La Bendita

Bilbao


The gourmet delicacies at La Bendita are sourced almost exclusively from the Basque Country. You'll find chocolates, foie gras, anchovies, olive oils, pâté, and drinks including patxaran (a sloe-berry liqueur) and txakoli (local white wine).


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