€€€Creative
A restaurant in a stunning location, 20m above ground level in the tower of the emblematic Centro Niemeyer, with its superb views of the town. Taking its name from the Japanese word for “dream”, Yume provides chef Adrián San Julián with a platform to showcase his philosophy of sustainability and zero waste, hence the desire to use just one ingredient (such as onion, cauliflower, spinach, celeriac, cat shark etc) presented in many different ways in the same dish, at the same time exploring its different stages of preparation and intensity of flavours based around strong technique. The cuisine h
€€€Farm to table
A family-run restaurant that will appeal to guests thanks to its contemporary decor with touches of Art Deco, and its cuisine, which is traditional but with a few enticing modern touches that clearly demonstrate that the son, Alejandro Villa, has taken over the reins in the kitchen. The à la carte, which features classic dishes such as sirloin steak tartare and tripe stew with chorizo and ham, is complemented by an impressive array of market-inspired suggestions (fish sourced from local auctions plays a prominent role here) and a tasting menu that changes almost daily. If the weather is fine,
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
El Pandora in Avilés focuses on farm-to-table cuisine with an average rating of 4.7/5. Food quality is highly praised for its professional execution and premium ingredients, featuring dishes like anchovy toast, creamy croquettes, and tuna tenderloins. Service is generally attentive and professional, though some guests noted issues during peak summer hours regarding table management and seating comfort. The atmosphere is pleasant, enhanced by subtle music and decor. While a minority of reviewers criticized value for money and menu accuracy, most consider the experience excellent. It is a solid choice for travelers seeking high-quality gastronomy in Avilés.
Ideal for diners seeking high-quality local ingredients and an elegant atmosphere.
€€regional
Located beneath the arches of a residential building, Arraigo features a spacious private bar by the entrance where you can enjoy a drink before heading to your table. Chef Ángel Martínez de Marigorta brings Asturian traditions up to date through dishes that are lightly textured and meticulously presented, with a primary focus on flavour. The à la carte, harbouring dishes such as crab balls and broth, chicken with rice, and pigeon with spinach, is complemented by two tasting menus: Raíces and Arraigo.
€€Seafood
Located inside the boutique hotel of the same name, this is one of those family-run restaurants where it feels like time does not pass. And it’s no wonder, it’s one of those places where the sea is brought right to your table! It offers a fairly extensive à la carte, with various specialities from the Asturian recipe book and, above all, the best local fish and seafood local seafood (baby squid, hake, monkfish, virrey...). Fun fact: They have their own boat, called ‘La Felisina’, which goes out to fish daily from the port of Cudillero so that diners can enjoy the freshest products.
TripAdvisor review sample · 3.7/5 · 80 reviews
El Pescador in Cudillero holds an average rating of 3.7/5. Positive reviews highlight high-quality seafood, including scallops, turbot, and paella, with generous portions and a welcoming atmosphere. Conversely, negative feedback focuses on poor value, citing high prices and complaints about tap water not being free. Service experiences are polarized; while some praise the friendly staff, others report cold or rude treatment. Culinary consistency is questioned, with reports of overly salty dishes and inadequate seasoning. The location is noted as being somewhat remote and difficult to reach on foot.
Suitable for tourists seeking fresh seafood who can accept higher prices; verify service details and flavor preferences beforehand.
€€Japanese
This restaurant, just a stone's throw from the marina and the Fomentín dock, boasts a young atmosphere and has a good sushi bar (for eight diners), although it also has a few tables. The two chefs in charge, Álvaro Gragera and Carlos Fraguas, propose a cuisine with Japanese roots based on the excellent products of the Bay of Biscay and Mediterranean recipes, through a small menu of bite-size nibbles (here the nigiris stand out for their technique, size and flavour) and an Omakase menu designed for sharing. They age the fish themselves!
€€Contemporary, Regional Cuisine
The name of this designer-inspired restaurant with a relaxed ambience pays tribute, along with the eatery they own in Oviedo, to the grandmother of the award-winning Manzano siblings. Here, they triumph with the more informal side of their cuisine, which is based around a traditional à la carte with hints of fusion that is particularly designed for sharing, alongside two menu choices (one daily option only available at lunchtime midweek, and a second more extensive tasting menu). We recommend ordering the delicious nems with pork cheek and prawns, the potato tortilla, and the legendary Casa Ma
TripAdvisor review sample · 5.0/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Antequera, Gloria specializes in contemporary regional cuisine. Based on 80 reviews averaging 5.0/5, guests consistently praise the high food quality, attentive service, and relaxing atmosphere. Dishes are described as elaborate with good ingredients, and desserts are particularly highlighted. Service is noted for being professional and warm, with specific mention of manager Beatriz. The cozy ambiance makes it suitable for partners or family celebrations. While a minority of reviews mentioned meal pacing or value concerns, the overwhelming consensus regards it as a top dining choice in the area, with many visitors planning to return.
