Mesón O Recuncho — Restaurant in Viveiro

Stepping through the door, in Ferrol, on Galicia’s rugged Atlantic coast I was greeted by the lively hum of a full house—eight people already waiting, a clear sign of a restaurant that locals treasure. As a solo diner, I expected to join the queue, but instead the gentleman at the entrance smiled, cleared a corner of the bar, and created a place just for me. It was a small gesture, but one that instantly set the tone: this was not just a meal, it was hospitality in its purest sense.

The menu, written only in Galician and Spanish, might have posed a challenge to an outsider, yet here it became part of the adventure. With patience and warmth, my host guided me through the dishes, painting vivid pictures of each one and steering me toward his favorites. His choices did not disappoint. The baby squid arrived first—delicate, tender, with a freshness that spoke of the nearby coast. Then came the scallops, seared to perfection, sweet and briny in equal measure. For dessert, he shared something even more personal: a slice of walnut torta, baked to his mother’s recipe. It was rustic, rich, and deeply comforting, like being welcomed into a family kitchen.

Food of this quality deserves a worthy companion, and it found one in a crisp glass of Albariño. Bright, mineral, and refreshing, it tied the whole experience together, anchoring the flavors firmly in Galicia’s maritime traditions.

What made the evening unforgettable, however, was not just the excellence on the plate but the spirit in the room. This was a place where service was not scripted but heartfelt, where a diner was not simply fed but cared for. It felt less like eating out and more like being invited into a story of place, tradition, and people.

Leaving the restaurant, I carried with me more than the memory of a wonderful meal. I carried a sense of Galicia itself—its flavors, its warmth, and its...

Stopped here for lunch on the way west. Even though we arrived late it was still full and we had to wait about 20min for a table. But a wait well worth it. There are a good number of tables inside and outside. Also many customers standing with their drinks and chatting. Everybody seems to have a good time. So did we. And our Bulldog was welcome as well.

Atmosphere is very nice, staff friendly, the wine is flowing and the food is excellent.

Ordered some white wine, almejas (clams), raxo (pork) and paté de merluza (pike). Everything was cooked to order and was freshly prepared. The clams very nice and fresh, the paté very smooth with a nice, but not overpowering fish flavour. And the pork was nicely marinated with lots of good spices. High quality pork.

There were more very interesting items on the menu. But maybe next time, these three dishes were enough food for two for a quick lunch. But all very good items. Surely a place we'll be...

Un acierto total! Desde que llegamos hasta que nos fuimos nos sentimos como en casa. Cuando nos tocó, nos sentaron amablemente y como comenzó a chispear, ellos mismos nos cambiaron de barril para que estuviéramos lo mejor posible. Al comentarle a nuestro camarero que nuestro hijo era celiaco, llamó a una de las dueñas para que pudiera atendernos e informarnos bien de todo lo relacionado con el gluten en relación a sus platos. Almudena nos aconsejó perfectamente y nos aseguró que no había riesgo de contaminación. Nuestros hijos compartieron Raxo con patatas y le pedimos tostas sin gluten. De postre tomaron arroz con leche y les encantó! Nosotros tomamos, por recomendación de Almudena, huevos rotos con pulpo, ensalada de bonito (preparan ellos el bonito y todo) y zamburiñas. Todo buenísimo, muy muy rico. El pan hecho con masa madre también estaba muy bueno. La suerte es que, además de ser la comida maravillosa, nos atendieron estupendamente. Se preocuparon por nuestros hijos y fueron amabilísimos con ellos y con nosotros en todo momento. Como he mencionado con anterioridad, tuve la oportunidad de mantener una pequeña conversación con una de las dueñas del negocio, con Almudena, y no puede ser más encantadora!! Ella y su hermano, que nos sentó y también estuvo interactuando con nuestros hijos. Nuestro camarero de mesa, también era muy agradable. Volveremos seguro en alguna ocasión. Les deseamos lo...