What to order at Viavelez

Must order
The fabada asturiana with compango and the arroz cremoso de bogavante. A bottle of Albarino from Rias Baixas.
Signature dishes
Fabada asturiana, Bonito de Asturias, Arroz cremoso de bogavante
Editor tip
Book a fortnight ahead for weekend dinner. The tasting menu runs 65 euros weekdays; carte is 50 to 70 euros per head.
CuisineSpanish
Price€€€
NeighborhoodTetuan
HoursTue-Sat 11:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-24:00; Mon closed
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