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!!

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.

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.

Cute little restaurant with the most beautiful plates (and I really mean the plate, not the food…read morelol). The food was great and so was the service. The prawns were very tasty and the shaken salad with goat cheese and fruits was also very unique. The death by chocolate dessert was also amazing!

Found this gem strolling though the old winding streets of Santiago de Compastelo. We saw a…read morerestaurant that was a bit empty, but cozy and charming. As we approached, we saw the Michelin sign and were delighted. The food was superb. Not many items on the menu, but I think that's great as I am not a local Galician and wouldn't know what would suit my ignorant foreign taste. We decided to play safe and ordered salad, grilled veggies and Rice and Seaford (similar to paella). The salad had peeled tomatoes that were so sweet, it tasted like fruit. The veggies were grilled to perfection with nothing except a pinch of salt...it was amazing! The Rice and seafood had a flavor we couldn't pinpoint, but it produced a cornoecopea of flavors...creamy, lightly cheddary. Soooo delicious. The ambiance and service was top-notch to match. Thoroughly impressed with the place overall.

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.

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!

I had lunch at A Taberna do Bispo after a wonderful citywide tour of Santiago de Compostela. It was…read morethe perfect spot to relax and enjoy a break. We ordered cold bottled beers, which were refreshing after the long day, ham, and of course, we had to try the octopus. It was tender and flavorful--definitely a highlight of the meal! The ambiance was lively, and the service was prompt, though it got a bit crowded as the afternoon went on. Overall, a great place to experience local flavors in a bustling atmosphere. I'd gladly return!

The food was great, and came out quickly! The pasta was an Asian flavor, we also had a pleasant…read morecaresses salad with a Nutella crepe for dessert.

We were so excited this restaurant was open as it was cold and rainy outside AND we were lucky that…read morethe food was so delicious. The restaurant is very cute and the staff is very nice. We had the pesto pasta with shrimp and my daughter had the spaghetti. We wanted to save some for dinner and also order a crepe. We highly recommend this restaurant while you are in Santiago. A+ 10/10

Excellent restaurant with great food. Eggplant burrata dish is great, as are the dumplings, great…read morefish dishes, etc. Nice outdoor seating as well.

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I absolutely loved having a quick lunch here. This definitely is the spot to be if you are a…read moreseafood lover. The service was great, and the prices were pretty much in range with other places in the area. We visited during the tail-end of lunch hours, so it was pretty easy to get a spot in the plaza (fortunately, we had a great weather during our trip). While our spread of seafood dishes (octopus, mussels, and something else I cannot remember) was great, the razor clams were my favorite - these probably were my favorite because they are somewhat difficult to find in the States.

We had breakfast and dinner here. At breakfast, their customers are mostly locals, coming in to…read moremeet up with friends while doing their shopping. You can order a simple cafe or double cappuccino to a breakfast special of double flat white, freshly squeezed OJ and two eggs with bacon (nowhere near as fatty as American bacon) for 11 euros. I got the eggs and bacon scrambled and ordered pan con tomate for the acidity (Next time I come to Spain, I will bring a personal bottle of El Tapatio hot sauce). I didn't need to eat again until 7-8 pm. We returned for dinner at 7:30. (by 9 pm, the place is full of locals). We ordered the warm salad (mixed lettuces with warm shrimp and scallops and a pan fried serving of goat cheese, simply dressed with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar), grilled langoustines (7 large head on langoustines for 15 euros...what a deal) and an order of pan con tomate (huge serving that could feed 3-4 people). With a glass of wine and a beer, the price was 42 euros (again, a bargain). Dinner portions are generous and each can easily serve two. They also do lunch...but that may be on another visit. The only "complaint" that we had was that we had to ask for the bill a couple of times and instead of waiting for someone to come to the table to take payment (which happened at every restaurant in Barcelona, Bilbao and San Sebastián), we had to walk up to the counter to pay. Clearly, they were not worried about turning over the tables as quickly as possible, which was refreshing

Really enjoyed my experience here with my family. Ambiance is nothing to write about, and menu has…read moreall the greatest hits on it, but everything was executed well. Prices were reasonable, and staff was great, especially towards kids. This is not a place to go out of your way for, but if you are looking for a local casual joint for a drink and light food, worth checking out.

We were two couples looking for a decent priced food. Prices were pretty attractive so we decided…read moreto give it a try. We went on the terrace in the rear. A pretty misleading advertise was explaining that if on the terrace we use wifi the day menu is 13 Eur instead 12, inside. In fact it is 13 outside. No big deal. Because we were not very hungry we decided to split two day menus between us. The waiter explained that we cannot share the menu. If somebody buys the day menu than he had to eat it alone. In my broken spanglish I explained that we can decide how to eat. He become rude and did not accept. We took two day menus and my wife a salad. The other lady said that sh does not want to eat bur she wants a glass of wine. The nasty guy grabbed her fork and knife and took them away. She got a drop of pretty bed tasting wine on the bottom of her glass. The food came pretty quick. Salad was normal, but the meat was pretty chewy. The waiter was all the time pissed off and with "attitude".All over it was not at all a pleasant experience. Stay away from this restaurant even though prices might be attractive. You have plenty of choices and have not to be instructed how to eat your food by a nasty waiter.

Casa Manolo is a busy cafe offering an affordable three-course menu of Galician dishes with super…read morequick service. I started with the Caldo Gallego, a hearty broth (with an offal aroma) made with fatty pork, potatoes, greens, and other vegetables; and the Caldeirada de Calamares, a hearty stew of calamari pieces, potatoes, peas, beans, and carrots in a mildly spiced sauce. For our mains, I tried the Chipirones Fritos, or lightly battered and fried calamari served with chips and salad; and the Lenguado a la plancha (a half grilled sole fish) served with rice and salad. We ended our meal with the classic Tarta de Santiago, a sweet yellow cake made with course almond flour. Overall, the food here was simple but delicious and came at an unbelievable value, accompanied by bread and water for the table. No wonder this restaurant gets so popular!

One price dinner with a starter, entree and dessert. Reasonably priced. Had croquettes and squid…read more All very tasty but squid could have been deep fried longer. Wait staff very attentive. Interior ok. Lined up at opening and there were about 6 parties but then few people for the next half hour. Don't feel yiou have to line up unless you are in a hurry.