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!!

Great service, sat in someone special table and the food was scrumptious! Would recommend going…read morethere for special occasion

A wonderful cozy ambiance restaurant in high-vaulted former stables of the Hostal dos Reis…read moreCatólicos. This is the Paradors main restaurant that prepares Galician fish, seafood and variety of meat. They have a reasonable selection of regional wines that complement their menu selections. We enjoyed sharing different fish entrees and appetizers along with desert.

From the owner: Experiencia al mejor precio…read more Disfrute de la mejor comida casera a un precio de casa gracias a los menús diarios que ofrecemos en el comedor del Hotel Mar de Plata. A un precio muy asequible, tanto nuestros huéspedes como personas que estén de paso, podrán saborear nuestros platos, en los que el pulpo y la carne gallega son los protagonistas. Si prefiere algo más especial, tendrá a su disposición una exquisita carta, contingente de comidas tradicionales y de la más alta calidad gracias a una innovación continua en nuestros platos. Además, no dude en acompañar estos ricos manjares con un vino de nuestra pequeña pero cuidada carta. Nuestro comedor, con capacidad para 130 personas, se convierte en un lugar ideal para celebraciones y comidas de empresa, en un espacio con gran versatilidad para adaptarse a sus necesidades.

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.

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!

My parents just returned to the U.S. from a trip to Spain, where they were walking part of the…read moreCamino de Santiago. They asked me to rave about this restaurant online because their web skills are limited and, more importantly, they had one the best meals of their trip at Casa Quinzan. The Bilboa steak was wonderful and the tiramisu was out of this world (and I know my parents have tried tiramisu in a lot of restaurants and in many countries). The owners were particularly gracious - my parents felt welcomed in their walking attire and despite their limited Spanish vocabulary. Don't pass by the opportunity to eat here. The phone number (in Spain) is 981-505-325. The email address is: restaurantecasaquinzan@gmail.com

Perfect spot for lunch. The waiter was so accommodating by splitting orders for 3 people. The…read morelarge beer came out with ice crystals and the food was amazing. Get the octopus! Sitting outside after a full day of walking was key.

At first it seems like a nice cafetería to have a "bocadillo" but after you give it a chance, it…read moreis not only one of the best restaurants in "El Camino" but it is also healthy and extremely tasty!! Obviously the octopus is one of the main plates...served grated in a hamburger, and in a bruschetta with a smoked cheese and caramelized onions. Another great recommendation are the croquettes, mixed preferred, spinach, calamari and shrimp. As dessert the artisan ice cream which may vary depending on the season...we tasted an amazing raspberry, strawberry, kiwi and "grosella" mix. VERY GOOD RESTAURANT.

The food is spectacular. A nice variety of food and beer to choose from. The complimentary olives…read moreare amazing, in a garlic oo that is to die for. Each of the sandwiches had a tasteful combination of ingredients that paired perfectly with the type of bread it came with. We tried the calamari, the mini burger, the mini hot dog, the baked pork and the fried pork and all had a unique taste and texture and were made with fresh ingredients. For dessert we tried the cheesecake as tje waiter suggested and were in bliss. This is not your traditional cheesecake, it's smooth and creamy and served in a martini glass. It is not too sweet and the combination with the berry sauce on the bottom is perfect. The waiter was the nicest person and accommodated non Spanish speakers easily. There are tables outdoors to enjoy the plaza and indoors it's a pleasant small place with great soft music. Since it's a bit outside the historic area it's pretty quiet and the prices decent.