Quaint hole in the wall place recommended by locals. Whatever's on the blackboard daily is what's…read moreon offer and as they run out, they're crossed off the board. Definitely try the white wine served in a bowl, their liver dish and squid in its ink. Always a great sign when you know locals go there.

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 invitingly, warm tapas bistro was a standout on our recent trip to the Galician Coast. What a…read moregem. Everything we tried was delicious especially the Bacalau Cod with honey!

We made it - 113km on foot from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela in 5 days! Our last leg was…read moremarred by rain from the start which got heavier by the hour. We were in raincoats and Gortex shoes, but they could only do so much. We all broke down in tears when we made the turn from Arco de Palacio to Plaza del Obradoiro because there it was, the archcathedral, standing gallantly on our left. We hugged each other, said a prayer, took some photos, got our compostela (certificate), and then looked for a place to eat. From the plaza, we headed down Rúa do Franco and landed at A Taberna do Bispo. There was a long wait to seat our party of seven together, so we ended up on two tables. Champiñones A La Plancha - These griddled button mushrooms were the perfect way to get our veggies in. Boquerones En Vinagre - These were the herbiest anchovies we had during our camino. They were served with green and purple olives. Calamarcitos A La Plancha - Just like the mushrooms and anchovies, these grilled baby squids were served in olive oil with herbs. They were very tender and tasty. Mejillones - We finally got steamed mussels done properly. So much better than the ones we had at Sarria. Solomillo De Terneira Montaditos - These veal tenderloins were awesome. Perfectly seared medium-rare, each was served on bread and topped with shishito pepper. Vieira A La Plancha Con Langostinos - Lovely to look at, heaven to eat - that's how to best describe this dish! Each half-shell scallop had two plump prawns and they were grilled and drizzled with the same olive oil concoction they used in the other dishes. So delicious! The restaurant was elegant-looking and had the vibe of a tourist trap, but we did not regret going here. There were other items on the menu that we could have tried, but we simply would not have been able to finish if we did. Our server was very friendly and had plenty of recommendations, one of which was the scallop. We were so glad we ordered them!

Octopus fresh with unique presentation; garlic shrimp outstanding and chestnut flan unique &…read morecreamy. Fabulous service & charming surroundings. Wine list reasonably priced as well. Just Go!!

Came to this place recommended by friends we just had made in the area... SOO glad we came. First…read moreof all this place is located in the "old town walking area" and it is well located. Lots of night life around... we had a table reserved and would advise doing so.... we had a grwta table near the entrance where you could see the live aquarium and people walking in the street... we ate simply delicious, my wife said her Merluza with peppers was the best she has ate in her life... tasty, well prepared, top top notch! Congrats chef.... she is still dreaming of this MIchelin star plate! for me, simple... I had time to soare so I ordered a delicious crab... I need more or less one and a half hours to eat one, yes... one and a half hours... I eat everything! This "buey de mar" was simply spectacular, fresh and tasty... the bottle of Ribeira white wine did make a great companion for the crab.... after this we decided to have the Galician style cheese cake and the Wallnut creme caramel... well, the creme caramel was simply our of this world... it did taste like the mont blanc french pattiserie and that is much to say.... all in all chef, you have my respects! Enjoy

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!

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.

Top notch! It was a…read moreSunday night, and we kind of forgot about the whole "siesta" thing in Spain. So, finding a place that wasn't jam packed at 7:30 pm was a tall order. However, we got in line like everyone else and waited our nearly an hour wait turn. Mind you, you wait near the bar, so it's not a problem to try a couple local beers... A las, we were seated and waited on promptly. The place was nonstop hustle in every direction. Usually a good sign, no? Steak it is... "was," along with grilled rabbit, and the winner of the evening (in my humble opinion), grilled octopus. Flavorful, tender, delicious! Was it worth the wait? Debatable, but we were generally pleased and would probably return again, and so should you. Prost!

