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.

One of a number of options offered up for comped meals by a festival where I was a guest, many of…read morethe other guests (Spaniards, and natives of Avilés) strongly suggested that L'Alfarería was the best of them. Traditional Asturian food, which is generally rustic and hearty. They are apparently particularly noted for their cachopo, two veal fillets sandwiching Spanish ham and cheese, breaded and fried. I did not try it on that occasion, but did enjoy the eggplant moussaka and grilled beef. Very much a local's place, with local color, and very conveniently close to the historic center of the town.

Excellent Spanish food in an authentic setting. Very convenient to the city center. We had…read moreexcellent vegetarian dishes, including fresh salad with oil and vinegar dressing, breaded vegetables and tempeh, and mushroom risotto, accompanied by Trabanco Asturian cider and cervesas. The service was very accommodating of our poor Spanish. Definitely worth trying.

Loved the Tierra Astur experience in downtown Oviedo! Met some friends from San Diego that are…read morenatives from that town and are visiting their families over the holidays. This was a gathering spot for some of them and their friends so my friend and I tagged along and I tried their sidra. It is not my favorite drink but I loved the 'escanciado' or the art of pouring the cider in the glass from an elevated position. Tierra Astur is a blend of store with lots of gastronomy products (perfect for gifts and excellent packaging), a restaurant to eat a LOT (better share those huge dishes) and a bar where to have a drink standing still whole the waiters pass croquetas and tortilla de patatas at no cost. The space is gorgeous, lovely decor, huge yet cozy. Outside they have a map with the most famous products and areas of origin, so it is a pretty didactic experience too.

Great service cute atmosphere Great abd yummy food should get a Michelin star the vid…read moreexcellent the tomatoes salad excellent bread good Everything good

My wife and I each ordered the 11€ lunch of the day, which had 2 choices for each of 3 courses, so…read morewe could share. I also got an order of the local chorizo, which I love. The meal was a fantastic value and we didn't even eat the included desserts because we were so full (they packed them for us to take away)! The starters were deviled eggs stuffed with tuna and little sausages over fries. Then came a pork stew and zucchini filled with shredded chicken. Just when we thought we were done the bacalao and the ham steak showed up, both over potatoes. We powered thru, except for a few of the spuds. Lunch included a bottle of cider each, poured in the over-the-head Asturian style. Our waiters didn't speak English, but with some gestures and rudimentary Spanish we were well fed, and they were very kind to us.

The General Meeting of the Principality of Asturias (JGPA) is the supreme representative body of…read morethe Asturian people. Its members are elected by citizens democratically in the elections to the General Board of the Principality of Asturias and plays the legislative role. The Junta is based in this lovely building that is highlighted at almost all historic walking tours due to its architecture and significance. The building was finished in the early 1900s, but its intricacy and form are well known in the Principality of Asturias.

This was a surprisingly large museum with two entrances, one that leads you to the more traditional…read morepaintings of the 19th and 18th century and one that opens near the more modern art section....both allow you to see the entire musuem. The entrance is free and there are many artists from the region...so many local painters....there were a few pieces of Goya, Zurbaran, El Greco and other famous masters. The place was very well kept and every painting had great signage and information on the piece.

The Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias is lovely. Entrance is free and there is an impressive…read moreselection of artists. Most popular being Picasso, El Greco and Miro... also several Asturian artists that I did not know. The artwork is beautiful and worth a visit. The building is a work of art on its own. The staff is friendly and the bathrooms are open.

One of the best sidrerias in Oviedo. great food and excellent price. You can't leave without…read moretasting their fantastic cider, poured in the traditional asturian way. The building is huge, but it might be a bit crowded if you don't arrive early. you can pre-book your table in advance if you don't want surprises. If I were you, I'd ask for pate de cabracho, chipirones and escalopines al cabrales.

This is a known institution and pilar of La Gascona, the street lined with bars, restaurants, and…read morecideries. Expect top notch service, Spanish charm, local ciders that keep coming, and a festive atmosphere. We started with a couple bottles of cider and moved to Spanish chorizo cooked in cider. The pulpo a la Gallega, steak served on a scorching stone, and fish deboned and plated up table side were all perfect examples of classic Northern Spanish cuisine. This was my first introduction to percebes, steamed goose neck barnacles, and they are a delicacy that caputre the essence of the sea. They are pretty tasty but if you have a textural issue, be warned. Expect a party/festive atmosphere, it is Asturias, and enjoy the plentiful cider. the cider and appetizers are very responsible, but the main dishes are on the pricey side but well worth it. You even get their own wipes to clean up and head to then next place for drinks afterward.

High Hits, Big Misses, and Bad Attitude We pulled over for…read morelunch here because the place looked really promising, but it turned out to be a total mixed bag. First, the good: The cachopo and the cider were genuinely great--flavorful, authentic, and cooked well. But that's where the positive experience ended. Our friends ordered the octopus and the picadillo, and honestly, both were so bad they couldn't even finish them. To top it off, the service was abominable. The waitstaff barely acknowledged us, were completely inattentive, and whenever they actually did approach our table, it came with a side of heavy attitude. Great cider isn't enough to rescue an unpleasant dining environment. Hard to recommend this one when half the food fails and the service makes you feel unwelcome.