Restaurants we recommend

Before we begin guiding you through some places to eat, a few notes on Spain’s dining rhythm – slow, sociable and wonderfully different from what many of us are used to.

Time slows for lunch
In Spain, the heart of the day isn’t mid-morning or early evening, but lunch – la comida. It’s the main event, a time to pause and savour, typically taken between 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM. You’ll find doors still shut if you arrive too early.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM is siesta time. You'll find that towns are quiet at this time of the day and small shops are closed. They re-open at 4:30 PM - 5 PM til 8 PM - 8.30 PM.

Evenings drift in gently
Dinner is lighter, simpler: a salad, a tortilla, perhaps some jamón and cheese, or just fruit with yoghurt when you are at home. It’s taken late, often not before 8:30pm. In Asturias, especially, weekday evenings can be quiet; restaurants might not open at all Sunday to Thursday, or if they do, it’s rarely before 8:30pm. Normal dinner time is 8:30pm till 10:30pm.

Food is for sharing
The spirit of Asturian dining is generous. In traditional bars and sidrerías, dishes arrive in hearty raciones – larger than tapas, meant to be shared. As a rule of thumb, one ración between two makes a good starter; another can be shared as a main. Don’t be surprised if your waiter gently steers you away from ordering too much – they’re looking out for you. In restaurants starters, and even main courses, are meant to be shared.

A note on sharing well
If you’re sharing croquetas (for instance), take one at a time, not three. It’s not about rules so much as grace – eating slowly, together, with care. Spanish people sharing tapas or raciones do not pile up food on their plate, instead they help themselves from the central dish as they wish but never piling up.

And finally, live local time
Take your time and ease into the local rhythm. Wake up slowly, enjoy a long lunch, and don’t worry about dining late – you’re not at home, and that’s exactly the point. In Asturias, we live two hours ahead of solar time in summer (one hour in winter), so midday sun actually hits at 2 PM. That means when it’s 9 AM here, it feels more like 7 AM; 2:30 PM is more like 12:30 PM; and 9 PM is really closer to your 7 PM.

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Nearby restaurants

Oscar

Unpretentious family-run cider house (sidrería) in Triana, the other side of the river. Run by Miguel y Yoli, their speciality is the "chipirones angulados" (squid in its own ink sauce).

Closed on Mondays for dinner and Tuesdays all day.

+34 985 711 068
c/ León y Oscura, 5
Infiesto (Piloña) - 7.4 km / 11 min from El gran sueño
Taxi return trip - € 22

Los Caños

A family-run café and restaurant, also located in Triana, managed by Javier (front of house) and Noelia (in the kitchen). They offer a daily set menu and an à la carte selection featuring traditional Asturian dishes (such as cachopo, stews and goat) alongside more cosmopolitan options (like hake parcels with a rich prawn sauce, seafood-filled vol-au-vent and duck confit with mango sauce). Open on Mondays for both lunch and dinner (from 9:00pm).

Closed on Wednesdays for dinner, and Thursdays all day.

+34 985 710 856
c/ León y Oscura 9
Infiesto (Piloña) - 7.5 km / 11 min from El gran sueño
Taxi return trip - € 22

La Fartukona Nast Food

If you fancy a good burger, this is the option. "Home made" and original burgers. They also do pizzas, made with their own bases.

They open everyday of the week, for lunch and dinner from 8pm.

+34 684 624 417
c/ el Quesu (pedestrian street behind the Town Hall)
Infiesto (Piloña) - 7,5 km / 12 min from El gran sueño
Return taxi - € 22

La Maléfica

Asturian bar, part of the Cultural Association La Benéfica (by local artist Rodrigo Cuevas). They define their food options as "Very traditional home-made food: pote asturiano (Asturian stew), lentejas (lentils stew), patatas a la riojana (Rioja potatoes)...".

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday, from 20:00. Saturdays and Sundays, also 12:30 till 17:00. Closes Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

c/ El Quesu, 11 (just behind the town hall)
Infiesto (Piloña) - 7,9 km / 12 min from El gran sueño
Return taxi - € 22

Llantares de Pelayo - Piloña

Cider house (sidrería) with an extensive menu of the day ("menú del día") for lunch, and tapas / raciones menu for dinner (from 8,30pm). Outside sitting available.

Closed on Wednesdays.

+34 984 182 368 (Marleni)
c/ Covadonga, 41
Infiesto (Piloña) - 8.2 km / 13 min from El gran sueño
Taxi return trip - € 22

Casa Colo

Traditional Asturian restaurant with beautiful views in a pretty typical Asturian village. Their menu is full of typical local dishes. The 'guisantes con jamón" (peas with ham) are a great choice.

