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THE MENU OF THE MARKINA

Discover the essence of Basque cuisine in the heart of Bilbao!
In our restaurant, we invite you on a culinary journey through the authentic flavours
and the most emblematic dishes of our land.

The Markina is your gastronomic destination in Bilbao to enjoy authentic Basque cuisine. We are passionate about quality products, carefully selected to offer you an unforgettable experience.

On our menu, you will find a careful selection of traditional Basque dishes, prepared with skill and respect for the original recipes. From the delicious oxtail stewed in red wine and a comforting hake neck, to the intense flavour of pil-pil cod and the juiciness of the stone-grilled T-bone steak, each mouthful is a tribute to the rich Basque gastronomy.

COLD STARTERS

Iberian ham D.O. Extremadura 100% Iberian breed.
29,50
Knife-cut Iberian acorn-fed pork loin.
24
Tasting of acorn-fed Iberian cured pork products.
20
Beef and mushroom carpaccio with black olive oil, capers and Parmesan flakes.
17,50
Cantabrian butterfly anchovies in Arbequina.
24
Homemade foie terrine with fig puree and sultana bread with walnuts.
23,50
Asparagus from Navarra I.G.P., thick, short-stemmed J. Vela with vinaigrette.
18
Marinated tuna loin with roasted vegetable salad.
19

Prices include VAT.

SALADS

Zallo belly fillet salad, caramelised onion, charcoal-grilled peppers and vegetable vinaigrette.
21
Hand-peeled seasonal tomato salad with early harvest extra virgin olive oil and salt flakes.
16,50
Markina salad: smoked salmon, tuna, Cantabrian anchovies from Zallo, prawns, tomato, asparagus, olives and boiled egg.
19

Prices include VAT.

HOT STARTERS

Creamy croquettes of authentic farmhouse beef.
14
Scrambled Markina with free-range eggs.
15
Scrambled eggs of boletus with grilled foie gras.
19
Villarcayo black pudding with charcoal-grilled piquillo peppers.
15
Lamb sweetbreads fried in panko, garlic and parsley.
26
Homemade fish and seafood cream with garnish.
18
Grilled prawns.
28
Grilled scallops with homemade mojo verde.
16,50
Grilled razor clams from the Galician Rías Gallegas with bilbaína refried.
19
Grilled octopus with paprika potato parmentier and salt flakes.
26,50
Artichoke hearts from Tudela I.G.P. pan-fried with potato cream and Iberian ham.
18,50
Peninsula boletus with old mustard parmentier and low-temperature egg.
21,50

Prices include VAT.

FISH

Tuna belly from the Alakrana fishing boat in Bermeo, tomato ratatouille with onion and teriyaki sauce.
23
Gourmet cod fillet with two flavours: pil-pil and vizcaína.
26,50
Gourmet cod loin to taste (baked, pil-pil or vizcaína).
25,90
Baked wild black monkfish with baked potato.
39,50€/kg.
Wild black monkfish with wood-grilled piquillo peppers.
39,50€/kg.
Hake neck with baked potato (for 2 persons).
48
Baked hooked hake.
24,50
Hake with wood-grilled piquillo peppers.
24,50
Battered hake medallions with baby squid in its own ink.
28,50
Baby squid in its own ink.
24,50

* Don’t forget to ask our metre for our fish and seafood off the menu.

Prices include VAT.

MEATS

Markina T-bone steak.
68€/kg.
Markina grilled cutlet.
88,00€/kg.
Premium sirloin steak with wood-roasted piquillo peppers and homemade potato.
28,50
Slow-cooked farmhouse beef stew with sweet potato purée.
20
Oxtail stewed in red wine.
28
Roast suckling lamb from Aranda de Duero with potato chips and salad.
32.50
Iberian feather with grilled foie gras, orange & ginger demi-glace and parmentier.
24,50
Ox tripe in tomato and chorizo sauce.
19

Prices include VAT.

GARNISHES

If you are going to enjoy a T-bone steak or T-bone, one of these side dishes is included.

Homemade chips.
8,50
Country green peppers (depending on season).
8,50
Piquillos roasted over a wood fire.
8,50
Green salad.
8,50
Mashed potato.
5

Prices include VAT.

DESSERTS

If you are going to enjoy a T-bone steak or T-bone, one of these side dishes is included.

Manchego cheese matured for 24 months.
17
Queso Parmesano Reggiano de procedencia italiana.
15
Smoked Idiazabal cheese with homemade quince jelly and walnuts.
14
Caramelised French toast with traditional vanilla ice cream.
8,50
Goxua with caramelised walnuts.
8
Baked cheesecake with red fruits, homemade ice cream and almond biscuits.
8,50
Dark chocolate mousse, orange mango and crispy ginger biscuit.
9
Homemade ice creams: Idiazabal, hazelnut, nougat, vanilla, chocolate, mandarin or yoghurt.
8,50

Prices include VAT.