Gloria
Esther and Nacho Manzano's (Casa Marcial) tavern in the centre: contemporary Asturian cooking, produce-led and unfussy. A great way to taste the region's top kitchen at a fair price.
Where to eat in Gijón
Filter by what you want —a treat, value or budget— and by who you're with. These are places I'd recommend to a friend, not a copied ranking.
Llumbre
Wood-fire and grill cooking built on quality Cantabrian produce and aged meats. A polished spot for a special lunch or dinner.
Auga
A Michelin-starred restaurant on the marina, facing the Cantabrian Sea. Gonzalo Pañeda's market cooking built on local fish and seafood. For a special occasion.
Humo
Grill and produce in a sleek space: fire-cooked fish and meats, including aged beef cuts. Bar, dining room and a drinks area.
V. Crespo
A Gijón classic near the beach, specialising in fresh fish, seafood and traditional Asturian cooking. A safe bet for seafood lovers.
Farragua
Chef Ricardo Señorán's creative cooking blending Asturian and Extremaduran roots. Tasting menus and a Michelin Bib Gourmand, right in the centre.
Marcos
Sommelier Marcos Granda's Michelin-starred room: just 12 diners and a tasting menu by the open kitchen. An intimate experience with a deep wine cellar.
Alalunga Taberna Marinera
A small seafarer's tavern focused on albacore tuna and sea produce. Half-portions to share and great-value tasting menus.
El Recetario
Álex Sampedro's market-driven author cuisine by Cimavilla and the Plaza Mayor. Slow stews and half-portions; a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
El Cencerro
A much-loved spot for modern Asturian food, famous for its cachopos and grilled meats. Generous portions and big flavour.
La ciudadela
A long-standing eatery and cider house in the centre, serving classic Asturian stews and dishes in a characterful dining room.
Viñao
Well-executed, produce-led Asturian cooking with fish, meats and seasonal dishes. Warm service and honest food.
Sobiñagu
A lively Asturian cider house known for its cachopos and sharing plates. Perfect for groups and pouring some cider.
La Fueya de Tomás
A traditional cider house serving homestyle Asturian food at a fair price. A neighbourhood spot to eat like a local.
Río Astur
A cider house with a grill: char-grilled meats and fish, cachopos and local cider. Generous and made for sharing.
Villa Lucía
A grill-focused cider house with char-grilled meats and hearty Asturian dishes. Great for a long, cider-fuelled lunch with friends.
Casa Corujo
A classic Asturian eatery serving homestyle cooking and slow-cooked stews. The place for tradition, no frills.
La Galana
A cider house-restaurant with an unbeatable spot on the Plaza Mayor. Traditional Asturian cooking —fabada, monkfish rice, market fish— and poured cider.
Tierra Astur
A big cider hall by Poniente beach and the Aquarium. Charcoal grill, sharing boards, cheeses and poured cider; a must for a first taste of Asturias.
La Nueva Piedra
Home-style Asturian cooking in a rustic stone-walled spot in the centre. Fabada, pote and homemade desserts with a family welcome and great value.
Sidrería Asturias
A classic cider house for fresh fish and naturally poured cider. Straightforward Asturian cooking in a traditional chigre atmosphere.
Tar d'Abeu
An old-town cider house from the new generation: classic chigre, creative seasonal cooking. Fusion-tinged tapas and great value.
Casa Carmen
A neighbourhood cider house in La Arena, near San Lorenzo. Famous for its giant cachopo and home-style Asturian cooking; family vibe and sharing portions.
El Mirador de la Playa
Home-style Asturian cooking right on San Lorenzo beach. Fabada, fish and homemade desserts with a good daily menu and hearty portions by the sea.
Gastrochigre
Reinvents the Asturian chigre with fusion tapas and local produce taken further afield. Casual vibe, good value and dog-friendly.
La Excusa Perfecta
A gastrobar of tapas and sharing plates with contemporary cooking and friendly prices. A great casual plan in the centre.
Que no te lo cuenten
A creative gastrobar with well-made small plates at a good price. A relaxed spot for tapas and sharing.
El Medio Lleno
A small spot serving market-led cooking and well-crafted plates at excellent value. Cosy and worth returning to.
Bistró 21
A bistro with modern, lightly fusion cooking and careful presentation. A nice balance of creativity and price.
La Taberna Zíngara
A tavern with creative Andalusian roots: fried delights, stews and flavour-packed sharing plates. Different and reliably good.
La Cacharrería
Creative cooking that fuses Asturian tradition with Asian and Mexican touches. A short but original menu in an elegant setting; booking advised.
El Restallu
A landmark cider house and seafood spot in the centre. Its lobster rice is legendary, alongside Cantabrian fish and shellfish. Book ahead.
El Perejil
A long-standing tavern with seasonal market cooking. An intimate few-table room, booking only; praised for its beef, hake and compango croquettes.
Casa Ataúlfo
A cider house and seafood spot since 1983 in the heart of town. Fish and shellfish from the counter to the table, natural cider and Asturian quality seal.
