Possibly one of the worst restaurants services ever! Had us waiting for over 20min..then decided…read morethey didn't want 2 customers when they could cater to bigger crowds..told us they don't serve 2 people! Don't recommend this place

We had an Excellent lunch at The Milongas Parrillada Galaico Argentina. I had a mix of pork, cow…read moremeat and sausage with fries and salad. My friends had the crocante. Our meal included a entree, drink, main dish and dessert. It was one of the best meals we had in Spain.

The cod/scallop dish was awful. The cod was RUBBER and unchewable. The two scallops were delish but…read moreonly 2. The fried calamari was very good. The waitress could not care a less about it. The only reason for two stars was the calamari. Otherwise - I say- find another place or stick with meat.

Excellent food. We ordered Galicia octopus, Padron paper, sadingna, and Caldo soup. It was soooo…read moregood. We ended up ordering them another round!!!!. The sea food also pairs well with the white wine - Albariño. Was a wonderful dinner. Very nice experience in Padron

This restaurant is PHENOMENAL! It is almost a religious experience, without the pretentiousness of…read moreother high caliber Michelin star rated restaurants. It is actually reasonably priced for the quality of food and experience. Chef Luis and Chef Marcelo come to your table as if you are visiting their home, and even walk you out the restaurant! A special shoutout to our server Natalia for the attentiveness and kindness.

This is where my Spain culinary journey ended. I spent 9…read morenights between Barcelona, Madrid and Santiago de Compostela and was able to get a reservation to do 8 menu tastings. I ended up getting in to another one unscheduled so it became a total of 9. This was hands down the best one of all 9. All around. From where they seated me which was right in front of the kitchen where I got to watch the whole team prepare everything. To ALL the wine I indeed up downing. To how beyond delicious every dish that came out was - and there was a total of 8, 6 food and 2 desserts. The experience starts with a refreshing mocktail paired with a spoon of whatever that was that opened up my palate and got me ready for what was ahead of me. After the soup was the tastiest oyster I've ever had in my life. It was so tasty and perfectly seasoned. I loved every bite of every single plate that got dropped off. Don't even get me started on their brioche. It was so good I got another piece. The gambitas was super delicate it practically melted in your mouth. The next two dishes were so bomb that I was so full by the time we got to the chicken. After that were the two desserts. The service was above and beyond. From the moment I sat down, to the in between dishes where someone comes by to clean up your area or checks in to make sure everything was going well, to my exit- the whole staff were so accommodating. The sommelier took such great care of me. He was challenged after I specifically asked to only be given Spanish wine. Chef Marcelo takes the time to speak to every diner. He made sure to check in here and there and he sends you off at the end of your meal. Truly, one of the best experiences. I can't wait to come back to see what other dishes Chef Marcelo has come up with.

We LOVED it here!! The table setup is family style but you aren't forced to sit with people you…read moredon't know if you don't want. So many yummy choices. We ordered a caramelized onion and goat cheese tortilla and it was FIRE!!! Will go back and have it again.

Mercado La Galiciana is a modern food hall with a variety of vendors offering Galician and…read moreinternational cuisines. With table service, you can order from any of the vendors, and after starting with a basket of crusty bread, we had the Pulpo a la Plancha from Casa Maria. This was a whole grilled octopus tentacle served over turnip greens and boiled potato, all dressed with paprika oil. We also had the rice of the day from Le Petit Tamboril, which was a paella of rice boiled in a yellow seafood broth along with chunks of shrimp and calamari. The rice had a deep, umami, seafood flavor from the broth and perfectly crispy, caramelized bits (socarrat) on the bottom of the pan. Everything here came at a great value, and the lively, hip atmosphere made for a fun place to dine!

The food here is top notch, and the service is friendly. It didn't feel that touristy, but since…read moreit's in a major tourist city and is listed as a Bib Gourmand, I assume they get a lot of non-Spanish speakers. The waiter offered to help us and brought out dishes he told us about. The only thing that caught my attention was that there was an item on the bill that we didn't receive. This could have been an accident or intentional, but in either case, there was a breakdown in communication. There was another item that was discussed that we did not receive, but luckily, that was not on the bill. It's a great place to eat and drink, but as with all restaurants in tourist areas, check the final bill.

I have had pulpo in so many places but this was the best I've ever had. There were different…read moreoptions but we chose to put ourselves in the chefs hands and what a great choice! Everything was simply made but so well made- delicious. Razor clams, langoustines, cockles, sea bass, great bread, great house wine and great service. Probably favorite spot here to eat!

We had a great meal at this restaurante. Our server was Pillar and she was very polite and able to…read morehandle a lot of tables by herself. We had beef with cheese and fries, beef with fries, house special octopus, praws in garlic, Orujo pie and cortados ( coffee expresso with steamed milk) for 82 Euros. It was great!!!

Local bar! This tiny little bar was packed full of locals…read morewhen we visited on Tuesday evening. We tried a couple of items - but the best thing was the polpo a feira - Galician style octopus!

This place is a locals place with AMAZING octopus. Grilled and served in a butter and oil seasoned…read morewonderfully. Had this with some fantastic bread to not miss a single bit of the sauce.

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.