Bon Appetit

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• Taberna Alea read more ›
  (6 Campoamor, Oviedo. )
  Refuel in this modern, central bistro-cum-coffee bar in the town's main shopping area. Choose from the three-course lunchtime specials or snack on tasty tapas.
• Aguita Sala read more ›
  (3 Eladio Carreño, Gijón. Tel. 984 190 600)
  This swanky restaurant near the beach offers a three-course lunchtime special without compromising on style. Enjoy the Zen décor and atmosphere, good food and excellent service.
• Café Plaza read more ›
  (6 Cura Sama, Gijón. )
  Enjoy a bargain three-course lunchtime special in this cosy café/restaurant just off the central Plaza San Miguel, within striking distance of the beach.
• Taberna El Mariñan read more ›
  (16 Campomanes, Oviedo. )
  Call into this small, no-frills eatery near the Campillín Park for a hearty three-course lunchtime special.
• Ginos Pasta & Pizza read more ›
  (Centro Comercial Parque Principado, Paredes, Siero. Tel. 985 267 878)
  Take a break from shopping and enjoy a quality lunchtime special in this consistently dependable eatery in Oviedo's out-of-town mall.
• Las Regiones read more ›
  (231 Profesor Pimentel, Gijón. Tel. 985 364 620)
  At just €9, the tasty four-course lunchtime menu with wine at this family-run restaurant, near the football stadium, must be the best deal in town.

• Casa Suncia read more ›
  (971 Camino de Cabueñes, Gijón. Tel. 985 366 169)
  Typical Asturian merendero (rustic out-of-town eatery) in a laid-back residential suburb. Enjoy hearty snacks washed down by the local cider while the kids let off steam in the children's play area.
• Casa Trabanco read more ›
  (Fernando Morán Lavandera, Gijón. Tel. 985 136 462)
  Asturian to the bone and complete with its own cider press, this rustic out-of-town eatery offers hearty local cuisine, including fabada (bean stew), grilled fish and home-made cheesecake for dessert.
• Old San Juan read more ›
  (20 Avenida de Galicia, Oviedo. )
  Good-value eatery in Oviedo's shopping and business area offering tapas, wine and something more substantial. The restaurant has a pub-like feel but with a dash more style.
• Pizzería la Competencia read more ›
  (11 Felipe Menéndez, Gijón. Tel. 985 349 516)
  Famed in Oviedo for its mouth-watering pizzas, La Competencia has now opened in Gijón, near the vibrant Poniente Beach, offering a great choice of pastas, salads and local dishes.
• Amo la Bella read more ›
  (7 Marqués de San Esteban, Gijón . Tel. 984 490 486)
  Brand-new, trendy restaurant in the heart of Gijón's leisure and club area, serving Italian food. Always busy at the weekend, but you're allowed to linger.
• La Boquería read more ›
  (5 San Luis, Gijón. Tel. 985 372 610)
  Perch on high stools and enjoy the trendy black-and-white décor when you call in to this new wine bar for tapas or something more substantial.

• Restaurante Diego read more ›
  (23 Avenida de Galicia, Piedras Blancas. Tel. 985 508 579)
  A few kilometres inland from Salinas Beach, this tastefully modern restaurant serving fusion cuisine is worth the detour. There's monkfish, scallops and octopus for fish-lovers, suckling pig for those who prefer meat, and the chocolate and pistachio brownies are highly recommended.
• Tragaldabas read more ›
  (15 Campo del Conde, San Cristóbal de Entreviñes, Avilés. Tel. 985 522 996)
  The young Madrid chef embraces Asturian fusion cuisine, producing innovative risottos and excellent pasta dishes. The desserts are dreamy and the mango sorbet excels. Housed in a beautifully restored 'cottage', the interior is surprisingly modern and impeccably stylish.
• El Ladrón de la Vega read more ›
  (14 Azcarraga, Oviedo. Tel. 985 214 117)
  The dedicated chef lovingly produces innovative cuisine in this quiet but increasingly popular small restaurant near the town's old quarter.
• Cicerone read more ›
  (3 Horno, Gijón. Tel. 985 170 443)
  New restaurant specialising exclusively in Italian food. Snack on mozzarella, provolone and carpaccio, or linger in the snazzy dining area decorated with Murano glass. Pannacotta is recommended for dessert.
• Zaguan Asador read more ›
  (4 Artillería Cimadevilla, Gijon . Tel. 984 390 939)
  Savour plain fare or fusion cuisine in this elegant old-style asador (eatery specialising in roasted meats and grilled food) in the lively former fisherman's quarter by the marina.
• Las Conchas read more ›
  (11 Pablo Laloux, Salinas. Tel. 985 501 445)
  Savour fresh seafood washed down with a good wine while enjoying the view of the sweeping bay, in this Michelin-recommended restaurant on the Salinas promenade.

