Casa Carmen
Asturias
At a glance
Casa Carmen is an Asturian sidrería in Gijón-Este, located on Calle Dr. Aquilino Hurlé. The restaurant focuses on traditional food from Asturias in a relaxed, welcoming setting, with a menu built around familiar regional flavours and dishes suited to sharing.
Cachopo is central to the restaurant’s identity. Casa Carmen serves this classic Asturian combination of breaded beef, ham and cheese in generous formats, alongside variations that bring in ingredients such as cured beef and goat’s cheese. The menu also includes tortos, a traditional cornmeal speciality, with toppings ranging from seasoned minced meat to combinations of beef, cheese and fried eggs.
The wider selection covers a variety of Asturian-style options. Small plates include seafood and shellfish, while salads offer lighter choices. Meat dishes, homemade-style croquettes, escalopines and mixed skillet plates provide heartier alternatives, often combining meat, potatoes, eggs and regional sauces. This range makes the restaurant suitable for a meal centred on cachopo as well as for tables wanting to order several dishes for the table.
Casa Carmen has a straightforward, informal character typical of a neighbourhood cider house. The atmosphere is described as cosy, with a dining room that can accommodate larger gatherings as well as family meals. Group menus are available, making the restaurant practical for celebrations, reunions and other occasions where a broader selection of food is useful. The menu’s mix of accessible meat dishes, seafood, salads and traditional specialities also gives groups room to choose different styles of meal.
The restaurant’s approach combines generous portions with classic regional cooking rather than a formal or highly elaborate presentation. Its appeal lies in the combination of Asturian recipes, a sociable sidrería atmosphere and a menu that includes recognisable options alongside local specialities. Casa Carmen suits diners looking for traditional food in Gijón, especially those interested in trying cachopo, tortos and other familiar dishes from the region.