Ideal for diners seeking high-quality regional cuisine in an elegant and quiet setting.
€€Seafood, Contemporary
Oysters, scallops, razor clams, cockles, prawns, shrimp, and an array of white and oily fish take centre-stage in this small, welcoming restaurant with a maritime decor in which the sea is the undisputed star of the show. The aim of Lara Roguez, who everyone knows as the “chef of the Cantabrian Sea”, is to give her dishes an added twist (e.g. in the choice of sides), including influences from other food cultures, without detracting from their individual flavour. The unusual “logbook-style” à la carte, which includes added information that enables guests to identify the traceability of every in
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.0/5 · 80 reviews
Abarike in Gijón offers contemporary seafood cuisine, praised for fresh ingredients, artistic presentation, and engaging show cooking. Reviewers highlight the quality of small portions, particularly gildas and clams, noting a cozy atmosphere. Service is generally described as professional and attentive, with staff explaining dishes well, though isolated complaints cite coldness or errors. Value is polarizing; while some find the experience worthwhile, others criticize high prices relative to portion sizes and question ingredient freshness, citing frozen items and hygiene concerns. Potential visitors should weigh these mixed feedback points regarding cost and consistency before dining.
Suitable for diners seeking refined seafood and show cooking experiences, but those sensitive to value may want to proceed with caution.
€€Regional Cuisine, Asian Influences
An informal restaurant where Manzano siblings Esther and Nacho showcase traditional cuisine perfect for sharing, including delicious tapas, “raciones”, a few contemporary dishes, plus two menus (one daily option, including wine, that is available for lunch midweek, and a second more extensive menu named after the restaurant, featuring Gloria’s signature dishes).
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.1/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Oviedo, Gloria offers regional cuisine with Asian influences. Reviews highlight delicious, well-prepared dishes such as rice with chicken, croquettes, and desserts, served in a cozy, elegantly lit setting conducive to sharing. Service is generally attentive, though some guests note cold attitudes or slow responses. Negative feedback cites mediocre food quality in specific instances, pacing issues, and charges for tap water. Despite occasional inconsistencies in service and taste, the restaurant maintains a solid 4.1/5 rating, reflecting a generally positive dining experience for those seeking refined regional flavors.
Suitable for diners seeking refined regional cuisine and a sharing-style experience with high expectations for service details.
🕐 12:30-16:00,20:30-00:00
€€€Traditional Cuisine
Here, options include a classic-traditional à la carte that makes full use of top-quality ingredients, a tasting menu, plus an impressive wine list. Make sure you try the CasadiellesFermín, the restaurant’s reinvented signature dessert!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Casa Fermín, located centrally near Oviedo's historic district, specializes in traditional Asturian cuisine. Reviews highlight excellent food quality, particularly praising dishes like fabada, bluefin tuna, pig ingot, and casadielles, alongside professional service and an elegant atmosphere. The wine cellar is noted as magnificent. However, some guests cite poor value for money, citing issues with specific dishes such as fatty steak or unpalatable crab cream, and occasional service delays. While generally highly rated for its elaborate preparation and welcoming environment, it may not meet expectations for all diners regarding cost-effectiveness.
Suitable for diners seeking authentic traditional cuisine and an elegant setting, though reasonable expectations regarding price are advised.
€€€Traditional Cuisine, Contemporary
A restaurant that takes its name from chef Vicente Cabal and which features a kitchen visible from the dining room. Cabal is truly passionate about cooking and has had a long career working in leading restaurants across the country. On the à la carte, he conjures up creatively prepared Mediterranean cuisine with a balanced approach between tradition and innovation, which is complemented by a tasting menu named after the restaurant. In 2022, it won the award for the world’s best “fabada” stew!
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Oviedo, Cocina Cabal blends traditional and contemporary cuisine. Reviews highlight exceptional food quality, professional service, and an elegant atmosphere enhanced by an open kitchen. Tasting menus are frequently praised for exquisite ingredients like oysters and red shrimp. However, some guests noted inconsistencies, including undercooked fish or tough meat, alongside occasional service lapses and pricing concerns. While the overall rating is high, isolated negative experiences suggest room for improvement in consistency.
Suitable for diners seeking high-quality modern Spanish cuisine in an elegant setting.
