Bilbao, Spain
El Bilau in Bilbao offers casual dining with a variety of small plates, wines, beers, and cocktails. Outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility available.
4 / 5
Guest rating
1,182
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
Bilbao
City
€10–20
Price level
Located in the Abando district of Bilbao, El Bilau provides a casual and cosy atmosphere suited for both solo diners and groups. The restaurant serves a mix of traditional and contemporary small plates along with a diverse selection of wines, beers, and cocktails.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner options are available, with a focus on quick bites and a salad bar. The space includes free Wi-Fi and a bar area, making it a convenient spot to relax whether visiting for a meal or drinks. Outdoor seating is offered for those who prefer to dine outside.
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Central Bilbao, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of El Bilau.
What recent guests say after dining at El Bilau.
Based on 1,182 guest reviews
Sara Nordqvist Kleppe
May 22, 2026"I loved the food. We had grilled tuna. I recommend guests from abroad to have a beer or some wine and sit down and enjoy. Food is not served before 8 pm. Staff does not speak English so it is difficult to order without speaking Spanish, but just go ahead, the food is worth it."
Merve Ç
May 20, 2026"We had our dinner on a Sunday night there. Not the best pintxos, they could have been more fresh. Still okey. Friendly staff."
Isabelle J
May 18, 2026"Fav dish here: The jamón con tomate sauce. The tomato sauce is fresh, tasted and looked like the tomatoes were picked right from the backyard. I’m missing the pan con tomate here in northern Spain, but this combo gets pretty close"
Marilia Carioni
May 14, 2026"Nice bar and restaurant for pintxo, wine and beer. Elegant and charming."
Common questions about visiting El Bilau in Bilbao.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts, with options to dine in, order delivery, or use no-contact delivery services.
Yes, the entrance, seating areas, and toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible, though there is no wheelchair-accessible parking on site.
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts bookings to help plan visits with ease.
Payments via credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment methods are accepted.
Yes, outdoor seating is offered allowing guests to enjoy meals and drinks outside when weather permits.
The restaurant is noted for its wide beer selection, cocktail offerings, coffee quality, wine list, and being a spot to watch sports.
The atmosphere welcomes families and groups, and high chairs are available for young children.
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