Excellent food and wine. We were 11 and we were very satisfied. The attention was excellent by the…read morepersonnel. Amazing!

Delightfully fresh and flavorful Galician seafood at a higher price range…read more My friend and I were visiting A Coruña for the weekend and set on a mission in search for centolla (spider crab). We looked around for the best seafood spots and found La Sarten. Although we made the reservation the morning of, we luckily snagged a table at 2pm. We got to the restaurant early, but they sat us at a table anyway. The interior of the restaurant is compact, with probably less than 20+ table seats and a handful of bar seats. Immediately we noticed that the restaurant was frequented by locals. The bartender and waiters chatted with the guests like old friends, and treated us with similar cordiality. The décor was hip and modern. Clearly the manager emphasized presentation, but how about the food? We ordered a glass of albariño (Galician white) and a (beer with lemonade) and eager inquired about the spider crabs. "No, it was unavailable." "Why not? Isn't it September the season?" "Regretfully you are just a week or two early this year." We were devastated. We had ourselves all worked up about spider crabs, researched everything about centolla dishes, only to miss it by a week. Crestfallen, we ordered two dishes recommended by our waiter in lieu. = Food = Almeja babosa a la marinera (€20): Venus clams sautéed with sailor's sauce. Loved it. The fresh plump clams were enveloped in a sauce bursting with flavor from albariño wine, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and saffron. Large portion size justifies the price. Arroz con bogavante (€28 per person, two minimum): Rice with lobster. A Galician take on Valencian paella, this sumptuous dish is choke full of lobster meat. Perhaps the best dish we had on this trip. The rice was perfectly cooked, intensely flavored by the seafood broth and saffron. Comes served in a big saucepan that keeps the dish hot while you work through it. Warning - it is a lot of food, and you will not be able to resist finishing all of it. = Verdict = While we did not find cebolla, we had an amazing, coma-inducing gastronomic experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who love shellfish. I would definitely come back, and hopefully in time for cebolla season!

This little spot is a must if you are in the area. We had an incredible lunch and not one thing we…read morehad was less that increíble! Not to mention the service was perfection. The owner, Liliana, made us feel welcome, and was so attentive to the fact we were in a bit of a hurry. If you haven't had octopus, this is the place to try it. It was so tender it melted in your mouth. The croquettes, shrimp sticks, calamari, and Pimientos de Padre (fried and sea salt green peppers) were heaven, and the Sangria was the best I ever had. All of this left 6 of us so full we could barely walk afterwards. At 25.00 euros each you simply can't pass it up! We loved you and your place Liliana, and cannot wait to come back ... Gracias!

500 m away from the aquarium Quick lunch with my two kids…read morebefore heading to the aquarium. The week days lunch menu is great value for money. The dishes are original and well dressed. Service is efficient and friendly. Also great is the parking in the street free of charge and a little play zone few meters away. Had a great time all around.

Got to try the Pulpo, taser fish, cuddle fish crochet and calamari. All were delicious. Some of the…read morecalamari pieces were over cooked, but still good. Our server was very nice, but didn't speak English so we had to figure things out. Luckily they have an English menu online. Nice indoor/outdoor seating.

Poor service, worse octopus. At 8:30 pm plenty of tables empty so four of us took one from which…read morewe were promptly and unapologetically removed to another smaller table. Mind you, the first table could fit five and there were plenty of those empty and not reserved. Soon after we sat they were being occupied with fewer than four people. We got no explanation for our move. We ordered two ration of octopus with potatoes and Padrón peppers. The food and drinks hardly fit on the table and that's without the peppers- they didn't arrive until after we finished our meal and requested the bill. I don't know how good they were because we rejected them. Not so the octopus; we chewed on the tiny pieces of the old cephalopod really only enjoying the wine with which we washed it down. You should avoid this joint, it's a tourist trap and living off some reputation long ago undeserved.

We had a wonderful lunch here at a reasonable price. My wife had a "toast", which turned out to be…read moreenormous and delicious. I enjoyed a hamburger with lots of interesting ingredients that tasted fantastic. If we ever have a chance, we will eat there again. Don't be fooled by the appearance of the place - our outdoor meal was a perfect experience.

Ok, this was one of the best meals and restaurant experiences we had in Europe. Low prices, and…read morevery attentive polite service. This is a hidden gem!!!

