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.