RESTAURANTE MONTERREY - San Esteban de Pravia Menu

The menu at Restaurante Monterrey in San Esteban de Pravia offers a variety of traditional Asturian dishes with a focus on seafood and regional specialties. The selection includes starters, main courses, and desserts that showcase local ingredients and culinary techniques.

The menu is organized into several categories:

• Seafood and Fish: A range of dishes featuring fresh local seafood such as zamburiñas (scallops), chipirones a la plancha (grilled baby squid), pulpo con cachelos (octopus with potatoes), lubina (sea bass), ventresca de bonito (tuna belly), gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns), and bacalao Monterrey (cod).
• Meat and Regional Specialties: Includes options like cachopo de cecina y queso de oveja (dried beef and sheep’s cheese), cezina con queso de cabra (cured meat with goat cheese), escalopines al cabrales (veal escalopes with Cabrales cheese), sapito a la bilbaína (a local preparation), and entrecot a la plancha (grilled ribeye steak).
• Rice and Side Dishes: Traditional preparations such as arroz con bogavante (lobster rice) and arroz con leche (rice pudding) are featured, alongside other accompaniments.
• Light Bites and Tapas: Includes croquetas de jamón (ham croquettes), revuelto de gambas y gula (scrambled eggs with prawns and gulas), and requesón con nueces y miel (ricotta with walnuts and honey).
• Desserts: Regional options are available such as tarta de quesos asturianos (Asturian cheese cake) and tarta de chocolate (chocolate cake).
• Beverages: The beverage selection includes sidra (Asturian cider), a traditional local drink.

The menu is designed for casual dining and is suitable for lunch or dinner. It accommodates various preferences including vegetarian options identified by customer feedback. The restaurant also offers set menus for groups and pilgrims, enabling visitors to enjoy a structured meal experience.