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THE MENU OF THE MARKINA

Discover the essence of Basque cuisine right in the heart of Bilbao!
At our restaurant, we invite you on a culinary journey through the authentic flavors
and most iconic dishes of our region.

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.
30
Acorn-fed Iberian pork tenderloin.
24
The 5 experiences of Pío Negro: crystal chorizo, forest salami, marine salami, citrus salami, and Espelette chorizo.
8
(min. 2 people / per serving)
Beef and mushroom carpaccio with black olive oil, capers and Parmesan flakes.
19
Cantabrian butterfly anchovies in Arbequina.
26
Homemade foie terrine with fig puree and sultana bread with walnuts.
24

Prices include VAT.

SALADS

Zallo belly fillet salad, caramelised onion, charcoal-grilled peppers and vegetable vinaigrette.
22
Hand-peeled seasonal tomato salad with early harvest extra virgin olive oil and salt flakes.
17
Markina salad: smoked salmon, tuna, Cantabrian anchovies from Zallo, prawns, tomato, asparagus, olives and boiled egg.
19

Prices include VAT.

HOT STARTERS

Scrambled Markina with free-range eggs.
16
Scrambled eggs of boletus with grilled foie gras.
21
Creamy croquettes of authentic farmhouse beef.
15
Authentic txistorra sausage made in the traditional way with Euskal Txerri pork.
16
Slow-cooked Pío Negro pork ear.
20
Lamb sweetbreads fried in panko, garlic and parsley.
26
Grilled prawns.
29
Grilled scallops with homemade mojo verde.
18
Grilled octopus with paprika potato parmentier and salt flakes.
26
Artichoke hearts from Tudela I.G.P. pan-fried with potato cream and Iberian ham.
19
Peninsula boletus with old mustard parmentier and low-temperature egg.
23

Prices include VAT.

FISH

Baked hooked hake.
25
Hake with wood-grilled piquillo peppers.
25
Battered hake medallions with baby squid in its own ink.
29
Gourmet cod fillet with two flavours: pil-pil and vizcaína.
28
Gourmet cod loin to taste (baked, pil-pil or vizcaína).
28
Baked wild black monkfish with baked potato.
44€/kg.
Wild black monkfish with wood-grilled piquillo peppers.
44€/kg.
Baby squid from the Cantabrian Sea in their own ink.
25

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

Prices include VAT.

MEATS

Euskal Txerri pork neck with grilled foie gras, orange and ginger demi-glace, and parmentier.
24
Black Piglet with Baked Potatoes and Salad.
35
(min. 2 people)
Markina T-bone steak.
73€/kg.
Ox tripe in tomato and chorizo sauce.
19
Premium sirloin steak with wood-roasted piquillo peppers and homemade potato.
29
Oxtail stewed in red wine.
25
Oxtail or ox cheeks (check availability).
27

Prices include VAT.

DESSERTS

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
Manchego cheese matured for 24 months.
17
Queso Parmesano Reggiano de procedencia italiana.
15
Smoked Idiazabal cheese with homemade quince jelly and walnuts.
18

Prices include VAT.