Aizian

Some of Spain’s most famous chefs—Juan Mari Arzak, Martin Berasategui—work in San Sebastián, about an hour’s drive from Bilbao. But... More

Azurmendi Enea

The 28-year-old rising star chef Eneko Atxa Azurmendi presides over this minimalist spot on the outskirts of Bilbao. Experimenting with... More

Etxebarri

A loin of bacalao fell apart into moist, silky flakes when I prodded it with a fork. Juicy, tender, almost... More

Restaurante Guggenheim Bilbao

Experimenting with rennet and the milk protein cas... More

Sua

This black-and-red bistro is owned by the dashing celebrity chef Aitor Elizegui, the force behind Gaminiz restaurant. He ingeniously groups... More

A Fuego Negro

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

Aita Mari

Aloña Berri

Arzak

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

Bar Bergara

Bar Ganbara

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

Bar Martínez

Bideluze

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

Fagollaga

Like many of his compatriots, Isaac Salaberria the chef at this former cider bar in Hernani, near San Sebastián has... More

Gandarias

In the heart of the Old Town—a warren of crooked streets—the bar Gandarias displays pintxos like jewels on counters.... More

Goiz-Argi

Guggenheim

Josean Martinez Alija’s aggressively seasonal, purist dishes at Frank Gehry’s famed museum remain a... More

Kaipe

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

La Cepa

The very first thing I put in my mouth exploded. T... More

La Viña