Where to eat in Gijón? This is probably one of the most common questions and doubts we get asked when travelling to this city, especially if we take into account that it is located in one of the best eating areas in Spain.
With an exquisite gastronomy, in which dishes such as "chopa a la sidra" stand out, which is a rock fish that is stewed in cider and accompanied by potatoes and onion; "caldereta gijonesa de pescados y mariscos", which is one of the most popular dishes, in which a great variety of seafood and rock fish are served in the same dish; the bollo preñado, which is a kind of sandwich prepared with chorizo in cider; as well as the well-known and traditional cachopo, fabada or tortos, which together with many others, make up the exquisite and tasty Asturian gastronomy, this is another of the great reasons to visit this interesting city.
Based on our visit to the city, of which we have written among others this post about the essential places to see in Gijón, we leave you this selection of where to eat in Gijón very well, always taking into account that all the restaurants have an unbeatable quality/price ratio.
1. Farragua Restaurant
Known for being one of the best restaurants in Gijón, lunch or dinner at Farragua Restaurant, we assure you that it is a sure hit.
With a menu where quality products, cuisine with love, mixing tradition and avant-garde and an unbeatable service, we are sure that whatever your choice from the menu, you will not be disappointed.
Although they have an extensive menu, we recommend you opt for the 35 euro menu which is a true sample of the cuisine of this restaurant.
Address: Calle Contracay 3 Bajo Izda Esquina Melquiades Álvarez
Opening hours: every day from 13:30h to 15:30h and from 20:30h to 23:30h.
2. Sidrería Casa Carmen, one of the best restaurants to eat in Gijón
Located at the end of San Lorenzo Beach, this restaurant in Gijón is a symbol, as it is considered one of the best places to eat cachopo in Gijón.
Although they have more dishes on the menu, we recommend you not to miss the cachopo, the squid in cider and the scorpion fish pie, all excellent and unbeatable dishes.
Bear in mind that as one of the best-known and recommended restaurants in Gijón, it is usually full, so it is important to book if you don't want to be left without a table.
The price of the cachopo for two, which can perfectly fit four if you order a starter, is 21,50 euros.
Address: Calle Manso, 26
Opening times: every day from 11:30h to 16h and from 20h to 23:30h.
Sidrería Casa Carmen, one of the best restaurants to eat in Gijón.
3. Cider house Parrilla La Costa
If you like meat, the Sidrería Parrilla La Costa is undoubtedly the restaurant where to eat in Gijón you should choose.
With tradition, good product, cuisine with care and unbeatable service, this restaurant, specialised in meat, will be a great choice, as it is also one of the most recommended by both locals and travellers.
As we have already mentioned, although its menu has other dishes, we recommend you opt for one of its meats, always advised by the staff, who, depending on your tastes, will be happy to recommend which dishes to choose.
The price of the meats ranges from 15 to 55 euros, depending on the type of meat you choose, starters between 6 and 15 euros and desserts between 4 and 8 euros.
Address: Avenida Costa 32 in front of Plaza Europa.
Opening hours: every day from 11:30h to 16h and from 20h to 23:45h.
4. V. Crespo
Included in the Michelin Guide, this restaurant in Gijón is another of the most recommended and we assure you, a sure hit.
With a restaurant and a menu that has been looked after down to the smallest detail, in all the dishes you will find quality products, with a meticulous cooking and excellent service from the staff, which make the whole experience unbeatable.
Although any of their dishes are exceptional, we recommend you not to miss the rice with bugre, the octopus, the foie ravioli and the Pitu meatballs.
In addition to the à la carte menu, they also have a very complete tasting menu for 50 euros, which is perfect if you want to try some of the best dishes of the house.
Address: Plaza Santa Marta s/n
Opening times: every day from 13:30h to 16h and from 20:30h to 23:30h / closed on Mondays.
