Construction on Iglesia de Santa Maria del Naranco began in the 9th century. This unesco world heritage site was originally a palace used for recreational purposes and transitioned to a church three centuries later. It is extremely emblematic of Pre-Romanesque architecture, which the region in Asturias around Oviedo is known for. Pay attention to the details inside the church /palace where the carvings reveal animals, people and other symbols. The balconies on either side of the church / palace are also excellent for observing details of the columns. Guided tours of Santa Maria del Naranco cost €5, last from 30-45 minutes and are in Spanish. The entrance fee includes entry to the neighboring church. Highly recommend visiting, especially going on the guided tour. The walk up to Santa Maria del Naranco is rewarding though it is possible to drive up too.

The site in itself is stunning! Nevertheless, it is awfully managed for a UNESCO site. You can visit it only with a guided tour, which is in Spanish only, and whose schedule is not listed anywhere. As the site is very small, there is no real need for a guide, in my opinion, but for pamphlets and brochures in Spanish and other languages. Apart from this, the guide does not offer any real information, but reminds you all the time not to touch anything inside (it's one small hall with bare walls and columns) and literally locks the visiting group in so that the tourists wanting to get in cannot do it 🫣 Totally recommend visiting the site, it's an extraordinaty piece of architecture and a great view, but skip the guided tour.

Pre-romanic style only available in Asturias zone. Green enviroment. Poor timetable to visit the inside.

It’s my first time visiting Oviedo, and I made sure to see the centuries-old Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco. It’s fascinating to witness something that has existed for thousands of years.

If you are in Oviedo this small church is a must see piece of history up close.

Beautiful, so peaceful. They do tours at certain times. We went at 13.30, the tour includes both Santa Maria del Naranco and San Miguel de Lillo. The guide was very knowledgeable. It's definitely worth a visit.

An amazing 8th century church. Guided tours are available every hour, only in Spanish. It was not a problem for me but even if you don’t speak Spanish, it is worth visiting.

Built in 1885, Mercado El Fontan is Oviedo central market serving the city. Flaunting an Art Nouveau style, it is in dire needs of some much needed renovations (just better lighting would do a lot) but let that stop you and entering the fine selection of specialized store. We thought the fish store was especially attractive that day with a wide selection of fresh fish. Free to enter, one of your must-stops while in Oviedo. P.S.: if this review and pictures were useful in planning your visit, please leave a 👍, thank you 🙏

A great covered market in the center of the old town. The main produce for sale is fish though there are meats, vegetables, pastries, grains, and fruit. There are restrooms which you pay to use. This is a feature of Oviedo : free public bathrooms are not a thing.

Awesome fish market in the old town of Oviedo - selection of fish, meats, hams, fruit & Veg plus cheeses and beans. Worth a visit just to see the array of fish and watch them gutting and preparing them.

Fantastic bazaar with a wide variety of products

Nice covered market where to find typical products, especially local meat, cheese and fish

This is an excellent municipal market. There is a wide variety of fresh and gourmet prepared food. Curiously, while crowded on a Saturday morning, it was much quieter than similar markets throughout Spain that my wife and I have visited the past two years. If you need non-food household items, there's a Mercadona about 200 meters away.

Amazing, typically food market, but also much more. Heart of the ancient city center; you can buy gastronomic delicatessen but also enjoy pipe bands and traditional asturian dances (on weekends). Best days are Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Tuesday.

A modern architectural addition has been added to the entrance of the Museo de Bellas Artes (fine arts museum) de Asturias. On the ground floor, there are remnants of an archeological site. Mostly Spanish artists can be found here with a few other nationalities represented. The Museo de Bellas Artes extends into neighboring buildings, which are themselves beautiful architectural structures. What’s more, there are lockers to store any small bags at the main entrance. There are also QR codes throughout the museum that can be scanned to link to videos with more information about pieces of art. WiFi is available and entrance is free. Can be extremely busy on the weekends. Highly recommend.

Great museum that you can easily spend 3 hours in and it's free to visit. They have both a modern art section and fine art one in the older attached building. If you enjoy that more, I would spend more time in that part.

