Restaurante El Retiro

Fine dining restaurant · Llanes

Restaurante El Retiro

Fine dining restaurant · Llanes

Ctra. Pancar, 33509 Pancar, Asturias, Spain

Highlights

Nestled in Llanes, this elegant spot boasts rustic charm with exposed stone and serves inventive Asturian dishes that celebrate seasonal flavors.

Ctra. Pancar, 33509 Pancar, Asturias, Spain Get directions

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€100+ · Menu

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@michelinguide

"This traditional, family-run restaurant in the small town of Llanes has definitely moved with the times, given that the original “chingre” founded by chef Ricardo González Sotres’ grandparents now boasts a look that combines modernity, rusticity and authenticity - an aesthetic enhanced by its natural rock walls. The gastronomic focus is clear here: contemporary Asturian cooking with a focus on technique and creativity, a respect for local ingredients, plus a strong desire to please the palate. Choose between delicious dishes on the à la carte (the grilled pigeon is a particular highlight) and two mouthwatering tasting menus: one, the traditionally inspired Pancar, the second, the more gastronomically focused San Patricio, which takes its name from the local chapel in Pancar and the famous holm oak (over 300 years old) that stands at the entrance to it." - Michelin Inspector

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Andy Powell

Google

having done our share of Michelin restaurants over the past few years - decided to partake again, however a little disappointed here. Spain has the best the world has to offer - though a little underwhelmed after this experience. The staff were lovely - but not trained to the correct level. Several times we had to ask for drinks, or plates once our dinner was already served. Michelin star deserves better service levels - as does the price. Our turbot was undercooked & could not remove from the bone - so had to send back & 2nd time only just ok. Overall - the price level was ok, but just falling short of requirement for the aspiration. Hardware is in place as the room is lovely - needs a software upgrade & better training.. Steak tartare was good, also the octopus, pigeon, fillet steak & chicken rice - but nothing outstanding.

Mariana Llanso

Google

The kiwi Gazpacho, the Merluza, and the dark chocolate cake with coffee ice cream were out of this World. Elena provided us with Superior service. The Michelin star is well deserved. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Jarek Sacharski

Google

I thought it was a joke. We were doing a trip to a couple of Michelin star restaurants in the region and this one was definetly the worse one. We came to El Retiro lured by good reviews and one Michelin star. We asked the waiters if they can offer us a tasting menu without meat. They happily said yes and we started. It all begun very nice with 3 meticulous starters. Delicious! But what came after that was a joke! A piece of hard avocado, then a fish, then another fish very similar in taste and texture and then a platter of very strong cheeses! If you are a Michelin star restaurant and you offer a modified version of your tasting menu, you should think it over. It made no sense. We felt cheated. On top, you charge an extra 5 euros for a very mediocre bread. I would not recommend this place and I'm very surprised you still have the star.

androgynbeauty

Google

Excellent Michelin star restaurant, great champagne selection (even dough I missed the ‘Blanc de Blancs’ 100% Chardonnay options), nice decorations and professional staff. I loved the oysters and the red tuna & sardines plate; the sweets are also great as they aren’t excessively sweet and they propose very interesting tastes. To get the restaurant from Llanes is very easy, it’s just a 5 mins trip in a cab or 15mins walk.

Rhod Scott Wilson

Google

We had the tasting menu. Quite delicious. Ricardo has a special way with flavour combinations which is unique in my experience. The staff were delightful and very attentive. We ate and drank enough for a week but would rush back if we had the chance. Loved it.

Viktoriia Gusieva

Google

It was excellent!!! Food, service, atmosphere, style! Muchas gracias !

Henriette Walter

Google

Overall this was excellent food. Every course delivered and the reviews did not exaggerate the quality. It was a wonderful meal and every course delivered to create an amazing menu that fit with each other. Cannot recommend enough.

Louis Kwan

Google

The food is good, though I wouldn’t classify it as Michelin Star level, which is reflected in my four-star rating. The service is attentive, but there’s room for improvement in their knowledge of the wine list.