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.

Incredible food! Great service! Wonderful ambiance! We had the two appetizers, tomatoes & avocado…read moreand the mackerel ceviche. Both excellent. We order the pig checks, the chicken raviolis and the steak tips. All were to die for! I would eat any of those over and over again. If you are in the area it's an incredible place.

Expensive, nothing to talk about . Service wasn't the best and food .... Well , nothing to talk…read moreabout it

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!

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.

Excellent tapas and wine selection. Ask Sergio for the house special. The sardines were to die for.read more

They coaxed is in to watch Euro cup. We had eaten already but they offered deserts from the…read morerefrigerator. Restaurant was empty. Advice to owner:remove plastic table cloths, offer fresh baked desserts from neighboring bakeries. Add tapas. Decide if you are a sports bar or restaurant. Put tv on bar side instead of restaurant side. A big eh on this one! Create experience!!!

I promised myself not to write a review while on vacation, but I can't keep this restaurant to…read moremyself. As many good meals as we have had on this trip, and we had some good ones, this one stands out. Establishment appearance: good. Unassuming exterior but pleasant and comfortable on the inside. Service: excellent. From greeting to farewell,  the staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome, and satisfied. Quality of ingredients: couldn't be better. Most still alive when you walk in the door. The waiter proudly shows some of them for your approval before they are cooked. We decided on the "Mariscada Especial" a large seafood platter for 2. A large (approx 32" long) platter layered with every shellfish you can think of, and some you may never have seen before; they even threw in some "percebes" (barnacles) a small crustacean mostly found in northern Spain and part of France and considered a delicacy, with a price to match it's reputation. Before the meal arrived, we ordered a local beer. A large basket of bread was delivered with the customary olive oil and vinegar, and a dish with  cheese, sliced toasted bread and the freshest olives I have ever tasted. We had some local wine with the food, and I'm unashamed to admit that as large as it was,  we finished our meal in its entirety. Everywhere you walk in Santiago de Compostela almond cookies or cake is offered; so we tried the almond cake for dessert and even though I had it before, it didn't disappoint. But the dinner wasn't over yet; when I requested the bill, the waiter said that we couldn't leave without trying one of the liquors they use to celebrate a special occasion. On the house, of course. He returned with 2 shot glasses and 2 bottles of liquor: one sweet and creamy, the other more tart and stronger. In my mind, we were getting a shot of our choice and then be in our way, but, after explaining the difference between the two, he said: "try them both and enjoy". He left the table and didn't return until several shots later when I hailed him back for the bill again. The next time I find myself in the area, I know where I will go for dinner, and maybe you should give them a try as well; there is a good chance you will be as satisfied as I was.

Be prepared to use google translate if you don't speak Spanish, but also be prepared for an amazing…read moreexperience. The staff were patient and friendly. The restaurant was perfectly located near the Cathedral, but not in the main hustle and bustle. The restaurant was clean and had a welcoming exterior with both indoor and outdoor seating. The food was absolutely amazing. Their pizza was so thick and the pepperoni were cooked to the perfect consistency. We tried the local dish, octopus cooked in olive oil and paprika, and again we were so impressed. There is a small brewery on site and the beer was phenomenal. We also got great bread and tried an empanada, which is not prepared as you would expect in the USA. The food portions were large and we couldn't finish what we ordered. Fantastic experience!

We started off one morning here for coffee and free churros as we awaited a guided tour. They had…read moreseveral options for breakfast but we were just in the mood for cappuccinos. The service was so good we came back for a light lunch. We sat on the patio and had the ham and cheese plates and the best croquettes. We also had a glass of wine and 0.0 beer. I highly recommend this place.

Excellent food. The…read morepulpo & the orejas were great but so was the cheeses, jamon, flan and the other stuff we had. They don't make their own sangria so don't bother.

Simple place, local ambiance, very friendly staff. We were attracted by the specialty of the house:…read morepig ear. Tasted it, but not for us...... Squid and Pimientos were delicious. With a bottle of chilled Albarino wine and bread, this was a perfect meal for the first day in SdC