We went to this most awesome Sidrería with some people we met that were from a neighboring region…read moreof Spain, and who knew how to pour sidra! It was probably the most Spanish thing we did....drinking standing at the bar, eating tapas, and GASP, I decided that when in Rome I should do as the Romans, and so I ate some DELICIOUS mussels and something pate-like called Cabracho, which google says is scorpion fish. What the heck, it was delicious. This place was pretty packed, and had a nice comfortable vibe, right off of the Plaza Mayor. I saw some folks that had descended on Gijon for the same festival that we had, and a lot of Spanish folk that were either from there, or visiting from somewhere nearby. All in all it was a great experience that I highly recommend repeating.

Best tapas bar in Oviedo. They special in octopus a la Gallega, boiled octopus with potatoes and…read moretopped with Spanish paprika and salt. They have a homemade coffee liquor that is quite strong and very tasty. A very Asturian restaurant and bar that has pinchos, tapas, and raciones and focuses on local sidra, cheeses, and tapas. The United States needs to learn from this culutre and establishments like these. One can only wish...

Cute restaurant with great service. I ordered the special for €6, pulpo á feira with…read moresidra...delicious with hints of spice from the paprika. A whole bottle of cider where the waiter promptly came by to pour expertly. It's quite, around the corner from the crazy cluster of restaurants, but still in the main shopping area. Free WiFi and they accept credit cards.

Hidden gem, so good I asked the woman serving us (potentially an owner) if they had a cookbook. It…read morewould have been amazing if I could have a way to make their food once I returned to the US.

The food was insane good. Only had a salad and tomato and anchovies pincho with cheese and the…read moreflavor was out of this world. Bottle of great Cava and dinner only $40 Euro. Wow.

One of the best tapas place that me and my friend stopped by during our 5 days northern Spain road…read moretrip. We tried 4 different tapas and they were all very good. Lots of variety to choose from as well. The waiting staff was very attentive and were willing to try to speak some English for us travelers.