For a belated birthday dinner, my friend and I came here per recommendation of another friend! We made a reservation prior to our arrival. We had to wait a couple of minutes for our table then were seated. Prior to coming to Cava Bodega, I had tried some tapas but not much so I wasn't sure what to expect. To start, my friend and I got a glass of wine then ordered food. For dinner, we ordered the anchovies with piquilla pepper, patatas bravas, and paella marinera. I had never tried anchovies so I was admittedly nervous but the dish was sooo good. Patatas bravas is a dish I've tried before but I really liked Cava's version. This was also my first time trying paella and it was delicious! Everything was cooked perfectly and had a great combination of flavors. For dessert, my friend and I ordered the churros. Can never go wrong with this sugary cinnamon delight and we were definitely happy! Overall, I had a great time at Cava and it was the perfect birthday celebration. If you want to give it a try, definitely go for it! read more

Cava Bodega - Dinner!! Including anchovies. - Spanish Near Me - Galway, G

This a busy and cozy place! It is a small restaurant with two sets of stairs going to the same location. Beer and wine only. Loved the fig & Machengo coquets. The chilli Prawns and the Eggplant fritters were so delicious! My least favorite was the brushetta black olive tapenade. Had great wine with my meal. The service was pretty good. I would say it is too small in there per how many tables they have in there. Servers kept ramming into my chair by accident and knocking my purse off my chair. It did happen repeatedly none the less and was a bit irritating while trying to enjoy dinner. read more

Cava bodega sits right by the heart of Latin Quarter in Galway, Ireland. They serve authentic Spanish food favorites such as tapas, nibbles, platters, and pinchos. This two-story restaurant (with dining in the basement) is bustling especially on weekends, so making reservations is recommended to avoid disappointment. We started with a Spanish red wine and ordered the following tapas to share: 1. Mussels with almonds and white wine sauce 2. Gambas al ajillo 3. Paella marinara 4. Squid with lemon mayonnaise 5. Croquetas 6. Churros with chocolate sauce and ice cream We had a lovely dinner here, the vibe was casual and fun, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. They have great, efficient customer service with good price points. If you happen to find yourself tired of bangers and mash or fish and chips, some Spanish tapas are a good recommendation for something different while in Galway, Ireland. read more

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Great little Spanish tapas spot in the centre of Galway! Surprisingly, it appears like this seemingly low-key place actually got some Michelin stars in the past (based on the signage on the windows), so we came in with high expectations. We ordered the Paella Marinera (25.5 EUR), which had red mullet and mussels. The red mullet was a soft white fleshy fish that was pretty tasty with the skin slightly crisped on the outside. The mussels were a little small but good as well. The rice had the typical paella flavor, but I thought this paella was missing a few additional items that other places usually add in. We also got a cured meat and cheese board with jamon, serrano, and manchego cheese (18.5 EUR). These items were all high quality and delicious. The board also came with some toasted almonds and these little candied fruit cubes which were surprisingly good. Lastly, we got the Confit Pork Belly (6 EUR). I thought it was cooked nicely such that it was crispy on the outside but still soft. The little green and sweet garnishes on top were a nice touch to complement the fattiness of the pork belly. As mentioned, the restaurant is a bit small but has some nice character. There is a cozy/homey environment with a dark brown wooden theme and a little bar area. They also have some ham hanging from the ceiling by the bar, which gives it an authentic Spanish vibe. The staff are friendly and the service speed is decent. Overall, Cava Bodega is a very solid option if you are interested in having some authentic Spanish food in Galway in a cozy space. read more

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To my liking, one of the best restaurants in Ireland. Have been there twice, and everything, from the room (upstairs) and the service, and appetizers to dessert, were great. Nice wine list too. Will go back any time I'm in the Galway area. Will give four stars, based on having *only* been there twice and more of the menu to explore. read more

If you're looking for traditional Spanish tapas while in Galway, then head over to Cava Bodega near the City Centre. We enjoyed our tapas and wine downstairs in the cozy restaurant. Service was friendly and welcoming. Recommendations: Try the Patatas Bravas, Charred Corn, and the Wild Mussels. Our three favorites! read more