🕐 Tu-Sa 12:00-17:00, 20:00-01:00; Su 12:00-17:00
€€Contemporary
A welcoming bistro-style eatery with a rustic-contemporary feel, enthusiastically run by two brothers (Vicente and Iván) who humbly refer to their restaurant as a canteen-like “casa de comidas”. Their more modern take on traditional, Asturian-based cooking includes an à la carte (don’t miss the famous liquid La Peral cheese croquettes or the spider crab ravioli with fennel) and two enticing menus. Some half-plate options are also available.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
Ca'Suso holds a strong reputation in Oviedo, averaging 4.7/5 across 80 reviews. Diners consistently praise the high food quality, highlighting fresh ingredients and expert preparation, particularly the cod, sea bass, cheese croquettes, and desserts. Service is generally described as warm and attentive, with owners providing detailed explanations. The atmosphere is cozy and pleasant. While a minority of reviews cite issues with meal pacing, occasional inconsistencies in specific dishes like croquettes, and mixed feelings on value, the overwhelming consensus emphasizes exceptional cuisine and hospitality, making it a notable dining destination.
Suitable for diners seeking high-quality modern cuisine and attentive service.
€€€Regional Cuisine
A classic address that has had a new lease of life under the reins of chef Javier Álvarez, who has made the move here from the now-closed Casa Farpón de Mamorana. It has retained its rustic ‘asador’ appearance with the open grill visible from the dining room, where the market-inspired menu is focused around various hearty dishes (the Argüelles stew with “compango”, a mix of different meats, is outstanding), daily specials (such as filled potatoes, the thick Asturian “pote” soup, and Verdina beans with spider crab), fresh, traditionally caught fish from Rula, Trasacar red meats, plus an impress
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.1/5 · 80 reviews
Casa Farpón Asador is renowned for its high-quality regional cuisine, particularly its expertly prepared meats like grilled cow chops and torreznos, alongside fresh seafood. The food quality is consistently praised for its excellence and traditional preparation. Service is generally attentive and professional, with staff providing helpful recommendations. The atmosphere is described as comfortable, calm, and welcoming. However, value for money is a mixed point; while the product quality is high, several reviewers note that prices are elevated relative to the location and facilities. Occasional inconsistencies in meal pacing and dish execution have been mentioned. It is an ideal choice for diners seeking premium culinary experiences, though budget-conscious travelers may find it less suitable.
Recommended for diners seeking high-quality traditional cuisine and a comfortable atmosphere, despite higher prices.
€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative
On the banks of the river Nalón, approximately 4 miles southwest of Oviedo, this colourful house occupies the premises of what was once L'Alezna, a restaurant that already shone with a MICHELIN Star between 2004 and 2008. Chef Pedro Martino, who has returned to his origins and has given his own name to the renovated business, seeks to bring Asturias to our palates, which is why every day, along with the appetising menu, he presents a menu called Orígenes Tradición (Origins Tradition) and another, more extensive and modern, called Orígenes Degustación (Origins Tasting) (the latter is a sequence
€€Regional Cuisine
This attractive family-run restaurant, featuring a pleasantly surprising rustic-style dining room overlooking a charming landscaped terrace, is run in a friendly spirit and with great professionalism by chef Jairo López (who is in charge of both the kitchen and dining room). His traditional Asturian cooking, including dishes such as broad beans with cod cheek, spider crab cake, and the loin of sea bream with cider, always champions ingredients sourced from the local area. Although many of the dishes here are for two people, it is also possible to order individual portions.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.0/5 · 80 reviews
Cabo Vidio, located in Oviñana, specializes in regional cuisine. Food quality is generally praised, with standout dishes including squid croquettes, garlic clams, and stews, noted for fresh ingredients and skillful preparation. However, service experiences vary significantly. While Chef/Owner Jairo is frequently commended for his warmth and dedication, multiple reviews cite slow pacing, understaffing, and excessive wait times, with some reporting rude interactions. The atmosphere is described as quiet, comfortable, and charming. Value perceptions are mixed; some find the quality justifies the cost, while others felt disappointed by the price-to-quality ratio during specific visits. Overall, the restaurant offers authentic local flavors but requires patience regarding service efficiency.
Suitable for diners prioritizing authentic ingredients and ambiance who can tolerate slower service pacing.
€€Traditional Cuisine
A restaurant that is both classic and contemporary in style where attention to detail is key in every aspect of its unassuming but superb service, which it considers an art form. The à la carte, which is impressively complemented by a set menu at lunchtime, is traditional in feel, but combines contemporary touches and hints of fusion that are reflected in starters and mains alike, including the “pitu de caleya” free-range chicken – a mainstay of Asturian cooking.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 80 reviews
El Cenador del Azul in Mieres specializes in traditional cuisine. Most reviews highlight high food quality, friendly service, and a tranquil atmosphere, noting the absence of TVs and spacious seating. Dishes like octopus and hake are praised. However, negative feedback cites slow pacing, indifferent service, inconsistent food quality (e.g., poorly prepared cod or flavorless steak), and maintenance issues like broken chairs. Some customers reported disappointment regarding advertised vegan options being unavailable. While positive experiences dominate, inconsistencies in service and food preparation are noted.
