los huevos a la gallega estan buenisimos!!!read more

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!

Use Google translate - really fun place to have a great afternoon lunch. Sheila was very welcoming!read more

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.

What an incredible restaurant! An absolute institution in the "Casco Velho" Among visitors and…read morelocals alike. Phenomenal wine and delicious tostas from some of the best meat and cheese Galicia has to offer on hearty fresh baked bread. Leave a note on the wall, or just enjoy one of the most authentic experiences Santiago de Compostela has to offer. The fireplace at the back of the restaurant makes the restaurant feel like an escape from the bustle of the city, and the crowd is always energetic and eclectic. You can't visit Santiago, "la ciudad mas guarrilla" without a visit to O Filandón.

What a lovely breakfast spot! We enjoyed the Catalan and American breakfasts. The fresh orange…read morejuice tasted like candy and the double white coffee was perfect for a chilly morning of walking around. The server was pleasant and friendly. He even entered the WiFi password into my phone for me!

I ate at Milonga's twice while in Santiago. The breakfast is definitely a must try, though I…read morewouldn't say the same about the burger. Milongas offers both inside and outside seating, both are great, as is the overall ambiance of the place. Don't leave without trying the breakfast specials!!

Stopped by for a late dinner around 9:00pm. There's a variety of flat bread tapas in the bar…read moredisplay which are very cheap. None of them piqued my interest so we ordered from the menu which conveniently was in English, Spanish and Galician. The fried calamari was cheap and so delicious here, I even thought about ordering more afterwards. The solomillo and fries were good as a filling plate. Might have to pass on the croquetas; not a big fan of the seafood squid ink one. I'm sure there are better places around, but price wise everything was very affordable here. It was empty at first which concerned me, but filled with several other small parties by the time we left. Our waiter was courteous and did speak some English as I met him halfway with my Spanish too; I'm sure he appreciated it because a lot of other English speaking tables were struggling hard.

Really fun little pinchos joint. Really reasonable prices. Great execution and variety. Would…read moredefinitely check this place out.