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!

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.

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!

Absolutely delicious! We had several tapa. All were good but the meatballs and the Criollo…read morechilmichuri were amazing. Service as excellent. Outdoors seating was delightful.

Wonderful place to have a taste of Spanish tapas. It's a well decorated restaurant & bar. Food is…read moredelicious, I'd recommend meatball w/ rice, grilled chicken, fried calamari and seafood cocktail, a.k.a assorted cold seafood (cooked). Our waiter, Jose Miguel, is a great guy. We don't speak Spanish so he helped us in English. Everyone got a free grilled chicken wing. He also took pictures for us :) Overall this is one of the best food experience ever - 5 star service, food and environment.

We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the water while having a couple of beers. The beers came…read morewith an appetizer which was very tasty. There was one thing was "awkward". We were a party of five and the tables were for four. We pushed two table together and the server seemed annoyed that we did that. (note that there were many empty tables) We did put them back as they were when we left.

La Penela is located in the Plaza de María Pita. The restaurant has enclosed seating in the plaza,…read moreas well as seating inside the restaurant (there is also a bar area). We sat inside the enclosed area in the plaza, which is also good for large parties. As with most restaurants directly on the plaza, the prices are a bit higher than one might expect for this area of Galicia, but the quality of the food is outstanding. We were brought some crackly, fluffy Galician bread, which is impossible not to pick at, while we decided what to order. We ordered both a bottle of wine and sangria. As someone who is particular about sangria, I was very impressed at how well the it was mixed. It was less punchy and sweet than some sangrias, but retained its fruitiness and was very refreshing. For appetizers, we shared the pimientos de padron which were cooked to absolute perfection. It made me miss the home cooking that I once got to enjoy. In this batch, there were no hot surprises but the peppers were crispy without being soggy and perfectly salted. We also shared the croquetas de bacalao, which were some of the best I've ever had. There was so much bacalao in them and the outside of the croquetas retained their crispiness without the insides getting mushy. For a main course, I had the merluza. The best part of going to Galicia is access to seafood where the fish were caught earlier that day. The merluza was so fresh, and the red sauce it is prepared in did not overpower the fish. The portion was quite generous too - I had leftovers, which I shared with the rest of my table. By the time we had dessert, the only option available was ice cream. (There is a much better ice cream shop about a 5 minute walk away.) It would have been nice to try the Tarta Santiago or one of the other homemade desserts.

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.

Excellent and attentive service. Local neighborly spot perfect for well prepared Galician dishes…read more Hostess was entertaining and suggested percebes (gooseneck barnacles) which didn't disappoint. Pulpo a feira (really tender), grilled scallops, and shrimp were well seasoned and flavorful. All paired well with chilled Albariño. We skipped the rice dishes which require about half an hour to prepare and after having spent time in Valencia and Barcelona. Will definitely come back.

We went for dinner since we were told the Rices were good, well we get a table and place our order…read more Twice to 2 different waiters. Then the owner came and said we can't have rice bc you need to phone them and tell them to start the rice for you. We said we can wait but they refused to make dinner for us; how can you order if you don't know the menu. Basically don't go there other that you know the order before getting there. I got the feeling they just don't want to deal with tourists.

Right, so this place has an outside seating area (annoying stools in the street), and you can get a…read moredrink and a tapa there. The area has recently received a bit of second (or third) lease of life, so it's actually nice to sit outside watching people. The restaurant inside is rather nice, albeit not in any sense budget! Mainly, this is due to the menu consisting of extremely good fish and seafood (just have a look at what's on display: it is truly excellent). There's also meat, but we didn't have any (although it has to be said that steaks being served on other tables looked very nice). We had grilled squid and scallops as starters. The squid were ever so slightly charred, but tasted fresh and were quite light (there's a trend in flooding them in oil, and here, this was not the case). The scallops were OK, but nothing more. They tasted like nice, fresh scallops (and I mean zamburiña, the baby variety, not to be mistaken with vieiras), with a bit of oil and lemon juice. I had grilled salted cod with pisto and spuds. Pisto is some sort of Spanish ratatouille, but it amounted to a bunch of finely cut veggies tossed in a pan. The cod, on the other hand, was superb: mildly crisp on the outside, but with clear and juicy flakes oozing moisture. Absolutely delicious. The desserts were good. Lemon cream was some sort of lemon mousse with a few berries floating about. Overall, a very good place to eat. Fairly expensive, but then you're getting top fish and seafood. The place is stacked with wine bottles, so I'm guessing that the wine list is also extensive, although didn't have wine. The place is fairly small (hardly a dozen tables), being quite intimate and also resembling a rather traditional drinking den. They also serve some fancy bread, which I wasn't too impressed about but people seemed to enjoy a lot too.