At Río Oja, four classic Basque sauces and a counter full of casseroles offer a taste of the Bilbao that existed long before the Guggenheim changed the city.

At Gure-Toki, classic Bilbao pintxos meet restaurant technique, seasonal ingredients and a lively Plaza Nueva setting.

From century-old pintxo bars to modern Basque grill houses, this is your essential guide to where to eat in Bilbao, Spain