever been. The medieval architecture creates a unique atmosphere that you can experience only in a handful of places. The food is of excellent quality, with the freshest local ingredients and very large portions. The steak (Basque txuleton) is undoubtedly the tastiest and juiciest I have ever tried. And this means a lot from a mega-carnivore like myself. The staff is very friendly and professional. As for prices, they are quite high, but this restaurant deserves every euro. I strongly recommend El Portalón for special occasions such as a romantic date, for a (quiet) family or friendship celebration, or to introduce an international guest to the wonders of the Basque cuisine.

My husband & I lived in Basque Country for a year--- the chuleta here was amazing, service was great. Authentic Basque. Loved it. Would definitely recommend & come again!