The "Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias", located next to the cathedral of Oviedo, is definitely worth a visit. But first this: pay attention to the opening hours and plan your visit. As is customary in Spain, almost everything closes for a few hours in the afternoon. This is also the case in Oviedo, including this museum. In addition, the museum is only open until siesta on Sundays and is always closed on Mondays. But this museum is free to enter, you don't have to pay an entrance fee! The museum was only opened for the first time in 1980 with 78 exhibited works of art. That is almost unimaginable, because today the collection includes more than 15,000 works of art and objects. Inside, this museum is a maze, because the museum expanded further and further over the years in partly historical buildings. But we as visitors didn't mind that at all. We were totally surprised by the size of the collection and unfortunately we had the closing time in mind. We actually saw far too many works in far too short a time, but not everything. The collection covers eight centuries, from the 14th century to contemporary art. It mainly consists of works by Spanish artists: from local Asturian art to the greatest Spanish visual artists such as El Greco, Goya, Zurbarán, Picasso, Miró, Dalí to name just a few of the most famous representatives of Spanish visual art. There are also some artists from other countries represented. And in addition to paintings, the collection also contains drawings, sculptures, photography, glass, pottery and posters.

Super lovely museum! Has some really great pieces - I loved the paintings from Sorolla and Fortuny! Had some cool paintings from Dali, Miro and Picasso too! There is quite a variety of styles, mediums and eras which means there’s something for everyone. The layout was quite confusing because you can only get to some sections from a specific level but I still managed to navigate it with the floor plan (not in English). I was there for 1.5 hours before it closed at 2pm which was a bit rushed and I didn’t feel like I really finished my visit. No shop which was a shame because I definitely would have loved some post cards of the beautiful art! There is a little bit to read in Spanish and English on each floor but not super insightful - it’s more an overview of what there is on that floor and what style. There’s not written descriptions next to the artworks. Free entry is much appreciated!

The museum is so impressive that you’d probably need to visit it three times to be able to take everything in without rushing. The artistic quality of the works on display is truly remarkable. My personal top 10 definitely includes Saints Michael and Engracia (1490), The Nativity of the Virgin (1485), Anamorphosis (1935), and Bacchus and Ariadne. Maria Luisa in the Garden (1871) is truly charming. Centuries go by, yet a single painting traces back to people who lived their lives so long ago. A special thanks goes to the explanatory texts beneath some of the paintings, as they really help to look deeper into what lies behind the artworks and the ideas the artists sought to express.

Beautiful art gallery featuring a lot of Asturian artists as well as key Spanish painters, lovely building, we had a great visit with kids.

Free Entrance. Fantastic Space. Some magnificent art and sculptures on display. No cafe and clean toilets.

Great free archaeological museum to learn the history of the region from the pre human era to Romans to medical medieval times. Takes at least an hour to see it well.

Not only is there no charge to enter this museum but it offers a wide and comprehensive collection of artefacts from the neolithic through Roman period to the Middle Ages. Each gets a floor to exhibit it and there are numerous educational videos on loop to give you further insights into life in each era.

The Archaeological Museum of Asturias is a cultural institution of note in Oviedo, Spain. Housed within a 16th-century Benedictine monastery, the museum offers visitors a comprehensive look into the rich history of the Asturias region, spanning from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. The museum's collection includes artifacts representing the area's Neanderthal inhabitants, as well as its settlement by the Roman Empire. Visitors can view relics from ancient mines and Roman burial sites, in addition to other artifacts from daily life in centuries past. Interactive exhibits and the opportunity to explore the monastery's restored architecture, including dormitories, chapels, and cloisters, make this museum an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Closed for renovations for nearly a decade, the Archaeological Museum of Asturias reopened in 2011 with a newly established research library dedicated to the study of regional archaeology and history. The museum works to protect valuable historical artifacts uncovered throughout Asturias. Whether for its free admission, historic setting, or world-class collection representing the deep roots of human settlement in Asturias, the Archaeological Museum merits a visit from travelers in Oviedo interested in a meaningful glimpse into the area's distant past. Open Tuesday through Saturday, this institution is a cultural gem not to be missed.

Quite an impressive collection, well documented and you have the chance to see an ancient building too from inside. All its free!

Always closed. Can’t seem to find them open. For tourists, it is a pity as they have to decamp in limited time.

