Martial House Beans
Perhaps at this point in the year the body is asking you a little fresh , green landscapes and nights in which it is not too much have a blanket handy.
Or maybe you are, like me, one of those who are always looking for the moment to enter a winding road in the mountains Asturias in search of a valley, a meadow or a hill in which to get lost.
Whatever your case, surely you will also look for a place where enjoy the local cuisine , from that Asturian recipe book that here adapts to climate and terrain , to the cold and to the physical efforts that the mountain imposes.
Sierra of Amieva
Whether you are looking for a restaurant with up-to-date cuisine, a tavern on a bend in the road or an eating house ; be in the Sierra del Sueve , in the Picos de Europa Westerners, in Sierra of Amieva or in any other of the ridges in the area, surely there are a gastronomic stop that is worth discovering.
And, since you have to start somewhere, here is our selection:
Pancho House (Caravia) :
We leave the highway in the Colunga area to start **ascending the Sueve** along the road to El Fitu . Don't stop stopping by the looker , to take a look at its spectacular views and, if you have a moment, to climb through the pine forest to the old refuge of Peña Redonda.
It's just 5 minutes walking, but the views and the absolute calm they will make you forget that a moment ago you were on the road. Before beginning the ascent, or already on your way back to the motorway, you will find Pancho House , a good place to recharge your batteries.
Local meats, stew, pickled xarda (in season) or a competitive menu of the day are more than enough reasons to write it down on the roadmap.
martial house (The Salgar) :
You may be walking the Sierra del Sueve on your way to this restaurant. But if not, and you're in the area for another reason, try to make a reservation if you're looking for a truly special dining experience.
The Manzano restaurant at a crossroads in the mountains is surely one of the highest quality options in the north of Spain, a place that has managed to preserve its roots and become a reference restaurant for travelers from all over the world.
His is a ** contemporary Asturian cuisine, delicate, without effects and of unusual solidity ** that any gastronomy fan should know.
Eat there, looking out over the valleys, with chickens running around in the neighboring farms shows that exceptional things are possible even in places where one least expects them. There are not many two star restaurants located in such special places.
The Mill of Mingo
You have to want to get to Molín de Mingo, but it is worth the effort. From the Sella valley, a little below Arriondas, climbs small roads next to the Zardón river.
About 5 kilometers further, when you have asked yourself more than once if that is the way, you will have arrived at this old mill in which it is proposed Very traditional cuisine and very tasty.
**Their rice with pitu and their croquettes ** are almost mandatory. But the stews, which depending on the season can be goat, wild boar or pitu and the assorted cakes are also worth it. Of course, it is better to arrive with an appetite.
** The Llosu ** (Triongo)
Back in the Sella valley, this eating house that has its origins in the postwar period and which was renovated at the beginning of this century, offers some classics that cannot be missed along with some other more current proposal.
Their Fabada is quite popular with regulars, as is their cheeks . But the **grilled meats or the cachopo** are also a good option.
House Moran (Benia de Onis)
One of the great classics in the valley of the river Güeña, between the mountains of Covalierda and La Cubeta, He remains faithful to his lifelong proposal: single menu, with three starters and three seconds to choose from. Why get more complicated if what is offered is good.
Their Fabada has been famous for years, like his pot. But his lamb or its stewed meat are also interesting. One of those usual eating houses that are becoming scarce and to which you are always happy to return.
Bonito with cider from El Pareon
El Pareon Cider House (maid)
In the same Güeña Valley , in a small village off the main road, this charming cider house is a good option to opt for **classics from the area and accompany them with the cider** that they make on the premises.
House Juanin (banners)
already inside the Redes Natural Park , on the road that from The Pola de Laviana will Riano, Pendones is a quiet stop , especially beautiful in the snowy season.
Casa Juanín is the most interesting option in the area: kitchen of always , tasty, without shortcuts and without unnecessary decorations.
Tripe, beans with wild boar, mincemeat... generous portions and fair prices. Of course, it leaves room for its famous rice pudding . And don't forget to make a reservation, as the place is small and it is better to avoid disappointment.