Zarate

Zarate is a Michelin one-star restaurant located in Bilbao, Spain, specializing in traditional Basque coastal cuisine with a focus on exceptional seafood. The kitchen emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from trusted local fishermen and distributors at ports like Lekeitio and Ondarroa, reflecting an intimate knowledge of marine products from the Cantabrian Sea. The gastronomic menu offers a multi-course tasting experience inspired by sea tides, presenting refined dishes such as sea butter, cured mackerel brandade with brown crab cream, monkfish mi-cuit with seaweed, apple compote and caviar, as well as roasted fish consommé. Lunch and dinner services feature curated set menus designed to highlight the purity and natural flavors of the region’s marine bounty. Chef Sergio Ortiz de Zarate leads the kitchen, blending classic techniques with contemporary presentation to maintain authenticity and elevate Basque maritime culinary traditions. The restaurant also showcases specialties including Balfegó red tuna with ponzu and wasabi, white garlic and spider crab royale, and Motril shrimps in creamy garlic and blue fish sauce. An extensive wine cellar complements the refined coastal cuisine.