Rongorri Restaurante is a bar & grill in Abando, Bilbao. Rated 4.7 stars from 331 Google reviews. Known for grilled octopus executed properly and tasting menus that actually work. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #6 of 15 in Abando. Price range: €€€€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Rongorri Restaurante
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in Abando
↑ Up 3 this week
Quick Verdict
Locals book it twice and tell you about it the second time. The food's solid, the service doesn't slip, and the tasting menus—both versions—justify the price.
You want a tasting menu that doesn't feel like theatre, grilled octopus cooked right, and staff who actually listen to what you order.
About Rongorri Restaurante
Rongorri's a proper restaurant, not a pintxos bar—table service, tasting menus, the whole setup. It sits on Mazarredo Zumarkalea in Abando with a modern, cosy dining room that doesn't shout for attention. The kitchen runs seasonal Basque and Spanish dishes, with a dual tasting menu approach: traditional Basque or Basque-Asian fusion. You'll find grilled octopus on the menu (reviewers mention it's cooked to perfection, tender and delicious). The wine list gets specific praise. Service is the thing reviewers keep coming back to—staff explain each dish, remember your name, make you feel like you matter. One reviewer noted Carolina's hospitality during Christmas Eve was so good it became a memory. The €40–50 price point sits where it should for this level of execution. Families come here. Solo diners come here. People book for special occasions and return because nothing disappoints.
What Stands Out
Grilled octopus executed properly
Multiple reviewers singled out the pulpo as exceptional. One noted it's 'cooked to perfection—tender and delicious.' Another said 'Todo lo que pedimos estaba buenísimo, sobretodo el pulpo.'
Tasting menus that actually work
Reviewers consistently praised both the traditional Basque and Basque-Asian fusion menus. One stated: 'Experiencia de menú degustación totalmente recomendada, tanto el menú fusión asiático-vasca como el tradicional.' Another called it 'a real gastronomic adventure.'
Service that remembers you're human
Staff attentiveness appears in nearly every review. One reviewer highlighted Carolina's service as creating 'a beautiful memory.' Another noted 'the staff were very friendly' and 'professional and very attentive.' The phrase 'inmejorable' (unimprovable) appears twice in different reviews about service.
What Customers Say
La camarera es un encanto al igual que el resto del personal, y la comida está increíble.
Todo lo que pedimos estaba buenísimo, sobretodo el pulpo y la atención increíble
“Hemos estado dos veces en este restaurante y en ambas ocasiones todo fue fantástico.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Practical Information
Contact
Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 65BIS, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
+34 603 04 56 72Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Rongorri Restaurante
Cooked to perfection—tender, not rubbery. Reviewers single it out as one of the best things on the menu. It's the one dish that appears by name in multiple reviews as 'increíble.'
Yes. Google Business shows lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts them. Don't show up without one, especially weekends.
€40–50 per person for a full meal. The tasting menus sit in that range. One reviewer noted 'prices are in line with the quality offered.'
Yes. You can choose traditional Basque or Basque-Asian fusion. Reviewers who ordered both say they're equally worth trying. Groups often split between the two.
Yes. Google Business lists it as family-friendly with high chairs available. Reviewers mention bringing children and having excellent experiences.
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