
Cubita Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao
Restaurant in Bilbao, Spain
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cubita Bilbao is worth booking for traditional Basque seafood in a calm Abando dining room, especially if the table wants fish, wine, comfort rather than a tasting-menu production. It suits special occasions and groups better than a quick pintxos stop, with the strongest case built around Cantabrian seafood and a wine list that supports a longer meal.
About Cubita Bilbao
Cubita Bilbao is a traditional Basque seafood restaurant in Bilbao, with a price point of about $60 per person and a smart-casual dress code. For a food-focused traveler using the Bilbao restaurants guide, it is best understood through those basics rather than through unconfirmed details about format or service.
The clearest reason to choose Cubita Bilbao is the food: traditional Basque seafood, with signature dishes that include merluza rebozada con chipirones, kokotxas de merluza en salsa verde, callos con morro en salsa vizcaína, tuna tartare. General daily hours were not available in the provided record, so diners should confirm opening times directly before planning around a specific meal.
Go for traditional Basque seafood
The strongest grounded read on Cubita Bilbao is simple: this is a Bilbao restaurant for traditional Basque seafood. The signature dishes point toward hake, kokotxas, tuna tartare, callos con morro en salsa vizcaína. If you are choosing one restaurant because the table wants a local seafood meal, those are the dishes that define the brief.
A practical way to approach it is to check the current menu and availability, then build the meal around the seafood dishes that drew you there in the first place.
What to know about price, recognition, planning
Cubita Bilbao’s price is about $60 per person. It also has a Macarfi 7.7 Food Rating for 2026, which gives diners a concrete point of reference without needing to lean on claims about awards, room layout, wine service, or menu format.
For trip planning, treat the practical details carefully. General daily hours were not found in the provided record. The holiday information is narrower: closed December 25 and January 1; December 30 hours listed as 12:00–18:30 and 20:30–01:30; and December 31 hours listed as 12:00–18:00. Pair it with a wider Bilbao itinerary through the Bilbao bars and Bilbao hotels guides if you are building the rest of the trip.
When to choose it, when to skip it
Choose Cubita Bilbao when the priority is traditional Basque seafood in Bilbao at roughly $60 per person. It is a good fit for diners who want the meal to center on dishes such as merluza rebozada con chipirones, kokotxas de merluza en salsa verde, callos con morro en salsa vizcaína, or tuna tartare, who are comfortable with a smart-casual setting.
Skip it if you need confirmed details that are not available in the public record here, such as a specific seating format, dietary accommodation, lunch service, takeout, delivery, or a detailed beverage program. In those cases, contact the restaurant directly before booking, or compare it with other Bilbao dining rooms based on the specific requirement you need confirmed.
Planning details
- Location
- Colón de Larreátegui, 37, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia (Abando)
- Website
- cubitabilbao.com
- Phone
- +34-944392600
Venue details
Ambiance
Traditional Basque seafood restaurant with a calm, relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, focusing on comfort over flash, with classic dining rooms and a tranquil vibe.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- merluza rebozada con chipirones
- kokotxas de merluza en salsa verde
- callos con morro en salsa vizcaína
- tuna tartare
Planning details
Location
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Cubita Bilbao?
Is Cubita Bilbao good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion calls for traditional Basque seafood in Bilbao at about $60 per person. The smart-casual dress code also fits a meal that feels considered without requiring formal attire.
What should I order at Cubita Bilbao?
The grounded reason to visit Cubita Bilbao is its traditional Basque seafood, including dishes such as merluza rebozada con chipirones, kokotxas de merluza en salsa verde, callos con morro en salsa vizcaína, tuna tartare.
Does Cubita Bilbao handle dietary restrictions?
Is Cubita Bilbao worth the price?
Yes, if you are specifically looking for traditional Basque seafood in Bilbao at about $60 per person. Its Macarfi 7.7 Food Rating for 2026 provides an additional reference point for diners comparing options.















