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!

The service was excellent with all questions answered. The restrooms were well maintained…read more The food was a wonderful selection of shareable plates with a mix of Spanish and international influences. We sat outside the restaurant which was on a quiet side street in terms of traffic. Plenty of foot traffic from the main square but with some separation from the table. The food selections were all well prepared so it is hard to select a particular dish but I would call out the seared tuna belly and the croquet.

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.