ETXANOBE

Extanobe delivers an exceptional dining experience. The food is a clear 10/10, with beautifully crafted dishes and impressive vegan options from the à la carte menu. I had the best dessert I’ve ever tasted — absolutely unforgettable. We came a bit early at 7:30 when it was still quiet, so I’d recommend booking later. The wine selection is also excellent — well worth it.

The food I got did not come anywhere near the quality of the food in photos others have shared. It was food I can easily make myself on a no-recipe night. The focus on high quality ingredients and perfect technique did not add up to a special, Michelin star experience. The fish soup was unremarkable. The fried hake fish was just floured and fried and raw in the middle — and not well plated. Then red peppers (fried or roasted, not sure) came five minutes later, and it was explained that the peppers were supposed to go on top of the fish. Along with the late peppers, I was given a salad that should have been served before my fish. The pistachio praline was presented as “pineapple cream” and when I asked if there was any pistachio in it she said “it’s inside.” After digging down through the pineapple cream, I saw a scant ribbon of green syrup and one crunchy bite that was approximately a half teaspoonful. Praline is not syrup. I do want to point out that the wait staff was very nice and polished and the restaurant is beautifully lit and decorated. But the food was very disappointing.

Perfect restaurant. Very tasty food. Friendly stuff. Were here for wedding anniversary. Booked a table in advance. Restaurant send notification a day before. 2 menus for your choice - with 12 or with 14 courses. You can also select with or without vine pairing. Interesting selection of food. Tasty dishes and beautiful serving. Also were pleased that they changed meat dishes with seafood once, because of allergy. Highly recommend.

Memorable dining experience here. Superb service! fresh octopus & hake, tender asparagus & pepper. Just remarkable!

We enjoyed lunch at the one Michelin star Etxanobe in Bilbao. I have been searching for good Scallops, which are not readily available where we live in the Algarve. The good news is they are everywhere in the Basque region thanks to the cooler waters of the north. We shared the grilled local scallops which were excellent, Chicken Cannelloni, Halibut, and grilled asparagus. The meal was well prepared and presented, service was attentive and prompt, and the restaurant was inviting and comfortable.

Aesthetically the restaurant is beautiful. We got the gastronomic menu and were particularly impressed by the hake and the beef rib - both being truly wonderful dishes. The rice with octopus was disappointing. Friendly service.

Has the basque menu and was blown away by the food itself and the presentation. This was a totally amazing experience from start to finish, staff was friendly and on the spot for any questions. The wine pairing also top. Will definitely be back!

Exceptional experience. Great service, great ingredients, great flavor. A few dishes that didn’t quite land, but it’s a wonderful place to eat at with good people (and music they might want to change from the 80s). Anyways, check it out - the chef came to my table and I was really impressed - super nice man.

Not a great experience. Given the fact that it is a Michelin restaurant we expected much more. And having spent four days eating in San Sebastian this restaurant just didn't compare. Our snail appetizer was inedible. Our octopus appetizer was chewy. Our squid entrée was fine, but not memorable. The same thing could be said about our other entrées and the desserts. As for the service, the sommelier and the wait staff were very nice and helpful. However, the headwaiter simply seemed disinterested and rushed us through our choices. The best thing I can say, is that the restaurant has a very nice ambience, but given the number of quality restaurants in Bilbao, I would not recommend this place.

Such a great service, such a good products! The food is just an amazing experience! The ambiance is just perfect for a late night date! 100% recommended

Beautiful modern restaurant and excellent accommodating service. The lighting is adjusted to provide pleasant ambient lighting and good lighting on the plates to showcase the dishes. The basque degustation menu was excellent, the squid was memorable, but the red meat although perfectly cooked could have been more tender. The pistachio praline with pineapple cream desert was delicious. In particular, we very much appreciated the staff ability to accommodate our specific dietary requirements for the meal and the chef/owner visit with us to ensure our satisfaction.

I would fly back to Bilbao just to experience this culinary art and visual sensations again. This is where gastronomy meets art. From the projected menu, table-side preparation, to 3D goggles, every dish was well orchestrated and carefully presented. The 14-course Chef Plus menu is the best choice and it was a mind-blowing 3-hour journey. I have been to several 3 and 2 stars Michelin Star restaurants around the world, and this one-star establishment gave me more excitement and surprises than some more famous ones. This is the only Michelin star restaurant that I have been to where you get to see the chef several times throughout the dinner. Their seafood dishes were the best ones I have ever had that I can truly taste the intense flavor of the ingredients, not the sauce. I have had numerous cousins with truffle before, but none of them are memorable. The aroma of the white truffle in the soup I had here today was truly legendary. The number one course for me was the dessert named "Caprice of Eucalyptus Raspberry and Tomato." I was curious about the use of tomato in a desert at first, but then it became my most favorite moment of the night. The transformation of a simple ingredient such as tomato into a whole new texture and flavor was just like magic. I have never ordered an a la carte item from a prix fixe menu before, but I did tonight just to experience it twice. Again, the tomato won my heart. The raspberry biscuit was equally amazing by itself, but the shock from the tiny tomato dices hidden inside this dessert was just beyond words. This was easily the best Michelin one-star restaurant for me, and it surpassed some of my past 2-star and 3-star culinary experiences. Maybe Yelp is not commonly used in Spain, so there was only one review about this place. I would not notice this place if I just walk by, since you can't see inside from the street. You have to ring the bell in order to get in. I went to the adjacent restaurant by mistake, since it was the only one open around there. Then I was escorted to the right place. Don't be shy to ring the bell, even though it looks like they are closed from outside. You will not be disappointed.

Try the 5 course Basque tasting menu, you will not be disappointed. Everything was dellicious and the service was very gracious.