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What to order at Atelier Etxanobe
- Must order
- The full Atelier tasting menu; the cabracho course is the signature opener.
- Signature dishes
- Atelier tasting menu, Cabracho, Bonito de Bermeo
- Editor tip
- Closed Sundays; book three weeks ahead for the smaller dining room.
CuisineModern Basque
Price€€€€
Neighborhoodabando
HoursMon 13:00-15:00, Mon 19:00-22:00, Tue 13:00-15:00, Tue 19:00-22:00, Wed 13:00-15:00, Wed 19:00-22:00, Thu 13:00-15:00, Thu 19:00-22:00, Fri 13:00-15:00, Fri 19:00-22:00, Sat 13:00-15:00, Sat 19:00-22:00
Phone+34 944 421 071
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Signature dishes: Atelier tasting menu, Cabracho, Bonito de Bermeo
Must order: The full Atelier tasting menu; the cabracho course is the signature opener.
Tip: Closed Sundays; book three weeks ahead for the smaller dining room.
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Location
Address: Calle Juan de Ajuriaguerra 8, 48009 Bilbao
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Signature: Txuleta, Bacalao al pil pil, Pimientos del piquillo
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Signature: Tortilla de bacalao, Sea bass, Bilbao 7 cucharas
Order: The Bilbao 7 Cucharas tasting menu of old-Bilbao recipes; the tortilla de bacalao if you order a la carte.
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Signature: Jamon Iberico Joselito, Croquetas de jamon, Bonito
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La Despensa in Bilbao is Etxanobe's Michelin-Guide bistro side beside the Atelier, with a Bilbao tasting menu and traditional Basque a la carte plates.
Signature: Cocido de garbanzos, Bacalao al pil pil, Txuleta
Order: The Bilbao tasting menu; the bacalao al pil pil if you order a la carte.
Tip: Open until 22:15; quieter lunch service. Closed Sundays Booking recommended for weekends.
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Signature: Txuleta, Bacalao al pil pil, Pimientos del piquillo
Order: The txuleta from the grill; the bacalao al pil pil as the starter.
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Signature: Tortilla de bacalao, Sea bass, Bilbao 7 cucharas
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