Liked it a lot but as someone with low Spanish level, wish the videos had subtitles in Spanish or in English.

Free of charge, very good chronological timelines in Asturias past

Known as “Samiguel de Lliño” in the local dialect, Iglesia San Miguel de Lillo was built in the mid-800s. This historic church, which is a UNESCO world heritage site due to its pre-Romanesque architecture & history, can be visited in conjunction with guided tours of the neighboring church / palace Iglesia Santa Maria del Naranco (€4 entrance fee for guided tour of both churches that lasts 30 to 45 minutes). It is a small church that has intricate carvings similar to the ones at the neighboring church and also has remains of a mural that depict shapes and humans. Photography is not permitted inside the church and carrying bags / backpacks (anything that can accidentally touch the walls) is discouraged. The walk from Iglesia Santa Maria del Naranco is less than five minutes; the walk from the center of Oviedo is approximately an hour - there are nice views of the city if you walk up though it is possible to drive.

A beautiful and well-maintained monument—rich in history and definitely worth a visit. It’s a great piece of heritage that stands out. Just a heads-up: there’s no parking nearby, so plan ahead. Otherwise, a lovely spot!

for the history geeks: this church was rebuilt 3 times due to corrosion by the nearby river, which is now a stream. materials from the leftover construction of the main oviedo cathedral in the city centre was used in the latest rebuilt thus you will be able to find intriguing and unexpected visuals if you look closer and examine carefully with your imagination - see the bearded figure I found that looks like its pouring cider? 😉

Excellent preromanic church just a stones throw from Santa Maria de Naranco, beautifully situated in the hills overlooking Oviedo. You can take a guided tour of both churches for four euros with a local guide and see their interior. San Miguel has frescos similar to San Juan de Los Prados as well as from later epochs. Tour is highly recommended.

Beautiful, lovely small romanic church, in a amazing spot not far away from Oviedo. Unbelievable sunset

This is so impressive to see such an old Church w

Unfortunately, it is not possible to take photos inside this amazing 8th century church. There are guided tours in Spanish (tickets are available at the Santa Maria del Naranco church)

For a Londoner with bountiful access to Michelin / bib gourmand restaurants, this is a 7/10. My artichokes were overseasoned and the toffee tuna was so literal. The reduction would have been too sweet even in a dessert.

Another good find for quality Asturian cuisine. The 'cabrito confitado' is a great dish to enjoy. Best to arrive in a share drive. Friendly staff. Recommended

Superb food in a lovely dining area. We had an early lunch here before flying home and were made to feel very welcome despite being nearly an hour earlier than most other lunch diners. Ordered a couple of glasses of wine which were poured by the half so that the wine could stay cold. Jamón croquettes were wonderfully creamy - perhaps could have done with a fruit sauce for a bit of contrast but this is a mild criticism. Mains were superb - solomillo lovely and juicy and the suckling pig had a wonderful crunchy top.

Excellent - we were given the Maridaje Premium menu as a present - superb - every course imaginative & delicious & the accompanying wines perfect. Great service - Maria was lovely, explaining each dish. A pleasant ambiente & a great experience all round - highly recommended.

This restaurant in Oviedo, Asturias, mentioned in the Michelin guide, is well deserved of a Michelin star. Starting with a lovely melon gazpacho, followed by an excellent Caviar with egg, and for the main entree a steak tartare with jalapeño and mustard ice creams. Then, to sweeten the palate, a typical dessert of my hometown, a Casadiella, a fried wheat pastry in Anisette filled with toasted walnuts and covered with white sugar. Finally, a nice brandy, Cardenal Mendoza, to end the evening. Awesome!!!!!

We tried the whole “Menú Degustación” and it was amazing, especially the ajoblanco and the sardinas. The entire experience was stellar and we even tried food never eaten before like the “Tendon de ternera”. The local white wine recommended by the dining room manager was perfect for the Menú. Service was impeccable and even Chef Luis Alberto Martinez came to say hi at the end of the evening. The restaurant inside is very nice and very quiet. We had one of our best dinners ever and a very pleasant time. I would definitely recommend it to anybody visiting Oviedo. Last but not least, prices were more than reasonable!