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Cava Bodega will transport you to Spain and make you forget you're in Ireland. You need to make a reservation here as this place is popping off well into the night. We ordered so many things along with a fantastic bottle of wine that was recommended to us by our amazing waiter who I can't remember his name! The standout tapas are: Olives Pinches w Jamon, Manchengo and Quince Paste Patatas Bravas Churros The scallops were a tad lackluster in flavor and the duck was a little too gamey for us. The mini burgers are huge and can definitely be split between 2 people. The restaurant is charming, cozy and has clean bathrooms. Don't fill up on the delicious bread!I would definitely come back when in Galway. read more

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I've never been to Spain so I can't speak to the authenticity of the tapas but compared to what I have had, Cava was leaps and bounds above the rest (sorry Dilworth Tasting Room, I still love you). Ambience: this is your quintessential cozy, romantic restaurant. Definitely perfect for dates. The space is small but I loved the decor and vibe of both the upstairs and downstairs parts. Service: our waitress was very nice and extremely helpful in making suggestions since the menu was a bit overwhelming. We told her some of our preferred flavor profiles and her recommendations were spot on. Food: we ordered 6 tapas for 2 people, per our server's suggestion, and we did not leave hungry - it felt like a good amount. We ordered: organic mushrooms x2, Catalan ratatouille, Kenmare smoked salmon, chorizo with potatoes and red wine, and tomato bread with Serrano ham. Yes, it's pricey but we felt the price for the quality was well worth it as each dish was amazing and filled us up. For me, the mushrooms were the best I've ever had so I had to get a second order. One of the best restaurants I've ever been to, Cava did not disappoint. It looks like they used to have a Michelin star, too? I'd highly recommend making reservations and keep in mind that they're strict about the 2 hour limit per reservation. Thanks again, Cava, for a spectacular experience. read more

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Loved Cava Bodega! Went without reservations and were accommodated, though many people after us were sent downstairs. We only had vegetarian items (no meat or fish). We loved every thing we tried and we were so full with only 4 dishes. We really loved the mushrooms! Did try homemade ice cream for dessert. The pistachio was amazing, and the hazelnut and chocolate were good too. It was quiet and intimate. Would be perfect for date night or a small group. read more

Cava bodega holds up to the Michelin star. Service was nice and very friendly. All tapas we ordered were 10/10 and it was the perfect taste of España (just how I remember). I wish I had more time in Galway to go back and try more to menu items read more

Cava Bodega - Tortilla española, patatas bravas, croquetas de bacalao, & pan con tomate - Spanish Near Me - Galway, G

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A small cozy place to hang out and have dinner. The menu is limited but the food is amazing!

Friendly service. Great wine. Good food. The ham and cheese plate was fantastic as well as the meatballs. The shrimp Gambas, while good, was not the traditional style. They were very welcoming and decor was nice. read more

This is a mist try spot in Galway! Make a reservation to make sure there is room for you. Our waitress was amazing with recommendations to avoid food allergies. The highlights of the meal were the eggplant and honey, wild mushrooms, mussels, and churros. This would be a great date spot. read more

Cava Bodega - Churros - Spanish Near Me - Galway, G

Excellent food! I was in Galway for a day and had to try this place. I wish i had more company to try more of the menu. It is a bit pricey, but very worth it. The highlight for me was definitely the scallop with black pudding. I was also a big fan of the balsamic vinegar with the bread. read more

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Hands down my favourite place to eat in Galway. For me, going out to eat is always on a social occasion. This is the perfect spot as you can order a number of really amazing dishes and share, chat and it can get loud downstairs (which is a great sign). I think the lower lighting really adds to the ambiance and just the whole vibe makes it all come together. Highly recommend the Catalan spinach, Scallops, Monkfish, Meatballs and Rack of lamb. Cant wait for my next visit. read more

Absolutely delicious. My friend and I would come here everyday for a week if we could so we can try the entire menu (but we were only visiting for a few days). The service was friendly, the waiter made great recommendations on the wine and food. The bacalao brought me back to the flavors of Portugal. The pork belly was melt in your mouth and had a nice smoky flavor to it. Highly recommend and I would definitely go back. read more

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What a magical experience. The atmosphere, the folks who work here, the delicious food and drink. The place is elegant, but also warm and inviting. You feel welcome the moment you come in. The smells from the kitchen let you know this is going to be a special experience. They have a wide variety of dishes to choose from. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. Our group of three chose around 10 dishes from all across the menu. Every bite was delicious and the presentation was flawless. If you get the chance to have this experience, please do. read more

