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    ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante, Restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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    ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante

    Vitoria-Gasteiz

    Restaurant in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Book ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante if you want Basque fusion with a useful bar-and-dining-room split rather than a formal destination meal. The value is strongest for creative pintxos, seasonal menus, casual groups, and diners who want a lively Vitoria-Gasteiz room with Macarfi 6.5 recognition in 2026.

    About ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante

    In Vitoria-Gasteiz, ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante is best described from the basics: a casual Basque fusion spot built around pintxos de autor and seasonal menus. The known price point is $30 per person, and the kitchen is led by Carlos Dávalos, listed as Propietario y Jefe de Cocina.

    The most reliable expectation is not a highly formal restaurant brief, but a flexible barra-restaurante identity: Basque-rooted cooking with a contemporary hand, served in a casual setting.

    The appeal is Basque fusion pintxos and seasonal cooking

    The clearest reason to consider ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante is its Basque fusion direction. The signature list includes creative pintxos, tataki de ternera con mojo de cacahuetes, parpatana de atún rojo, and asado de tiras premium a la brasa. Those dishes point to a kitchen that is not limited to traditional pintxos, while still staying connected to the Basque bar-restaurant idea.

    The restaurant serves Basque fusion pintxos and seasonal menus in a casual setting in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

    Carlos Dávalos is the named proprietor and head chef. The grounded reason to go is simpler: a casual Basque fusion address with several named dishes and a known price point.

    Who should book, and who should choose another plan

    Book this if the goal is a casual meal in Vitoria-Gasteiz with Basque fusion pintxos and seasonal menus. It is a better fit for diners who want a relaxed restaurant than for anyone seeking a highly formal, ceremony-driven experience. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to plan around a formal wardrobe.

    The $30-per-person price makes it approachable for diners comparing options in the city. The restaurant also has a Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating for 2026, which gives one confirmed reference point for recognition without overstating the case.

    Plan around casual dress, Basque fusion pintxos, seasonal menus, the named dishes, and the price.

    How to place it in a Vitoria-Gasteiz eating day

    Use ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante as a casual Basque fusion stop in Vitoria-Gasteiz rather than as a restaurant defined by a formal tasting-menu structure. The confirmed Monday hours are 11:00h–17:30h.

    The value case is clearest for diners who want pintxos de autor and seasonal cooking at a known $30-per-person level. Start from the confirmed dishes if they are available: tataki de ternera con mojo de cacahuetes, parpatana de atún rojo, asado de tiras premium a la brasa, and creative pintxos.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 11 am–5:30 pm · Tuesday: 11 am–11:30 pm
    Location
    Ortiz de Zarate, 5, 01005 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
    Reservations
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    Website
    restaurantewaska.com
    Phone
    +34-945564935

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Contemporary Basque bar-restaurant with a bright, more spacious dining room, creative pintxos bar and carefully presented dishes, offering a lively yet comfortable atmosphere for everyday dining and weekend meals.

    Tags

    Vibe

    LivelyModernCozy

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingFarm to Table

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Seasonal
    Menu Format
    Small plates, Set menu, A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Wine
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
    Opened
    2014

    Signature Dishes

    • creative pintxos (pintxos de autor)
    • Tataki de ternera con mojo de cacahuetes
    • Parpatana de atún rojo
    • Asado de tiras premium a la brasa
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Ortiz de Zarate, 5, 01005 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz)

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    11 am–5:30 pm
    Tuesday
    11 am–11:30 pm
    Wednesday
    11 am–11:30 pm
    Thursday
    11 am–11:30 pm
    Friday
    11 am–11:30 pm
    Saturday
    11 am–11:30 pm
    Sunday
    12:30–9 pm

    Location

    Ortiz de Zarate, 5, 01005 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava (Vitoria-Gasteiz) · Directions

    +34-945564935

    restaurantewaska.com

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat pintxos at ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante?

    Yes. Creative pintxos, or pintxos de autor, are part of the offering at ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante, alongside Basque fusion cooking and seasonal menus. The price is $30 per person.

    Is ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante good for a special occasion?

    It can suit a casual special occasion if you want Basque fusion pintxos and seasonal menus rather than a formal splurge dinner. The restaurant has a Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating for 2026, and Carlos Dávalos is the named proprietor and head chef.

    What should a first-timer know about ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante?

    First-timers should know that the restaurant is in Vitoria-Gasteiz, the dress code is casual, and the cuisine is Basque fusion pintxos with seasonal menus. Confirmed Monday hours are 11:00h–17:30h.

    Is ¡Waska! Barra-Restaurante worth the price?

    It is a reasonable pick if you want Basque fusion pintxos and seasonal cooking at the verified $30-per-person level. The Macarfi 6.5 Food Rating for 2026 is also a confirmed recognition point.