Every dish we tried was delicious and nicely plated. The service was very friendly and attentive and they have great wines to choose from. We lamented that we weren’t hungry enough to go for the tasting menu but will definitely be back to try it!

Frankly a bit disappointed with the food from the establishment. The cachopo was really tough to eat, as were the lamb chops. It's a busy festive restaurant but I guess not for us.

We had to wait for a bit to get a person to take us to a table. But the food was great, the service was fast/efficient, and the vibe of the restaurant is very classy and beautiful. I do recommend for people to share some of this plates that are big and filling for two to three people.

Atmosphere is great. Location is in very busy pedestrian area. Staff seemed uninterested when we approached to ask if there is a free table on the terrace. We have found it ourselves few minutes later when other guests left. Food is good, but to be honest I have expected more regarding the prices and reviews.

I usually try to avoid touristy spots, but this time I was really hungry and ended up here. I asked the waitress for a recommendation and went with the meat she suggested which is in the photo. The food arrived fairly quickly, but unfortunately it was a letdown. The fries were greasy and tasted like they’d been fried twice in old oil. The meat was rubbery and totally flavorless. The cider was nothing special either, though the way they pour it is kind of fun to watch. Wouldn’t recommend this restaurant, there are much better places just a few blocks away from the main street.

We tried the local specialties, but the size of the "Gran cachopo vaca" was too big 🥶🤪

The interior is strange in this bar/restaurant. It has design, but has also a touristic vibe. The menu is a complete photo album. But, the food is excellent and is reasonably priced. Drinking is cheap. Kitchen is still open, when al restaurants in the neigborhood are closed

The atmosphere was really nice and cool looking. The food however was disappointing, specifically Las Costillas Asadas, that my dad got. Given the cut of the meat we were assuming it was going to be a lot juicier, but it was extremely dry that he couldn’t finish it. As a starter we got the Huevos Rotos with the chorizo which was really good. However, my plate ( los escalopines de ternera ) never came, even though they had taken my order but never put it in, so we decided to just remove that from the order and leave. I would like to add that this is specifically just our poor luck, but also something to keep in mind.

Fantastic food, great quantity and quality, nice selection of tasty local wines. Not cheap but definitely worth the price.

Fantastic restaurant! Location, service, and amazing food. Celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, we traveled from Miami to experience the beauty of Spain. Oviedo is a definite place to visit, and this restaurant is a MUST!! My husband had the Fabada, WOWWWWWWWWW.

The solomillo was perfectly cooked, the gamba roja fresh and juicy, and the croquetas jamón ibérico rich and creamy. The pescado rape was excellently prepareda great view of Calle Fruela, especially lively on America Day in Asturias 19 of September

Amazing views and food quality. A must place to visit, make sure you have reservations. The staff was very pleased with out presence and very accomodating.

La corte de Pelayo is a fantastic restaurant. The staff is very friendly and welcoming as the restaurant decoration and views. The food is superb! We had Fabada asturiana and alcachofra as entries and it was the most amazing fabada we have ever eaten. For the main course we choose cachopo, and what a wonderful meal it was. Could not recommend you more!

Incredible Cachopo. Amazing texture and full of flavors. Their recipe from 1947 is with no doubts the best I have in Asturias. 1KG of food. Enough to share.

The amount of the attention from the waiters is fantastic. We tried the rib cooked in low temperatures, cachopo (bot accompanied with amazing mashed potatoes) salad with langostines and mushrooms with foie and egg yolk. The food was excellent, the rib was falling apart and the crust is incredible. The cachopo is the best we tried so far: juicy, perfectly seasoned, soft and crunchy on the outside! The dessert plate was good (the apple pie and the cherry jam on top of the cheesecake were awesome), but it lacked any ice cream, which is interesting to try. All in all - we definitely will be back. The price is a bit on the higher side, but it all is worth it.

Everything was perfectly cooked but we both found the sweet and savoury combination of ingredients didn’t work. It was Sunday night and the waiters were evidently exhausted but the service as efficient and the restaurant has a nice atmosphere. There is lively bar area to enjoy a draft beer before eating.

