The gilda is a pintxo of anchovy, olive and guindilla pepper on a toothpick, named after Rita Hayworth's 1946 film for being green, salty and a little spicy.

Spanish Wikipedia says the gilda is a banderilla or pincho served in the bars and taverns of Spain, especially the north, and that the name began to be used in San Sebastian. Accounts of its origin differ: Google Arts & Culture credits either Casa Valles or Bar Martinez, both in San Sebastian. Wikipedia's Bilbao entry lists gildas among the snacks of the city. Baster, in the Casco Viejo, lists gildas and rabas on its website, and Ola Martin Berasategui includes a Gilda in its tasting menus.

Where to eat Pintxo Gilda in Bilbao

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  • Ola Martin Berasategui

    Order The Best of Martin Berasategui menu, a complete tour of the kitchen.

    Ola Martin Berasategui is in the Tayko Bilbao Hotel at 13 Calle Ribera and has held a Michelin star since 2019, with Raúl Cabrera as executive chef.

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  • Baster

    Drink National vermouths and craft beers

    Baster is a tapas bar in the Casco Viejo of Bilbao with homemade pintxos and raciones, individual tortillas made on the spot and national vermouths.

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