La Olla de la Plaza Nueva A benchmark in the famous pintxo cuisine in Bilbao

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Wednesday 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Thursday 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
  • Friday 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
  • Saturday 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

Closes at 10:30 pm

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Useful information

Location : In town

Province : Biscay

Services

  • American Express accepted
  • Bank cards accepted
  • Disable access
  • Open all year round
  • Terrace
  • open 7/7

Traveller Reviews La Olla de la Plaza Nueva

4.4 sur 5 4246 reviews

  • Nieves Arias

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Nieves Arias on 28/01/2026

    Excellent food with attentive service and great recommendations. Highly recommended.

  • Helena Falcó Gandia

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Helena Falcó Gandia on 25/01/2026

    Amazing dinner, the octopus and the French toast were the best. Ramón served us and he was lovely!

  • Mar Hernández

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Mar Hernández on 25/01/2026

    A fantastic experience! Our waiter Ramón was lovely and gave us excellent service. We loved the torrija; it was delicious. We'll definitely be back! 🤙🏽

Traveller Reviews La Olla de la Plaza Nueva

4.2 sur 5 1302 reviews

Rating summary

  • Food 4.2 / 5
  • Atmosphere 3.9 / 5
  • Service 4.1 / 5
  • Value 3.8 / 5
  • "Recommended by a local - did not disappoint"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Daniel C (Auckland, New Zealand) on 08/01/2026

    I came here after being recommended it by a bartender a few days prior. Oh my word - absolutely phenomenal food, without a doubt the best restaurant food I’ve ever had in any other country I’ve been...

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  • "Great rest stop for a day of sightseeing"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by aproposltd (London, United Kingdom) on 11/09/2025

    A quiet spot in the busy and expensive Plaza Nueva. Friendly staff and freshly made pintxos (small dishes) that go great with a local beer. Toilets are unique with a bathtub for a sink. Nice respite...

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  • "Great service and quick service"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by AnselmColom (Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom) on 03/09/2025

    Came here not for dinner but for the Pintxos which were lovely. Menu in a few languages so they know who they are catering for. Big place. Many seats. Really friendly service for how busy is was...

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La Olla de la Plaza Nueva

Address

Nueva Plaza, 2,
48005 Bilbao

GPS coordinates

43° 15'32.99"N, 2° 55'22.7"W

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