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The cuisines offered by restaurants In Santiago de Compostela can cater to every taste bud as they prepare a sumptuous mix of traditional, elaborate and international cookery, of shellfish, meat, fish and even "tapas" or bar snacks served along with wines and other beverages.
The local gastronomy of Santiago has a very strong influence from the cuisine of the entire region of Galicia, reputable for its gourmet tradition in the whole of Spain. Most typical of the specialties include fish, which is found to possess extraordinary quality.
Among the distinct dishes of Santiago that are offered in many parts of the town are: Saint Jacob's Shell, Viera, a first rate specialty; the Pulpo á la Gallega, cuttlefish prepared with paprika and Empanada Gallega, a pie of fish, meat and vegetables with a distinct taste.
Santiago de Compostela is also known for courting the sweet tooth of its customers. Its most famous sweet is Tarta Compostelana, a delicious tart made of almonds. The wines of the region also have a great reputation too, particularly Ribeiro which is served young and fresh. Others worth the try as well are Fefiñanes, Betanzos, Rosal, Valdeorras, Ulla and Amandi.
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Recommended Restaurants:
Abeiro
Address: Rúa Pelamios, 20
Telephone: 981 581 704
Type of food: delicatessen / octopus
Abella
Address: Rúa do Franco, 30
Telephone: 981 58 29 81
Type of food: traditional Galician
Adega Galega
Address: Rúa Sta Marta de arriba,4-6
Telephone: 981 52 07 72
Type of food: traditional Galician
Abril Ares
Address: Rúa Abril Ares, 6
Telephone: 981 57 58 78
Type of food: dish of the day
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A Curtidoría
Address: Rúa da Conga 2-3
Telephone: 981 554 342
Email: a_curtidoria@telefonica.net
Specialty: rice, octopus
Type of food: elaborate
Situation: Historical Quarter
Alborada
Address: Av Vilagarcía, 16
Telephone: 981 59 90 73
Type of food: dish of the day
Algalia 45
Address: Rúa Algalia de arriba, 45
Telephone: 981 57 11 58
Type of food: traditional Galician
Situation: Historical Quarter
Altamira
Address: Rúa Rosalía de Castro, 127
Telephone: 981 53 15 63
Type of food: grilled
Situation: City
A Lareira
Address: Rúa do Vilar 11
Type of food: traditional Galician
Asesino
Address: Praza de Universidade, 16
Telephone: 981 58 15 68
Type of food: traditional Galician
Situation: Historical Quarter
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A Tulla
Address: Calexón de entre rúas, 1
Telephone: 981 58 08 89
Type of food: traditional Galician
Barazal
Address: Rúa Raíña, 2
Telephone: 981 58 10 37
Type of food: traditional Galician
Barbantes
Address: Rúa Franco, 3
Telephone: 981 58 10 77
Type of food: seafood
Situation: Historical Quarter
Belgo
Address: Rúa Travesa, 22
Telephone: 981578235
Type of food: great for "tapas"
Bodegón de Xulio
Address: Rúa Franco, 24
Telephone: 981 58 46 39
Type of food: traditional Galician
Situation: Historical Quarter
Bodegón o Santiaguiño
Address: Rúa Franco, 29
Telephone: 981 57 80 65
Type of food: traditional Galician
Caamaño
Address: Cruceiro do galo, 8
Telephone: 981 561 677
Type of food: dish of the day
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