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Bilbao, October 14, 2025
Six years after his last experience at the Euskalduna Palace, Bilbao-born chef Fernando Canales returns home with a project that combines tradition and creativity: Restaurante Euskalduna by Etxanobe.
The restaurant, designed by the prestigious Patricia Urquiola, is located on the fifth floor of the Palace, offering excellent panoramic views, in the very same space that hosted the iconic Etxanobe back in 1999. It also features an exclusive terrace that can be enjoyed all year round.
This new project marks Canales’s return to the place where his most emblematic restaurant was born — a restaurant that earned one Michelin star and two Repsol Suns. The name Etxanobe refers to the chef’s maternal surname, a personal nod that connects memory and family identity with his culinary vision.
Canales’s cuisine combines respect for tradition with contemporary creativity, resulting in a unique experience that awakens the senses while maintaining the unmistakable hallmark of quality and honesty that defines his cooking.
“For Euskalduna Bilbao, it is a great honor to welcome Fernando Canales back. This project reflects our commitment to culture and gastronomy at the highest level, offering Bilbao a fine dining space that blends excellence, creativity, and emotion,”
says Iñigo Iturrate, Managing Director of Euskalduna Bilbao.
“At Euskalduna by Etxanobe, I want to convey my way of understanding cuisine: respect for tradition, top-quality local products, and a creativity that surprises diners. It’s a project where every dish seeks to move people, telling a story that connects with Bilbao and with my own career,”
says Fernando Canales.
Canales’s career has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Basque Gastronomy Award (2005), Best Restaurant in Spain (2006), Chef Millesime (2014), Nécora Award (2019), and Illustrious Citizen of Bilbao (2020). Today, with Euskalduna by Etxanobe, he returns to the Palace where his most iconic project was born — this time joined by Chef Iván Álvarez Iturbe, a seasoned professional who shares his sensitivity and philosophy of respect for the product and creative expression.
Restaurante Euskalduna by Etxanobe officially opens its doors to the public today, Tuesday, October 14, following a closed trial period that ensured a gastronomic experience worthy of Euskalduna Bilbao’s high standards of quality.
Opening hours:
The restaurant offers flexible schedules to accommodate groups or midweek dinners, as well as special lunch arrangements outside regular hours. Guests are encouraged to call to check availability or make reservations at 944 780 025 or through the website: https://euskaldunabyetxanobe.com/
