One Michelin star restaurant in Bilbao's Casco Viejo serving creative, seasonal cuisine from chef Álvaro Garrido. The riverside location in a former textile factory creates an industrial-chic backdrop for beautiful modern Basque cooking.
Mina Restaurante is a one-Michelin-star restaurant in Bilbao's Casco Viejo, located on the Muelle Marzana alongside the Nervión River. Chef Álvaro Garrido has built one of the most distinctive fine dining identities in the Basque Country at Mina, combining a genuine commitment to seasonal, locally sourced produce with a creative intelligence that sets the kitchen apart from more classical Basque restaurants. The setting — a converted former textile warehouse on the riverbank — creates an industrial-chic backdrop for the food: exposed stone, brick, and steel frame the dining room in a way that feels contemporary and warm simultaneously. Garrido's menus are built around whatever is best in the market that week — fish from the Bizkaia coast, wild mushrooms, small-farm vegetables, and Basque mountain produce — transformed through contemporary technique into dishes of real complexity and beauty. Signature offerings vary by season but the kitchen has become known for unusually skilled seafood preparations and imaginative vegetable work. The tasting menu costs approximately €120 per person before wine, placing Mina above casual dining but within reach for visitors who want serious cuisine without three-star prices. Wine pairings are available and guided by an informed team. The riverside terrace, when weather permits, extends the dining space and adds a scenic dimension to the meal.
Signature dishes
- Tasting menu — €120 per person
Good to know
- Known for
- One Michelin star; creative seasonal cuisine on Bilbao's riverside
- Hours
- Tuesday–Saturday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM and 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location
Muelle Marzana s/n, 48003 Bilbao, Bizkaia
43.2574, -2.9232 View on map
Highlights
- One Michelin star in a beautifully converted warehouse on Bilbao's Nervión riverside
- Chef Álvaro Garrido's intensely seasonal, market-driven menus with genuine creative ambition
- Industrial-chic setting: exposed stone, brick, and steel with optional riverside terrace seating
- Strong vegetable and seafood work using Bizkaia coastal produce and Basque mountain ingredients
- Tasting menu at approximately €120 — serious cuisine at a more accessible price than Bilbao's two-star
Tips for visiting
- Request a riverside terrace table when booking if weather is expected to be good — the Nervión views add to the meal
- Book 3–5 weeks ahead; the restaurant is well-known locally and fills consistently at weekends
- The tasting menu is the recommended format; ask about wine pairing options when booking
- Mina is a 5–10 minute walk from the Guggenheim — combining a museum visit with dinner here is a natural pairing
- Lunch (Tuesday–Saturday 1:30 PM) and dinner (9:00 PM) are both available; lunch may be slightly more relaxed
Accessibility
Mina Restaurante is in a converted riverside warehouse. The main dining room is accessible from street level, though the building's industrial heritage means some areas have uneven surfaces. The riverside terrace involves additional steps. Guests with mobility requirements should contact the restaurant before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What style of cuisine does Mina Restaurante serve?
Mina serves creative, seasonal Basque cuisine rooted in local produce from the Bizkaia coast and Basque Country interior. The approach is contemporary without being molecular or gimmicky — the priority is flavour clarity and ingredient quality.
How does Mina compare to Etxanobe Atelier in Bilbao?
Etxanobe Atelier holds two stars to Mina's one, and the Atelier's setting (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) is more conventionally grand. Mina has a more intimate, industrial-chic character and a slightly lower price point — both are excellent.
Is there parking near Mina Restaurante?
The Casco Viejo has limited street parking. Public car parks are available nearby in the old quarter; public transport (metro, tram) reaches the area easily from central Bilbao.
Does Mina serve a vegetarian tasting menu?
Garrido's cooking includes significant vegetable work, and the kitchen can discuss vegetarian adaptations with advance notice. Full vegetarian tasting menus may be possible depending on the season — contact the restaurant when booking.