Restaurante El Fartuquin

Restaurant with good local food. The stuffed cabbage was delicious with the accompanied bell pepper sauce. We tried the scallops and mussels and they were both fresh and tasty. The cachopo is huge and oozing with cheese. We ordered a bottle of cider, but the waiter did not doing the traditional high pour method for us.

Visiting from the U.S., we stumbled upon this unpretentious local restaurant that’s been quietly perfecting its craft for 25 years—and what a find. The food was honest, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Standouts included the filete de solomillo and the cachopo. The wine was excellent, but the real highlight of the night was Jesus, our waiter. Warm, sharp, and genuinely thoughtful, he guided us through the menu with confidence—making fantastic suggestions and, even better, steering us away from over-ordering. He told us plainly, “That’s too much food,” and he was absolutely right. It’s rare to find service this intuitive and unpretentious. Jesus made the meal feel less like dining out and more like being taken care of by a friend who knows exactly what you’ll love. If you’re in Oviedo, don’t miss this spot—and hope that Jesus is working that night.

Had high hopes for this restaurant but maybe the fact there were a lot of free tables when elsewhere in Oveido the restaurants were very busy should have told me something. My wife and I ordered fish dishes and unfortunately they were the most bland dishes we have had. We won't be returning tomorrow evening. The wine was good though.

We heard this region is famous for its beans and cider, and this restaurant came up top of the list. We checked out the premises, and liked the "retro" atmosphere. We decided to take a chance and went in for our dinner. Service was very prompt and efficient. The food was delicious, but we were very disappointed with the "unadulterated" cider :-)! It's not the restaurant's fault - just us not being used to the taste of pure, original cider. The waiters seemed to enjoy their showmanship in pouring the cider from 3-foot above and at looking at the glass when they poured. So, besides the good food, you get a free show as well. Highly recommended!!

What a phenomenal experience. The servers were so friendly and the food was amazing including the fabada. Now we know why so many famous people visit this establishment, Viva España

Just my type of place. Down home Asturian cooking. Delicious food, quick service, family ambiance. Was the only non-Spaniard in the restaurant, so those not willing to have a real Spanish experience may want to go elsewhere. I'll be back. Yum!

Best restaurant in Oviedo! ❤️ entirely gluten free and the best meal I’ve had in town. Outstanding service, a quintessential stop in town.

We got two menues. It was awesome. I mean... Asturias food is something incredible. I know. I'll just stay around and try restaurants until I die. Get the papas with pulpo they rock.

The food is excellent and fairly priced, and the service is very good. The dining space is small, but I don't mind that. The best part for me is that they are knowledgable and attentive to gluten allergies and will provide gluten-free bread for those who need it. The waiters are also helpful with telling you if a specific plate contains gluten or not. I speak Spanish, so I don't know if the staff speak other languages or not. Fortunately if you only speak English, celiac is a cognate "celíaco/a" and that should get you through.