Amazing. Great service, they were able to squeeze us in without a reservation and so thrilled they did. Had a party of five so we sampled alot. Highlights were the chicken kebab and the cous cous read more

Cava Bodega is a great place for tapas and wine. I came here for dinner. Most of the tapas were nicely prepared and tasted good. I recommend the patatas bravas and goat cheese croquettes. read more

Cava bodega stole my heart. We were visiting for one night only and knew we had to try this place out. I'm a sucker for tapas, and Cava Bodega exceeded all expectations. Delicious food, great wine choices and immaculate vibes. read more

Delicious food and excellent service. Larger portions than one would expect with tapas but the food was delicious. Lentils, goat cheese, corn, lamb were excellent. read more

Excellent food and service. Perfect portions are great for sharing. Extensive beverage menu as well. Worth the visit!

Come here. Eat the food. Drink the wine. Don't forget to make a reservation! This place is DELICIOUS. It looks TINY from the outside but there is a downstairs area too. Be sure to make a reservation because this place is super popular. They have a broad wine list and have select wines that come in various carafe sizes (such as 250mL, 500mL and then obviously full bottles). The scallops with black pudding dish was delicious. The chorizo with potatoes is so simple but the chorizo is phenomenal. The duck dishes were very tasty too. I'd 300% come back here for another meal. Oh and dessert is really good. The pistachio ice cream is some of the best that I've had! read more

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this restaurant. We had many great tapas but the best was the pork belly. It was the best pork belly I have ever had. Everything was crispy and yet still tender. We ordered many items all were great but the confit pork belly with apple was amazing. The restaurant actually shared the instructions on how to cook it but WOW it was a difficult recipe so I'm glad they have it down. I'm not sure I have the skill to try it but I would love to have that again. read more

Great spot for a dinner and excellent service. We were extremely pleased with the waiter's recommendations and got the below - Scallops with black pudding and cauliflower - this really stood up to the other reviews for the place. The scallops were cooked perfectly and tasted perfect. Lentils with yogurt and mint -this was OK. If you didn't order this, you're not missing anything. Smoked Duck, plum compote tapas plate - excellent ! The flavor profile will take you by surprise in a very good way. Must try! Chicken Moorish - this was the best chicken we've ever had. We decided to order this after seeing at least a couple of orders of this go to other tables. Clearly seemed to be quite popular. Must try ! read more

One of our favorite meals while on vacation in Ireland! Despite the fact that we could see they were super busy and knowing we should have made a reservation we decided to walk-in anyways. And we lucked out! They were so accommodating! They had a table held for a reservation but said if we didn't mind being in a little rush they could seat us there for dinner immediately. This was perfect because while they kind of made it sound like we'd have to inhale our dinner to fit in the time frame it was actually closer to an hour and a half before the reservation so we had plenty of time to eat without feeling completely rushed. Our actual server was slightly less personable as the person who got us seated however no major complaints. We enjoyed a great bottle of wine and a few different tapas - goat cheese croquettes, squid, duck salad, mussels. They were all excellent! The atmosphere is super fun and cozy. I believe they have a couple different seating areas (we didn't venture around the spaces but they kept bringing people in so they had to go somewhere :-) ). I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in Galway and would go back any day! read more

AMAZING! You can literally choose ANYTHING on the menu and it is guaranteed to be delicious. They have a great wine selection and fabulous desserts. The service and staff were just wonderful :-) read more

One of the best meals I have ever eaten. As a vegetarian traveling through Ireland I was living on Veggie burgers and other mediocre meals for the most part, but this was incredible! Overall it was flawless. Beautiful presentation, beautiful tastes. Everything was fresh and listed where it was coming from. I had: wild mushroom & pea paella goat's cheese & sweet potato croquettes montenebro goat's cheese, figs, olives (v) santiago tart, pistachio ice-cream, walnut powder husband had: Meat balls free range pork fillet, serrano ham, apricots, sherry chicken breast, baby gem, pea, carrot purée, walnut powder chocolate mousse, vanilla ice-cream, candied hazelnuts, soil If you are heading to Galway, or live in Galway you should 100% eat here. It is a bit pricy, but well worth it! tip: MAKE A RESERVATION! It is a small place and couldnt get in our first night, well worth waiting another day. read more

