Pulpería O Bochinche — Restaurant in Santiago de Compostela

I came here with some local friends for lunch, and it did not disappoint. I would highly recommend it for pilgrims and visitors to Santiago who want something a bit more authentic, yet also modern, than the majority of tourist traps around the cathedral.

The locale is beautifully decorated, with an industrial yet cosy feel, and is wonderfully bright and airy. All of the staff were very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. One of my friends had dietary restrictions and they were very accommodating.

The pulpo was fantastic, but equally delicious were the Croquetones with panko breadcrumbs and the potatoes boiled along with the pulpo. I’m not usually a big fan of sardines, but the empanada de xoubas (pilchards) was also very good.

For dessert we had a wonderful cheesecake (with blue cheese!), but the main event was the unassuming torrija. I am only slightly exaggerating when I say it was to die for!! We shared it between the 4 of us and I had to restrain myself from eating the entire thing.

The next time I’m in Santiago, I’ll definitely...

My partner and me had lunch here on a day trip to Santiago and we loved this place! Food was delicious, typical traditional meals but served in a modern and fun way. The Interior design of the place is also really cool kind of imitating a Spanish verbena (typical Spanish summer party). My favorites were the octopus, “tortilla de volandeiras”, “navajas”. You can also order coffee and you will get it served in the...

Acabo de ter um dos almoços mais deliciosos que tive durante o fim de semana em Santiago Compostela. Pedimos mexilhões, tortilha, uma salada especial e polvo na brasa com batatas, e de sobremesa uma torta de queijo com frutos vermelhos. De entrada vieram a tortilha e os mexilhões. A tortilha era de gema trufada com voladeiras e estava simplesmente deliciosa, daquelas que se come chorando com pena de acabar. Não sou um grande fã de mexilhões, mas esses estavam muito saborosos e bem feito. A salada especial é realmente especial, eu mesmo fiz "hummm" nas primeiras garfadas, de tão deliciosa que estava (quero repetir outras vezes). Não diferente da salada especial, o polvo estava simplesmente maravilhoso, feito no ponto, textura ideal e o sabor, por Deus, apenas provem e saberão o que eu estou falando. Pra finalizar, a torta de queijo com cobertura de frutos vermelhos estava tão gostosa que não demos tempo nem de tirar uma foto pra mostrar, mas com certeza foi a melhor pedida para fechar o almoço. Além da comida, o restaurante tem um ambiente super agradável, aconchegante e o staff é nota MIL! Todos os atendentes muito atenciosos e gentis. Com certeza voltaremos todas as vezes que estivermos em Santiago...