What should I order at El Mono que lee?
El Mono que lee
Cheesecake
Mentioned multiple times as exceptional, with one reviewer calling it the best cheesecake they've ever had, highlighting its outstanding quality and making it a must-try dessert.
Smoked Carpaccio
Recommended for its superb taste, featuring fresh rocket greens, parmesan crisps, and a flavorful sauce. Multiple reviewers praised its quality and flavor.
Fabada Asturiana
A traditional dish highlighted by several reviewers for being delicious with good portion sizes, showing it as a reliable and tasty local specialty.
Alcachofa con rabo de vaca, crema de patata y apionabo
Highly praised warm dish combining perfectly cooked artichokes and tender cow's tail with mashed potatoes and celery root, noted for its harmonious blend of flavors.
Ensaladilla Rusa del Mono con sashimi de salmon ahumado y aceite de trufa blanca
Recommended for its refreshing and delicious combination of Russian potato salad with smoked salmon sashimi and white truffle oil, ideal for sharing.
Salmorejo cold soup with cheese helado and Iberico garnish
Mentioned as a highlight by a reviewer, appreciated for its delicious taste and creative presentation.
Cachopo
Noted as a tasty and generously sized dish, recommended though considered slightly less favored compared to the alcachofa dish.
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
| Sunday | 12 PM to 12 AM |
About El Mono que lee
El Mono que lee is a restaurant in Oviedo, Asturias serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the elevated, creative dishes, the generous portions, and the strong service. The place is also noted for its casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy atmosphere in Oviedo’s historic center.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is El Mono que lee known for?
It is especially known for cachopo and cheesecake, with reviewers also repeatedly highlighting croquetas, burrata, and rice with octopus. People call out the kitchen’s creative approach and say the cheesecake alone is worth a visit.
What dishes are most recommended at El Mono que lee?
Reviewers most often recommend the cachopo, croquetas, cheesecake, fabada, smoked carpaccio, and the artichoke with oxtail dish. Other standouts mentioned are the salmorejo cold soup, ensaladilla rusa with smoked salmon, and rice with octopus.
What is the atmosphere like at El Mono que lee?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with a stylish interior and a beautiful outdoor seating area. It seems to suit groups and tourists, and several reviews mention it works well for a relaxed lunch or a special dinner in the historic center of Oviedo.
Is El Mono que lee good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €20–30, and reviewers often say the food is good value because portions are generous and the plates feel elevated without being overpriced. Several comments specifically mention good prices, especially for sharing dishes like cachopo and other tapas-style plates.
What should I know about service and reservations at El Mono que lee?
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner, which fits the restaurant’s popularity in central Oviedo. Reviewers also mention very professional, friendly service, with staff helping choose the right amount of food and suggesting drinks like wine, vermouth, and cocktails.
Is parking available at El Mono que lee?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
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