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Victor Montes Restaurante vs La Despensa del Etxanobe
Both establishments are recommended by professionals. Overall, Etxanobe scores significantly higher than Victor Montes Restaurante. Etxanobe ranks #3 in Bilbao with approval from 4 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Victor Montes Restaurante
Fodor's
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Plaza Nueva 8, 48005 Bilbao
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"A hot spot for the daily tapeo (tapas tour), this place is always crowded with congenial grazers."
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Frommer's
"Once you stumble into Plaza Nueva, it’s hard to miss Victor Montes, which dominates the plaza with tables in good weather and has plenty of indoor seating in three packed dining rooms in back."
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Afar Magazine
"Find a chair at the bar and order some pintxos, the small-plate appetizers that are traditional bar food in the Basque Country."
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La Despensa del Etxanobe
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet
Palacio Euskalduna, 4 Avenida de Abandoibarra, 48009 Bilbao
From $72 /night
Fodor's
"Fernando Canales creates sleek, homegrown, contemporary cuisine using traditional ingredients."
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Frommer's
"Part of the secret to the terrific dishes is that Canales goes the extra mile to get the very best product."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Etxanobe is located on the top floor of the Euskalduna palace, with access via a panoramic lift."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Located on the 3rd floor of the Euskalduna Palace concert venue, Etxanobe is one of Bilbao's top restaurants."
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