Continuing on our Carnival Cruise, we stopped in La Coruna and after an awesome day of exploring we…read morestopped by this restaurant in the middle of the old square. We sat down and appreciated the large sign with prices so we decided on a couple of items. I am much more adventurous than my wife so we ordered a cheese plate [national cheese is what they call it] for her [safety] which came with a very generous portion of bread. She always wants something sweet so we ordered a Tarta de Santiago which is a sweet bread with a powered sugar coating on top. It too was very good. But the reason you come here is the Pulpo a feira. We got the half order and really enjoyed it. As I mentioned my wife is not that adventurous but she liked it too. It came on some potatoes in a buttery/creamy sauce. And of course you have to try the local wine. We decided on a Jarra de Rebeiro Blanco. We will have to return for the Tinto [Red].

Any restaurant that can make octopus look Like it needs to…read morebe tried by someone that would never put anything that had tentacles in their mouth is a 5 star for me. The cheese and bread I originally purchased to lunch on was great but pushed aside for the pulpo. I say yes! Be adventurous and dive in you won't be sorry!! And it wasn't the wine speaking.

Best restaurant in la coruna The groper was excellent and…read moregreat service as well

Food was fabulous and service exceptional in this cozy, inviting restaurant. Bread and olive oil…read morewere delicious - beet greens and ham were wonderful. We had the Mero (grouper)with seafood sauce. The fish was so fresh. The sauce was light and flavorful with clams and shrimp - lovely potatoes accompanied. Also had the sea bass which was excellent. Desserts - flan, cheesecake, apple tart a la mode, and the best torta de Santiago (almond cake). It was the restaurants version of this typical regional cake. I was honored to meet Dory who was the person responsible for this delectable sweet! The owner of this family owned establishment, Alfred, was charming and could not have been more accommodating.

Wanted to like this place but can not recommend…read more We tried two variants of the set menu (reasonably priced at 10.30 Euros) that included a starter, a second course and a dessert. I had the shrimp and beans in a garlic sauce - very nice- and wife had the guacamole with sardines(also very nice). For the main I had the squid - generous portion not over cooked but tasted off (a bit like charcoal, bu that isn't quite it) and wife had the "secret pork". Stay away unless you like back fat! The desserts were carrot cake (more like carrot bread) with cream and mini Oreos (tasty) and I had strawberry mousse (also very good). While the staff spoke little English and I speak little Spanish, we made it work via google translate. We didn't understand that we could have ordered tapas instead of the set menu - seemed others enjoyed their tapas - so that would be the way to go, if you go.

Great food and experience. Wine was excellent plus some dish with grilled chicken over potatoes…read moresmothered in mushroom cream sauce. Amazing.

Melt-in-your-mouth Octopus…read more This place is so good we went back the next time we were in A Coruña. It's also easy to get to - just a couple of short blocks from the main square (the one with the Obelisk). I have never had Octopus so tender and flavorful. The generous portion comes with potatoes, crusty bread and a starter for 20 Euros. Also enjoyed a couple of glasses of Estrella beer - so refreshing. Also recommend the Scallops and the Prawns. The staff is welcoming and attentive. If you have never tried Octopus, get out of you safety zone and give it a go - I'm betting you will be glad you did.

After spending four hours touring A Coruña and soaking in all its historical charm, we found…read moreourselves absolutely starving at 12:00 PM. The tour had mentioned that octopus is one of the most beloved dishes in A Coruña, so I knew I had to try it. But where? I turned to Yelp and searched for the best octopus nearby. My answer appeared almost immediately, A Taberna de Cunqueiro, just a five-minute walk through the enchanting old town, boasting nearly a 5-star rating with 37 reviews. When we arrived, the place was packed, buzzing with locals and tourists alike. Just as I was scanning the room, probably looking a bit lost, a friendly waitress caught my eye. With a big smile and a cheerful "hola," she seated us right away. She went above and beyond, recommending the best tapas selections to start, and before we even had a chance to order, she brought over a warm bowl of potaje and jamón ham con pan--such a thoughtful touch! We ordered two refreshing local draft beers, Estrella de Galicia, and dug into the delicious appetizers. The casa croquettes, Iberian ham, small scallops, and of course, the Galician octopus, were all simply amazing. Each bite was a true taste of Galicia's culinary brilliance. After a second round of beers, we were so stuffed that we had to call it a day just as they were preparing to close at 2:00 PM for their lunch break. This spot has an amazing vibe and you can tell it's one of the locals favorite as it reas full of young people adding to the energy. This place quickly became one of my favorite while in A Coruña and merits multiple visits. Did I also mention that owner was in the kitchen making sure this packed place functioned like a well oiled machine. The vibe is so authentic, the staff are incredibly friendly, and the food? Unforgettable. I couldn't even imagine giving anything short of 5 star review definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Homey feel with few tourists and delicious food! Refreshing local beer as well. The calamari,…read morepotato egg omelet(?), and meatball were excellent.

Great place for tapas in A. Coruna. Very active and great people. Perfect way to start the evening…read more Highly recommend the tortilla, meatballs and croquetas.