Restaurante Gaio — Restaurant in Santiago de Compostela

Outstanding Experience at Gaio Restaurant

I had a memorable dinner with my partner at Gaio Restaurant. I highly recommend booking a table in advance, as it’s a popular spot.

The bill came to €147, which was reasonable considering the high-quality ingredients and the care put into each dish. The food was exceptional, with bold flavors and well-crafted presentations. We ordered:

Bonito in escabeche a la minute with merkén and orange Huelva prawns in their own broth Lourenzá beans in minestrone broth Clams with asparagus wok Local squid with codium and seaweed chimichurri

All the dishes were impressive, but the Bonito stood out with its intense yet delicate flavor. The beans were spectacular, and the prawns were equally remarkable.

The wine list is extensive, and the staff demonstrated great knowledge, answering our questions and guiding us through the options. We chose a Ribeiro white wine featuring treixadura and albariño from Portugal — an excellent choice.

For dessert, we tried two of their three options: Chicha morada and Choco lúcuma. Both were delicious and pleasantly surprising, featuring innovative ingredients.

The service was flawless. The staff was professional and attentive, asking about allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences before offering tailored recommendations.

The restaurant’s ambiance is spacious yet cozy, with original décor and a very pleasant atmosphere. Despite the tables being relatively close, they still provide privacy, making it an excellent spot for a romantic dinner or celebrating a special occasion.

We'll definitely return to Gaio to explore more of their menu — and, of course, to enjoy the...

Fresh Michelin restaurant, first you need to make a reservation. We tried almost all the signature dishes, and Chef Andre must have experience working in three regions of Europe, East Asia and South America, because he and his team have combined Japanese seafood cuisine, Hong Kong-style roast pork (using professional oven equipment 😍) and South American sauces very well, and finally of course the Spanish TAPAS plating. Every dish is very fresh, they will explain to you the ingredients and how to eat them, and use fluent English. The disadvantage is that for me personally, it is still a bit salty. I know that Spanish people have a strong taste 🥶 but Michelin restaurants are very important to maintain the taste of the ingredients themselves. I noticed that some guests commented that the dishes were small, but this is the standard of Michelin restaurants. If you have tried the Michelin three-star restaurant in Donostia-San Sebastian, you will know that you are already...

Exceptional blend of nikkei cuisine with Galician product. A must visit if you are looking for modern Galician cuisine in Santiago.

Everything is gluten free, which we were very thankful for.

Exceptional as well the English level of the staff who assisted us, very uncommon, and the politeness and explanations of the chef.

I would recommend asking the chef to choose for you and sitting in the counter.

My boyfriend's favorite was the Tiradito - loved the jalapeño and koriander in the sauce. For me, the Celtic chicken - unexpectedly delicious smoked flavour with less amount of sauce than in other dishes, purely the taste of the chicken itself.

The sidedish of Chinese cabbage in he chicken dish was very positive. I would welcome more quantity of vegetables if possible to accompany the recipes and maybe a bit less sauce (as a recommendation, everything was...