Suitable for travelers seeking a quiet, traditional dining experience with moderate service expectations.
€€Regional Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine
If the prospect of eating in a typical Asturian “chigre” (cider bar) appeals to you, this unpretentious and authentic restaurant, located just a few miles from Mieres in the small parish of Turón and run by the third generation of the family, is a good option. Here you will find a small à la carte with homemade dishes based on the products of the day, usually slow-cooked, as well as a complete market menu. Everything is delicious so you can choose whatever you like, but we recommend you start with their famous ham croquettes and make sure you save space for dessert – you’ll adore the cream-fil
€€Traditional Cuisine, Innovative
Run by a couple (Jairo is in the kitchen, while Paula is at the helm in the dining room), this restaurant on the outskirts of town always comes as a pleasant surprise thanks to the essence of the Asturias region that is in clear evidence here. The à la carte, offering an updated take on traditional cuisine, features superb fish sourced from the Rula de Avilés company, including red mullet cooked at low temperature and wild grouper with an orange velouté, and is complemented by an impressive tasting menu. The cheese trolley and meats carved in front of you add an extra touch.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.8/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Pola de Lena, Roble by Jairo Rodríguez offers traditional yet innovative cuisine with high marks for food quality and preparation. Reviewers frequently praise the tasting menus, excellent wine pairings, and the impressive cellar. Service is described as attentive and friendly, while the ambiance is noted for its cozy and beautiful decor. Although a few guests mentioned minor issues with specific dishes or table arrangements, the overall consensus is highly positive. Visitors recommend it for its consistent excellence and welcoming atmosphere, making it a standout dining destination in the region.
Ideal for diners seeking high-quality traditional and innovative cuisine with a refined atmosphere.
€€€Modern Cuisine
This delightful rural property, run in friendly fashion by Iñaki Gómez in the kitchen and Lola Palacio front of house, is located in a very small village and is a way of life for this couple who work tirelessly to run the business and cultivate their vegetable garden located next to the restaurant. They put a huge amount of enthusiasm and professionalism into their work which is showcased on three exclusive menus (Castiello, Rodiles and Alenda, the latter an Asturian term that could be translated as “taking time to breathe”) where tradition and authentic Asturian flavours take centre stage. Pr
€€Seafood, Regional Cuisine
Eutimio occupies an attractive property with a homely feel in a unique setting (although parking can occasionally be a problem). The traditionally focused à la carte is centred around fish and seafood, and is enhanced by interesting market-inspired daily suggestions. Several dishes require pre-ordering, such as the “caldereta” of fish and seafood, and the rice with lobster. The same goes for its hugely popular version of the traditional “cachopo” stew (the restaurant’s “Cacholetus” dish won Spain’s inaugural “cachopo” competition).
€€Regional Cuisine, Traditional Cuisine
If you’re keen to find a place in which to “lose yourself” and relax in the purest sense of the word, you won’t find anywhere quite like the Palacio de Rubianes, an authentic 14C Asturian-style property surrounded by verdant meadows and with the impressive summits of the Picos de Europa as a backdrop. Facilities here include attractive guestrooms and impressive market-inspired cooking bearing the signature of Esther and Nacho Manzano. Their cuisine is showcased on an à la carte and on two menus (Tradicional and Narbasu), all of which reveal authentic local flavours and include classic dishes f
€€Traditional Cuisine
If you’re not familiar with Puerto de Vega it is well worth a visit as it is one of the prettiest and most authentic towns along the entire Cantabrian coast. Situated in a pedestrianised section of the old quarter, this pleasantly simple restaurant run by a friendly married couple has lots of personality. Mary, the chef, who often comes out of the kitchen to talk to her guests, focuses on dishes that showcase the finest local products and which always follow traditional recipes, albeit with a modern touch. Choose between the limited à la carte, featuring several fish options priced by weight (
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.6/5 · 80 reviews
Located in Puerto de Vega, Mesón el Centro specializes in traditional cuisine, particularly fresh seafood like hake and appealing desserts such as apple pie. Most guests praise the high food quality, cozy atmosphere, and generally friendly service. However, some reviews highlight issues with slow meal pacing and service conflicts regarding reservation methods. While a few diners find portions small or prices high relative to quantity, the overall rating remains strong. Visitors should note that outdoor seating can become uncomfortably hot in summer, and certain items like salads receive mixed feedback. Despite minor complaints about value and service consistency, it is widely recommended for those seeking authentic local flavors, provided they manage expectations regarding portion sizes and booking procedures.
Suitable for diners seeking traditional seafood who can tolerate occasional service inconsistencies.