Casa Gerardo

Casa Gerardo is a restaurant on the AS-19 at kilometre 9 in Prendes, Asturias. Set in a longstanding roadside house, it retains a connection with the building’s earlier role as a stopping place between Gijón and Avilés. Wooden work, including a detailed corridor, remains part of the surroundings and gives the dining setting a sense of continuity.

The cooking brings together Asturian tradition and contemporary Spanish cuisine. Its approach respects the region’s established culinary culture while applying modern techniques and a more current presentation. Rather than treating tradition as fixed, the kitchen uses it as a foundation for a modern interpretation of Spanish cooking. This balance is central to Casa Gerardo’s character.

The restaurant’s style is suited to diners looking for a considered meal rooted in Asturias but shaped by contemporary ideas. The setting has the character of a traditional restaurant house, while the food follows a more progressive direction. That contrast gives Casa Gerardo a distinct identity without separating the dining experience from its regional context.

Casa Gerardo is also part of a continuing family culinary tradition, with successive generations contributing to the development of the restaurant and its cooking. The result is a venue where local food culture and present-day technique sit alongside each other. The approach makes it relevant for occasions centred on food, from a destination meal to a longer lunch during a journey through the area.

Located away from the main urban centres but directly on the AS-19, the restaurant works well as a planned stop rather than an impromptu café visit. The Prendes setting provides a rural roadside context, while the kitchen offers a more formal and contemporary take on Asturian dining. Reservations are available through the venue, and advance contact is sensible for diners planning a specific occasion or needing to discuss practical arrangements.