Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao

Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao is a Michelin one-star restaurant located within the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, showcasing a creative cuisine deeply connected to its local environment. The restaurant’s concept, "Muina," represents the soul and essence of its kitchen, focusing on aroma, beauty, texture, and flavor. Chef Josean Alija, trained under renowned contemporary chefs, leads the kitchen with a style that balances essential creativity and approachability. The menu changes three times annually to reflect seasonal availability, sourcing ingredients directly from nearby farms, gardens, and the sea. Collaborations with local producers ensure the freshest, highest-quality products. Dishes range from ragouts like "Guisante Lágrima" with chard and sea urchin to traditional Basque preparations such as "Merluza Albardada" with black sauce and green pepper pilpil. A degustation menu, also titled "Muina," offers a curated experience of regional and artisanal ingredients presented with inventive techniques. The restaurant maintains strong ties to Basque culinary traditions through a contemporary lens.