When people go to Asturias, they not only fall in love with their landscapes, but also with its delicious gastronomy. In this blog post, you can find where to eat in Asturias and what are some of the best restaurants and sidrerías in the region.
Michelin star restaurants in Asturias
In Asturias we can eat in a two Michelin star restaurant. It’s Casa Marcial, in Arriondas, a village near Cangas de Onís. The chefs are two siblings who have inherited their family’s love of cooking. Here, they take traditional Asturian ingredients to elaborate modern dishes.
Among the restaurants with one Michelin star, we find Real Balneario, in Salinas. In Real Balneario they combine tradition with avant-garde cuisine. The restaurant has amazing views to the beach.
Casa Gerardo is also one of the best restaurants in Asturias. This restaurant was founded in 1882. Their most famous dishes are fabada (traditional bean stew) and arroz con leche (rice pudding). It’s located in Prendes, a small village 12 km from Gijón and 17 km from Avilés.
Other Michelin star restaurants in Asturias where you can enjoy an exquisite dinner are El Corral del Inidanu (Arriondas), La Salgar (Gijón), Auga (Gijón), Arbidel (Ribadesella) and El Retiro (Pancar, Llanes).
Best sidrerías in Asturias
If you are looking for an authentic experience where you can mingle with the locals, you should go to a sidrería. A sidrería or cider restaurant is a traditional place where they serve you Asturian cider and you can also taste its typical dishes.
In Oviedo, it’s said that the best sidrería is Lagar Casa Gervasio. It opened its doors in 1925 and its cuisine is defined as simple but expert and familiar. Their speciality is the fried fish. Furthermore, you can visit their lagar o llagar, the place where sidra is made.
A nice sidrería in Avilés is Casa Lin. They have restaurant and, since 2007, also llagar. This cider restaurant was founded in 1890 and it stills being a popular place for the people from Avilés.
Another recommended sidrería is Casa Trabanco, a beautiful place surrounded by nature in the outskirts of Gijón. They are opened since 1925 and they produce their own cider. Their specialities are codfished, desalted by them, traditional stews and grilled T-bone steak.
Other recommended restaurants
All over Asturias we can find restaurants that are worth a visit. One of the best restaurants in Oviedo is Casa Fermín. It was opened in 1924 and they’re focused on contemporary cuisine. For their dishes, they use local and seasonal ingredients.
Also, a good restaurant to enjoy fish is Güeyu Mar. It’s considered one of the best restaurants in Spain for eating grilled fish. You can find it in Vega, a coastsal village near Ribadesella.
Other place to enjoy fresh fish and seafood is Taberna Marinera El Bálamu, a restaurant located in Llanes. Furthermore, it has beautiful views of the sea.
We hope that you find this selection with the best restaurants in Asturias useful and you enjoy its delicious gastronomy. If you want to know more about this region, you can read our Asturias Travel Guide.
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