Restaurante El Pescador

Fish from its own boat

El Pescador is a family hotel and restaurant in Tolombreo de Arriba, in the upper part of Cudillero, in the El Pito area, a kilometre from the port. Its particular feature is that they have a boat: La Felisina leaves Cudillero port every morning and lands there what goes to the kitchen. Hake, sea bass, sea bream, turbot, velvet crabs, spider crabs or goose barnacles, depending on what has come in that day. The Michelin Guide has recommended it since 2010.

What to order

The menu separates what has a fixed price from what goes by the market: seafood and large pieces are charged by weight, as at the fish auction. The house specialities are fish caldereta, griddled seafood, seafarers' paella and baked fish, with the traditional seafaring recipes. There are seafood platters to order in advance, starters, salads, spoon dishes, fabada included, meats and homemade desserts. The house says seafood is better in the cold months and rockfish from spring to autumn: if you have something specific in mind, call beforehand and they will tell you what there is.

When to go and how to book

The Michelin Guide lists it as open Tuesday to Sunday at midday, 13:30 to 16:00, and closed on Mondays. You book a table on its website, with date and time, or on 985 590 937. It does not accept pets.

How to get there

It is up above, not in the port: from the A-8 continue towards El Pito and Tolombreo de Arriba, next to the L'Amuravela campsite. It has parking and a terrace, so it is a good option if you do not want to drive down into the town.