The best restaurants in A Coruna

Traditional Galician restaurant, cosy and unpretentious, genuine local crowd

Specialty: Homemade oxtail croquettes, raxo with potatoes, Betanzos-style tortilla

Pro tip: Portions are huge — let the waiter guide you on quantities before ordering

U-shaped bar, open kitchen, live music, genuinely local and playful

Specialty: Chilli crab croquette, daily fish on the grill, razor clams with jalapeño

Pro tip: Sit at the bar — chefs explain every dish live. Reservation is mandatory

Open kitchen, shared long tables, intimate and deeply maritime atmosphere

Specialty: Furancho surprise menu — chefs choose the dishes daily

Pro tip: Worth every bite, but budget ~70€ per person before going. Book weeks ahead

Lively local bar, great music selection, no tourist pretension

Specialty: Grilled scallops, crispy prawns, homemade croquettes

Pro tip: Ask for off-menu options — there are always unlisted daily specials worth ordering

Buzzing wine bar on the city's top gastronomic street

Specialty: Homemade croquettes, braised cheeks, Galician wines by the glass

Pro tip: Book ahead — on weekends getting a table without reservation is nearly impossible