Melt-in-your-mouth Octopus…read more This place is so good we went back the next time we were in A Coruña. It's also easy to get to - just a couple of short blocks from the main square (the one with the Obelisk). I have never had Octopus so tender and flavorful. The generous portion comes with potatoes, crusty bread and a starter for 20 Euros. Also enjoyed a couple of glasses of Estrella beer - so refreshing. Also recommend the Scallops and the Prawns. The staff is welcoming and attentive. If you have never tried Octopus, get out of you safety zone and give it a go - I'm betting you will be glad you did.

After spending four hours touring A Coruña and soaking in all its historical charm, we found…read moreourselves absolutely starving at 12:00 PM. The tour had mentioned that octopus is one of the most beloved dishes in A Coruña, so I knew I had to try it. But where? I turned to Yelp and searched for the best octopus nearby. My answer appeared almost immediately, A Taberna de Cunqueiro, just a five-minute walk through the enchanting old town, boasting nearly a 5-star rating with 37 reviews. When we arrived, the place was packed, buzzing with locals and tourists alike. Just as I was scanning the room, probably looking a bit lost, a friendly waitress caught my eye. With a big smile and a cheerful "hola," she seated us right away. She went above and beyond, recommending the best tapas selections to start, and before we even had a chance to order, she brought over a warm bowl of potaje and jamón ham con pan--such a thoughtful touch! We ordered two refreshing local draft beers, Estrella de Galicia, and dug into the delicious appetizers. The casa croquettes, Iberian ham, small scallops, and of course, the Galician octopus, were all simply amazing. Each bite was a true taste of Galicia's culinary brilliance. After a second round of beers, we were so stuffed that we had to call it a day just as they were preparing to close at 2:00 PM for their lunch break. This spot has an amazing vibe and you can tell it's one of the locals favorite as it reas full of young people adding to the energy. This place quickly became one of my favorite while in A Coruña and merits multiple visits. Did I also mention that owner was in the kitchen making sure this packed place functioned like a well oiled machine. The vibe is so authentic, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the food? Unforgettable. I couldn't even imagine giving anything short of 5 star review definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Homey feel with few tourists and delicious food! Refreshing local beer as well. The calamari,…read morepotato egg omelet(?), and meatball were excellent.

Great place for tapas in A. Coruna. Very active and great people. Perfect way to start the evening…read more Highly recommend the tortilla, meatballs and croquetas.

Excellent food and wine. We were 11 and we were very satisfied. The attention was excellent by the…read morepersonnel. Amazing!

Delightfully fresh and flavorful Galician seafood at a higher price range…read more My friend and I were visiting A Coruña for the weekend and set on a mission in search for centolla (spider crab). We looked around for the best seafood spots and found La Sarten. Although we made the reservation the morning of, we luckily snagged a table at 2pm. We got to the restaurant early, but they sat us at a table anyway. The interior of the restaurant is compact, with probably less than 20+ table seats and a handful of bar seats. Immediately we noticed that the restaurant was frequented by locals. The bartender and waiters chatted with the guests like old friends, and treated us with similar cordiality. The décor was hip and modern. Clearly the manager emphasized presentation, but how about the food? We ordered a glass of albariño (Galician white) and a (beer with lemonade) and eager inquired about the spider crabs. "No, it was unavailable." "Why not? Isn't it September the season?" "Regretfully you are just a week or two early this year." We were devastated. We had ourselves all worked up about spider crabs, researched everything about centolla dishes, only to miss it by a week. Crestfallen, we ordered two dishes recommended by our waiter in lieu. = Food = Almeja babosa a la marinera (€20): Venus clams sautéed with sailor's sauce. Loved it. The fresh plump clams were enveloped in a sauce bursting with flavor from albariño wine, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and saffron. Large portion size justifies the price. Arroz con bogavante (€28 per person, two minimum): Rice with lobster. A Galician take on Valencian paella, this sumptuous dish is choke full of lobster meat. Perhaps the best dish we had on this trip. The rice was perfectly cooked, intensely flavored by the seafood broth and saffron. Comes served in a big saucepan that keeps the dish hot while you work through it. Warning - it is a lot of food, and you will not be able to resist finishing all of it. = Verdict = While we did not find cebolla, we had an amazing, coma-inducing gastronomic experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who love shellfish. I would definitely come back, and hopefully in time for cebolla season!