It opens Thursday to Sundays, only for lunch. Closed Mondays to Thursday.

+34 985 704 016
Ceceda (Nava) - 10 km / 13 min from El gran sueño

La Estancia

An Argentinian couple specialising in grilled meats.

Winter timetable: Closed Mondays to Thursdays and Sundays for dinner

Summer timetable: wednesdays to sundays (lunch 12:30 - 16:00 and dinner 20:00 - 23:30)

+34 984 070 320
Lugar San Román, 20
San Román de Villa (Piloña) - 11,8 km / 18 min from El gran sueño

El Rincón de Espinareu

Traditional homemade food. Gluten free options available. We recommend combining this bar-restaurant with a walk in the village of Espinaredo or even in the nearby La Pesanca.

They open for lunch only Fridays to Sundays (13:00-16:30). Booking is essential. Closed Mondays to Thursdays.

+34 984 090 594 / +34 682 847 600 (Eduardo y Mar)
Lugar Sotu 11
Espinaredo (Piloña) - 14 km / 20 min from El gran sueño

Pušáki

A warm and welcoming spot in La Puerta (Cabranes), run by Sara and Patricio. They cook with love in their wood-fired oven, baking their own bread and preparing rustic, seasonal dishes.

Opens Thursdays to Sundays, for lunch only (booking is essential) 13:30-15:30.

On Friday night, only pizzas (booking is essential) 19:30 - 22:00.

Closed Mondays to Wenesdays.

+34 622 017 130
Aldea La Puerta s/n
La Puerta (Cabranes) - 17 km / 20 min from El gran sueño

La Roca

This is a very traditional place in Piloña. They have a grill (parrilla) where they cook local meats and chorizo criollo, as well as a comprehensive menu. Normally, you don't need to book as they have lots of seating.

Closed on Wednesdays.

+34 985 706 293
N-634
Sevares (Piloña) - 18,1 km / 20 min from El gran sueño

Please note that the opening times we provide on our website are guidelines and subject to change. If you have a specific restaurant in mind for a particular day, let us know! We'll gladly check their current opening times and make reservations on your behalf.

Our favorite "special" restaurants

These are our top 5 restaurants. When we have friends and family visiting, or when we are celebrating a birthday or anniversary, these are the restaurants we go to.

Güeyu Mar

By the Playa de Vega, Güeyu Mar is a proper culinary treat (expect high prices) for seafood lovers. It is essential to book in advance, especially in the summer.

Wednesdays to Sundays, 13:00 - 17:00. No dinners. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

+34 985 860 863
Playa de Vega 84 (Ribadesella) - 48,5 km / 55 mins from El gran sueño

El Corral del Indianu

Tastefully decorated restaurant right in the centre of Arriondas. Both tasting menus (85€ - 99€) have wonderful creations by self-taught chef José Antonio Campoviejo. If you prefer, you can enjoy a lighter meal from the limited "a la carte" menu and still receive the Michelin star service. Don't forget to tell Yolanda (maître d') and/or José Antonio (chef) you are staying with us.

Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays all day, and Sundays for dinner.

+34 985 841 072
Arriondas (Parres) - 28 km / 30 mins from El gran sueño

Radici

Charming Italian restaurant that combines Italian traditon with fresh local products. Family run by Daniela, front of house, and Fabio, chef. Booking is recommended.

Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays 13:00 - 16:00. Dinners only on Fridays (20:00 - 23:00) and Saturdays (21:00 - 23:00). Closed Mondays to Wednesdays.

+34 698 533 378
Colunga - 21,2 km / 35-40 mins de el gran sueño

Amada Carlota

This restaurant offers authentic Japanese food and beautiful views. Reservation is essential. It opens only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday for lunch - two sittings, at 2pm and 2:30pm. They have 2 different set menus - 69€ and 89€. If you let them know in advance, the can cater for vegans and gluten free. You can walk from El gran sueño - 6 km, approximately 1 h 20 mins. In fact, one of our local routes (number 7) passes just outside the restaurant.

Saturdays and Sundays, only for lunch (14:00 - 16:00). No dinners.

+34 609 114 405
La Cotariella, cerca de Torazo (Cabranes) - 7,8 km / 16 mins de el gran sueño

La Huertona

Restaurant with excellent produce and simple preparation. Local fish from Ribadesella and Llanes. They have an a la carte menu and also a tasting menu (148,50€). Average price per person is 50 - 70 € plus drinks.

Closes on Tuesdays. Dinners served only on Fridays and Saturdays.

+34 985 860 553
Ribadesella - 41.2 km / 48 mins