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Wonderful little gem in the Latin Quarter of Galway. The best tapas we've had! The service was impeccable and friendly. The wine was yummy along with the food. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a unique, fun spot with fab food! read more

Michelin star sign in the window . What the heck? Food was below average . Expensive for what it was. We left hungry after $120 euro bill for four . We asked our server for guidance on what to order and how many tapas to feed four since we had never been there and it was our first time in Galway. Input and advice from the servers was lacking and when I ordered the roasted corn as one of nine tapas our server never mentioned that it came with two small very over cooked corn cobs smothered in a cube of butter each (how do you split that between four during Covid ?). Every single thing we ordered was edible but unimpressive. The paella tasted a bit like rice a roni (and I've had true Spanish paella...this was not it) . Entire meal was quite disappointing ! And then upon leaving after such a mediocre meal I saw the Michelin sign. I have lost all faith in the rating system:( read more

I really loved this spot for a solo dinner on a cool April night. My server was incredibly accommodating and showed no impatience with my waffling about where to sit - in or outside. He got me comfortable at high top table and served my Cava, anchovies and mussels with great hospitality. Despite the loud Americans (is that redundant?) seated next to me, I was very happy with my experience. Do go to this terrific tapas place! read more

Galway has several great offerings when it comes to food. However, I so enjoyed my first meal here I returned the next day for lunch. If you're planning on dinner I would recommend making reservations. The top floor is fairly small but there is a lovely little seating area facing the street where I sat to have my lunch and people watch. There is also a cozy downstairs dining area that has a great atmosphere. The food itself is delicious with many enticing options. I had the potatoes bravas, the Moorish chicken and the crème brulee with salted caramel ice cream for dessert. read more

Cava Bodega - Potatoes bravas - Spanish Near Me - Galway, G

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Worth saving the pennies to blow on a meal from Cava. A huge menu to select all manner of delicious tapas. So beautifully presented, the food is flawless and tastes delicious. Ordering dessert is a must. The chocolate mousse and churros made a real impression on us. The last time we were there a few wannabe diners were turned away as they had no reservation so call ahead to make sure you are not disappointed. read more

Top notch Tapas. What's not to like? These guys are a cut above the average Tapas fare - by a long shot. So while Patatas Bravas are indeed on the menu, be sure and check their specials and go "off piste" and try things you may not have had before. They're very helpful with recommendations as well, so don't be afraid to ask (it's a big menu!). Fish is really excellent - we tried several fish dishes, from the classic potatoes / octopus combination, to some of their squid ink paella. All great. Love the wine selection also - and the place is very reasonably priced given the quality of the food on offer. read more

Without a doubt the best Spanish restaurant I've eaten in outside of Spain. Fantastically large amount of choice on the menu, friendly staff who clearly care about the food they serve and the atmosphere within which they do so and very accommodating service (we ended up cancelling our third dish as the sharing starter followed by meatballs and beetroot dishes were more than enough to fill us up). The well laid out and descriptive winelist is the final icing on the cake and I consider myself very fortunate to have been introduced to the charms of this concern. read more

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cosy ambience and nice service. The food came with proper portion and is delicious. Definitely recommend and will go back again read more

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The best tapas I have had to date. Well prepared, quality ingredients not overly seasoned. Quaint and cozy with a good selection of wine. When I'm in Galway I will make a point to return. read more

Service was great, food was delicious, but they dropped those tapas so fast you didn't have time to think. Within 10 minutes of ordering, ALL 6 of our tapas were on the table. A table for 2. Have you heard of spacing them out? Come on. Recommend ordering a few then ordering more so your food doesn't get cold. Felt rushed. read more

We showed up for dinner, without reservations on a Sunday night and were sat immediately. The service was perfect and the food was amazing. Plenty of tapas to go around paired with an awesome tempranillo will leave you wishing you had an extra stomach to try out more of the menu. I'm convinced that everything on the menu is fantastic and original. Go. Here. Now! read more

Look no further. Must try in Galway. Hidden gem with amazing food, service and most imp., wine. read more

Cava Bodega - Spanish Near Me - Galway, G