Santiago de Compostela Restaurants

  1. A Taberna do Bispo

    Tantalising tapas are arrayed along the bar's length, from shrimp brochettes to eels in garlic sauce, and you can order all sorts of goodies like montaditos (small open sandwiches) of solomillo (pork sirloin) with bacon, cheese and dates.

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  2. Casa Manolo

    The cheap, filling, three-course menú offers wide choice and pulls the crowds.

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  3. Casa Marcelo

    Eating is an occasion at this mod-rustic gourmet dining den just down the hill from Praza do Obradoiro. A different five-course creative feast is prepared daily, with specialties like cockles with mango and pepper, and with the kitchen in full view.

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  4. Hotel Costa Vella

    The lovely leafy walled garden here, with fountain, is a divine spot for a tranquil breakfast, with tetilla cheese and honey if you like.

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  5. La Bodeguilla de San Roque

    Northeast of the old town, this busy two-storey eatery serves an eclectic range of excellent dishes including cheeses, meats, salads, pâtés and desserts. We recommend, among other things, the boliños de tenreira en prebe de espinacas meatballs in spinach sauce.

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  6. O Gato Negro

    Order plates of seafood, ham, cheese or peppers and down them with a bottle of local wine at one of the five tables (if you can get one) in this tiny, stone-floored, old-town haunt.

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  7. O Triángulo Das Verduras

    These folks prepare some good vegetarian dishes with organic ingredients.

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  8. Restaurant Sobrinos del Padre

    Octopus rules at this no-frills bar-cum-eatery.

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  9. Restaurante Casa Camilo

    Reliable purveyor of uncomplicated Galician seafood, fish and meat, with a popular terraza (terrace).

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  10. Restaurante Don Gaiferos

    Great seafood and steaks amid stone arches and subtle lighting.

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  12. Restaurante Ó 42

    Of the many eateries along Franco, Ó 42 is one of the best choices for traditional Galician seafood and meat in an agreeable setting - either in the stone-walled front bar or the bright comedor (dining room).

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