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On Calle Rosario Pino, just steps from Plaza Castilla, La Guisandera de Piñera brings the soul of Asturian cooking to Madrid. The name itself is a tribute: “guisandera” refers to the women who guard traditional recipes — mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. Here, the kitchen honors that heritage with slow-cooked stews, honest ingredients, and a philosophy that cooking “a fuego lento” (over a low flame) is the most expressive way to coax deep, healthy flavor from simple produce.
Under the guidance of chef Pedro Martino — a chef with stints at Trascorrales, Del Arco, and even Martín Berasategui’s kitchen — the restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026. The critics have taken notice: Carlos Maribona called it a “new and promising period” that could make it one of the reference Asturian restaurants in Madrid, while El Mundo praised its evolution through the years.
The menu is a celebration of Asturian classics, updated with a light hand. The fabada is honest and slow-cooked. The Cachopo de la Guisandera elevates the staple with solomillo and cecina. Verdinas estofadas con marisco bring the coast to the table, and the Arroz con Pitu de Caleya — a free-range chicken rice — is a standout. Everything is prepared with the same care that defines the “cocina emotiva y sentimental” the restaurant aims to offer.
The space itself is relaxed and welcoming, with private dining rooms and outdoor seating for warmer months. Whether you’re craving a bowl of fabada or a refined cachopo, this is Asturian food cooked with memory and precision.
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