Eating in Durango

Durango is a municipality in the Basque province of Biscay located in the comarca of Durangaldea. It boasts the title of “Muy Noble y Muy Leal a la Corona Real Villa de Durango” (“Town of Durango, Most Noble and Most Loyal to the Crown”). The locale is surrounded by nature and unique sights such as Santa Ana’s Arch and the Cross of Kurutziaga. If you decide to stop and eat in Durango, you should also know that its gastronomy is among the best in Biscay. Do you want to know where to eat in Durango?

What to eat in Durango

Durango is a Biscayan town whose gastronomy represents the best of the Basque culinary tradition. In general, the kitchens of Durango serve up recipes based on livestock and produce from the lands of the comarca, also relying on fish from the nearby Cantabrian coast.

When it comes time to eat in Durango, you will find traditional dishes and recipes such as codfish al pil pil and marmitako, one of Biscayan cuisine’s most popular stews. When it comes to meat, although veal and lamb are the most popular meats in the area, it’s impossible to ignore the wide variety of pork products, especially the great number of handmade embutidos (a type of cured sausage), produced in the region.

As in many parts of the Basque Country, going out for tapas is a popular activity in this town, where you will find a wide variety of pinchos (small snacks). To wash down all that there is to eat in Durango, you can try a nice homemade cider or one of the wines produced in the locale; one standout is Txakoli de Vizcaya, a true classic of the province.

Bars and tapas

You’ll find the pinchos in Durango to be simple, affordable, and satisfying. We begin our recommendations with a classic bar with traditional decor that has a large pinchos bar where you’ll find variety at a fair price. We’re talking about Anboto, located in downtown Durango. Another similar option is Pausta. Among their best pinchos are the spinach and the wild asparagus, and it’s always a safe bet to opt for the stuffed tortilla. Finally, if you’re looking for someplace more modern with more elaborate pinchos, we recommend Txantonesa.

comer pinchos durango restaurante pausta — Restaurante Pausta

A la carte

When it comes time to eat in Durango, you’ll find a wide range of possibilities including some notable well-known establishments.

One of them is Kukutze, a restaurant that serves flavorful and high-quality homemade cuisine using fresh local products. They offer both à la carte and prix fixe options and they also host special events. The menu is quite extensive and fairly-priced, so a word of advice: it’s best to show up hungry.

Olajauregi is another restaurant in Durango that we recommend. Their menu is traditional but sophisticated. It’s a little more expensive than Kukutze, but this is the perfect place to go to impress your date. The elegant atmosphere and outdoor terrace will make you feel like royalty.

Kobika is a restaurant where classic Biscayan cuisine is skillfully prepared using high-quality ingredients of local origin. It is also well-known in the area for its offering of pinchos.

comer durango restaurante kobika — Restaurante Kobika

comer pescado durango restaurante kukutze — Restaurante Kukutze

comer durango restaurante olajauregi — Restaurante Olajauregi

Eating in Durango

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23 May