Absolutely delicious! We had several tapa. All were good but the meatballs and the Criollo…read morechilmichuri were amazing. Service as excellent. Outdoors seating was delightful.

Wonderful place to have a taste of Spanish tapas. It's a well decorated restaurant & bar. Food is…read moredelicious, I'd recommend meatball w/ rice, grilled chicken, fried calamari and seafood cocktail, a.k.a assorted cold seafood (cooked). Our waiter, Jose Miguel, is a great guy. We don't speak Spanish so he helped us in English. Everyone got a free grilled chicken wing. He also took pictures for us :) Overall this is one of the best food experience ever - 5 star service, food and environment.

Wanted to like this place but can not recommend…read more We tried two variants of the set menu (reasonably priced at 10.30 Euros) that included a starter, a second course and a dessert. I had the shrimp and beans in a garlic sauce - very nice- and wife had the guacamole with sardines(also very nice). For the main I had the squid - generous portion not over cooked but tasted off (a bit like charcoal, bu that isn't quite it) and wife had the "secret pork". Stay away unless you like back fat! The desserts were carrot cake (more like carrot bread) with cream and mini Oreos (tasty) and I had strawberry mousse (also very good). While the staff spoke little English and I speak little Spanish, we made it work via google translate. We didn't understand that we could have ordered tapas instead of the set menu - seemed others enjoyed their tapas - so that would be the way to go, if you go.

Great food and experience. Wine was excellent plus some dish with grilled chicken over potatoes…read moresmothered in mushroom cream sauce. Amazing.

Went here and its now o sampaio so the other must have closed. The new place had some nice tapas…read moreand reasonable too

I know this place since opening near 2005. Great place for a beer or glass of wine, tapas y…read moreraciones. Great!

We went here with a large group, and everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal. We had a…read moremixture of beef, pork, and chorizo dishes as well as several appetizers. Our waiter was very attentive and prompt, even though he was one of only two waiters on duty when we visited (at 8PM, which is early my Madrid standards). Highly recommended, and I'll be back next trip!

Best restaurant in la coruna The groper was excellent and…read moregreat service as well

Food was fabulous and service exceptional in this cozy, inviting restaurant. Bread and olive oil…read morewere delicious - beet greens and ham were wonderful. We had the Mero (grouper)with seafood sauce. The fish was so fresh. The sauce was light and flavorful with clams and shrimp - lovely potatoes accompanied. Also had the sea bass which was excellent. Desserts - flan, cheesecake, apple tart a la mode, and the best torta de Santiago (almond cake). It was the restaurants version of this typical regional cake. I was honored to meet Dory who was the person responsible for this delectable sweet! The owner of this family owned establishment, Alfred, was charming and could not have been more accommodating.

This is by far one of the bestest Churros that I ever had…read more If you are planning on going, just know that you will have to wait in line. This place is so popular that there is always a line to enter. They have outside seating and indoor seating. It is just what you want. The churros were very crispy and tasty. The chocolate was hot and amazing. No you can't dip the churros in chocolate. It is not allowed! Just kidding! That is the BEST PART! Dunk them, stir, let the churros swimx whatever you want there is jo wring way on eating a churro. Just know that it is a piece of heaven! I hope that you enjoy them as much as I did.

I'm from NYC but came to visit my family. We stopped in for breakfast one morning and had some…read morechurros con chocolate and a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. Chocolate for breakfast? Yes I know... it's probably rare to you so try it anyway. (That's if you're a foreigner who's visiting. Ignore this if you're a Spaniard who speaks English) Anyway I've tried them in other parts of Spain and I really liked this one. The thickness of the chocolate was pleasant and it wasn't too sweet. Seemed like a semi sweet or dark chocolate to me.

Despite the language barrier, very friendly server helped us find delicious wine and cheese…read moreselection. A fun and relaxing experience. Can recommend

A cool local with a warm feel, perfect to meet up with friends. There are a few barrel tables…read moreoutside and a shotgun format inside. It gets a little crowded and hard to move around but that's expected at popular hangouts.