5. Restaurant Sidrería La Galana, another of the best restaurants in Gijón
Recommended by locals and travellers, the Sidreria La Galana is another of the most recommended places to eat in Gijón if you want to enjoy the most traditional gastronomy without losing any of the good products and quality.
With first class products, cooked with care and passion, this restaurant in Gijón is a perfect option for lunch or dinner while visiting the city.
The price of the fabada is 9 euros, the chorizo in cider 6 euros and the portions are between 15 and 20 euros, depending on what you choose.
Address: Plaza Mayor, 10
Opening times: every day 12h to 00h
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6. Auga Restaurant
Also included in the Michelin Guide 2020, the restaurant Auga is another of the most recommended restaurants in Gijón and a unique experience if you want to enjoy a special lunch or dinner.
Located in the marina of Gijón, in addition to a menu that highlights market and avant-garde cuisine, they have a tasting menu for 84 euros which is a selection of the most representative dishes of the season.
Address: Calle Claudio Alvargonzalez s/n Edificio Antigua Rula
Opening times: every day from 13h to 15:30h and from 21h to 23:30h / Sundays from 13h to 15:30h.
7. As de Picas, another of the cheapest and most recommended restaurants in Gijón
Known for being another of the best restaurants in Gijón, the As de Picas is also an icon of tradition, good produce and good cuisine.
Located in the city's Casino, in addition to the menu, in which traditional dishes stand out, they have the fabada menu, which we recommend you not to miss if you want to enjoy this dish.
The price is 25 euros and includes a starter, salad and fabada as well as bread, drink, a glass of cider, dessert and coffee; a price that also makes it one of the cheapest restaurants in Gijón if we take into account the quality-price ratio.
Address: Calle Fernández Vallín
Opening hours: every day from 12:30h to 16h and from 21h to 23:30h.
8. El Tomate Bistró
If you are looking for something different for lunch or dinner, where quality, good cuisine, avant-garde and care are paramount, El Tomate Bistró is sure to be a sure hit.
Although the entire menu deserves special mention, we recommend you not to miss the rice with pitu, the marinated sardine, the "Iberian" scallop and the spider crab cannelloni.
The average price of the starters is around 15 euros and the main courses are between 17 and 20 euros. We recommend ordering several and sharing so you can try more options.
Address: Calle San Antonio, 7
Opening times: every day from 13:30h to 16h and from 21h to 00h / Sunday and Tuesday from 13:30h to 16h / Monday closed.
9. Sidrería El Restallu, another of the most recommended restaurants in Gijón
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this is another of the most recommended restaurants in Gijón, especially if you are looking for a place to enjoy Asturian gastronomy.
Although they have a menu with many typical dishes, we recommend you to opt for the menu of rice with bugre, for 29,50 euros during the day and 30,50 euros at night, which is spectacular.
Address: Decano Prendes Pando, 6
Opening times: every day from 1pm to 5pm and from 8pm to 11pm.
10. Tierra Astur Poniente
We cannot finish this list of recommended restaurants in Gijón without mentioning Tierra Astur, an institution in the city and in Asturias, which is undoubtedly chosen by many locals and travellers for lunch or dinner.
In our case we were very hesitant to go, as on the one hand it had been highly recommended to us, but on the other hand, they advised us against it, telling us that it is a place where quantity and low prices are more important than quality.
After our experience we have to say that we think it is more the latter, and although it is a good option if you want to try a traditional dish in a curious place, we think that there are much better restaurants in Gijón that offer better quality for the same price.
Address: Calle Mariano Pola 10, 12 y 14
Opening times: every day from 13:30h to 01:30h
Map of the best restaurants in Gijón
Besides tasting the local gastronomy in one of the restaurants in Gijón that we have recommended, another very special way to get into the local atmosphere and get to know the local gastronomy is to book this cheese and cider tour in Asturias or this free tour in Gijón, considered one of the best free tours in Gijón, with which you can learn much more about the city as well as a little bit more about its gastronomy.
Restaurants in Gijón where to eat very well
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