El Papatorio is one of the best experiences of Spanish food and culture I enjoyed during my 3 week…read morestay - Barcelona, Madrid, Oviedo and Santiago. If you are not there early you are waiting, and the line can be long. When you walk in you see a portion of the small bites as well as the steaks and such and they grill much of the food to order. I thoroughly enjoyed the sardines and red peppers with artichoke; the shrimp salmon and a guac spread; the Papatorio's mini burger was one of the best burgers I have ever tasted - deliciously medium; and the roasted potatoes with garlic aioli were abundant and perfectly crispy. The vibe was Spanish and the waiter patient with my limited language. Go there for sure!

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!

One of the best experience of tapas and wine - and a excellent service…read more Try it - you will never forget it....

This review concludes our Camino de Santiago saga. After our Finisterre/Muxía excursion, our last…read moremeal in Galicia would be at A Noiesa. For our party of seven, we had to split into two groups so we could be seated with minimal wait. Alcachofas Crocantes Con Labras De Xamón Ibérico - Sometimes we had to order a veggie dish and it becomes an easy choice when there's meat involved. Can't go wrong here with the Iberian ham. The crispness of the artichokes was amazing. Fideos Negros De Sepia Da Ría Con Alioli - This was our first time having fideo and we were glad they had the squid ink variety on their menu. I would have preferred it to be a bit drier, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. It had plenty of cuttlefish and green peas and a nice dollop of aioli. Zamburiñas Á Prancha - These were the biggest scallops that we've had all week. They were grilled and torched at the top for an even better char flavor. Solombo De Vaca Premium (200 grams) Con Verduriñas Salteadas E Patacas - A 7-oz. cut of their premium beef tenderloin, grilled medium, and lightly sprinkled with coarse salt. Very soft and tasty that made it a sin having to split the meat four ways. It was served with sautéed vegetables and potatoes. Entrecosto De Vaca Premium (300 grams) Con Verduriñas Salteadas E Patacas - A bigger cut of their premium beef sirloin and came with sautéed vegetables and potatoes also. It came out precut into bite-sized slices so it was easier to share. It was perfectly grilled too, but the texture of the solombo got my vote. Food this good was the fitting end to our once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. The mom-owner was very kind and accommodating which made our final Galician meal even better. Our group of seven had to part ways early the next day so we said our goodbyes after dinner. It was Lisbon and Porto for the others while my wife and I were headed to the Andalusian region. Fun times... Good adventures... Great friends... ¡Hasta pronto!

Love the menu choices and reasonably priced. Frequented by a lot of Pilgrims. Sit down service and…read moretake away available.

Pestiscos do Cardeal is a tapas restaurant in old town Santiago de Compostella. It conveniently…read moreopens for dinner at 7:00 p.m. rather than the customary 8:00 p.m. Spanish dinner hour. The menu is full of temping items. Be aware that each tapas item portion is sizable enough for sharing. (We had tapas in Barcelona where a selection was an individual serving. Perhaps the Catalonian and Galician ways with tapas differ.) I think three selections here would be sufficient for two people. The menu is in Spanish. One of the waiters could interpret some of the selections, but even a limited ability to read and order in Spanish was a definite plus. We ordered bread (Plato de Pan), Flauta Lomo con Queso, Flauta Bacon-Queso, Tapa de Chorizo Ibérico, Tapa de Jamón Ibérico and Huevos a la Cazuela. This order was delicious! But, it turned out to be a feast and would have been enough for four persons. Still, it was quite reasonably priced at about 33 Euro. The Huevos a la Cazuela was the most interesting. It is what I would describe as a skillet dish or a casserole with a baked egg on top. Very shareable or nearly a meal in itself! The Flauta in Spain is a sandwich made on a thin baguette. (Similar to, but shorter than a Bocadilla.) A Spanish Flauta is a sandwich, not the same as a Flauta in Mexican cuisine. Arriving at 7:00 p.m.there was lots of seating. By the time we left, the restaurant was quite full. Highly recommended, but come early!

Excellent service. Excellent food we had a group of eight people. The food came fast and hot. The…read moreportion sizes were appropriate and the flavors were excellent. Recommend the red wine will definitely return when in town. You can't go wrong eating here very enjoyable