Italian Restaurants in Asturias

Italian food in Asturias isn’t just about pizza and pasta slapped on a plate. You’ll find spots where the dough’s hand-stretched, sauces simmered for hours, and the flavors actually remind you of Italy instead of just generic ‘Italian.’

In Oviedo, for example, I often hit up places in La Florida where locals swear by a truffle gnocchi or a classic carbonara made the true way, no cream in sight. Gijón has some neat little trattorias tucked away near the marina, perfect if you want a glass of good wine with your seafood risotto and a sea breeze on your face.

Heads up: some of the best Italian bites come in more casual joints where the owners might be from Napoli or Roma themselves, so the menu changes seasonally and they’ll have fresh specials based on ingredients that just arrived. Ask for the antipasti board if you want to sample a bit of everything. Oh, and avoid big chains , Asturias deserves better than that.

My tip? If you’re around during autumn, look out for mushrooms showing up on the menu. Italians love their porcini and so do we, so that seasonal touch adds an Asturias flair to the meal. Don’t miss out on a sprinkling of local cider to wash it down, it’s not just for the fabada.