La Gavilla - Bilbao

This is one of the few places that i really want to go back again and again if i come to spain again. Got to know about this place through Trip's advisor recommendation. Read through the reviews by others and were very impressed how people were geniuinely pleased with their experience here. Hence, i really wanted to try it out personally. I called to book in advance as advised by the others (the place has limited indoor seating areas) and spoke in my amateur spanish and the staff over the phone was very patient to get my details etc. Upon arriving, we were welcomed with the bustling crowds. It was a very cosy atmosphere still! The service provided by every staff was top notch. They were very caring and made sure we got our food promptly. They even cleared the plates each time we finished a dish despite they were super busy. Just imagine how meticulous and detailed the chef's train of thoughts for his/her clients. Food wise was nothing but excellence. We were blown away with the freshness and interesting combination of the sauce the prawn tempura. The egg plant dish was so juicy. The scallop with califlower puree was magnicent in terms of texture. Our favourite was the iberico shoulder that was served on the hotplate. It made such a grand entrance that really lived up the expectation. Juicy meat perfectly balanced with the fats that melt in your mouth! Paired with beer, it was heaven! I am going to miss this entire experience greatly. Definitely recommend this bar restaurente to everyone who comes to bilbao.

What a night! The owners/staff here were so fun and helpful. They steered us to fabulous local wine and fall-off-the bone ribs that had a tangy sauce so scrumptious they brought me a small bowl for my dessert! (Though hub said the chocolate cake was divine, I couldn't bear to spoil the fab sauce flavor! The artichokes w cheese sauce and Iberian ham were also delicious. We're just sad we're leaving tomorrow and can't return, but certainly will if we're ever back. (And we hope to be!

Con 3 platos para dos postre sales bien. La comida está rica, vino blanco tb. Hay mucha variedad para elegir. Atención agradable. Lastima que no sea un pelín más grande. Me gustó.

Céntrico establecimiento que se ha puesto bastante de moda en Bilbao. Imprescindible reservar, incluso para las pequeñas mesas altas frente a la barra. Ideal para picoteo informal, con platos originales destacando los famosos langostinos en tempura con una original salsa, o las vieiras sobre crema de coliflor con naranja y pipas de calabaza.

Sitio muy bonito, y muy buen servicio. Comimos de todo , calcots, langostinos y entraña a destacar. Solo un pequeño detalle, para mi gusto usan demasiado cebollino