Since 1903, Café Iruña has been a fixture of Bilbao life, drawing locals to its ornate dining room for pintxos, txakoli, and conversation. More than a century later, the crowds keep coming.

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.