El Perro Chico Review

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El Perro Chico

  • Address: Aretxaga 2, Bilbao
  • Phone: 94/415-0519

Fodor's Review:

Named for the toll once charged here for crossing the footbridge below Bilbao's Mercado de la Ribera (a perro chico was the colloquial name for an ancient coin), this restaurant became a Frank Gehry favorite during his time in Bilbao supervising the construction of the Guggenheim. From owner Santiago Diez Ponzoa to chef Rafael García Rossi, everyone here genuinely enjoys preparing innovative and thoughtful cuisine without pretense. Try the pato a la naranja (duck à l'orange) or the bacalao con berenjena (salt cod with eggplant).

  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Closed: Closed Sun. No lunch Mon.
  • Metro: Casco Viejo

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