Upscale Restaurants in Bilbao and the Basque Country

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Upscale Restaurants in Bilbao and the Basque Country

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Aizian
Euskera for "in the wind," the Sheraton Bilbao restaurant—under...
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Contemporary Basque
Bilbao
 
Asador Emilio
The Castilian rustic decor here includes a coffered wood ceiling...
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Spanish
Logroño
 
Baserri Maitea
In the village of Forua 1 km (½ mi) northwest of Gernika...
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Gernika-Lumo (Guernica y Lumo)
 
Berton
Dinner is served until 11:30 in this sleek, contemporary bistro...
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Contemporary Basque
Bilbao
 
Casa Rufo
This spot tucked into the back of a delicatessen is famous for...
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Basque
Bilbao
 
Casino José Mari
Built in 1818 as an auction house for the local fishermen's guild...
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Seafood
Mundaka
 
El Cachetero
Local fare based on roast lamb, goat, and vegetables is the rule...
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Spanish
Logroño
 
El Capricho de Gaudí
Dining in a Gaudí creation is all but an obligation, especially...
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Comillas
 
El Perro Chico
Named for the toll once charged here for crossing the footbridge...
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Bilbao
 
El Portalón
Between the dark, creaky wood floors and staircases and the ancient...
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Spanish
Vitoria
 
Erburu
In the heart of the nightlife district, this dark restaurant...
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Spanish
Pamplona
 
Etxanobe
Fernando Canales creates sleek, contemporary cuisine here on...
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Contemporary Basque
Bilbao
 
Etxebarri
Cooking over coals is all the rage around the Iberian Peninsula...
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Spanish
Axpe
 
Guggenheim Bilbao
The museum's restaurant-in-residence has a lot to live up to...
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Spanish
Bilbao
 
Guria
The late, great Genaro Pildain, born in what he called "the smallest...
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Contemporary Basque
Bilbao
 
Jokin
You'll have a good view of the puerto viejo (old port) from this...
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Seafood
Bermeo
 
Jolastoki
Housed in a graceful mansion, this fine restaurant is 20 minutes...
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Spanish
Bilbao
 
Josetxo
This warm, family-run restaurant in a stately mansion with classically...
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Spanish
Pamplona
 
Kaia Kaipe
Suspended over Guetaria's colorful fishing port and looking past...
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Spanish
Guetaria
 
Kursaal
This bright, minimalist space, part of Rafael Moneo's dazzling...
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Spanish
San Sebastián
 
La Deliciosa
For carefully prepared fare at friendly prices, this simple but...
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$$-$$$
Contemporary Basque
Bilbao
 
La Hermandad de Pescadores
This "brotherhood" is owned by the local fishermen's guild and...
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Seafood
Hondarribia
 
La Rueda
Cándida Calleja's upstairs perch over the Calle and Travesía...
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Spanish
Logroño
 
La Taberna de la Cuarta Esquina
This simple provincial tavern exemplifies the best of Spain:...
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Spanish
Calahorra
 
Mesón Marinero
Local fishermen rub elbows with visiting elites at this pearl...
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$$-$$$$
Seafood
Castro-Urdiales
 
Sidrería Petritegui
For hearty dining and a certain amount of splashing around in...
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Spanish
San Sebastián
 
Terete
A local favorite, this rustic spot has been roasting lamb in...
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Haro
 
Txulotxo
Cozy and friendly, this exceptional restaurant sits on stilts...
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Spanish
Pasajes de San Juan
 
Zacarías
Whether you want tapas or a full dinner, try out this popular...
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