Outstanding amazing sea food shell fish The ambient is…read moreunique. The waitress very polite prompt and her suggestions were outstanding

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.

Outstanding food. Fish cooked to perfection. Best meal we have had in Portugal or Spain over the…read morelast 2 weeks. Attentive and courteous waiters. Wonderful evening.

This restaurant is casual yet it could be a bit more relaxed. Do try the langostinos with passion…read morefruit as well as the solomillo, both dishes were great. The albóndigas were underwhelming and I couldn't tell there was foie in them at all.

Excellent restaurant with great menu options as well as daily specials. Walking distance to…read moreSantiago de Compostela cathedral. Staff is awesome and attentive throughout your visit. I would highly recommend visiting even if just for a drink and of course caracoles!

Clásico restaurante de Santiago donde puedes encontrar platos típicos. No es un restaurante moderno…read moreni pretende serlo. El trato es bueno y se come bien.

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.

A great local joint with really good mariscos, sea food and various tapas. Drinks are poured with a…read moreliberal hand and a good selection of local wine, Albariño and Godello. Keepys pretty lively during the day and early evening.

Buenos pinchos, buenas raciones y buen vino! Sitio excelente!read more