A Faragulla is undeniably an amazing experience! The Chef and owner, "Tonio" is putting a modern,…read morefine dining inspired swing on traditional Galician food. All of the food is sourced locally so is fresh and flavorful plus A Faragulla has a wine cellar attached so you are sure to have a perfect pairing with a fantastic meal. Depending on when you go he may be the one not only preparing your food but as well taking your order and explaining to you all the menu items for that day which vary week to week based on what is fresh and available or in season. Tonio speaks English well so you will be sure to know exactly what you're ordering with no surprises as the food arrives to the table. We ate seafood, red meat, and enjoyed amazing house made desserts that knocked our socks off!! Tonio is a masterful Chef and anyone visiting Chantada Spain would do well to visit A Faragulla at least once!

Great service, sat in someone special table and the food was scrumptious! Would recommend going…read morethere for special occasion

A wonderful cozy ambiance restaurant in high-vaulted former stables of the Hostal dos Reis…read moreCatólicos. This is the Paradors main restaurant that prepares Galician fish, seafood and variety of meat. They have a reasonable selection of regional wines that complement their menu selections. We enjoyed sharing different fish entrees and appetizers along with desert.

From the owner: Experiencia al mejor precio…read more Disfrute de la mejor comida casera a un precio de casa gracias a los menús diarios que ofrecemos en el comedor del Hotel Mar de Plata. A un precio muy asequible, tanto nuestros huéspedes como personas que estén de paso, podrán saborear nuestros platos, en los que el pulpo y la carne gallega son los protagonistas. Si prefiere algo más especial, tendrá a su disposición una exquisita carta, contingente de comidas tradicionales y de la más alta calidad gracias a una innovación continua en nuestros platos. Además, no dude en acompañar estos ricos manjares con un vino de nuestra pequeña pero cuidada carta. Nuestro comedor, con capacidad para 130 personas, se convierte en un lugar ideal para celebraciones y comidas de empresa, en un espacio con gran versatilidad para adaptarse a sus necesidades.

Came here for dinner after camino. I had polbo a grella. It was tender and delicious. Staff were…read morehelpful with recommendation. I wish I have friends here so I can taste other food. I would like to visit here when I come back to Santiago.

Exceedingly mediocre Galician restaurant catered to tourists…read more  Although I stayed in Santiago a mere weekend, I enjoyed delectable Galician cuisine in the quaint establishments around town. Not here. Eating our way around Spain, my friend and I were thrilled to try a highly-rated restaurant our first night in Santiago. Instead, we found disappointment. We were seated in the basement since there was private event on the ground floor. The décor is Galician (read: medieval). Stone walls and wood furniture, plus sparse lighting, transports you to a tavern millennium back. The vivacious ambiance warmed the crisp evening. Around us, groups of pilgrims celebrated the end of a long trip. Our waiter greeted us with a hefty tourist menu that proffered endless dishes in multiple languages. We ordered lightly, having partook a five-course tasting lunch.   = Food =   Galician king scallop (€4.80): Baked scallops au gratin with breadcrumbs and white wine sauce. Supposedly. Meager scallops coupled with meager flavoring makes for a dish so ordinary it is resistant to critique. Was the scallop fresh and juicy? No idea. Was the sauce balanced and complementary? Who knows. We did not finish this shadow of a proper baked scallop. Grilled razor shells (€15): Navajas cooked with white wine, paired with lemon. We were both obsessed with razor clams (known as navallas or navajas). These clams were juicy, with a moderately chewy consistency. Regrettably the faint fishiness and the gunky guts detracted our enjoyment. The lemon slice helped somewhat. Padrón peppers: These small green peppers are one of my favorite dishes in Spain. The coalition of the sweet green flesh, the bitter white filaments, the picante seeds, and the light dust of salt, is irresistible. The peppers were good, but extraordinarily over-salted. The Spanish tend to salt more than Americans, but never had I needed to swab the salt off before eating each of these. Panna cotta: average. Flan: good consistency and egg flavor. Could use stronger caramel and lower baking temperature for a smoother texture, but otherwise adequate. Mousse crumble: not sure exactly what this dish was, as it was mis-delivered (in place of the panna cotta). Once we informed our waiter of the mistake, he quickly brought us the panna cotta and let us keep this mousse. It was a heavy for my taste.   = Verdict = This restaurant was likely popularized by the NYT feature nine years ago. Spirited ambiance and large menus make this restaurant a good spot for big groups. But falls short for foodies looking to savor good Galician cuisine.

what is great about this place is the food comes out quickly once you order and is yummy. They…read morehave fresh juices like green juice and carrot with ginger which is really great after a long walk. M the salads and sandwiches are really fresh. Great stop along the Camino

This albergue has the best local food I have ever had. Fresh and simple yet beautifully served…read more This is a true gem. Highly recommended!

The location is great, in a historical stone plaza. However, the furniture is cheap (plastic tables…read moreand chairs), and does not announce neither contributes to the experience. The service is kind of good enough. It is fast and effective, but not friendly, at moments could be close to rede. This is to say that you would neither come here for the design, nor for the non-super-welcoming service. You would come for the food. And the food is good, refined and to a great extend creative. The pulpo hotdogs maybe the most creative, though not the most refined. The cabra probably the best for me. Worth given a try.

Serving sizes are for two people! The ribs were incredible! Very tender! It was a little chilly so…read morewe went upstairs and viewed the plaza below. I also got a sea dog which was an octopus leg in a hot dog bun with garlic aioli sauce. Excellent!

Perhaps it's just the tradition but I have to eat here every time I am in Santiago de Compostela as…read moreit consistently charms with its unpretentious tavern feel on the ground floor (proper dining room upstairs). Noisy, informal, and oh so good. Tons of local cheeses and wines to try, perfect pimientos de Padrón, fame-worthy Gailcian bread, elaborate salads - I always have to get the grilled goat cheese and veggie abundant salad! My carnivore partner loves all the traditional meat and seafood preparations and the homey vibe as well. As a veghead in Galicia- seafood capital of Spain, finding variety out can be a challenge, so thankful this classic exists!

This place is a must go to, ate with all the locals and the food was amazing. Get the meatballs…read morewith spinach they are soooo good. Will come back if I am ever in town!!