Lasai

Lasai is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Bilbao, Spain, led by chef David García, who serves as gastronomic director and draws on his experience at Corral de la Morería. The kitchen emphasizes traditional Basque cuisine enhanced by expert technique and the use of fire, sourcing seasonal and local ingredients for a refined, contemporary expression. Head chef Baladi Goiburu Leis guides the preparation of distinctive tasting menus such as the Lasai and Crystal menus, which highlight seafood, tender meats, and inventive dishes rooted in the region. Signature dishes include a seasonal mushroom skillet with fried pork belly cracklings, roasted scallops with coconut ajoblanco and date tartare, bluefin tuna tartare with low-temperature egg and tomato soup, and tender beef cooked for 72 hours. Desserts like caramelized torrija paired with creamy smoked sheep’s milk ice cream showcase the kitchen’s balance of tradition and innovation. The restaurant’s atmosphere is defined by a large mural by Pablo Gallo featuring the four elements—Water, Air, Earth, and Fire—centered on a transforming wolf, creating a calm and contemplative environment. Lasai also hosts curated wine-pairing dinners in collaboration with prestigious Rioja Alavesa bodegas, blending local viticulture and gastronomy into unique experiential events.