9 Best Restaurants in Galicia and Asturias, Spain

Adega O Bebedeiro

$$ Fodor's choice

This tiny restaurant is beloved by locals for its authentic food. It feels like an old farmhouse, with stone walls and floors, a fireplace, pine tables and stools, and dusty wine bottles (adega is Gallego for bodega, or wine cellar). Appetizers such as pulpo con almejas al ajillo (octopus with clams in garlic sauce) are followed by fresh fish at market prices and an ever-changing array of delicious desserts.

C. Ángel Rebollo 34, A Coruña, Galicia, 15002, Spain
981-210609
Known For
  • octopus with clams in garlic sauce
  • baked scallops
  • wine cellar
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon., and 1st wk in Jan. No dinner Sun., Credit cards accepted

El Bodegón

$$ Fodor's choice

An invitingly cozy space awaits behind the ancient stone facade of this restaurant, 200 meters (656 feet) from the main plaza. Part of the house is original, but much has been renovated, providing an attractive combination of traditional mountain design and modern construction. The menu is all well-priced highland comfort food—think leeks in vinaigrette, braised beef tongue, and cocido lebaniego (a boiled dinner of sausage, chickpeas, and vegetables)  The lunch menu is one of the best values in the area.

Calle San Roque 4, Potes, Cantabria, 39570, Spain
942-730247
Known For
  • standout wines
  • popular spot
  • affordable mountain cooking
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed.

Bierzo Enxebre

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Tucked behind the cathedral, this tapas bar specializes in products from El Bierzo, a comarca (subdivision) in Castile-León, either in the animated bar or in one of the stone-walled dining rooms. Visitors stopping in for a drink at the bar can expect a generous portion of free tapas, while the menu has a selection of grilled meats, revueltos (scrambled eggs with a variety of toppings), cold meats, and cheeses.

Rúa La Troia 10, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, 15704, Spain
981-581909
Known For
  • food and wine from El Bierzo
  • good-value prix-fixe lunch menu
  • grilled meat
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.

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La Bodeguilla de San Roque

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This is one of Santiago's favorite spots for tapeo (tapas grazing) and chiquiteo (wine sampling); it's just a five-minute walk from the cathedral. The traditional bar area takes center stage, playing host to locals, pilgrims, and tourists alike, all gathering for wine, Iberian cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal dishes. It can get crowded, but this only adds to the atmosphere. The tapas live up to their reputation, and they're a better choice than the main dishes.

María José

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Across from the parador, this long-established restaurant produces inventive dishes like scallop salad, mango soup with mascarpone ice cream, and salmon with anchovy mayonnaise. Specialties include arroz de marisco caldoso (shellfish, stock, and rice).

C. San Gregorio 2–1, Cambados, Galicia, 36360, Spain
986-542281
Known For
  • unironic throwback 90s dining room
  • terrace tables with sea views
  • abundant portions at economical prices
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.–Tues.

Restaurante Los Arcos

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On one of the town’s main squares, this busy smart-casual restaurant decorated in whites and grays serves local cider, fine Spanish wines, and honest regional dishes. The well-priced lunch menu features mouthwatering revueltos (scrambled eggs with add-ins), seafood, and stews.

Sidrería El Gato Negro

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Hidden off an inconspicuous passage from the historic cathedral, this classic cider house dishes out all the local hits exceptionally well. From the barley-warmed codfish salad, to smoky lacón pork and creative takes on cachopo, every dish is better than the next. And as full as you may be come dessert, don't skip it. The long list of cheeses and sweets are just as impressive. 

Sidrería El Tarteru

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With a front row view seat to the fishing port, the seafood menu may call. But at this no-frills cider house it's all about cachopospecifically the house-made special doused in a creamy, black pepper cabrales cheese sauce that takes the classic crispy-fried steak recipe to new heights. 

C. Marqueses de Argüelles, 33560, Spain
654-100282
Known For
  • house rendition on cachopo
  • pleasant seaside views
  • epic portions
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

Tierra Astur

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This sidrería (cider restaurant) is popular among locals and tourists alike, who come to enjoy the lively barroom atmosphere. Cider is poured from a great height, and traditional, family-style Asturian fare like fabada and tablas (cheese and charcuterie boards) are ideal for sharing. The walls are the curved staves of large wooden cider barrels, which, combined with the stone floors, provide a rustic ambience. A deli in front of the shop sells vacuum-packed cold cuts and cheese to go.

Calle Gascona 1, Oviedo, Asturias, 33001, Spain
985-202502
Known For
  • abundant Asturian cider
  • platters with over 40 types of meats and cheese
  • succulent chuletón (rib-eye steak)