Asturianos
Asturianos
Asturianos is a small family taberna on Calle de Vallehermoso in Chamberí, open since 1967 and one of the last of the old casas de comidas on the street. Julia Bombín still oversees the kitchen, and her sons Alberto and Belarmino Fernández Bombín run the bar and the room and built a wine list of more than 300 references. The heart of it is a trio of Asturian spoon dishes, fabada, pote and verdinas, plus the famous cheese flan. It's listed in the Guía Repsol.
Background
About Asturianos
The Story
Asturianos opened in 1967. Belarmino Fernández, an emigrant from Cangas del Narcea who had worked at the Ritz, the Palace and the best bars of the day, took on the taberna with his wife, Julia Bombín, who had come to Madrid from Burgos. The name was easy: the place had already been run by an Asturian couple, and the tradition had to continue. Self-taught, Julia learned the Asturian recipes at his side and worked long days at the old coal-fired stoves. It was once the bar of the neighbourhood's night watchmen, and over the years it has fed Real Madrid players, writers such as Francisco Umbral and journalists. It's listed in the Guía Repsol.
The Cuisine
The heart of the kitchen is a trio of Asturian bean dishes: fabada, pote de berzas and verdinas con marisco. Beyond it there are sardines marinated in cider vinegar, berberechos in manzanilla and a cheese flan for dessert. The beans rotate through the seasons, sometimes stewed with oxtail, sometimes clams, free-range chicken, boletus or foie gras, so the trilogy shifts even if the base recipes are decades old.
The Spoon Dishes
Order any stew for a first course: Julia is at her best with the spoon. The fabada, the pote asturiano and the verdinas with clams and monkfish, built on a seafood base with the fish finishing in the broth at the last moment, are the core, and the beans rotate through the seasons with oxtail, clams, free-range chicken, boletus or foie. Then comes morcillo with homemade chips or pork cheeks, and to finish the cheese flan, a family recipe that has been on the carta for as long as anyone remembers. The sons have added a few less traditional dishes that Julia adapted without fuss, like sardines marinated in cider with oil and salmorejo, and cockles in manzanilla.
The Wine
The wine list is the surprise. Alberto and Belarmino have assembled more than 300 Spanish and international references, available by the glass or the bottle, chosen to match the stews, and the house has become a meeting point for wine lovers. The dining room is small, so booking by phone is wise; there's no website. The house has also been known for a weekday set lunch.
The Chef
Julia Bombín
The Team
Julia Bombín, after more than half a century at the stove, no longer lifts the heavy pots but still watches every plate that leaves the kitchen. Her sons, Alberto and Belarmino Fernández Bombín, run the bar and the room, and they are the ones behind the wine list, now with three generations of the family working in the house.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Asturianos Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
decor 5.8/10, service 6.9/10, typical spend 45€
Diner Ratings
4.2
920
TripAdvisor
4.0
208 reviews
Asturianos ranks #211 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Diners rate it 4.0/5 on TripAdvisor (208 reviews).
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Experience
Asturianos Dining Experience
A small, unfussy dining room with no designer touches and no pretence, where hospitality professionals, regulars and wine lovers come for Julia's stews. Service from the two brothers is warm and knowledgeable, especially about the wine. It's a place with a lot of history and very little decoration.
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Asturianos Location & Neighbourhood
Address
Vallehermoso, 94, 28003, Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
About 600 m north-west of Chamberí and 2.1 km north of Gran Vía, Asturianos sits on Vallehermoso in the neighbourhood of the same name. The street was once full of old casas de comidas, and this is often called the last one still standing.
Nearby
Vallehermoso is a residential barrio in northern Chamberí, anchored by the Mercado de Vallehermoso and the streets around it. The eating mixes long-standing neighbourhood spots with newer kitchens that have moved in as the area has gentrified, and it stays walkable and low-key rather than a destination in itself.
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Details
Asturianos Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–17:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:00 |
Asturianos hours verified 2026-08-11. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Questions
Asturianos FAQ
Who cooks at Asturianos?
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Julia Bombín, a self-taught cook from Burgos who has run the kitchen since the taberna opened in 1967; today she oversees every plate rather than lifting the pots. Her sons, Alberto and Belarmino Fernández Bombín, run the room and the wine.
What is Asturianos known for?
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A trio of Asturian bean dishes, fabada, pote de berzas and verdinas con marisco, plus rotating seasonal bean preparations and a strong wine list.
Where is Asturianos located?
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On Calle Vallehermoso 94 in Madrid, one of the last survivors of the traditional casas de comidas that once lined the street.
What are Asturianos's opening hours?
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Monday lunch only, 12:00 to 17:00; Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00 and 20:00 to midnight. It's closed all day Saturday.
How do you book a table at Asturianos?
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Asturianos has no website of its own, so book by phone.