{"id":855,"date":"2017-04-19T14:08:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-19T12:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madridfoodtour.com\/?p=855"},"modified":"2017-04-19T14:08:21","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T12:08:21","slug":"eat-in-santiago-de-compostela","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/eat-in-santiago-de-compostela\/","title":{"rendered":"What & Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Getting ready to explore Santiago de Compostela? Good choice! You’ve selected one of Spain’s greatest culinary destinations, complete with an intriguing history and a vibrant and unique culture in addition to plenty of great Galician food. <\/p>\n\n\n
This guide provides a foundation for what and where to eat in Santiago de Compostela. Get ready to have the Galician food experience of your dreams!<\/p>\n\n\n
Tucked away in the northwest corner of Spain, Santiago de Compostela is an unexpected gem. <\/p>\n\n\n
With dark stone buildings, regular rainfall and bagpiping buskers, you’d be excused for thinking you were a little further north in the world. But no, this is what they call Green Spain. And up here the cuisine is fantastic, meaning that discovering Galician food is a dream. <\/p>\n\n\n
There’s fresh seafood from the cold waters of the Cantabrian Sea, delicious beef from the grassy Galician hills and an abundance of vegetables from small market gardens. We’ll get into where to eat in Santiago de Compostela in a bit, but first: a primer on Galician food and what you need to try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In no particular order, here are the bites you can’t leave Santiago (make that Galicia!) without trying.<\/p>\n\n\n
Also known locally as polbo \u00e1 feira<\/em>, this is octopus boiled to perfection and then lightly sprinkled with sea salt and Spanish paprika. For seafood lovers, this dish is the holy grail. And rightly so, as it’s delicious when cooked perfectly\u2014but so hard to get right.<\/p>\n\n\n These small green peppers are the Russian roulette of tapas: Most are mild, but one in about 20 is nice and spicy! They’re lightly fried and then sprinkled with sea salt, and are served either on their own as a tapa or as a garnish with red meat.<\/p>\n\n\n This moist almond cake is covered with powdered sugar and features an imprint of the cross of Santiago (St. James). Paired with a cup of coffee, it’s the perfect pick-me-up between sightseeing stops!<\/p>\n\n\n Mussels are so prized in Galicia that they even have their own protected designation of origin quality seal. Caught locally, they are so fresh and delicious that they don’t need much else to shine\u2014most gallegos<\/em> will enjoy them with a simple squeeze of lemon.<\/p>\n\n\n Galicia is one of Spain’s rainiest regions, but luckily this warming local stew helps make the dreary days a bit cozier. Made with kale, pork, chorizo, white beans, and more, caldo gallego<\/em> is the ultimate Galician comfort food.<\/p>\n\n\n Galician beef is famous throughout Spain, so don’t miss the chance to enjoy it straight from the source. It doesn’t get much better than a fantastic grilled steak, known locally as chulet\u00f3n<\/em>, cooked medium rare and finished with a dash of sea salt.<\/p>\n\n\n Spanish cheese is incredible across the board, and Galicia’s best-known variety is no different. Creamy and mild tetilla<\/em> cheese is easy to spot thanks to its unique pointed dome shape. Grab some at the market and enjoy with a glass of your favorite Spanish wine<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n Empanadas are perhaps one of the most widespread Galician foods throughout Spain. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of possible fillings, but the most classic variety is a simple tuna and tomato blend.<\/p>\n\n\n Now that you know a few local specialties to look out for, here’s where to eat in Santiago de Compostela!<\/p>\n\n\n Rustic yet refined, Casa Pepe is a top spot for wine, cheese and cured meats. Swing by early in your evening, or for a bite before lunch. Even better, head here after a morning spent foraging in the nearby Santiago market.<\/p>\n\n\n When it comes to where to eat in Santiago de Compostela, it doesn’t get any fresher than this. <\/p>\n\n\n2. Pimientos de Padr\u00f3n<\/h3>\n\n\n
3. Tarta de Santiago<\/h3>\n\n\n
4. Steamed Mussels<\/h3>\n\n\n
5. Caldo Gallego<\/h3>\n\n\n
6. T-Bone Steak<\/h3>\n\n\n
7. Tetilla Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n
8. Empanada<\/h3>\n\n\n
Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela<\/h2>\n\n\n
1. Casa Pepe<\/h3>\n\n\n
2. Abastos 2.0<\/h3>\n\n\n