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La olla

Calle Diputacion, 12, 48008 Bilbao, Spain (Abando)
944165965
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Ranked #70 of 493 restaurants in Bilbao
Price range: $7 - $21
Cuisines: Tapas, Bar, Basque
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Good for: Local cuisine, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighborhood: Abando
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Huddersfield
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61 reviews 61 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

There are other more highly ranked bars, but La Olla is just fine; it does appear to have its regulars but with a bit of patience and covering the basics the language is not a problem. I like to start with the Gildas (olives on sticks with cheese, anchovies peppers...) good appetisers before hitting the Jamon. Good choice of wines.

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Vantaa, Finland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Bar has both inside and outside places. They have a great number of pintxoses (tapas) and local ham portions. Service in english was poor. Outside places has also warmers, so it was easy to stay there also later in the evening. Good variety on wines.

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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012 via mobile
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amorebieta
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87 reviews 87 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2012
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54 reviews 54 reviews
38 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012 via mobile
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Almería
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 3, 2012 via mobile
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Stuttgart, Germany
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012
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Bilbao, Spain
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 3, 2012
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Durango, Spain
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12 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2012
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Barcelona
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
120 helpful votes 120 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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