La Taberna del Piano
A grill with bay views on the San Lorenzo seafront. Tapas, generous portions, stuffed buns and a daily menu; lamb and suckling pig to order.
El Sueve
An Asturian grill house specialising in char-grilled meats and chuletón steak. Generous portions for big appetites.
La Vaca Asustada
A temple to char-grilled meat: chuletón steaks, aged cuts and generous sides. Informal vibe and quality produce.
Mesón Sancho
A small Asturian grill mesón in the old town. Sweetbreads and beef chop are the specialty; a short but well-executed menu. Book ahead.
D'Aldo
An Italian trattoria with homemade pizzas and pastas done the traditional way. Cosy and family-friendly.
Aroma
An artisan pizzeria with long-fermented dough and quality toppings. For anyone after a properly good Italian pizza.
Wabisabi
A Japanese ramen bar with slow-simmered broths and Asian small bites. Small, casual and highly rated.
Buga
Ramen and Asian dishes in a modern, laid-back setting. A good way to step off the beaten track.
Mi Huarique
Authentic Peruvian cooking: ceviches, causas and dishes with personality. Bright, appetite-whetting flavours.
Rinconcito Mexicano
Homestyle Mexican food with tacos, nachos and sharing plates. A cheerful spot, perfect for groups.
Tandoori
Indian cooking with curries, tandoori dishes and freshly baked naan. Spice to taste and plenty of vegetarian options.
La Mafia se sienta a la mesa
A central Italian with a spacious interior and terrace. Pasta and pizza blending Italian-Mediterranean tradition and innovation; family-friendly.
Da Roberto
Authentic Italian by Poniente beach: homemade pasta, cream-free carbonara and thin-crust pizzas. Cosy and busy, so book.
Ipanema
The Ipanema terraces, at the eastern end of San Lorenzo beach, are the classic spot for a drink almost on the sand: beers, sharing plates and Cantabrian sunsets without leaving your beach day behind.
Chiringuito de La Ñora
The beach bar right on the sand at La Ñora: the natural choice for a bite or a drink without leaving the cove, between Gijón and Villaviciosa, after a swim at one of the area's prettiest beaches.
Las Dunas de Verdicio
A beach bar up on the dunes of Verdicio beach, facing Cape Peñas. A wide range of burgers, live music and some of the best sunsets in Asturias. Booking is wise in season.
El Rinconín de Deva
A classic Gijón country diner since 1968, deep in the Deva countryside and reopened after a refurb in 2025. Known for its spit-roast lamb and suckling pig, the grill and a family-celebration vibe.
Llagar El Mancu
Cider house and grill in Cabueñes, by the Laboral, built around a century-old hórreo. Wood-fired grill with aged T-bone, cider feasts and an outdoor kids' area.
Casa Segundo
Traditional country cider house in Cefontes, steps from the Laboral. House-made cider and hearty stews like fabada or stewed kid goat; on the meadow you serve yourself with a tray.
Merendero La Cabaña
Country merendero on the La Ñora road, set in gardens with swings for the kids. Grill, spit-roast lamb and a traditional 100% gluten-free menu.
Merendero El Cruce
Deva cider house and merendero since 1989, next to the Botanical Garden. Home cooking with ox T-bone and tortilla, a big lawn and a green play area for kids.
Casa Yoli
A legendary Deva merendero with over a century of history. Tortilla made to order, fabada and rice pudding on a meadow just outside Gijón; outdoor tables aren't bookable.
Merendero El Hórreo
A timeless merendero on the climb to La Providencia, with an hórreo in the yard and Cantabrian views. Cider-cooked chorizo, black pudding and rice pudding five minutes from the centre.
Restaurante Merendero Camping Deva
Grill and merendero inside the Deva campsite, great for families: pool, play areas, beach bar and terrace. Cachopo, grilled meats and generous, well-priced portions; best at weekends.
Sidrería El Mallu
A long-standing Asturian cider house in Gijón, with generous portions, rice dishes and cachopo. Well-poured cider and often live music; booking is wise at weekends.
Que Cocine Valentina
A rural Italian trattoria in Venta las Ranas, towards Villaviciosa and near Playa España: fresh pasta made to order, homemade carbonara and risotto. Terrace only, booking via WhatsApp.
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Where to eat in Gijón
You eat very well in Gijón without breaking the bank. The key is knowing what you're after: Cantabrian seafood, hearty Asturian stews or a good weekday set menu.
What you can't miss
The cachopo, the fabada and fresh fish are the holy trinity. Add Asturian cheeses (Cabrales rules) and, for dessert, scorched rice pudding.
By area
Cimadevilla is full of charming cider houses; the beach area has terraces with views; and the centre hides the set-menu spots the locals use.
Local tip
Book in high season and at weekends, especially for a sea-view table. And let them pour the cider for you—it tastes different.
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat well and cheap in Gijón?
Use the 'Good and budget' filter above. There are set-lunch and sharing-plate spots that deliver without breaking the bank.
Do I need to book to eat in Gijón?
For fine dining and weekends, yes. For cider houses and sharing-plate spots you usually just turn up and wait.