• El Cabroncín read more ›
  (1 Carretera Paredes, Lugones. Tel. 985 266 380)
  Located in a lovingly restored country house not far from Oviedo, El Cabroncín has rightly been called a lighthouse of gastronomic innovation. Interesting nouvelle-cuisine dishes are perfectly presented, the wines carefully selected and the service tip-top.
• M Hotel read more ›
  (Comandante Vallespín, Oviedo. Tel. 985 274 060)
  Already keeping up appearances with the Santiago Calatrava-designed convention centre nearby, this swish boutique hotel goes one better with one of the best sushi restaurants in town on its ground floor. Colourful platters of Japanese finger-food go down well within a striking space that teeters on the right side of kitsch.
• Casa Marcial read more ›
  (10 La Salagar, Parres. Tel. 985 840 991)
  Elegant, rustic-style restaurant in the spectacular Asturian countryside. Boasting a Michelin star, the chef's fusion cuisine is a cut above the rest. The sea bass is a must and apple cake with truffles is sure to delight.
• Koldo Miranda read more ›
  (20 La Cruz de Illas, Avilés. Tel. 985 511 446)
  Michelin-starred Basque chef Koldo delights foodies with myriad flavours and a sumptuous array of fusion cuisine. The warm décor of a restored old country house provides the perfect setting.
• La Puerta Nueva read more ›
  (2 Leoplodo Alas, Oviedo. Tel. 985 225 227)
  This small, elegant, Michelin-recommended restaurant near the Campillin Gardens serves deer, game and octopus for the adventurous, as well as more traditional dishes for those who like to play it safe.
• Restaurante Palermo read more ›
  (13 Bonifacio Amago, Tapia de Casariego. Tel. 985 628 370)
  Long famed for its delicious food, this small restaurant in a picture-postcard fishing village has gone up-market, offering more innovative dishes and elegant décor. Try the traditional clams with beans-or lobster if it's a special occasion. The desserts excel.

After Dark

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• El Café Universidad Laboral read more ›
  (261 Luis Moya Blanco, Gijón. Tel. 902 306 600)
  Stylish bar in Gijón's impressive cultural centre that serves coffee, food and drinks until 9pm. Decorated with authentic 1950s furniture and boasting original architectural features, it's a good place to snack at any time of day.
• Galería Café read more ›
  (94 Rivero, Avilés. )
  Have a pre-dinner drink alfresco in this central bar in the atmospheric Old Quarter. The outside patio area makes a great place to relax, although things liven up as the evening kicks off.
• Mandi read more ›
  (11 Marques de San Esteban, Gijón. )
  Pop into this new and stylish wine bar in Gijón's vibrant harbour area for a pre-dinner drink and snack on the Italian-inspired tapas.
• Dry Lounge Bar read more ›
  (20 Avenida de Galicia, Oviedo. )
  Despite its name, drinks are poured at speed in this cool, new wine bar near the town's exclusive shopping area.
• La Oveja Negra read more ›
  (24 Avenida de Galicia, Oviedo . )
  This swish new wine bar in Oviedo's smart shopping area has a cosy feel and is an ideal place to stop off for a pre-prandial drink.
• Café Kitsch read more ›
  (Rectoría, Gijón. )
  Tucked away on a small square just off San Lorenzo Beach, this cool bar has more style than its name suggests. Open from 4pm, it's a good place to start your evening.

• Sala Albéniz read more ›
  (62 San Bernardo, Gijón. )
  Rock and heavy metal artists give live performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at this club spread over two floors. A number of bars keep the drinks coming.
• Casino de Asturias read more ›
  (Fernández Vallín, Gijón. Tel. 985 343 434)
  The casino provides all kinds of fun entertainment, including regular weekly performances by live artists. See www.casino-asturias.com (Spanish only) for the programme.
• Jardín Botanico read more ›
  (Avenida del Jardín Botanico, Gijón. Tel. 985 185 132)
  Experience some local harmony with the Botánico Atlántico's Bosque Sonoro (Sounds in the Woods) programme, linking music and nature. This month's outdoor musical event takes place at 12.30pm on 3 May.
• Penelope Club read more ›
  (32 Avenida de Lugo, Avilés. )
  This gritty urban club where resident DJs blast out electro-techno music to a youngish crew, attracts the biggest and loudest local bands at weekends.
• El Patio de la Favorita read more ›
  (4 Ezcurdia, Gijón. )
  Café-club on the San Lorenzo promenade hosting talented local artists and serving great cocktails.
• Gato Tuerto read more ›
  (Nicanor Piñole (Esquina Alfredo Truan), Gijón. Tel. 985 341 544)
  This cool club blasts out music until the early hours and organises live performances by local musicians at weekends.

• El Nautico read more ›
  (Jardines del Náutico, Gijón. Tel. 985 355 699)
  You can't club any later than at the Nautico, open till the sleep-defying hour of 7am. At this time of year it opens its roof terrace for dancing until dawn with a night view of the stars and sea. Magic!
• Diario Roma read more ›
  (13 Calle de Mon, Oviedo. )
  Clubbers keen to rave the night away party in this venue on two floors. Dance to rock and indie music downstairs, or chill in the upstairs lounge area.
• V.O.S. read more ›
  (13 Marques de San Esteban, Gijón. )
  Fun-lovers of all ages party until 5.30am in this modern retro-inspired disco-bar in the vibrant club-packed area near Poniente Beach.
• Arde Paris read more ›
  (5 Postigo Alto, Oviedo. )
  There's a sizzling atmosphere in Oviedo's Arde Paris (Paris Burning) helped along by plenty of exotic cocktails. A wide range of music, from indie to pop, keeps the punters dancing till 5.30am.
• La Caja Negra read more ›
  (12 Jesús, Oviedo. )
  Funky-chic venue with cool music, comfortable seating areas and a great atmosphere. The hottest bar in town, there are events during the day, too.
• Discoteca Kapital read more ›
  (15 Cimadevilla, Oviedo. Tel. 985 202 124)
  A young crew stomp away on a number of dance floors in this disco at the heart of the old part of town, near some of Oviedo's best bars and restaurants.

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