La Fueya de Tomás
A traditional cider house serving homestyle Asturian food at a fair price. A neighbourhood spot to eat like a local.
Set lunch in Gijón
A set lunch is the best way to eat well and cheap on weekdays. These are the Gijón spots that deliver without breaking the bank.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Set lunch menu in Gijón
The set menu (menú del día) is the best way to eat well and cheap on weekdays. In Gijón it's still an institution: starter, main, dessert or coffee and, usually, a drink included.
What to expect
Home-style, market cooking: a fabada or a soup to start, fish or meat as a main and rice pudding for dessert. Great value guaranteed.
Where and when
You'll mostly find it Monday to Friday at midday. The centre and office areas have the best menus; on weekends many places switch to à la carte.
Tip
Arrive early or book: the good menus fill up, and the tastiest dishes sell out fast.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a set lunch in Gijón?
Usually between €13 and €20 for a starter, main, dessert or coffee and often a drink. It's a bit more at the higher-end spots.