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Dining The guide was updated: 2022-09-26

As one might well-expect from the world's largest fishing port, seafood reigns supreme in Vigo, and is best enjoyed as part of traditional Galician offerings such as "polbo á feira" (or "pulpo a la gallega", octopus dusted with red paprika and sprinkled with oil). There is plenty beyond fine seafood, however - "lacón con grelos", for example, is traditional pork leg with greens, and Galician "empanadas" (or meat pies).

Rua da Ostras

Rua da Ostras

This street leading up to the town's port is jam-packed with restaurants and vendors offering up some of the freshest seafood imaginable. Walk up the street away from the port to find the best value deals, and do sample the fresh oysters at a stall that suits your fancy.

Follas Novas

Follas Novas

Ranking among the finest in Vigo, this compact restaurant is one where reservations are simply mandatory - demand on the establishment's honest, quality food and impeccable service remains high on the part of both visitors and locals. The menu is varied, and one cannot go wrong with the seafood.

A Curuxa

A Curuxa

When asked for a restaurant recommendations, a local would, without hesitation, most likely single out A Curuxa. The stone-wall tavern is another safe bet when it comes to dining on Galician specialities and seafood, with stand-outs such as pulpo (octopus), empanada pies, meats, and more - all paired with native Albariño wines.

Casa Marco

Casa Marco

Heralded as one of the finest in Vigo and surroundings, Casa Marco is a superb restaurant showcasing local produce, meats and seafood at their absolute finest. Pricing is extremely reasonable for the quality. Reservations highly recommended, even on weeknights.

Maruja Limon

Maruja Limon

One wouldn't expect to find a level of creativity and finesse this high behind the restaurant's humble facade, and yet Maruja Limon will probably deliver one of a lifetime's most memorable meals: local ingredients are sourced and handled carefully to create dishes that tend to look more like works of modern art than edibles, and yet splendidly deliver on flavour.

The Othilio Bar

The Othilio Bar

With its modern take on traditional Galician flavours, The Othilio Bar elevates local cuisine to a level few have been able to match. It's hard to go wrong with any of the menu offerings, so pick whichever fine dish suits your fancy. To complete the experience, pair with a Galician Albariño wine.

La Pepita Burger Bar

La Pepita Burger Bar

Having set out to "revolutionise the traditional burger", La Pepita appears to have accomplished the noble goal with flying colours. Burgers served here are all exquisitely crafted, and look nothing like your typical burger joint offerings. Traditional beef, ox, lamb, Iberian pig and veggie patties available.

Taberna A Pedra

Taberna A Pedra

The classic Galician tavern serves fresh, professionally cooked seafood, smack in the heart of Vigo's old town. One can't go wrong with any of the octopus dishes, just as well as other seafood offerings. Prices are very reasonable for the quality.

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