You can’t miss the Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto when you come to Llanes. You pass by it when you go to the port area, and it is filled every lunch and dinner time. Seeing so many fish options on their blackboard, we decided to have dinner with a view, on their terrace. We were impressed, and we will come back!
About Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto
- Location: C. Marqués de Canillejas, 1, Llanes (link to Google maps)
- Phone: 684610679
- Website: https://cometellanes.com/sidreria-puerto.html
- Menu: link to PDF
- Instagram: @sidreriaelpuertollanes
- Style: Traditional Asturian Cider house
- Best for: Fresh fish and seafood straight from the Cantabrian Sea
- One-line verdict: Mom and pop-style restaurant, filled with Spaniards and perfect for trying the fresh fish and seafood of Llanes.
What to order
Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto in Llanes has many fish and seafood options. We tried a couple, which we’ll feature, because of the freshness of the product and the excellent cooking technique. Since it is an Asturian Cider House, Restaurante El Puerto also offers traditional meat dishes like Escalopines al Cabrales, Tortos or Cachopo – which we recommend trying as well!
1. Parrochas con jamón – Small Sardines with Ham
- Parrochas con jamón is made with small sardines and ham, usually fried, served hot, and known for its crispy texture.
- This is one of the must-try tapas in Llanes.
Parrochas con jamón
These small fish are typical for the North of Spain and are also fun to eat, since they are fried, and the jamón goes very well with them.
Read more2. Rabas de calamar – Fried Calamari Strips
- Rabas de calamar are made with squid, usually fried, served hot, and known for its crispy texture.
- One of the must-try tapas in Llanes, since this area is famous for the quality of its calamari.
Rabas de calamar
We couldn’t resist ordering Rabas de calamar at Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto in Llanes because the calamari is known to be delicious in this area.
Read moreWhat makes Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto worth visiting
When you see a restaurant always busy with locals, you need to go eat there. That’s why we decided to go to Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto in Llanes.
They have two terraces: one with barrels and high tables, for drinks and quick tapas; and one with low tables, for lunch and dinner. Both terraces have a beautiful view of the Port of Llanes. Inside, they offer plenty of tables and in a nice and maritime ambiance – in case you need to keep out of the rain.
From the menu, we found plenty of options for the white wine and then for the food. The service was quick and polite, making the whole experience very enjoyable. We liked that there was no fried-oil smell, even though they offer several deep-fried dishes.
As the food arrived, we appreciated with each dish that the ingredients felt fresh and not overly cooked or oily. As it is in Asturias, the portions were big and perfect to share.
How to order here
If it’s low season, you may have a chance to get a table without a reservation. Simply go to the waiter and ask: “Una mesa para dos, por favor.” Otherwise, you may need to make a reservation – which is doable easily enough online, without needing to speak Spanish.
Once you are seated, the waiter will come to get your drink order first. You could get a cider, if you want to try the local drink, or one of their wines or beers.
After drinks are served, the waiter will come to ask for your food order. The menu they offer is in Spanish and English, so it will be easy enough to navigate it. Remember that the dishes are best to be shared and don’t come with garnish – it’s tapas style. Start with a dish per person, and if you’re hungry after those, you can always ask for more. You can always ask the waiter if you ordered too much food, since they know the portion size. You would say this in Spanish “¿Sera mucha comida?”.
La Sidrería Restaurante El Puerto – watch our visit
Frequently asked questions
Since the menu is available in English, it will be easy for you to understand what you want to order. You can try ordering in English, and if that fails, just point to the dish name in the menu.
Yes, you can book a table by calling 684610679 or reserving online on Google Maps.
