Where to eat in Vigo during the Portuguese Way along the coast
Vigo, a port city on the northwest coast of Spain, is not only known for its beautiful scenery and lively life, but also for its gastronomic scene. With a culinary tradition rooted in fresh produce from the sea and the land, it offers a unique gastronomic experience. In this post we'll make a selection of the best places to eat in Vigo, to satisfy your taste buds while visiting this city. We'll show you different restaurants by price, so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Marco House
This well-known restaurant, located at García Barbón 123, is the perfect place for those looking for an authentic gastronomic experience. Its cuisine is based on traditional Galician recipes combined with elegance and modernity. Its dishes are prepared with top quality raw materials and fresh products. House specialities include red tuna carpaccio with Parmesan cheese, grilled turbot with sea urchin caviar sauce and small bags filled with beef sirloin.
Pintxoteca
In the heart of the old town, on Rúa Sombrereiros 2, you'll find this charming little place. They offer a variety of pinchos and on the menu they have some dishes such as ceviche, Galician beef hamburger or tacos. Especially on weekends it tends to fill up, so it's best to book to make sure you get a table. It's a good place for tapas while you enjoy the atmosphere of the Plaza de la Constitución.
Chavolas
A restaurant in the old town, in Rúa Cesteiros 3, with a good reputation for the product they offer and the great service of the staff. It has a pleasant terrace for you to enjoy the gastronomic experience even more. Its menu includes grilled octopus with mushrooms and scallops, monkfish and prawn croquettes and picaña. It is undoubtedly a somewhat hidden place that is worth a visit.
Nero Vigo
If you're looking for tasty Italian food in Vigo, this is the place. It's a rustic-chic restaurant located in the Plaza de Compostela, where they make their dishes in an artisan way, both the pasta and the Neapolitan-style pizzas. Its diners praise the lasagne, the thin-crust pizzas and the white chocolate brownie dessert. Also worth mentioning is the good service and friendliness of the staff and the pleasant atmosphere of the establishment with its outdoor terrace.
Mincemeat
This colourful stone-walled bar on Rúa Fermín Penzol, 10, is the perfect place for tapas, wine or a delicious set menu. On the menu, dishes like the chicken tikka masala with basmati rice and polar bread, the red tuna tartar nugget or the sea bass ceviche are highly recommended. It is good value for money in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Of course, we recommend you book if you don't want to run out of room.
A Pedra Tavern
A traditional restaurant serving typical Galician food. This informal, "enxebre" style tavern is located on Rúa Cesteiros 2 and offers seafood and fish from the estuary. If you are looking for fresh products such as razor clams, mussels, scallops or a bite of padrón peppers, you are in the right place. The quality is unbeatable at a very reasonable price. Without a doubt, it's an obligatory stop in the centre of Vigo.
A Regueifa
This tapería with a large wooden door and stone walls, also located in Vigo's Old Town, has a menu with few but interesting dishes. Diners highlight the raxo and make special mention of the desserts such as the profiteroles cake or the white chocolate soup. It is a place where you can eat abundant dishes and portions at an economical price.
Eligio
It's the oldest restaurant in Vigo with a great history behind it; personalities such as Álvaro Cunqueiro or Domingo Villar frequented this place, making it a century-old tavern. It's a highly recommended place to go early in the morning or book in advance because it starts to fill up at midday. The excellent service and the extensive menu with tapas such as squid from the estuary, meatballs, cheeks or battered xoubas, among others, stand out. It is well worth a visit to try their delicious food.
Tony's Tavern
This tapería, which is very close to La Farola de Príncipe (a meeting point for the locals), has a carefully selected wine and cheese menu, as well as numerous Spanish tapas. They have a set menu from Monday to Saturday where you can choose from various starters and main courses. It is worth mentioning that with every drink you order, they serve you a generous tapa.
La Aldeana
This famous restaurant is a fashionable place to meet up with friends in the heart of Rúa de Rosalía de Castro. Its speciality is potato omelette, but it also has star dishes such as empanadillas, croquetas de choco or seafood salad, all of which are delicious. To guarantee a table, it is best to book in advance. La Aldeana is a recommended stop for lunch or dinner in the centre of Vigo.
Conclusions
If you've made it this far, you'll have seen that Vigo's gastronomic scene is as diverse as it is captivating. From traditional flavours to culinary innovation, this city has something for every food lover. The next time you come to Vigo, whether you're visiting the city or taking the Portuguese Way along the coastLet yourself be seduced by the magic of Galician cuisine, enjoy your meal!
