We had various entrees at Alvaro's suggestion. Salpicón de mariscos was great. The cazuela de clams…read morewas also great. Bottle of Mauro down. Next...we had the Fabada. Faba beans melt in your mouth - the rodaballo was very good. Very light tasting fish. Second bottle of Mauro down...the vaca (beef) is outstanding also.the service was overwhelmingly great. Two generations of owners are very engaging. While it's easy to order off the menu, let the waiter suggest sharing various entrees to get the full experience. Ohh wait! The dessert(s)...arroz con leche and flan are amazing.

The little Palacio hotel restaurant. Generally smallish plates at high hotel prices. That said,…read moreit's super convenient and unlike many Spanish restaurants it can cater to English speakers. My wife & I shared the artichoke confit plus she had the guacamole salad while I had the pasta puttanesca con gambas since I was curious what the Spanish take on this classic dish would be. We both liked the artichoke dish which had tasty crispy ham bits. Wife said she likes the guac salad. Pasta puttanesca was too sweet, I felt but not disastrously so.

Its crazy loud and crowded but the waiters are prompt with their long pours. The chorizo and chips…read moresnack was hot and crisp, Def worth it. The potatoes with hot sauce, blue cheese and mystery sauce was delicious. Good place for a quick bite. Clean toilets and friendly staff.

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.

A wonderful meal. We had the set menu which was excellent. Clams as an entree, the turbot as a main…read morewas succulent, followed by the "house" slow-cooked rice pudding in a creme catalan style. The staff were friendly and helpful. By far the best meal we've had after a week in Spain. Thank you!