Restaurante El Fartuquin
A historic Oviedo restaurant serving hearty Asturian classics, known for its traditional ambiance, cider pouring, and gluten-free options.
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Restaurante El Fartuquin
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A historic Oviedo restaurant serving hearty Asturian classics, known for its traditional ambiance, cider pouring, and gluten-free options.
"Authentic Asturian food and entertaining service make this a must-visit, especially for gluten-free diners!"
Weekday Lunch Deals
Visit during weekdays for great-value set menu deals, perfect for experiencing local cuisine affordably.
Embrace Local Experience
Be open to a true Spanish dining experience; it's a place where locals dine, so expect an authentic atmosphere.
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Cuisine
Asturian, Spanish
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Asturian Cuisine
Experience hearty regional dishes like fabada and cachopo in a historic, cozy setting with wood and stone accents.
Cider Pouring Showmanship
Enjoy the entertaining and traditional cider pouring technique performed by friendly and skilled staff.
Outstanding Gluten-Free Options
A fully gluten-free menu catering to celiacs, offering delicious and satisfying traditional Asturian dishes.
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Weekday Lunch Deals
Visit during weekdays for great-value set menu deals, perfect for experiencing local cuisine affordably.
Embrace Local Experience
Be open to a true Spanish dining experience; it's a place where locals dine, so expect an authentic atmosphere.
Cider Tasting Advice
If unfamiliar with pure cider, ask for recommendations or try other beverages as the taste can be distinct.
Generous Portions
Portions are generous; don't over-order. Ask your server for guidance to avoid excess food.
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Weekday Lunch Deals
Visit during weekdays for great-value set menu deals, perfect for experiencing local cuisine affordably.
Embrace Local Experience
Be open to a true Spanish dining experience; it's a place where locals dine, so expect an authentic atmosphere.
Cider Tasting Advice
If unfamiliar with pure cider, ask for recommendations or try other beverages as the taste can be distinct.
Generous Portions
Portions are generous; don't over-order. Ask your server for guidance to avoid excess food.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Fartuquin offers an authentic Asturian dining experience with generous portions and a strong focus on traditional dishes. Many praise the friendly service and the unique atmosphere. However, some reviewers have noted inconsistencies in food quality, particularly with certain set menus, and a few found specific dishes to be bland.
"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!!"
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"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."
Benedict Low
"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"
Jasmine L
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the restaurant is noted for having a menu that is entirely suitable for celiacs, making it a great choice for gluten-free diners.
Staff perform an entertaining cider pouring showmanship, pouring from a height to aerate the cider.
While not explicitly stated, the restaurant has a busy bar area and is popular with locals, especially for weekday lunches. Reservations may be advisable during peak times.
Signature dishes include Fabada Asturiana (bean stew), Cachopo, and octopus dishes. Many also highlight the gluten-free options.
Yes, a daily set menu is available during lunchtime on weekdays for a great value, often including wine, bread, and dessert.
The restaurant features a historic and cozy ambiance with wooden beams, stone walls, and a traditional feel, popular with locals.
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The Best Restaurants In Oviedo, Spain
Located right in the historic heart of Oviedo, El Fartuquín is a historic restaurant itself, filled with old wooden beams, wrought iron chandeliers and bare stone walls. The restaurant offers an array of starters, salads, meat and fish dishes, such as grilled prawns, octopus cooked with onions or sirloin fillet cooked in cider. They also offer a wide selection of desserts – so make sure to save room.
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Gluten-free Fartuquín’s busy little dining room offers an excellent range of well-priced Asturian meat, fish and seafood, plus a great-value set menu (€10), including wine, available at lunchtime Monday to Friday (€17 on Saturdays). Locals pack the front bar for evening tapas and cider.
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Standout sidrerías include old-town El Fartuquín, which specialises in tapas and hearty northern classics (0034 985 229 971; elfartuquin.es; mains £13 to £17).
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Restaurant with a menu 100% suitable for celiacs about which I had very high expectations and it ended up being somewhat disappointing. We opted for the special menu, which for €24 includes first and second courses, drinks, bread and dessert. First I ordered the bud salad with bonito, it was good but nothing special and it also came without the cheese.
Where to eat in Oviedo
El Fartuquín is an ideal restaurant to discover the authentic Asturian gastronomy. This family restaurant located in the city of Oviedo offers a wide variety of typical dishes such as fabada, homemade mincemeat with potatoes or corn cakes with mincemeat and eggs. These are some of the good number of specialties that you can taste at El Fartuquín.
Where to eat in Oviedo
José Andrés himself eats at the maximally authentic El Fartuquín, where owner Mary Fernández López cooks old-school dishes like arroz con pitu caleya (a gigantic native free-range chicken stewed with rice) having learned all the secrets of her mother and grandmother, both also chefs.
LOS MEJORES CACHOPOS DE OVIEDO
El Fartuquín es un local grande que da a dos calles, por un lado es tipo bar y, por el otro, restaurante. Podríamos describir su cachopo como tradicional, bastante grande. El pimiento era de lata y las patatas estaban bastante arenosas.
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Give him more,” says Amada with a kind but mischievous smile, as her friend, colleague and chef of El Fartuquín restaurant, Mary, dollops a second helping of squid in ink with rice on my plate, “He’s young and skinny.
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After your aperitifs of cider and cheese, it’s time for dinner at El Fartuquín, which has the special seal of approval from the Club de Guisanderas and is even run by one of the members – Mary Fernández.
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