Experts' Choice Award Casa Urola
What the experts agree on
Casa Urola excels at transforming stellar local Basque produce—especially grilled seafood and vegetables—through deceptively simple techniques. The family-run spot balances a lively pintxos bar with a proper dining room, showcasing market-driven
The Guardian "It’s all about the best local produce – off the scale in this part of Spain – prepared in seemingly simple yet ingenious ways by chef Pablo Loureiro Rodil. "
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Try the delicate kokotxas (hake necks), the artichokes and cardoons on ajoblanco (a smooth almond and garlic emulsion), the lobster salad and any mushroom dish on the menu when they are in season.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Casa Urola features a lively pintxos bar plus a dining room on the first floor offering a traditional Basque menu with excellent market-inspired suggestions alongside grilled fish and seafood." Full review
The Infatuation "Casa Urola manages to balance incredible grilled seafood and meat with the best vegetable dishes in the city...the whole place is a family affair, as the restaurant is owned by a husband and wife duo." Full review
Fodor's "Don't be put off by the outdated decor of this Parte Vieja icon—the kitchen at Casa Urola is easily one of the city's most adroit, whether you post up at the informal bar or sit down to a..." Full review
New York Times "On one of the busiest lanes in the Parte Vieja, Casa Urola pears to be just another pintxo bar — crumpled nkins on the floor, legs of jamón strung from the ceiling. But pass the bar and..."
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