Casa de Xantar O Dezaseis

Restaurants · Santiago de Compostela

4.5 (4140 reviews)
Historic casa de xantar famous for traditional Galician cuisine and warm hospitality

A beloved Santiago institution serving traditional Galician cuisine since 1995, housed in former stables near the Cathedral. Known for exceptional grilled octopus (polbo a grella) and transforming customers into friends through authentic hospitality and time-honored recipes cooked 'paseniño' (slowly).

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Traditional Galician cuisine, plus Spanish & Portuguese wines, in an exposed-stone dining hall.

Highlights

  • Exceptional grilled octopus and seafood dishes
  • Outstanding value menú del día
  • Warm, inviting atmosphere in historic building
  • Patient, helpful service even with language barriers
  • Authentic Galician specialties like caldo galego

Good to Know

  • Closed Sundays
  • Kitchen hours: 13:30-15:45 and 20:30-23:15
  • Reservations recommended via phone or website
  • Some dishes can be quite salty according to reviews
Contact Information

Address

Rúa de San Pedro, 16, 15703 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Opening Hours

monday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
tuesday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
wednesday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
thursday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
friday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
saturday 1:30 – 3:45 PM, 8:30 – 11:00 PM
sunday Closed

Languages Spoken

Spanish Galician
Location

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