Eneko Basque: Chef Eneko Atxa Brings his Culinary Universe to the Heights of the Radisson Collection Gran Vía Bilbao
Eneko Basque: Chef Eneko Atxa Brings his Culinary Universe to the Heights of the Radisson Collection Gran Vía Bilbao
On the rooftop of the five-star Radisson Collection Gran Vía Bilbao Hotel, in the heart of the city’s Golden Mile, stands Eneko Basque — the culinary space of Biscayan chef Eneko Atxa, one of the most influential figures in contemporary haute cuisine. His career is a story shaped by honesty, creativity, and dedication: he became one of the youngest chefs ever to earn three Michelin Stars with his restaurant Azurmendi, and since then he has expanded his universe to Bilbao, Madrid, Seville, Tokyo, and Karuizawa, consolidating a vision that transcends borders.
In this Bilbao setting, Atxa crafts a culinary narrative deeply rooted in Basque tradition, to which he brings a contemporary and refined perspective. Two tasting menus and a select à la carte offering make up a proposal in which precise technique, regional sensibility, and an unwavering respect for the ingredients coexist. Among his specialties are crispy corn talo with marinated tomatoes and a basil emulsion, farmhouse egg yolk over a wheat stew, tempura hake with a cockle-infused greensauce, and grilled beef tenderloin with Idiazabal pesto. Each dish reveals a search for harmony and depth of flavor.
The setting further amplifies Atxa’s project. Adjacent to the restaurant, an open-air terrace overlooks the stately buildings of Gran Vía as they blend into the mountains surrounding Bilbao, drawing a singular urban panorama. This rooftop establishment has become a gathering place for those who appreciate signature cocktails and wish to extend the conversation after dining in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The result is a coherent, vibrant experience, fully attuned to the pulse of the city.
Eneko Basque
Calle Gran Vía 4, Bilbao.
Tel.: +34 634 736 793
