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What to order at Ola Martin Berasategui
- Must order
- The Martin Berasategui tasting menu; La Bodega de Ola for the wine-pairing service.
- Signature dishes
- Martin Berasategui tasting menu, La Bodega de Ola, Seasonal grill
- Editor tip
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays plus Sunday dinner; book two weeks out.
CuisineModern Basque
Price€€€€
Neighborhoodcasco-viejo
HoursMon-Tue closed; Wed-Sat 13:30-14:30, 20:30-21:30; Sun 13:30-14:30
Phone+34944652070
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Signature dishes: Martin Berasategui tasting menu, La Bodega de Ola, Seasonal grill
Must order: The Martin Berasategui tasting menu; La Bodega de Ola for the wine-pairing service.
Tip: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays plus Sunday dinner; book two weeks out.
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Location
Address: Calle Ribera 13, 48005 Bilbao
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Signature: Rabas, Iberian ham, Bacalao
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