We just walked in around ‘lunch’ time. We ended up with heavenly tapas, perfect wine and a postre from heaven. The perfect setting in a historical town, tranquilo and a place for everyone; the 80 year old neighbour sits along the tourists (me😁) and enjoys the drinks and a tapa. Perfect food and service. !Hasta luego!

Great little bar restaurant! Wine list is superb. The waiters are outstanding. The food was pretty good.

We ordered croquetas, two types of rice (lobster and jamon paellas), a wine and two deserts with coffees. We were exploring the city for the second time and decided to stop nearby given it’s a rice house and we wished to taste the paella. We ordered the croquetas and stated we wanted 6 as we were a group of 4 but some of us do not eat as much. Same with the paella, we chose two types and mentioned it was to share since we do not like to fill ourselves. The waiter confirmed the order and came in with 10 croquetas instead of 6. We asked him to repair the mishap as we really didn’t want to eat more and it was quite a difference in the price. From that point onward we received attitude for our service. The paella came and I tried the lobster (just to try as I myself am not too much of a sea food lover). Asked for a different plate as I did not enjoy the taste of it (my opinion, other members of the table enjoyed it) and proceeded to request a new plate so I could eat the jamon paella without mixing the flavours. That request was met with the waiter shaking his head whilst grabbing me a new plate. When asking for the bill, we were negatively surprised that all paellas were doubled in price in their description and such was never communicated with us. We genuinely thought we were eating the normal size paellas. The menu also stated that the paellas were for 2 people so that was our math (2 paellas = 4 people). The waiter proceeded to inform that it was not possible as the described price on the menu was for one paella but the minimum amount of each item was 2 (always in pairs, so we couldn’t even order 3 for example…) So if the minimum amount per item is 2 but you can never order 1 item only, then the price in display it’s misleading and the information passed down is plainly wrong. We felt mistreated, misinformed and taken advantage of. Although the food is indeed good, the surprises and service received do not amount to a good experience.

We had tuna salad with mango and asparagus which was enough for 2 as a starter and was delicious. We had the pasta noodles (Fideua) with Octopus and scallops which was also excellent. Hazelnut ice cream good. Good service, good food, nice room. Monday night.

In oviedo every couple of months 1st time in here and definitely a favourite already

We visited the restaurant in August 2020 (COVID-19 happening) and the restaurant managed all the health protocols very well. The best restaurant characteristics are: 1) Menu’s offering: there are 2/3 menus with a fantastic relationship between price and quality. 2) Food quality: the food is amazing: freshness, amount and preparation process. 3) Service: the waiters personality and predisposition is very good. They are in all the details. I’m sharing some photographs for you to have an idea of the menu food quality and amounts (I’m not including 2 desserts, bottle of water and bottle of wine; also included in the menu).

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.

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

Visiting from the U.S., we stumbled upon this unpretentious local restaurant that’s been quietly perfecting its craft for 25 years—and what a find. The food was honest, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. Standouts included the filete de solomillo and the cachopo. The wine was excellent, but the real highlight of the night was Jesus, our waiter. Warm, sharp, and genuinely thoughtful, he guided us through the menu with confidence—making fantastic suggestions and, even better, steering us away from over-ordering. He told us plainly, “That’s too much food,” and he was absolutely right. It’s rare to find service this intuitive and unpretentious. Jesus made the meal feel less like dining out and more like being taken care of by a friend who knows exactly what you’ll love. If you’re in Oviedo, don’t miss this spot—and hope that Jesus is working that night.

Authentic restaurant serving traditional Asturian food where you can see lots of regulars coming in for lunch. The food is very good and portions are generous. They have a daily set menu as well for 23€.

Just my type of place. Down home Asturian cooking. Delicious food, quick service, family ambiance. Was the only non-Spaniard in the restaurant, so those not willing to have a real Spanish experience may want to go elsewhere. I'll be back. Yum!

Had high hopes for this restaurant but maybe the fact there were a lot of free tables when elsewhere in Oveido the restaurants were very busy should have told me something. My wife and I ordered fish dishes and unfortunately they were the most bland dishes we have had. We won't be returning tomorrow evening. The wine was good though.

Best restaurant in Oviedo! ❤️ entirely gluten free and the best meal I’ve had in town. Outstanding service, a quintessential stop in town.